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If you like to travel, enjoy the moment and discover new places, why not take a road trip through the United States? The country has well-structured roads, famous routes and great stopping points - whether it's for a bite to eat or a place to rest!
You can visit bustling cities, beaches, national parks and many trails and lakes all over the country! Following your trip in the comfort of your car! Interested? Go on and check out the best spots to include in your road trip!
1. New York City to Niagara Falls
Leave one of the most frenetic cities in the United States and the world and travel to one of the region's best-known spots. Along the way, you'll pass through some very interesting smaller towns in the state.
The ideal first stop is Albany, the capital of New York State, where you can visit many buildings and contemplate its history, not forgetting the State Capitol building, a landmark of the city.
As for the second stop, Syracuse has a gigantic complex with 250 stores - the great Destiny USA. In addition to these cities, we recommend passing through Ithaca and Watkins Glen Park.
And, as a last stop before the Falls, it's worth a visit to Bufalo. If you prefer, you can even make a base to stay there at night and enjoy its bars and pubs!
2. San Francisco to Los Angeles
The distance from one to the other is 615 km. On a road trip, you can enjoy up to 10 days making stops and taking in all the best sights! On this trip you can drive along the famous Highway 1, visit its incredible viewpoints and its charming beaches.
And, of course, along the way you can't miss Big Sur, one of the most beautiful places in California and the world! Be sure to check out this post later!
3. Yosemite to Death Valley
Yosemite Park could already be a great destination to enjoy, with many trails and a wide variety of activities. But heading to Death Valley will be a great option!
And stop off at Mammoth Lakes, a crystal-clear lake that can reflect the clouds and the mountains, undoubtedly a paradise.
And then on to the highest peak in the United States - Mount Whitney. Then on to Death Valley, where you can stay in the park, which offers great facilities to enjoy the period!
4. Las Vegas to Salt Lake City
5 days is enough to get to know the main sites between these two cities, go to hotels, see shows and spectacles! The first stop you have to make is Lake Mead, an artificial lake and the largest in the USA, a reservoir formed by the Colorado River, which supplies almost 20 million people and also supplies the region's farmland.
The next stop should be the Grand Canyon's South Rim, the famous rim of the canyon! We also suggest a stop at the Painted Desert and Antelope Canyon, the latter of which you should try to get to before sunset, so you can take perfect photos.
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5. Portland to Port Orford
The state of Oregon has many great road trip routes, beaches and viewpoints that will guarantee great photos and an incredible experience. If you start in Portland, visit Powell's Bookstore, the largest bookstore in the world, and take a stroll through the gardens of Washington Park.
Then head to Astoria, go to Seaside and pass Cannon Beach, which is famous for its Haystack Rock. Three Capes is the perfect setting for photos of the Pacific Ocean. And if you want to watch whales, visit Whale Cove.
Head to Port Orford, stay there, enjoy the city and its sites, and don't forget to visit the Samuel H. Boradman Panoramic Corridor.
6. San Francisco to Redwood National and State Parks
California is so diverse that it offers different options for road trips and you can enjoy each one in a different way, seeing unique places and making new discoveries. This route also runs along Highway 1, and if you like national parks, make this road trip a priority!
If you like to taste good wine, an essential stop is Napa Valley, a place with wineries all over the region, as well as incredible views! And if you want to stay for a while to enjoy more of the region, you can also find some hotels nearby.
Your next destination should be Clearlake, the oldest lake in North America, the view is beautiful, but the smell is not very pleasant, it has a lot of algae and excess nutrients, but it is worth checking out for the experience it provides!
What's more, in these regions you can find several different campsites, and a stopover is always a good way to recharge your batteries!
7. Miami to Key West
On this road trip you'll pass along one of the coolest roads in the United States, the Overseas Highway, which passes over the ocean, making the trip very interesting and unique!
What's more, in Miami you'll be able to go to many different places and make the most of its beaches. And stay in hotels throughout the region.
Next, visit the archipelago of islands in the Florida Keys and visit the John Coral Reef Stare Park, an underwater park and the first in the country. Then cross the Seven Mile Brigde and you'll arrive in Key West.
8. Kahului to Hana - Hawaii
The stretch of this road trip is considerably short, only 82 km - but there are more than 600 bends and 59 bridges! It could be done quickly, but you're sure to be dazzled by the scenery and stop at every place to enjoy and take pictures of the whole region!
You can enjoy natural pools, waterfalls, caves and beautiful beaches! And if you doubt it, you'll have to spend more than one day on this route to enjoy it all.
4 Tips for enjoying your trip
On a road trip, it's not just about traveling by car to get to your destination, it's about enjoying every moment and landscape you pass, taking pictures, breathing in the air and feeling its energy! Here are some tips to make your road trip even better!
1. Disconnect
Yes, even though we live in a technological world, disconnect from social networks and media, and use your cell phone only for the essentials, at specific times.
2. Live new experiences and get off the beaten track
Don't put restrictions on your trip and don't make an itinerary to be followed completely, be open-minded and visit several places, if you pass one on the side of the road and feel like stopping - stop and enjoy!
3. Go with people you like
There's nothing more boring than traveling with someone who doesn't like to stop and see the sights, is there? Always do these itineraries with people who are really interested in them!
Otherwise, the journey will be boring with the person complaining all the time.
4. Take lots of photos and videos
No matter how much you disconnect from social media, you can't help but take pictures of these incredible places! So take advantage of your cell phone to do just that, or if you have a camera - even better!
And of course, don't worry about recording and photographing all the time, experience and enjoy the moment and make incredible memories!
These are some tips on how to enjoy your trip much more, and of course, preparing for it is also fundamental! Check out our blogpost with safety tips for your road trip!
There are so many options that you can enjoy while traveling and discovering new places! We hope you enjoyed this post and took advantage of our tips!
See you next time!
