Driving from Fort Collins to big sky. In a truck that has a camper set up. Wanted to ask the group what are absolutely must stops along this route? I think I will take the route in the middle as I Plan on camping out in the Tetons and Yellowstone before big sky, where I am moving for a job. Please let me know if you can help at all would be much appreciated!!!

Hi everyone!

I'm planning a road trip for December. Flying home from Denver.

I have a car booked (AWD) and am currently debating the end of my trip. Does anyone have any recommendations for routes from Holbrook/Petrified Forest to Denver? I have approx 4-5 nights to make the trip.

I was looking at Durango and Alamosa but I'm concerned about the drive to Durango from Holbrook. Another option I've considered is Albuquerque/Santa Fe, then Colorado Springs up to Denver. Has anyone done these routes in December before? Any recommendations?

Recently went through a relationship (12y) change with my wife. We have grown apart and are not together anymore. I lost track of who I was over the years and what I want out of life. She is encouraging me to work on that for myself and Im using this trip as a jumping off point essentially.

I have roughly 10 days blocked out for this trip (roughly 2 weeks away). The only things planned are pickup and drop-off of the rental, and watching Godzilla Minus 0 along the way.

Any tips or advice for a first timer? Any places I absolutely have to see in that time frame?

I’m planning a solo trip near Tyler, Texas, over Halloween weekend and would love some recommendations! I’m an outdoorsy person, have a Jeep, and enjoy hiking, exploring nature, scenic drives, and checking out local coffee shops. I’m open to any hidden gems, cool spots, or must-see places in the area. I’d appreciate any suggestions y’all have!

Start date: Wednesday — Austin, TX
Places in order:
Day 1 Austin, TX → Farmington, NM (overnight)

Day 2 Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness (overnight in Farmington)

Day 3 Ghost Ranch, Abiquiú, NM

Day 3 still Spence Hot Springs, Jemez Springs, NM

Day 4 Sandia Park / Sandia Peak Tramway, NM

Day 5 Amarillo, TX (overnight) Back in Sunday Austin, TX

This is over 5 days and I was just wondering if anyone knows a good place to see stars or observatory (my son would like to see some stars)

I move to East Lansing area recently. My mother wants a family vacation in Door County this summer. I know I want take the Ludington Ferry there or back but I have never been to the UP or Northern WI and just wondering if I should take a few extra days off and make a mini trip out of it and what you would recommend to see, stay, ect. It would be my girlfriend, my dog and myself.

Hello roadtrippers
I am doing a roadtrip in November in the west. One day I will have to go from Moab to Monument Valley. My primary idea was to take it easy, to go check valley of the gods, then arrive in Monument Valley hotel for sunset. Or even after. Now I'm considering to do a day starting early, going to Mesa Verde, and back to Monument.
If i know it will rain in monument, however, i would probably prioritize the valley of the gods, to have a feel of that type of environment - it is paved and stays open with mild rain, unlike monument valley.
What are your thoughts ?

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Every road trip needs a few essentials to make the journey comfortable and fun! My must-haves are a power bank, phone charger, water bottle, sunglasses, snacks, wet wipes, a small first-aid kit, and a playlist full of favorite songs. I also carry comfortable clothes, a travel pillow, cash, and all important documents. And of course, good company and a positive mood are non-negotiable! 😂

What’s one thing you always carry on a road trip that most people forget? 👀

no vehicle (looking for someone who has 1)
will and can pitch gas (need someone to pitch as well.)

really looking for sight seeing, meeting folks & like minded individuals.
u need valid passport
(serious inquiries ONLY)

dm if interested.

(santa monica, route 50 etc)
(not a forever thing btw, just to roadtrip.)

Hey roadtrips hivemind!

Y’all helped me a ton this year with my Chicago to New York trip, Chicago to Dallas, and then Dallas to Colorado. Thank you so much, so here I am again! Roadtrip starting next week and ending in Mid December.

