Spend your vacation exploring these classic summer road trip routes

Time to make some memories.

Summer may lose some of its luster when you’re no longer a student with months of vacation, but you can still take time to celebrate the season. This year, make the most of summer’s splendor by going on a road trip.

In the United States, road trips became a national phenomenon during the 1920s. Since then, road trips have continued gaining popularity. Famous road trip routes like Route 66 have become household names, and everyone from high school graduates to retirees enjoys embarking on these exciting expeditions.

Want to spend your summer partaking in this national pastime? Try tackling one (or a few) of these scenic summer road trip routes. See everything from oceans to mountains on these stunning tours of the country.