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This scenic drive in Maine just ranked among the best in America
The 29-mile route passes through Acadia National Park.
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There are few things more relaxing than a scenic drive, and one of the best in the nation is in Maine, according to USA Today.
The publication released a list of the 10 best scenic drives in America on Wednesday, part of its 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Maine’s Schoodic National Scenic Byway ranked No. 4.
“These scenic byways are not merely routes from Point A to Point B; they are sought-after experiences that captivate travelers with their breathtaking views and rich histories,” wrote USA Today.
Here’s what the publication wrote about the drive:
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“The Schoodic National Scenic Byway is a 29-mile route that passes through some of the most unspoiled and beautiful coastal landscapes in Maine. You’ll take in charming fishing villages, isolated lighthouses, and travel through the only mainland section of Acadia National Park. Highlights include mountain and sea views from Schoodic Point, and the amazing reversing falls at Tidal Falls Preserve. There’s great kayaking, canoeing, and hiking along the way, and be sure to stop for some fresh Maine lobster.”
The No. 1 scenic drive in America is Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf Coast.
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For the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards lists, USA Today travel experts select 20 nominees in topics from food to lodging, destinations to things to do. Then the publication asks readers to cast votes to determine the top 10.
Check out USA Today’s 10 best scenic drives in America.
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