Scenic road trip

Roadmaps & Travel Inspiration

Discover incredible destinations and scenic routes perfect for your vintage camper adventure.

From historic trails to breathtaking drives, plan your next journey with our curated roadmaps.

Travel Inspiration

Curated destinations and routes that showcase the best of Southern road tripping, perfect for exploring in your vintage camper.

Mississippi Blues Trail

Mississippi Blues Trail

MS200+ miles3-5 days

Follow the roots of American music along the Mississippi Blues Trail, where legendary musicians like B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Robert Johnson created the foundation of blues music. This cultural journey takes you through historic juke joints, museums, and landmarks that tell the story of the Delta blues.

Highlights

  • Visit the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale
  • Explore the B.B. King Museum in Indianola
  • Experience live music at Ground Zero Blues Club

Best time to visit: March - May, September - November

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

AL600+ miles7-10 days

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail is one of the largest and most ambitious public golf course construction projects ever attempted. Across AL, this trail features 11 championship golf facilities with 26 courses, offering world-class golfing experiences in stunning natural settings.

Highlights

  • 26 championship golf courses across 11 locations
  • Courses designed by legendary architect Robert Trent Jones Sr.
  • Beautiful natural settings from mountains to coast

Best time to visit: March - May, October - November

Natchez Trace Parkway

Natchez Trace Parkway

MS, AL, TN444 miles3-4 days

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a historic forest trail that became a 444-mile scenic parkway, following a route used by Native Americans, European settlers, and traders for centuries. This peaceful drive offers stunning natural beauty, historic sites, hiking trails, and a glimpse into America's past.

Highlights

  • 444 miles of scenic parkway with no commercial traffic
  • Historic sites including Mount Locust Inn and Meriwether Lewis Monument
  • Abundant hiking trails and picnic areas

Best time to visit: April - May, October - November

Tail of the Dragon

Tail of the Dragon

TN / NC Border11 miles1 day

The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap is one of America's most famous driving roads, featuring 318 curves in just 11 miles. This challenging route through the Great Smoky Mountains attracts driving enthusiasts, motorcyclists, and adventure seekers from around the world.

Highlights

  • 318 curves in 11 miles of pure driving excitement
  • Stunning mountain scenery in the Great Smoky Mountains
  • Iconic photo opportunities at the Tree of Shame

Best time to visit: April - October (avoid winter months)

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Kentucky Bourbon Trail

KY200+ miles3-5 days

Experience America's native spirit on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, where you'll visit world-renowned distilleries, learn about the art of bourbon making, and taste some of the finest spirits in the world. This journey through KY combines history, craftsmanship, and Southern hospitality.

Highlights

  • Tour iconic distilleries like Maker's Mark, Woodford Reserve, and Buffalo Trace
  • Learn the history and craft of bourbon making
  • Taste premium bourbons at the source

Best time to visit: April - May, September - October

Great River Road National Scenic Byway

Great River Road National Scenic Byway

MN, WI, IA, IL, MO, KY, TN, AR, MS, LA~2,069 miles1–3+ weeks

About 2,069 miles of designated roadway following the Mississippi from Lake Itasca, MN, to Venice, LA—10 states, National Scenic Byway status, and the famous green pilot-wheel signs. Best enjoyed in segments: river towns, overlooks, and wildlife along the way.

Highlights

  • Follow the Mississippi from headwaters to the Gulf—MN, WI, IA, IL, MO, KY, TN, AR, MS, and LA
  • National Scenic Byway / All-American Road designation on key portions (FHWA recognizes multiple state segments)
  • Historic river cities, scenic overlooks, and abundant parks and refuges along the corridor

Best time to visit: April - May, September - October; regional segments vary