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City Escape: Allentown, PA

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City Escape: Allentown, PA

Pennsylvania may not be the best-known riding destination in America, but it’s one of my favorites. Over the years, I’ve been to virtually every corner of the state. Pennsylvania just ticks most of my motorcycle touring boxes— curvy backroads, historical locations, off-the-beaten-path destinations, and interesting terrain in terms

City Escape: Bemidji, MN

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City Escape: Bemidji, MN

Bemidji, MN, claims to be the birthplace of Paul Bunyan. This City Escape will convince you he hails from northern Minnesota. It’s easy to picture Paul chopping down trees with a single swipe of his ax among the forests and lakes you’ll see along the ride. Starting at

City Escape: Flagstaff, Arizona

City Escape: Flagstaff, Arizona

As the youngest state to be admitted into the contiguous U.S., Arizona still can still feel like a frontier. From tourist luxury in Sedona to semi-abandoned history in Skull Valley, central Arizona offers a wide range of options for motorcycle travelers to explore. Tourist-friendly natural beauty can be found

City Escape: Shreveport, Louisiana

City Escape: Shreveport, Louisiana

Nestled in the northwestern corner of Louisiana, Shreveport welcomes riders with its historical architecture, vibrant art scene, and renowned culinary offerings. This route allows riders to experience the lively downtown area with its bustling markets and entertainment venues, while also venturing into the surrounding countryside. The terrain around Shreveport varies,

City Escape: Bedford, Virginia

City Escape: Bedford, Virginia

After witnessing the sobering National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA, it’s time to clear your head and shift your focus from the temporal to the enduring. Head west and follow the perpetual path of the waters into the mountains. This City Escape passes through both the eastern Blue Ridge

City Escape: Ashland, Oregon

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City Escape: Ashland, Oregon

Ashland, OR, is far from any major city, and that is probably the greatest part of its allure. The remoteness, along with the region’s mountainous topography, is the reason you’ll find a good number of fantastic, traffic-free motorcycle roads in the area. Among the very best is the

City Escape: Grand Junction, Colorado

City Escape: Grand Junction, Colorado

When visiting Grand Junction, CO, do not miss the opportunity to ride this stunning loop through the Colorado National Monument. Red rock monoliths and infinite views will cause severe rider conflict. Will you ride the perfect twisty pavement or stop and take in the surreal views? Colorado National Monument contains

City Escape: Brattleboro, Vermont

City Escape: Brattleboro, Vermont

The word “pastoral” is overused when describing Vermont, but that might be because it fits the place to a tee. This north-to-south loop takes you through everything this beautiful state has to offer. You’ll pass gently flowing rivers, dense forests, small towns, and open fields with old stone fences

Riding the Sandia Mountains—Albuquerque, New Mexico

Riding the Sandia Mountains—Albuquerque, New Mexico

In the high desert of New Mexico you will find one of the state's largest cities, Albuquerque. A city that weaves together a rich tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty. With a backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and a skyline painted in hues of adobe, Albuquerque captivates

City Escape: Muscle Shoals, AL

City Escape: Muscle Shoals, AL

Motor out of Muscle Shoals, AL, for this musical motorcycle tour. This outing takes you to two famous recording studios to see where dozens of artists—perhaps even some of your favorites—have recorded hundreds of songs. You’ll also visit a space museum to see what Major Tom got

City Escape: San Antonio, Texas | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

City Escape: San Antonio, Texas

This City Escape, northwest of San Antonio, is a fun foray into the Texas Hill Country. The route is nicely curvy, features some great state and regional parks, and even a nod to the Celtic druids along the ride. SR 39 sits at the midpoint of the route and is

City Escape: Grants Pass, Oregon

City Escape: Grants Pass, Oregon

Oregon is a very green state and this route takes you to some of its greenest parts. You’ll start with a northbound jaunt on the I-5, but don’t let the interstate put you off. I-5 is a roller coaster of a road, with sweeping curves that bounce you

