15 Great American Road Trips For Your Bucket List

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5. Light the way with the lighthouses of U.S. Route 1

Imagine gazing at the shore of Maine a few hundred years ago with nothing but the stars and the beam of a lighthouse to guide your way. U.S. Route 1 in Maine hugs this Atlantic state’s rocky shoreline and showcases its classic colonial beauty. Gleaming white lighthouses, salty ocean spray, and hole-in-the-wall seafood restaurants dot the landscape and are as much of a draw as the unforgettable ocean views.