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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Walking along the rock pools at low tide is fun and Route 46 to Paso Robles is an easy scenic drive.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2023
  • The Pacific Coast Highway provides some of the most scenic views of the jagged cliffs and stunning ocean along this stretch of land.
    Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The area is filled with scenic trails, and abundant flowers throughout spring and summer.
    Lea Lane, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2023
  • The influencer then showed off the house's numerous rooms as well as its scenic canyon views.
    Sydney Sweeney, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Prescott Park is a great place for kids to burn off energy, and for adults to stroll gardens and take in the scenic water views.
    Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
  • Mustafa said about 40 people have been forced from the area, a scenic valley east of Ramallah.
    Susannah George, Washington Post, 30 Oct. 2023
  • The scenic lake, draws boaters, swimmers and hikers to its blue waters, sandy beaches and red rock canyons.
    Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2024
  • The area is known for skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and events, plus scenic views across the Rhone Valley.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2023
  • During the scenic coastal drive, the bus driver offered a prize to whoever could guess the state with the most lighthouses.
    The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Part of the Waterpocket Fold, a 100-mile-long wrinkle in the earth's crust, the site is full of awe-inspiring views, scenic drives and slot canyons.
    Gabi De La Rosa, Chron, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Take a scenic cruise along Harbor Drive, where tuna seiners once tied up.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2023
  • In addition to the Island Trail, there are scenic overlooks along the rim of the canyon that offer panoramic views of the landscape below.
    The Arizona Republic, 16 Aug. 2023

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