Planning your US Road Trip
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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.
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.
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.
The Alamo, one of the things you can see on I-10
Must Have Road Trip Books
Essential guides for an unforgettable vacation across the US
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.
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.
Lassen Volcanic National Park: one of the areas covered in the California Road Trip Lens
East Coast Road Trip
Head up (or down) the east coast, from Maine to Florida
What's here: Visit all of the states in between Maine and Florida. Get an overview of the best things to do in each state you pass through, and journey through great cities like Boston, New York City, New Haven, Portland, Washington DC, Charleston, Savannah, and Miami.
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.
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.
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.
Florida Road Trip
From Jacksonville to Key West, Florida Keys to the Panhandle
What's here: Sick of winter, cold weather, and craving a little warmth and sunshine? The Sunshine State is awaiting, with beautiful beachside destinations like Jacksonville, Miami, Cocoa Beach, Key West, Naples, Tampa, and Panama City Beach. Also find some of the best hotels and directions on how to plan this road trip.
Midwestern Road Trip
A trip across America's midwestern states
The midwest of the USA if often overlooked, but it's prime road trip country. This is true small town America, and there's plenty to see that you don't know about. See what you're missing out on here:
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.
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.
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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!
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!
Have You Taken a Road Trip Lately?
Where was your last road trip - or where is your next one?
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Joan4
Mar 25, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
- My last road trip was to Seabrook Island, SC -- and I think my next one will be to Pendleton SC. Yes, I stay pretty close to home, but I do love to travel within our beautiful state.
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thesolowriter
Jan 13, 2009 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Great lens! makes me want to hit the open road right away.
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OhMe
Jan 9, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
- 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
Jan 9, 2009 @ 3:01 pm | delete
- 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
Oct 8, 2008 @ 9:55 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Lensography-ography Group!
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MiaBellezza
Jul 24, 2008 @ 3:09 pm | delete
- Kiwi, you must be an ardent traveller! *****
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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.
More Places to See in the USA
Other travel guides for the United States
Tour America's National Parks
The grand parks of America as seen in paperback
America has the best National Parks in the world. Don't believe it? After you read these books, you'll agree, and then you'll want to go! These guides will take you to the greatest parks in all of the USA, including Glacier, Yosemite, Yellowstone, and more!
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