These 11 Beautiful Byways In Nevada Are Perfect For A Scenic Drive

There's no denying that Nevada is one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. The scenery can't be beat! With that being said, one of the best ways to experience Nevada's beautiful scenery is to take a scenic drive. Not sure where to begin? Let us help you out. Listed below are 11 Nevada scenic byways that will show you how beautiful the Silver State truly is. We think they're the best scenic drives in Nevada, in fact!

1. Valley of Fire Road

This 10.5 mile road is Valley of Fire State Park's main road, which connects the park's east and west entrances. Valley of Fire is Nevada's oldest state park and it's AMAZING.

Take a look at this video by @ThatAdventureLife:

2. U.S. Highway 50

This highway, which stretches from Sacramento, California, to Ocean City, Maryland, is best known as The Loneliest Road in America.

3. Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway

Located in Elko County, Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway is 12 miles long and meanders its way through Nevada's beautiful Lamoille Canyon.

4. Extraterrestrial Highway

State Route 375 stretches for 98 miles and is located in south-central Nevada. It's best known as the "Extraterrestrial Highway" because of the numerous UFO sightings that have been reported.

Take a look at this video of some of the stops along the Extraterrestrial Highway by @MatadorNetworkTravel:

5. Las Vegas Strip Scenic Byway

Looking for "scenic drives near me?" Without a doubt, the Las Vegas Strip Scenic Byway is one of America's most iconic images. This 4.5-mile byway is also America's only nighttime byway. This Las Vegas scenic drive is truly one to remember.

6. Red Rock Canyon Road

Red Rock Canyon is one of the most beautiful gems of Nevada, and the eponymous scenic road is approximately 31 miles long and provides access to the canyon, which is actually one of Nevada's top hiking spots -- so plan to stop and explore!

Take a look at this video by @MagellanandGreyhound:

7. Kyle Canyon Road

Kyle Canyon Road, located in Clark County, connects the city of Las Vegas to the recreational areas of Mount Charleston. Kyle Canyon Road is also known as State Route 157, and it's particularly beautiful in the fall.

8. Pyramid Highway

Pyramid Highway, which is 42 miles long and located in Washoe County, follows Pyramid Way and eventually connects Reno to Pyramid Lake -- a remnant of the ancient Lake Lahontan.

9. Lehman Caves Road

Lehman Caves Road, also known as State Route 488, is located in White Pine County. It connects the town of Baker to Great Basin National Park. Lehman Caves is one of Nevada's top attractions and is located in Great Basin National Park.

10. Angel Lake Road

Angel Lake Road, also referred to as State Route 231, is located in Elko County and connects Angel Lake to the town of Wells. This underappreciated route is short and sweet, and pretty much anybody with a vehicle is capable of traversing it!

11. Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive Scenic Byway

One of the best scenic drives in Nevada is at Lake Tahoe. The Lake Tahoe - Eastshore Drive Scenic Byway, which is 16.2 miles long, runs along the northeastern shore of Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is such a gorgeous place. If you're unable to get in the water, driving along this scenic byway is a great way to get close-up views of Lake Tahoe.

Have you taken any of these Nevada scenic byways? In your opinion, what are the best scenic drives in Nevada? Share your favorite routes in the comments below!

For more scenic trips through the Silver State, check out these 10 gorgeous drives! But before you hit the road on any trip, check out our ultimate list of road trip accessories for everything you need.