Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Cruise 7 peaceful miles along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo, Mississippi—from I-22 to US-278—exploring the serene forested corridor that skirts the city’s southwest side with access to local roads, Civil War history, and nearby Elvis landmarks.
Take a short but scenic 3-mile drive along U.S. Route 78 through Leeds, Alabama. From historic downtown and the intersection with US-411 to the Barber Motorsports Park access, explore what makes this urban highway segment a hidden gem east of Birmingham.
Cruise 9 peaceful miles north along the Natchez Trace Parkway through Tupelo, Mississippi, passing wooded hills, city interchanges, and the Natchez Trace Visitor Center—where nature and history meet.
Travel Arkansas Highway 66 from Leslie to Mountain View for 30 miles of scenic Ozark beauty. This winding two-lane road passes through historic towns, forests, and rural landscapes, ending in the folk music capital of Arkansas.
Cruise through central Arkansas on a scenic 6-mile stretch of Arkansas Highway 25 from Conway to Wooster. Pass by Beaverfork Lake and enjoy quiet countryside views as this short but vital route connects I-40 travelers to rural Faulkner County.
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Take a scenic 16-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 365 from Maumelle to Conway. Follow the historic alignment through Mayflower and Preston, ending in Conway’s urban core on Harkrider Street.
Explore the full 49-mile drive along Woodlands Trace Parkway from Dover, TN to Grand Rivers, KY, as it winds through the heart of Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. This scenic route offers serene forests, historic landmarks, and lakeside views perfect for…
Take a short drive through rural West Tennessee on TN Secondary Route 211 from Newbern to Trimble. This peaceful 7-mile route winds through open farmland with minimal traffic and classic small-town charm at both ends.
Take a peaceful 7-mile drive along Arkansas’s historic Military Road from Rockport to Glen Rose. This short route parallels I-30 and traces the path of the old Southwest Trail, offering a quiet glimpse into the state’s early transportation past.
Take a relaxing 11-mile drive along Colonel Glenn Road from Ferndale to Little Rock, Arkansas. This eastbound route winds through forested neighborhoods and light commercial zones before reaching I-430 on the city’s edge.
Drive 6 peaceful miles along the Natchez Trace Parkway from the Tennessee state line to Stewartville, Alabama. This scenic stretch offers wooded landscapes, quiet countryside, and a glimpse into America’s early travel routes.
Cruise 24 miles of Historic Route 66 from Sullivan to Fanning, Missouri — featuring small towns, classic roadside stops, Missouri Hick BBQ, the Murals of Cuba, and the World’s Largest Rocking Chair. A nostalgic slice of America’s Mother Road.