6 Spectacular Off-the-Beaten Path Road Trip Destinations

Travel experts predict weekend getaways and road trips will likely be among the first types of travel to return as COVID-19 restrictions relax. But many travelers aren't necessarily going to be thrilled about flocking to highly crowded places.

Rather, it’s those destinations less traveled that celebrate the beauty of nature, embrace peacefulness, and allow us to see the world from a simpler perspective that have become such a draw. The U.S. has so many terrific destinations, and here are just a few places to load into your GPS when you take to the road.