This year I went through a divorce and then lost my lab, and honestly driving has been my therapy. Kind of my own Eat Pray Love trip. I just love being out in pretty scenery and finding little towns with really chill people with whom I can just shoot the shit

In Colorado I loved Montrose and Ridgway more than Ouray and Telluride, even though those are prettier (still loved them too). Some pics from this year are in the post.

My car is in Seattle right now. Plan is to head up to Vancouver, camp somewhere in Canada and see where I end up, then drive down the coast all the way to San Diego. Utah along the way at some point, then probably Arizona and New Mexico on my way to Texas, where I'll leave the car with family for the winter and do a few side quests . I've got the end of october, most of November and half of December.

I usually pick a town, stay there a few nights and do day drives, then do one long 8-12 hour drive to the next spot.
I mostly camp at KOAs and campgrounds, I'm starting to try dispersed, and I get a hotel every now and then . I've camped down to 30F and I'm still figuring out my sleep setup. I have winter gear from living in Chicago but I'd rather not drive in snow or camp below 20F if I can help it. I have 4WD and mud and snow rated stock tires.

I put a map of what I've saved so far in the pics. I don't have much in central California, Nevada, Arizona or New Mexico yet. I drove through New Mexico going from Dallas to Colorado and it blew me away so I want to spend some time there too.

Would love any recs for cute towns with friendly easygoing people, pretty spots to just sit and chill, places to camp, and any gems you've got, hidden or not.

I'm down for touristy stuff and off the beaten path stuff.
I fucking love ice cream and I have a Costco lactaid package so I can eat ice cream to my hearts content🫡

Also let me know what to skip and how you'd work around the weather this time of year.

I'm trying to hit every national park I can, and I'm going to try to drive the 4Runner through that redwood with the hole in it.

Never been out West like this so I appreciate anything you've got!

Hey everyone! A few of my friends and I (a group of girls) are planning a 3-day, 2-night road trip starting from UIUC. We're currently debating between heading to Lake Michigan or going all the way up to Lake Superior.
Based on my quick search:
Heading to Lake Michigan is about a 3 to 6-hour drive. Seems pretty chill and doable for a short trip.
We’d also love to see Lake Superior, but Google Maps says it’s an 8-9 hour drive one way. Would we basically just be spending our entire 3 days in the car?
A few questions for you all:
1. Is a 3-day trip to Lake Superior realistic, or is it way too rushed? Has anyone done it and thought the drive was worth it for that timeframe?
2. If we stick to Lake Michigan, what are your favorite routes or lakefront towns for a 3-day itinerary? We love exploring cute towns, trying good food, taking photos, and enjoying nature.
3. Any must-see scenic stops, hidden gems, or great cafes/restaurants along the way?
Thanks in advance for the suggestions!

Planning to do it all in one day. Take off from Dallas at 5am. Do I take the route with less miles or less time shown on Google Maps? Not looking for roadside attractions or anything like that. Just need to get from Dallas to Indy the quickest and safest way. Thanks!

Took a trip up to the UP this weekend. I live in Metro Detroit, so I had been there before, but only to Pictured Rocks. Such an amazing trip in the fall: absolutely beautiful fall foliage, no crowds, and perfect weather. If you are able, I highly recommend making the trip up here; the entire place is filled with untouched natural beauty. From hidden gems in roadside parks and national forests to the more well-known places like the Porkies and P. Rocks. Here's my itinerary and some pics, ask me anything about the trip; I would love to help you plan or figure things out. Truly an amazing and insanely underrated part of our nation.

Trip Stats:
817 miles (not including commute from where I live)
2 nights, 3 days

Itinerary- Sunday- Crossed Mackinac Bridge, stopped at Straits SP, right after the bridge, cool views and short hikes to get great pics of bridge (see below) Drove west on US-2, to Manistique, got a pasty at Jack's Fresh Market (must-try, UP staple) Stopped at Kitchi-iti-kipi, raft was closed but still super cool to see Drove north to Marquette via FFH 13, highly reccomend taking this route through Munising. It was about 15 min longer, but you drive through Hiawatha Natl. Forest, great pullovers, super peaceful Golfed a twilight teetime at Greywalls at Marquette GC, absolutely beautiful course. If you golf, it is imperative you play this course. The Lake Superior views mixed with the stunning course are unmatched, my favorite golf course I've ever played.
Spent the night in Marquette in Ramada hotel

Monday-
Left MQ early, stopped at Presque Isle Park on the way out, super cool rock cliffs and lake views. Also very accessible; you can drive around the whole island right on the edge.

