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

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

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

Rhymes for the scenic route

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