Everything you Need for your Road Trip, All in one Place!
Road trips are the one of the best ways to see the United States. They're a lot of fun, and if you know where to go, what to see, and what to bring, it will be much more enjoyable! You can get a good preview of what you can expect to see in the United States through each of these lenses, then choose the route that's right for you!
US Road Trip
Where to start your road trip planning!
What's here: Packing tips, hotel booking tips, saving money on gas, and a synopsis of areas in the United States by region.-
How to Plan a US Road Trip
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There's nothing like taking a road trip across the USA. Going by car gives you a greater appreciation for the vastness and wide array of parks, forests, cities, museums, beaches and cultures the United States has to offer. By taking a cross country r...
Plan your route
Be sure to visit these lenses featured here for much, much more information on road trip planning and what you can expect to see in the United States!
The Northern Route
A car drive across the northern U.S. states!
What's here: The northern route across the United States, from Maine to Washington state, including New England, Chicago, the Badlands, and the Pacific Northwest.-
Northern U.S. Road Trip
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When planning a road trip in the United States, there are two popular options: the northern route and the southern route . We'll be analyzing the northern route here, covering the states from Maine to Washington state. If a road trip is in your futur...
Badlands National Park in South Dakota (see the Northern Route lens)
The Southern Route
A warm, sunny southern road trip from Florida to California!
What's here: The southern route across the United States along US I-10, from Jacksonville Florida, to Los Angeles California, along with Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Lousiana.-
Planning a US Road Trip: The Southern Route
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If you love warmth and sunshine, this is the perfect US road trip for you where you'll get to see 8 different states. Some of the most unique areas of the country are all easily accessible from I-10, a highway that begins in Los Angeles and ends...
The Alamo, one of the things you can see on I-10
Must Have Road Trip Books
Grand Circle Road Trip
The southwestern and Four Corners region
What's here: The rich Native American history of the Four Corners region of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico, and sites like the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Monument Valley.-
Grand Circle Road Trip
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The area of the United States that includes northern Arizona, northwest New Mexico, southern Utah, and southwest Colorado is often known as the "Grand Circle" of the southwest. The Four Corners region of these states provide a concentration of some o...
Explore the Four Corners of the USA by planning out a road trip to these interesting sites.
California Road Trip
Huge variety, National Parks, coast and desert in California!
What's here: An overview of every major destination in California, like Yosemite National Park, San Diego, Big Sur, Napa Valey, Muir Woods, Joshua Tree National Park and more.-
California Road Trip
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California has some of the most famous, scenic and fun places to visit in the USA. The proximity of the destinations in California make sense for a road trip getaway across the state...but don't let the number of destinations fool you! It's still the...
Lassen Volcanic National Park: one of the areas covered in the California Road Trip Lens
I-95 Road Trip
The eastern sea board's main route to get from state to state!
What's here: The great sites that lie just off I-95, from Boston to Miami, including sites in New England, Washington DC, the Carolinas, even Key West.-
I-95 Road Trip
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I-95 runs right down the east coast of the United States, hitting major cities like Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Miami, as well as some of the best sites the country has to offer! A trip from Boston to Miami is approximately 1500...
The Outer Banks: The Barrier Islands on the North Carolina Coast, see the I-95 Road Trip Lens
A Road Excursion to New England
See what a New England road trip has in store for you
What's here: New England has six unique states to explore and enjoy via the winding byways and backroads that lead through mountains, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, and through quaint small towns and big cities alike.-
New England Road Trip
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Six states, 71,991 square miles, and over 14 million people make up the northeast region of the United States known as New England. All of the states are relatively close together, making them the perfect road trip destination. Connecticut, Rhode Isl...
A Road Trip to Utah
One of America's greatest travel destinations
What's here: It doesn't get much better than Utah for your road trip. The sites, the cities (okay, maybe just one city near Salt Lake), the wildlife, and of course, the National Parks. It doesn't hurt either that the best way to see the state is by car, since there's only one major city in the state. You'll likely have the open roads all to yourself, except for a few like minded tourists.-
Utah Road Trip
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Utah is one of the best states to plan a road trip, and in fact, it's the best way to see the state. There's only one major airport and city within the state, Salt Lake City, and the rest of the destinations are very spread out. A Utah road trip will...
Road Trip Essentials
Don't forget these necessary items for your trip!
What's here: Confused on what to bring on your road trip? There's a checklist here, along with some suggestions on what would make your trip more enjoyable.-
What to Bring on a Road Trip
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There are the necessities for road trips, and there are the items that will improve the quality of your road trip. Both can be equally important to have a good time on your trip...from technological help like navigation systems to old, trusty road at...
