Pennsylvania: Philly to the Poconos
Art lovers, antique collectors and outdoor enthusiasts can indulge in their passions in peaceful harmony.
- Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli
- The Log Cabin Restaurant, Leola
- Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville
- Blue Mountain Sports & Wear, Jim Thorpe
- *Visual Mixology home décor shop, Stroudsburg
Georgia To Florida: Historic Waterfront
Follow the Intracoastal Waterway from saucy Savannah, Ga. to St. Augustine, Fla. and discover treasures found only off the interstate.
- Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Ga.
- Café GelatOhhh!, Savannah, Ga.
- Mary Miller Doll Museum, Brunswick, Ga.
- Jekyll Island, Ga.
- The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, Jacksonville, Fla.
- lligator Farm, St. Augustine, Fla.
Iowa/Kansas/Missouri/Nebraska: The Explorers' River Trail
Follow the steps of Lewis and Clark along the river route the explorers forged 200 years ago, and explore small town America along the way.
- Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, Mo.
- American Jazz Museum, Kansas City, Mo.
- Moon Marble Company, Bonner Springs, Kan.
- Lied Conference Center Dining Room, Nebraska City, Neb.
- Acorn Supply Saturday Jam Session, Council Bluffs, Iowa
New Mexico: Southwestern Sojourn
Witness picturesque points of interest including regional art and cooking.
- Rio Grande Nature Center, Albuquerque
- Painter's Alley, Santa Fe
- Hacienda de los Martinez restored home, Taos
- Tierra Wools textile weavers, Los Ojos
- El Farolito restaurant, El Rito
Oregon: Pacific Northwest Passage
Take a turn on the curvy roads along the Pacific Coast and the Columbia River and glimpse the natural wonders found on the route.
- American Advertising Museum, Portland
- Blue Heron Herbary, Sauvie Island
- Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria
- Alder House III glassblowing studio, Lincoln City
- Whale Cove Inn Restaurant, Depoe Bay
- Heceta Head Light Keeper's House, Yachats
Each trip is about 150 to 300 miles long, can be driven in two to five days, and enjoyed at least three seasons of the year.
Descriptions and details of each 2004 Rand McNally Best of the Road™ trip appear in the new 2004 Rand McNally Road Atlas, on sale this month at major retailers nationwide and online at www.randmcnally.com. Complete trip descriptions and routes are also available on randmcnally.com.
This is the third year of the Rand McNally Best of the Road™ awards program, which made its debut in the 2002 Road Atlas.
