Actually, there is lots of great riding here. But to get away from generalities, if the OP can post (or PM might be better) his start & destination we could help with designing a good route. I commute 4-5 days a week and I got "credit" with the wife by showing her on the map what choices I had made, and why. Sometimes the quickest or most direct route isn't the safest. Those that don't ride can't imagine taking anything but the most direct way on the biggest roads. If you can show that you are avoiding them, you'll do a lot to ease her fears.