Road Trip Preparation
Put your mind at ease with these pre road trip tips!
What's here: A checklist on things to do before you leave your home before a long vacation, such as a road trip! Great for peace of mind on your trip.-
Road Trip & Long Vacation Preparation
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Nothing can ruin a vacation than having something happen to your home, finances, or pets while you are away. The best way to prevent this situation is with careful planning. A checklist of things that you must do before you leave is a great idea. At...
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Road Trip Budget
Road trip without breaking the bank!
What's here: Save money on your road trip in a variety of ways. Don't overpay, start saving, and start taking more road trips!-
Budgeting for a Road Trip
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Gas prices have fallen and there's never been a better time to take a road trip! There are many different ways that you can save enough cash to offset the cost of fuel that aren't too hard and won't put a damper on your road trip. Saving isn't hard -...
Need some gas saving tips?
You'll find out what to do on the How to Plan a US Road Trip lens to save yourself some cash on gas, as well as packing tips, places to see, what to see, what to avoid, and where to stay!
The Latest Posts from the Road Trips Across the 50 States Blog
Find a destination within the United States that you want to visit!
These are the latest posts from the 50 States Road Trip blog, which features some of America's best National Parks, backroads, and destinations.
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Read up before you head out on your road trip and find out what you'd like to see, what to bring, and what to avoid!-
Road Trip Books
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The United States is so accessible by car that hundreds of novels, movies, and books have been spawned from the road trip experience of America. Highlighted here are some of the best road trip books available for sale today, along with other fun roa...
Have You Taken a Road Trip Lately?
Where was your last road trip - or where is your next one?
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- thesolowriter thesolowriter Jan 13, 2009 @ 4:53 pm
- Great lens! makes me want to hit the open road right away.
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- OhMe OhMe Jan 9, 2009 @ 3:09 pm
- Do you have a road trip lens for someone with absolutely no sense of direction. That would be me. Thank goodness for GPS. Great lens.
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- ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 9, 2009 @ 3:01 pm
- I travel from SC to MN by car every summer. It's the best way to travel, especially if you are not on a tight time schedule.
Great lens,
Lizzy
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- tplus tplus Oct 8, 2008 @ 9:55 pm
- Welcome to the Lensography-ography Group!
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- MiaBellezza MiaBellezza Jul 24, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
- Kiwi, you must be an ardent traveller! *****
DK Eyewitness Books: The Perfect Road Trip Guides
One of the best guides for hitting the road
DK Eyewitness makes an incredible collection of guides on the United States that are perfectly illustarted, and just the right size for travel.
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More Places to See in the USA
Other travel guides for the United States
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Palm Springs, California
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The Coachella Valley of California is in a incredible place to plan a relaxing, warm getaway to a reliably sunny area of the west coast. It rains here only a handful of days of the year! While it may not be directly on the beach, Palm Springs and al...
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Yosemite National Park
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The Crown Jewel of the Sierra Nevada There are over 3.5 million visitors yearly that come to take in the awe-inspiring panorama of Yosemite National Park. The California National Park of the High Sierras is one of the best places to camp, kayak, sig...
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Death Valley National Park
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For over a hundred years, visitors have been flocking to the strange, secluded desert of fascinating Death Valley. Sharing sections of California and Nevada, this massive National Park is the largest in the lower 48 states by far, covering 3.4 millio...
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Yellowstone National Park
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First established as a National Park in 1872, Yellowstone remains America's best-known National Park for its geothermal features, array of wildlife and stunning scenery. It covers three states--Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana--however, most of the park l...
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Monument Valley
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Monument Valley is a very remote section of the Southwestern United States on the Arizona/Utah border, close to the Four Corners region. From looking at the pictures, it does not look like a traditional valley at all, and it isn't. Huge, ancient, tow...
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Las Vegas Hotels
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Spend Some Time in Paradise! No really! If you're headed to Las Vegas, you're technically headed to Paradise. Tell your friends. The majority of the Las Vegas strip is in an unincorporated town called "Paradise," which is right beside the city of La...
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Monument Sightseeing in Washington DC
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Washington DC is one of the most interesting and different US cities. Unlike traditional skyscraping US cities, DC has a sprawling, horizontal old-world feel, complete with beautifully organized monuments, parks and museums that have been perfectly p...
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The Best Places to See in Boston, MA
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Founded in 1630, Boston is the capital of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England, at a population of 590,000. It's a city full of sports like the Sox, Bruins and Celtics, history (remember the Boston Tea Party?), unique buildings like the...
