It's Road Trip Season! 7 Scenic Drives Worth The Detour

My boyfriend and I planned a trip to Santa Fe for our anniversary, arranging a home exchange and assuming we wouldn’t need a car – until local friends convinced us otherwise. While we fell in love with Santa Fe ‘s adobe charm, local art and music scene, and incredible dining options, it was the detour to Taos that made the trip an unforgettable travel experience — reminding us just how special this part of the country really is. Sometimes, the detours are actually better than the destination .