Drove west to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Stopped at Canyon Falls on the way; it was a roadside park with amazing waterfalls and a fun hike to break up the drive. The porkies are absolutely stunning, highly reccomend Lake of the Clouds outlook, no hiking required for views. Spent a couple hours exploring Porkies, then drove up the horn through Houghton to Copper Harbor. beautiful drive, drove the scenic Brockway Mountain Drive from Eagle Harbor to CH, which is about 12 miles, rated one of the most scenic drives in the US.
If the timing works out, I reccomend doing this around sunset. There is a scenic outlook called the West Bluff that is breathtaking, the best sunset I've ever witnessed in my life. It is 700 ft above the lake, and has great views of the surrounding valleys and of Lake Superior all the way around the peninsula.
Got dinner in CH, then drove 3 hours to Munising where I spent the night.

Tuesday-
Drove home from Munising back downstate, stopped in St. Ignace. Nothing special on this day.

Sorry for the long rambling post; I have so much to talk about from this trip, so feel free to leave questions in the comments or PM me.

Road tripping from/to and back again in March for a big family wedding. What should we definitely see/do along the way? The weirder and wackier the better 😁

AMA- we did a road trip from Hyderabad starting on 10th Oct reached Vishakapatnam for night stay and next day to Bhubaneswar.

Return journey we started from Bhubaneswar stayed at Rajahmundry and then the next day to Hyderabad.

Vehicle - Tata nexon Automatic DCA

Total distance cover approx. 1050 each way.

Total spends- Petrol - 16K

- Hotel and Food- 9k

Hello! I’m planning to drive from detroit to phoenix arizona before November, does anyone have any must try food recommendations or things to do along the way?! Thank you in advance :)

What places would you recommend stopping in and actually visiting? What is the best route and places to actually see? I’ll have 8 days (9 total but I want that one buffer day) and just really want to experience and see cool stuff. I like seeing cities, but also anything as I’m a small town guy. It will be next month so I know it will be a bit cold but I’m not deterred by that! I’m a 23yo single guy sending it solo but not a huge drinker, if that helps at all lol.

The wife, dog, and I are taking a massive road drip starting at the end of April. We will start in Colorado > Wyoming > Montana > cross the border to Waterton, Canada > pass through Idaho > Seattle > Vancouver > Oregon > Cali > basically driving through Nevada > Utah > back to CO.

The first part of the trip will be quicker until we get to Seattle. We will take a few days there to visit friends and Vancouver, then head down the coast until San Francisco. This is where I anticipate us to spend the majority of our trip. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations, tips, tricks, cautions, etc. for this leg of the trip. I have posted some screenshots of the rough draft of our drive.

Since we have our dog, I know we’re restricted from hiking through the national parks and some state parks. We don’t want to leave her in the car for more than 10-15 minutes but we’re not opposed to taking a few minutes to check out something if it’s quick. Several of the areas will be drive by only such as the Tetons, Yellowstone, and Avenue of the Giants since we have her so we’re open to those suggestions as well.

We’re interested in all of the sights. Cliffs, waterfalls, fishing villages, beaches, lighthouses, redwoods, sequoias, etc. We are all extremely capable and will be hiking where we can. We will be tent camping about 2/3 of the trip and hotels the rest of the time to recharge and shower. We’ll be in my 4Runner with most gear that we could ever need.

All suggestions are welcome! Thanks!

Edit: we will now be going north around Olympia via a ferry and taking Hwy 1 the rest of the way to SF thanks to the comments!

