This is a really tough question because there are so many amazing places. One of the special aspects of road trips is that you get to see the spaces between cities, so I’ll suggest a few of my favorite stops that have left deep impressions on me.
The Grand Canyon – it’s hard to describe the feeling of seeing this awesome natural monument. The sheer size of it makes you feel incredibly small as you marvel at the beauty that nature can create.
Yellowstone National Park – this is probably the most vast slice of natural beauty that you can find in the United States.
Cannon Beach and Cape Kiwanda on the Oregon coast – it’s not the best place to swim, but the Oregon coast has some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll see in your life.
Garden of the Gods – Colorado is filled with some incredibly beautiful spots that you can check out on a road trip. This site is definitely one of the most amazing.
Charleston, South Carolina – this is in my home state and one of the oldest cities in American. It has a unique feel to it and is close to some cool beaches!