the scenic route

noun

: a way that is not the fastest way but that has beautiful scenery
We took the scenic route.

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Originally built in 1889 as a toll road between Blowing Rock and Linville, the scenic route offers sweeping mountain views and serves as the backbone of a roughly 50-mile loop through the High Country. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026 Simpson says part of the Lincoln Highway's charm is that even today, there is still something for everyone willing to leave the interstate behind and take the scenic route. — Christopher Derose, CBS News, 15 May 2026 Maybe travelers who are better at moving slowly will choose the scenic route though. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Emerald Isle, North Carolina Taking the scenic route is inevitable in this easygoing community, where white sands and blue-green waters reign (hence the name). — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the scenic route

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“The scenic route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20scenic%20route. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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