How to Use scenic in a Sentence

scenic

adjective
  • Our hotel had a scenic view of the lake.
  • The country around here is very scenic.
  • Morin vanished on the evening of Aug. 5 from the scenic trail that cuts through Bel Air, Md.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Leave town, aka Honolulu, in the morning and make the scenic drive to the North Shore.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Here's our list of scenic drives to check out fall foliage around the state.
    Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
  • There’s plenty to see and even more to taste, and this scenic route will take you north to south.
    Condé Nast, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2023
  • At times the most scenic parts of the train route have been served by buses — buses!
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2023
  • One of the world’s most scenic beach towns is now a toxic ruin.
    Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Views of the East River and Manhattan Bridge are a scenic bonus.
    Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 16 Dec. 2023
  • Travel all or part of these scenic drives for trips of an hour or all day.
    Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2022
  • Four adults can enjoy a long trip and scenic detours on curvy roads along the way.
    Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Some guests might have to share, but the outdoor patio and scenic views are well worth the roommate.
    Megan Stein, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
  • For a bird’s eye view of the landscape, opt for a hot air balloon flight or a scenic flight across the great African wild.
    Karthika Gupta, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Enjoy scenic east-facing views and glimpses of the picturesque bay in the distance.
    Monica Lander, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Just because there is a road along a scenic ridge doesn’t mean there will be a flat spot there to camp on.
    Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Ferries to the island pass by scenic Brant Point Light House a short walk from town.
    Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024
  • Get out a map and look for new spots, whether a lake, river or a just a scenic spot in the forest or desert.
    Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The park has 17 miles of hiking trails winding through the park’s scenic areas.
    The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The trip also boasts scenic views and a visit from the Easter Bunny.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2024
  • At camp, find a scenic, and private, spot for the bucket and replace the lid with a toilet seat.
    Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Each space includes floor-to-ceiling doors that open out to scenic views.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2022
  • For a truly blockbuster first date, climb aboard a scenic train.
    Jill Gleeson, Country Living, 11 Jan. 2023
  • At issue was whether the town would rebuild a stretch of one of its oldest and most scenic roads.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Home to sugar-sand beaches and clear waters, the coastal city is one of the most scenic spots along the Emerald Coast.
    Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2023
  • Sitting on the grassy edge of one of the scenic pull offs feels like being everywhere and nowhere at the same time.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Drive Oak Creek Canyon Sedona marks the termination point of one of the most beloved scenic roads in the state.
    Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are soaking up the sun — and each other — on a scenic yacht getaway in France.
    Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Papago Park placed 12th for its scenic views and its serene feel.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The park is home to a stunning 13-mile scenic drive through bright red sandstone cliffs, limestone canyons and Joshua trees.
    Tamara Gane, Chron, 21 Mar. 2023
  • An old lumber mill site nestled in a secluded and scenic spot in the Santa Cruz Mountains is up for sale.
    George Avalos, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024

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