The best way to truly experience America is by road trip. The vast expanses, endless attractions, fine roads, stunning scenery, motels along the way, and fast-food chains (Walmart in every remote corner) make traveling in America's vast spaces a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So, right after you rent a car, you need to decide on the travel route and the attractions and cities you want to reach.
We have prepared for you suggestions for long road trip routes of several days, where you reach the best national parks, major cities, and the unique rural and natural areas of America.
For the amazing road trip from San Francisco to Los Angeles, click here…
Important Information on Cross-Region Routes in the USA
12 Amazing National Parks Perfect for Family Adventures
12 Amazing National Parks Perfect for Family Adventures Across the USA, there are approximately 63 parks classified as national parks, meaning they are federally designated (as opposed to state parks
The Rocky Mountains and Great Plains Parks – A Circular Route from Chicago
The Rocky Mountains and Great Plains Parks – A Circular Route from Chicago The monumental travel route starting from Chicago to the Rocky Mountain National Parks offers a chance to
The Colorado Plateau's National Parks – A Must-See Adventure
The Parks of the Colorado Plateau – A Circular Route from Las Vegas As the Colorado River descends from the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, it carves its way
How to Start Planning a Travel Route in the USA?
To tackle the huge topic called the USA, you need to clear your head a little and understand what exactly you want.
- It's important to decide in advance what kind of trip you want (big cities, nature, a vacation road trip, etc.)
- You need to decide in advance exactly where you want to go and whether it's possible to integrate the selected places within the travel window (it's important to consider that America is huge, and there are significant distances between places. Thankfully, throughout the USA, there are numerous regional airports that make almost every place accessible and allow you to combine very distant places in one trip)
- It's advisable to prepare a budget for the trip in advance and see how to incorporate as much as possible at the lowest possible cost (the cost of accommodation in New York City, for example, can be a burden on the pocket. Staying in motels is usually cheap and very comfortable)
- It's advisable to understand the temperature differences between different climatic regions and realize that you can't tour the Grand Canyon in summer and Yellowstone or the Rocky Mountains in winter (except for skiing). Winter Florida is a dream, whereas New England is a nightmare in the same season
- You must prepare everything in advance – book flights, rent a car (or even an RV), and get to know America on a basic level
- You must deeply familiarize yourself with the travel route (and not be disappointed that you missed Monument Valley when, by chance, you slept in Moab, Utah, on the way from Arches National Park to the Grand Canyon in Arizona, it's a really small detour!)