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Old 07-13-2012, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by mdiiulio
Fewer freeze-thaw cycles = extremely lower chance of road deformation... of course upkeep plays a factor, but the biggest factor is freeze/thaw. Go south my friend
Old 07-13-2012, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by speedraider
well it ain't new york or new jersey
Old 07-13-2012, 01:25 PM
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N.C. isnt called the good roads state for nothing!
Old 07-13-2012, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by unixcorn
I live in Missouri and the roads here are mediocre at best anymore. Potholes, cracks and whatever else make driving a chore sometimes. I was wondering which state has the best roads and what destinations should I be looking to see for long weekend trips in my C6?
Excellent question. I would like to know this too.
It's not in the San Francisco Bay area in California.
Old 07-13-2012, 01:37 PM
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The other day I noticed something blue in the pot hole. It was a Miata.
Old 07-13-2012, 01:41 PM
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I don't travel much in Missouri north of I-70, except on the interstates north out of kansas City, but we have some pretty good roads in south Missouri. Sure, you will find a county road that is need of repair every once in a while, but overall I'm able to really enjoy my stiff suspension Z06, with wide tires, to the fullest.
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Originally Posted by LS WON
Excellent question. I would like to know this too.
It's not in the San Francisco Bay area in California.
I respectfully disagree. The roads up by skyline and PCH are WORLD class.



Every time I'm up there in any of my vehicles I say to my self how lucky I am to live in this part of the world.
Old 07-13-2012, 01:49 PM
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Virginia has some really nice curvy, well paved backroads.

I'd vote Michigan for the worst. I don't think I would have bought my Vette if I still lived in this state.
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Originally Posted by MIAVette89
Here in FL (Miami to be specific) the roads are pretty decent.
Our roads are great in terms of condition, but are boring to drive.
Old 07-13-2012, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ravill
I respectfully disagree. The roads up by skyline and PCH are WORLD class.



Every time I'm up there in any of my vehicles I say to my self how lucky I am to live in this part of the world.
I'm sure that's not what he meant when referencing the bay area. Covered most of California last summer, and thought most of the roads were great except near LA, which are awful.
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Awesome responses, thank you. I guess I will start heading south, since that seems to be the general consensus as far as roads go.
What about points of interest? What would you suggest as stopping points in your area? For the Columbia/Rocheport Missouri area we have wineries, trails (Katy Trail) and the Missouri River.
Old 07-13-2012, 02:16 PM
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The problem here is the interpretation of the question - "where are the best roads?". Some people are talking about the actual condition of all the roads. I, and some others, are talking about the best DRIVING roads. Most of my favorite roads are in the southwest - great weather, little traffic, higher speed limits, and more twisty mountain roads.


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Originally Posted by unixcorn
Awesome responses, thank you. I guess I will start heading south, since that seems to be the general consensus as far as roads go.
What about points of interest? What would you suggest as stopping points in your area? For the Columbia/Rocheport Missouri area we have wineries, trails (Katy Trail) and the Missouri River.
St Genevieve( a little south of St Louis) is a very nice place to visit for a weekend. Wineries and a tiger preserve. Lots of nice scenic roads around Branson down to Eureka Springs. South of Eureka Springs is hwy 23(Pig trail) and south of Harrison, AR is hwy 7. Mt Magazine Lodge in Arkansas is awesome along with Petit Jean Mountain and Mt Nebo.

The area around Mountain Home is very scenic(including a ferry ride across Bull Shoals Lake) and Blanchard Springs Caverns just north of Mountain View, AR is well worth a weekend trip.
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Originally Posted by TLS_Addict
The other day I noticed something blue in the pot hole. It was a Miata.
Old 07-13-2012, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Induction
Florida.

I think 98% of the roads around me are multi lane. I saw a pothole back in 2006, but there were too many people stopping to take a pic of it so I didn't see it clearly.
Old 07-13-2012, 03:09 PM
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Tex or Cali

Kentucky is the worst
Old 07-13-2012, 03:56 PM
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Not sure which state has the best, but I know for sure we here in CA have the worse! I have been in Russia and they have better ones there

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Old 07-13-2012, 04:19 PM
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I love the roads in South Dakota, at least the areas I've been.
Old 07-13-2012, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Scruff Vette
PA = worst.
No. I have lived in NJ & still go there on the regular. NJ has PA beat by a wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiide margin.
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I've lived in il in va pa ny tx

The only nice memorable roads were in Tennessee when I was moving to texas from pennsylvania. Arkasas roads were the absolute worst, as my truck and trailer were bucking like an untamed bronco.
Texas roads are nice as long they're not working on them lol, there's a lot of concrete roads here due to the heat which is pretty nice, the asphalt just melts apparently


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