Category: Bucket List Destinations

There are 14 states and 600 communities on US Route 6, this category contains additions to YOUR Bucket List Destinations

Massachusetts Portion of US Route 6

The Massachusetts Portion of US Route 6 is an iconic roadway spanning a breathtaking 117.5 miles in Massachusetts, stretching from Providence to Wareham alongside I-195 before crossing the Sagamore Bridge and traversing Cape Cod freeway style from Bourne all the way up to Orleans. From there it reverts back to a more traditional surface road until its terminus of Provincetown which interestingly still reflects US 6’s original coast-to-coast goal – Long Beach California!

Established as a National 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a Public Charity the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association works to promote economic development and cultural preservation for communities located along “The Grand Army of The Republic Highway.” Spanning 3,652 miles in total, this grand old highway is an integral part of Americana with many sites rich in history waiting to be discovered!  Online at https://www.route6tour.com

Massachusetts Portion of US Route 6 post

Rhode Island Portion of US Route 6

Traversing 26.5 miles in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Portion of US Route 6 is an adventure that begins on the western border with Killingly Connecticut and ends at Seekonk Massachusetts to its east. Along this journey you’ll drive through Providence where six major roads intertwine – Route 10, US 1A, I-95, I-195 and two of our favorites: the historic US 44 & charming little ol’ US 6!

Established as a National 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a Public Charity the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association works to promote economic development and cultural preservation for communities located along “The Grand Army of The Republic Highway.” Spanning 3,652 miles in total, this grand old highway is an integral part of Americana with many sites rich in history waiting to be discovered!  Online at https://www.route6tour.com

Rhode Island Portion of US Route 6 post

Connecticut Portion of US Route 6

The  Connecticut Portion of US Route 6 takes travelers along a scenic 116.3 mile (187.2 km) journey through Connecticut, beginning at the border with New York and ending at Rhode Island state line in Killingly – passing right by Danbury and Hartford as it goes! In western sections of The Constitution State, US 6 is close to I-84; while eastern portions offer access between Providence R.I., Willimantic & Danielson toward bustling downtown Hartford via CT’s historic Bulkeley Bridge over the gorgeous Connecticut River!

Established as a National 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a Public Charity the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association works to promote economic development and cultural preservation for communities located along “The Grand Army of The Republic Highway.” Spanning 3,652 miles in total, this grand old highway is an integral part of Americana with many sites rich in history waiting to be discovered!  Online at https://www.route6tour.com

Iowa Portion of US Route 6 post

New York Portion of US Route 6

The New York Portion of US Route 6 traverses a scenic 79-mile stretch of New York, cutting through Orange and Putnam Counties before ending in Westchester County. Entering from neighboring Pennsylvania with US 209 at Port Jervis, the two routes part ways just north as US 209 takes an northerly route to Kingston while US 6 sweeps across southern NY’s northern suburbs on its way eastward.

US 6 is the road less traveled, but between Goshen and Harriman it takes a more crowded route. It runs concurrent with NY 17 – The Quickway – before splitting at one of New York’s biggest interchanges where US6/NY17 meet I-87 (the Thruway) and NY32. From there, whilst US 6 remains as an express freeway into Harriman State Park to the east, NY17 becomes an open highway heading south.  Zoom down US 6, traveling concurrent with The Quickway (NY 17) from Goshen to Harriman. Here you’ll find one of New York’s largest interchanges where the roads converge at I-87 and NY 32! After that it’s all freeway bliss as you cruise through Harriman State Park – just don’t forget your sunglasses or a jacket if need be. 

Taking a scenic journey along the Hudson, US 6 and US 202 wind through Orange County before entering Westchester. Here they meet up with another old friend in the form of concurrency with US 9! After an adventure full of twists and turns (including access to historic Taconic State Parkway at Shrub Oak), our trips ends just north on Connecticut when we encounter I-84, I-684, and NY 22 smartly perched near Brewster. Let’s take this trip together down memory lane starting from today!

Established as a National 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a Public Charity the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association works to promote economic development and cultural preservation for communities located along “The Grand Army of The Republic Highway.” Spanning 3,652 miles in total, this grand old highway is an integral part of Americana with many sites rich in history waiting to be discovered!  Online at https://www.route6tour.com

New York Portion of US Route 6 post

Pennsylvania Portion of US Route 6

The Pennsylvania Portion of US Route 6 is a scenic 403-mile drive through the beautiful state of Pennsylvania, beginning 20 miles west of Meadville and heading south to an Ohio border crossing. As it continues eastward towards Conneaut Lake on US 322, travelers enjoy spectacular vistas before connecting with US 19 in western Meadville for the journey north to Mill Village where a junction awaits at US 6N—the perfect place to end this amazing road trip!

US 6 sets off from Pennsylvania and strides along the New York-Pennsylvania border, running parallel to it for much of its journey. In Factoryville US 11 takes up a brief co-journey with US 6 until Scranton where they part ways—US 11 heading south out of town while US6 continues eastwardly. Eventually, at Milford reaches another partner in crime: making an alliance with 209 which leads them northeast towards Matamoras crossing over the Delaware River into Port Jervis, NY!

Established as a National 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a Public Charity the U.S. Route 6 Tourist Association works to promote economic development and cultural preservation for communities located along “The Grand Army of The Republic Highway.” Spanning 3,652 miles in total, this grand old highway is an integral part of Americana with many sites rich in history waiting to be discovered!  Online at https://www.route6tour.com

Pennsylvania Portion of US Route 6 post