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

That success motivated the production to keep looking for its audience, ultimately inspiring Thompson to take the scenic route on the way to proving his debut deserved more life. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026

Of course, factor in additional driving time to take the scenic route rather than the interstate. — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2026

Cynicism is pervasive, and not everyone has time for or interest in the scenic route. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for the scenic route

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