I'm a native New Yorker who just never bothered learning to drive. (I've had my license for approximately a decade though!) I'm thinking about taking a short (about a week) roadtrip by myself this summer because it is something I have always wanted to do and I actually have the time now.

Does anyone have suggestions for what roads would be best for an inexperienced driver looking to learn while doing? I can fly into anywhere and just rent a car. I'm also female, if that factors into safety considerations at all.
Thanks.