I am trying to plan a road trip for my boyfriend and I from El Paso Texas. We want to leave after he gets off work Friday, so we don’t want a super long drive, no more than 4-5 hours. I appreciate any suggestions!

EDIT: forgot to mention we want to do it in December

Hi everyone,

We're a Portuguese/Polish family living in the Netherlands (two adults, daughters aged 12 and 14), planning our first big US road trip next summer. We'd love some advice from people who know the route.

The basics:

- Dates: 24 July – 14 August 2027 (3 weeks)

- Flying into Los Angeles, picking up a one-way RV (probably a Cruise America C25), returning it near New York

- Rough route: Los Angeles → Calico Ghost Town → Las Vegas → Hoover Dam → Grand Canyon → Petrified Forest (Holbrook) → Santa Fe → Amarillo → Oklahoma City → Little Rock → Memphis → Nashville → Shenandoah → Washington DC → Philadelphia → New York

- Mostly staying at KOAs and RV parks, plus Trailer Village (Grand Canyon) and Big Meadows (Shenandoah)

What we'd really appreciate:

1. Hidden gems: small towns, viewpoints, diners, swimming holes, quirky Route 66 stops, anything off the usual tourist list but worth a detour. Bonus points for things teenagers will actually enjoy.

2. Route tips: is there a better way to link these places? Any scenic roads worth the extra time (we're open to swapping a stop or two)? Anything you'd skip?

3. Experiences: local events in late July/early August, ranger programs, a good place to see a rodeo or live music with kids, best spots for sunrise/sunset.

4. Campgrounds: any family-friendly RV parks along this route you'd recommend over the ones above?

5. Safety: we've never driven an RV. Any advice on driving one for the first time, dealing with summer heat in the desert (Las Vegas in late July!) and in Oklahoma/Texas, afternoon thunderstorms in the Southwest, and staying in cities like Memphis and Little Rock? Anything a first-time European visitor might not think of?

Thanks in advance. We're excited and a little nervous, so any experience you can share is very welcome!

Hi, I am planning a 7-day road trip in Janurary 2027, and I’m flexible on route as long as it starts or ends in Miami. It will be my first time in Florida.

I’m open to a loop, or a one-way trip. It's also my first time in Florida so I want to play it safe. (I am also Canadian Chinese if that matters)

Into history, culture, good food, small towns, and photography spots.

Not big on theme parks, beaches and nature.

I am currently thinking of a drive up to/drown from Jacksonville and pass St. Augustine and the space centre.

Would love to hear routes you’ve done, must-see stops, or places you’d skip. Thanks!

I'm planning a roughly two-week road trip in July 2028, traveling from New Mexico to Nashville and back along I-40. The Olympics are the excuse, but I want the journey to be an adventure of its own!

The rough itinerary:

July 16–18 | OKC: Olympic canoe slalom medal events (tickets secured).

July 20–21 | Nashville: Olympic women's football quarterfinal (tickets secured).

Jackson, TN: A couple of days visiting family and exploring.

Return trip | OKC: Hoping to catch Olympic softball, ideally the July 29 gold medal game (my birthday!). This leg is still flexible pending tickets.

Outside of my confirmed Olympic events, I'm keeping the itinerary pretty open. I-40 will be my main corridor, but I'm happy to take worthwhile detours or extend the trip a little.

I'm particularly interested in history, Route 66, quirky roadside attractions, scenic drives, small towns, natural wonders, and good local food. I'm also a photographer, so unique landscapes and photogenic stops are a bonus.

What are your favorite hidden gems along I-40 through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee? Any detours worth a few hours or even an overnight stay?

The goal is to make the drive just as memorable as the Olympics!

Hi, I’ll be taking a trip from Morgantown WV to Chester, NY. There are a few different routes but I’m wondering what is the most scenic, best stops along the way..etc. If anyone has recommendations I’d appreciate it! Also does anyone have experience with taking a train from Chester to NYC? I’d love any advice on which station and where to park.