For many travelers, a road trip is the quintessential way to explore America. Heralding back to the decades past when cruising down Route 66 was the epitome of cool, road trips today can embody that fun and thrilling vibe. Just be sure to select a great destination, or an incredible route. To make the most of your journey, choose one of the following 10 best American road trips:Florida's Overseas Highway: Only in America can travelers island hop in their cars, thanks to bridges linking up a series of island from Key Largo to Key West. Start in Miami and head from one gorgeous island destination to the next, driving over stunning seas along the way.Scenic San Fransisco: At 49 miles long, this is the afternoon road trip that shows you beautiful California scenery with historic landmarks like Coit Tower and Mission Delores.Blue Ridge Parkway: Stretching for 469 miles, this road leads through the Appalachian Mountains, linking up Virginia's Shenandoah Valley National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains in North Carolina.Arizona's Red Rock Byway: This short trip heads from Sedona's Route 179 and ends at Rimrock's Interstate 17, passing stunning red rock formations along the way. Stop at one of the Mountain Biking or hiking trails along the way for a chance to explore the area.Atlantic Coast: Follow the coastline of the Atlantic starting from New Jersey in the North. Keep driving South, stopping at destinations in states like Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia, before ending up at the tip of Florida's coast.Loneliest Road: Not for the faint of heart, this cross country road trip is the granddaddy of them all. Following the 3,200 mile road from San Fransisco to the Chesapeake Bay might take a while, but it provides plenty of opportunities to stop in typical American cities and explore the heartland.Route 66: While no longer an official highway, you can still get your kicks on this series of roads leaving from Chicago Illinois, and ending on the Southern California coast.Hana Highway: The island of Maui offers a road trip along Hana Highway, which snakes back and forth between the coastline and the lush rain-forests.California Coast: This state provides a 1,000 mile coastal drive full of beautiful ocean views.Three Country Tour: Consider starting your road trip in Canada, and then driving South through America, only stopping when you hit the third country on your trip: Mexico.