The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Cruise 7 miles along Arkansas Highway 43 and Oklahoma Highway 20 from Maysville to the Missouri state line. This short drive traces the tri-state border through farmland and quiet Ozark backroads, ending at the rural corner where Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri meet.
Drive 22 miles north along Interstate 49 from Bella Vista, Arkansas to Pineville, Missouri, tracing the modern upgrade of the historic U.S. Highway 71 route through the Ozark foothills. Discover smooth bypasses, quick travel, and local attractions along the way.
Cruise 40 miles down U.S. Highway 67 from Benton to Caddo Valley, Arkansas. This classic old highway connects small towns, farmland, and pine forests, showcasing a nostalgic slice of southern Arkansas travel.
Cruise 40 miles along U.S. Highway 70 from Bruceton to Jackson, Tennessee — a classic stretch of the historic Broadway of America, passing farmland, small towns, and local recreation spots before connecting to I-40.
Cruise 52 miles along U.S. Highway 70 from Dickson to Bruceton, Tennessee, through forested backroads, farmland, and historic small towns — including a river crossing and a glimpse of Loretta Lynn’s hometown.
Cruise 30 miles west along U.S. Highway 70 from Nashville to Dickson, Tennessee. This classic stretch links suburban neighborhoods, river bends, and the forested edge of Montgomery Bell State Park, blending small-town stops with scenic countryside.
Cruise 7 miles along historic U.S. Highway 64 from Van Buren to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cross the Arkansas River twice, explore downtown charm, and pass iconic landmarks like the Fort Smith National Historic Site and Miss Laura’s Visitor Center before crossing into Okla…
Cruise the True Grit Trail on Arkansas Highway 22 from Paris to Dardanelle. Enjoy farmland, forest, historic towns, and two crossings of scenic Lake Dardanelle on this beautiful 34-mile drive through the Arkansas River Valley.
Cruise south on U.S. Highway 71B through Fayetteville, Arkansas, from Joyce Blvd to U.S. Highway 71. Explore College Avenue, Archibald Yell Blvd, the University of Arkansas, and Walker Park along this historic business route that once carried the main U.S. 71 through to…
Drive 6 miles west along Arkansas Highway 28 from Plainview to Rover, a quiet route that forms part of the Arkansas Civil War Trail. Pass historical buildings, farmland, and scenic views before reaching the junction with AR-27 near Nimrod Lake.
Take a scenic 4-mile drive through Hollister, Missouri along U.S. Highway 65 Business. This former alignment of US-65 winds past Lake Taneycomo, through Hollister’s Tudor-style downtown, and reconnects with Highway 165 west of town.
Cross Bull Shoals Lake aboard Arkansas Highway 125’s Peel Ferry — Arkansas’s last public ferry. This unique mile-long crossing delivers scenic views, peaceful waters, and a one-of-a-kind Ozarks driving experience.