{"id":6776,"date":"2016-02-14T12:50:59","date_gmt":"2016-02-14T16:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=6776"},"modified":"2016-02-14T12:50:59","modified_gmt":"2016-02-14T16:50:59","slug":"20-famous-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycphantom.com\/journal\/?p=6776","title":{"rendered":"20 Famous Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"

http:\/\/www.architecturendesign.net\/20-roads-you-should-drive-in-your-lifetime\/<\/a><\/p>\n

I selected the ones I like out of 20:<\/p>\n

1 | The Valley of Fire Road in Nevada passes through beautiful red sandstone formations that look like they are on fire when reflecting the sun.<\/h3>\n

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Jeff Banke\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

2 | The Atlantic Road in Norway stretches across seven bridges and offers a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean. If you drive in calmer weather, you might even see whales and seals.<\/h3>\n

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Ivan Tsvetkov\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

3 | India\u2019s Rohtang Pass offers a spectacular view of glaciers, peaks and rivers. Be warned \u2014 it\u2019s also known for its massive landslides.<\/h3>\n

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Iryna Rasko\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

4 | The Interstate 70, which runs through Utah, is most beautiful in winter, especially when it winds its way through the snow-covered Spotted Wolf Canyon.<\/h3>\n

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Colin D. Young\/Shutterstockk<\/p>\n

5 | The Karakorum Highway was bulldozed in the 1960s and \u201970s and now connects Pakistan and China.<\/h3>\n

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Yongyut Kumsri\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

6 | The Milford Road in New Zealand winds for 144 miles through Fiordland National Park, in the heart of the Southern Alps. It also connects to Milford Sound, one of the filming locations for the \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d trilogy.<\/h3>\n

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Yongyut Kumsri\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

7 | The Blue Ridge Parkway runs from North Carolina to Virginia and is known for its views of rugged mountains and the Appalachian Highlands.<\/h3>\n

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Chee.hong \/Flicker<\/p>\n

8\u00a0| Chapman\u2019s Peak Drive in South Africa is about five miles long with 114 curves and offers stunning 180-degree views of both mountain and sea.<\/h3>\n

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MarkVanDykePhotography\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

9 | Along the beautiful Great Ocean Road in Australia, you can find the famous limestone stacks called the Twelve Apostles, whale lookouts, rain forests, and beautiful national parks.<\/h3>\n

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Matej Hudovernik\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

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15 | Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road in Abu Dhabi leads to Jebel Hafeet Mountain, the second-tallest mountain in the United Arab Emirates. The road winds through the craggy limestone making up the mountain until it reaches the summit. Try to take this drive in late afternoon so you can catch the sunset from the top of the mountain.<\/h3>\n

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Awiemuc\/Flickr<\/p>\n

16| The Overseas Highway in Florida connects mainland Florida to the Florida Keys and consists of 42 overseas bridges across 113 miles. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re driving on the surface of the ocean. Try to catch a sunrise or a sunset, as the sun casts a beautiful reflection on the water.<\/h3>\n

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Nepenthes\/Wikimedia Commons<\/p>\n

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18 | Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia is one of the most scenic drives in Canada, winding around the greater part of Cape Breton Island and offering views of both the woods and the ocean. Make sure to glance at the water every once in a while \u2014 you might spot a pod of whales swimming past.<\/h3>\n

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Targn Pleiades\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

19 | Scenic Byway 163 stretches from the Arizona border through Monument Valley in Utah. During the 45-mile drive, you\u2019ll be able to admire the beautiful red rocks and desert.<\/h3>\n

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Natalia Bratslavasky\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

20\u00a0| The Oberalp Pass in Switzerland is a mountain road in the Swiss Alps that is 6,706 feet above sea level. The road is only open during the summer, but in the winter you can take a train ride across the pass.<\/h3>\n

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