This is the most-traveled modern road in North America for road trips by sheer volume. In California, it is typically referred to with a ‘the’ in front of its name.
I-5
Scheiße
German
This classic American holiday punch is made with eggs, sugar, milk, and often spiked with rum or bourbon.
eggnog.
the highest in Washington, is an active stratovolcano. "the mountain's out!"
Mt. Ranier
1950s - the "king of rock and roll!"
Elvis Presley

This roadside attraction in South Dakota features life-size depictions of these creatures in a small park near a famous tourist cave system. "Life, uh... finds a way."
Dinosaurs
Mierde
Spanish
Hold the 100 proof! This flavored holiday liqueur is commonly served over ice or in coffee.
peppermint schnapps
Famous for its salmon runs and hydroelectric dams, this river is also apparently radioactive!
1990s - known for films with numbers: "Se7en", "12 Monkeys", and "Seven years in Tibet"
Bradd Pitt

This U.S. highway, running from Chicago to Santa Monica, is often called the “Mother Road.”
Route 66.
Blyat
Russian
This alcoholic spirit is traditionally used in a Christmas punch called “Tom and Jerry.”
Brandy
Along U.S. Route 12 in Washington state, travelers can visit this unique “_____ under the bridge,” inspired by a local urban legend.
Fremont troll
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2000s - many call him a silver fox, The "Oceans" franchise, "O brother where art thou" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox"
George Clooney
This quirky roadside stop in Minnesota features a 20-foot fiberglass sculpture of a Viking, celebrating the region’s Scandinavian heritage. It also had an appearance in the film 'Fargo'
Paul Bunyan Statue
Malaka
Greek
In Britain, this traditional holiday beverage of hot milk, sugar, and ale or wine is called this and the name comes from a greeting meaning “be in good health.” "here we come a _______!"
wassail
Home to the annual tulip festival in Skagit Valley, this small town sees 3 million bulbs planted every year.”
Mt. Vernon
1940s - known for "The Philadelphia story" and "North by Northwest"
Cary Grant

This highly secretive site, officially a U.S. Air Force facility, became legendary among road-trippers, partly due to its association with alleged alien research.
Area 51

Kuso
Japanese
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
1 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
1 tsp brown sugar (or more to taste)
1 pinch each of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves
4–6 oz hot water (or hot cider for a twist)
hot buttered rum
This Washington city is known as the “Apple Capital of the World” and hosts the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival annually.
Wenatchee
2020s - a recent addition to the heartthrob list "Little Women", "Call me by your name" and "Marty Supreme"
Timothee Chalamet

Praised for its fuel efficiency and marketed as economical, this car was the most popular choice for road trips in the 2010s.
Toyota Prius
Perkele
Finnish
This Scandinavian Christmas spirit, also known as mulled wine, is often spiced with cardamom or cinnamon, is traditionally warmed and served at festive gatherings.
glögg
This island in Puget Sound, formerly home to a federal penitentiary, is now a wildlife refuge and open to limited tourism.
McNeil Island
1980s - famous for his romance films, "Pretty Woman", "An officer and a gentleman", and "American Gigolo"
Richard Gere
