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Top 8 North American Road Trips

Where else in the world can you experience nearly every type of landscape planet Earth has to offer? From the sparkling shores of California’s coast, to the bustling metropolis of NYC and everything in-between.

Where else in the world can you experience nearly every type of landscape planet Earth has to offer? From the sparkling shores of California’s coast, to the bustling metropolis of NYC and everything in-between.

USA has nearly 7 million km’s of road waiting to be discovered – get your car or motorhome and go! Here are 8 road trips you simply have to experience at least once in a lifetime:

 

Yosemite to Yellowstone

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Mother Nature puts on a stunning show in North America – a nature lover’s paradise! Drive from Yosemite to Yellowstone and you’ll be in the front seat of all the action. We’re talking sweeping valleys, gushing waterfalls, bubbling hot springs and rushing rivers! Adventure till your heart’s content with everything from hiking to white-water rafting on the menu. When the sun disappears, millions of stars arrive to light up the night sky and take your breath away.

 

Orlando to Miami

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Whether you’re a princess, prince, superhero, or evil villain unleash your inner child in Orlando with its total of 17 theme parks within a 75km radius. Once you’ve experienced the thrills & spills, cruise down Florida’s Highway A1A – a coastal road connecting more than 500km’s of Florida’s sun-kissed beach towns. It’s one of the most scenic road trips in USA and about as close to driving along the water as you can get. The party’s just getting started once you arrive in Miami – USA’s melting pot of culture and creativity.

 

Chicago to NYC

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Create your own tale between two cities on this exciting road trip from Chicago to NYC. It’s not all hustle and bustle though! You’ll experience some of USA’s finest cities, soaring man-made structures and breathtaking natural attractions – it is the Great Lakes Region after all. And if the thought of 30 minutes without your mobile makes you hyperventilate, imagine a time when they didn’t exist! Witness how simple living, tradition and the modern day combine with a visit to Indiana’s Amish community thrown in.

 

Route 66

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Route 66 is the mother of all road trips! One of the most famous highways in the US – this all American route stretches over 6 states from Chicago to Los Angeles. While most of the original route has now been replaced with modern highways, there are many towns and attractions along the way dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the original road. You’ll never understand real America until you experience driving Route 66, so as the old saying goes, “Get your kicks on!”

 

San Antonio to New Orleans

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Looking for a road trip jam-packed with history, comfort food & culture? This route is ideal for you! The folks in Texas & Louisiana are known for their passion and pride when it comes to all things Southern. Start in one of America’s most historic cities, drive through the soul of the South, and end in the birthplace of Jazz music. We suggest timing your visit around Mardi Gras (February or early March) as the whole city is buzzing with energy and excitement – a one of a kind experience you won’t forget.

 

Los Angeles to Las Vegas

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This drive can be done in 4 hours, or 4 days – depending on your level of adventurous spirit! While most people think driving from LA to Vegas involves long stretches of nothing but desert, there’s actually plenty to see & do along the way (with a couple of detours). Discover discount shopping outlets, themed roadside restaurants, haunted towns, national parks, and even an abandoned health spa that was shut down by the FBI – creepy!

 

L.A. to San Francisco

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We’ve found a drive you have to experience at least once in your lifetime – the Pacific Coast Highway through Highway 1 from LA to San Fran. Its tunes up, windows down on this road trip packed with picture perfect opportunities (get your Instagram ready) between two of the West Coast’s biggest cities. Enjoy the laid back Cali lifestyle as you cruise the sunny coast, stopping in small surf towns & artist-run villages. Not only are the views incredible; the locals are friendly and the food is unforgettable.

 

Canadian Rockies

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While it’s in Canada, we thought we’d throw in the Canadian Rockies, cause it’s too good to miss – eh? Driving from Calgary to Banff will take you to places that we thought only existed in Photoshop (Google Lake Louise – surely that water isn’t real!). Well it is, and it’s only one of the unbelievably stunning natural attractions this road trip has to offer. It’ll feel like Frozen’s been brought to life as you’re surrounded by soaring snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes and icy glaciers. All that’s missing is two singing sisters and their talking snowman sidekick.

 

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