the scenic route

noun

: a way that is not the fastest way but that has beautiful scenery

We took the scenic route.

Examples of the scenic route in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For more than three decades, the MX-5 has represented affordable freedom—the freedom to lower the roof, choose the scenic route and rediscover the simple pleasure of driving. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Many, Many Questionable Choices Never take the scenic route home. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 17 July 2026

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

Rhymes for the scenic route

• irresolute
• reconstitute
• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute