5 Roads With The Best Windshield Views In All Of Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 27, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Once upon a time, Sundays meant going for leisurely drives to marvel at the landscape, maybe to pick up fresh fruits and veggies from roadside stands, and to have a meal at restaurant tucked right off of the road. Sunday drives might not necessarily be a tradition these days, but they certainly offer a relaxing way to spend a few hours. Here are five roads that just might have the best windshield views in Missouri.
Embark on a leisurely drive along the 23-mile Glade Top Trail Scenic Byway, which runs through Mark Twain National Forest. The road winds through the countryside, promising spectacular scenery. Bring along a picnic, too, for a leisurely meal at one of the seven overlook stops along the byway. Here’s the map for Glade Top Trail Scenic Byway.
Journey 24 miles through Mark Twain National Forest on the Blue Buck Knob National Forest Scenic Byway. The scenic byway is bursting with natural beauty all year around. However, you’ll definitely want to make sure you drive it when the fall foliage is at its brightest. The scenic byway features several highlights, including Blue Buck Overlook and Indian Creek Overlook. Find the map for Blue Buck Knob National Forest Scenic Byway.
Sugar Camp National Forest Scenic Byway stretches 28 miles with 20 of those miles on the highway and eight on a gravel road. Marvel at the lush forest as you drive along the winding scenic byway that features Sugar Camp Tower and Onyx, two spots that are perfect for stopping to stretch your legs and to have a picnic. Here’s the map for Sugar Camp Scenic Byway.
Travel along the highway as you make your way from Branson to Springfield, a nearly 42-mile drive that features beautiful natural scenery, including wooded areas. Unlike most scenic byways that feature scenic vistas, this drive is straight point-to-point. Here’s the map of the drive from Branson to Springfield on All Trails.
If you’re up for an epic road trip through Missouri, follow Historic Route 66, which runs from St. Louis to near Joplin. Even if you decide not to stop along the way, you’ll pass an abundance of gorgeous scenery and some pretty amazing roadside stops – from Meramec State Park to the Route 66 Museum. Check out the map of Route 66 on Google.
What road do you think has the best windshield views in Missouri? Let us know in the comments! If you’re a fan of beautiful views, you’ll definitely want to make it a point to visit Rock Bridge Memorial State Park in Columbia.
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