City Escape: San Diego, California

City Escape: San Diego, California

Known as the birthplace of California, San Diego offers a diverse array of entertainment. The city and its various interesting and colorful enclaves are easily navigated by motorcycle. Its location in the southern part of the state grants San Diego great riding weather almost year-round. A major port, there are

City Escape: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

City Escape: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania’s capital Harrisburg isn’t the biggest city—but it can still get stifling. So hop in the saddle and head south along the Susquehanna for this City Escape that takes you on a unique tour of the Pennsylvania countryside. I mean, how many other rides pass both America’

City Escape: Raleigh, North Carolina

City Escape: Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina is characterized by the Appalachian Mountains in the west and the dune-lathered coastline—including the Outer Banks—to the east. Adventurous souls can find tranquility in the gently rolling sweepers of smooth asphalt cutting through farmland and across lakes and rivers. Rejuvenated historical towns provide ample opportunities for

City Escape: Colorado Springs, Colorado

City Escape: Colorado Springs, Colorado

This City Escape takes you both back in time and into paranormal territory. Start by visiting the Penrose Heritage Museum, which showcases the region’s history through the personal collection of Spencer and Julie Penrose. Then, to travel back through time, head west, but not on US 24. Hit up

City Escape: Greenville, South Carolina

City Escape: Greenville, South Carolina

Ride from the rolling hills of South Carolina into the motorcycling wonderland of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The roads are generally in good to very good condition. If you’re a connoisseur of curvy tarmac, the route through Caesars Head State Park will be especially pleasing. Next up is the

City Escape: Chicago, Illinois

City Escape: Chicago, Illinois

This City Escape route begins in northeastern Illinois and tracks northwest to rural southeastern Wisconsin, heading for Madison. Advancing and receding glaciers during the ice ages have left the topography mostly flat, but the soil is noticeably rich. Large red barns, with their grain silos, dot the verdant landscape in

City Escape: New York City, New York

City Escape: New York City, New York

This scenic loop starts and ends in northern New Jersey, about 25 miles west of Manhattan. The route winds through the beautiful scenic lakes of Ringwood and Wawayanda state parks, then through the woods of Roosa Gap and Vernooy Kill state forests to the Ashokan reservoir. It continues on SR

City Escape: Vancouver, British Columbia

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City Escape: Vancouver, British Columbia

The Sea-to-Sky Highway is one of those famous motorcycling roads that you have to ride at least twice. Once to revel in the sweeping bends and smooth surface, and then again to soak up the spectacular views over the turquoise-blue waters of Howe Sound and the majestic pine forests reaching

City Escape: Marietta, Georgia | RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel

City Escape: Marietta, Georgia

City Escape: Henderson, Nevada

City Escape: Henderson, Nevada

This City Escape northeast of Henderson, NV, offers some of the most striking rock formations and desert landscapes in the Southwest. The loop ride includes the stunningly beautiful Valley of Fire State Park, and a great return route through Lake Mead National Recreation Area. This is a four-season ride that

City Escape: Southeast Columbus, Ohio

City Escape: Southeast Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH, is on a roll. Just at the beginning of the year Intel announced a $20 billion initial investment for two new leading-edge chip factories. Ohio’s capital is becoming quite the tech hub. With a growing city, you’ll want to get out and smell the roses. This

City Escape: Texarkana, Texas

City Escape: Texarkana, Texas

The city of Texarkana straddles the border of Texas and Arkansas. It’s a thriving community in the 21st century, but many of the region’s historic sites are off the beaten path and largely unknown. This City Escape route takes riders back to the 18th century, when this area

City Escape: Portland, Oregon

City Escape: Portland, Oregon

This route includes a ride through some foothills of the Cascade Range, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and a cut across the Willamette Valley into Oregon’s Wine Country. There are good stopping points in some of western Oregon’s colorful small towns. From mountain views to working farmland, rolling hills and rural