Travel: Car-Free Islands

From the Magazine: Issue 20

Get out from behind the wheel and experience a true sense of calm

By Justin Nobel

Photograph by National Park Service

Need a break from traffic, pollution, gas prices, and all the other stresses related to the internal combustion engine? Visit one of the handful of US islands where motor vehicles are banned. These protected havens (most are national parks or seashores) are often only reached by boat and have no paved roads. But unlike exotic destinations such as Bali and Tahiti, they’re both affordable and accessible—if you’re up for a little adventure.

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