Top 10 US Road Trips
| 1) | Route 66: One of the most famous roads in the US is Historic Route 66, taking you over 2000 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles. This scenic route is dotted with classic American diners, motels and attractions. |
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| 2) | Atlantic Coast: Starting at the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York City, drive south through some of the most famous and recognizable places in the country. End your journey on the island of Key West, Florida after driving through Miami. |
| 3) | Pacific Coast: Running 1500 miles from Olympic National Park all the way down the West Coast to San Diego, the Pacific Coast is one of the most scenic drives in the country. From green forests to California beaches, you'll be captivated by America's natural beauty. |
| 4) | Border to Border: Drive north from Arizona through the varied scenery of the Sonora Desert, all the way up to Canada's beautiful Rocky Mountains. This trip is just as magnificent driving south from Canada. |
| 5) | The Loneliest Road: Running coast to coast, this long, but memorable drive will take you over 3000 miles from San Francisco, all the way across to the nation's capital, ending in the picture-perfect seaside state of Maryland. |
| 6) | Southern Pacific: Another longer route, the Southern Pacific Road runs 3000 miles across the southern part of the country. Starting in San Diego, drive through the nation's varied and colorful South across to Atlanta, Georgia. |
| 7) | Great River Road: Following the course of the Mississippi River, this is a road trip to remember. Starting in Cajun Country, drive north from New Orleans right up to Minnesota through ten of the nation's most interesting states. |
| 8) | Blue Ridge Parkway: Over 450 miles in length, this scenic road will take you from Virginia to Tennessee through the breathtaking Appalachian Mountains. Drive through picturesque landscapes filled with wildflowers and foliage. |
| 9) | Seward Highway: Known for its sheer beauty, Alaska is home to pristine alpine meadows and ice blue glaciers, some of which you'll see on this spectacular road. The highway starts in Anchorage, stretching 127 miles to its end in Seward. |
| 10) | Hana Highway: Across the Pacific over in Hawaii is the short, but spectacular Hana Highway. Not for the faint-hearted, this windy road will take you from Maui's gorgeous beaches, through lush rainforests and past flowing waterfalls. |
Videos on US Road Trips
Road Trip Travel Tip - Cutting Back On Expenses
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In this video, Liesel Hlista explains some ways in which you can save money on your road trip to make up for rising gas costs.
Road Trip Travel Tip - Diners
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In this video, Liesel Hlista explains how to decide where to eat on your road trip, from fast food chains to roadside diners.
Articles on US Road Trips
18 Travel Tips for Planning a Road Trip
This article offers some very useful tips for inexperienced road trippers. From simple things such as taking food and water on your journey, to getting your oil changed and fluids checked before you leave, these tips will have you prepared.
40 Great Road Trips
Discover the US by road with these fantastic road trip ideas from Popular Mechanics. The 40 road trips listed in this article will take you through all 50 states, inspiring you with a range of scenic drives and exciting destinations.
6 Road Trip Games for Kids
Road trips can be long and sometimes tiresome for children, but this article offers some fun games the kids can play along the way. Join in for I Spy, or print your children out fact sheets on the places you're going to visit.