Top 5 Best Road Trip Destinations in the U.S.

Summer vacation is never complete without a trip of some kind. Maybe you’re planning on packing up and flying to someplace exotic, or maybe you’re just heading on a summer road trip with friends. If you want to get away without draining your funds, a road trip may be your best bet! Luckily, there are plenty of amazing road trip destinations in the United States that you can tour, regardless of how far you want to travel!

Here are some of our favorite routes and destinations to visit in all the different regions of North America!

  1. Route 66: If you’re dreaming of cruising through St. Louis- Joplin, Missouri- and the oh-so-pretty Oklahoma City, you’ll definitely want to motor west on the highway that’s the best! Route 66 will give you and your family the chance to visit the old west town of Seligman, AZ; the Petrified Forest; Cadillac Ranch; the Meramec Caverns; and the Grand Canyon!
  2. Olympic Peninsula, Washington: If you live in the Pacific Northwest, taking a trip to the Olympic Peninsula will give you a chance to view some beautiful mountains, shorelines, lakes, and waterfalls.
  3. Cape Cod, Massachusetts: For all the East Coast dwellers, if you want to take in some stunning views on hiking trails or beaches, or visit historic museums and monuments, Cape Cod is the perfect place to plan your next stay.
  4. Outer Banks, North Carolina: Speaking of beautiful beaches and historical sites, if you’re a Southerner, a trip along the Outer Banks of North Carolina will no doubt make for a vacation you’ll never forget. The route lasts only about 100 miles, but you’ll get to check out seashores, beaches, lighthouses, as well as the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge.
  5. Red Wing, MN: We couldn’t forget to include a fun spot for all our Midwesterners! Red Wing, MN, has something special for everyone. Go for a hike in the bluffs, check out the local breweries, and snap a pic of the world’s largest boot!

Once you’ve returned home from your adventures, be sure to visit our GiftWorksPlus website to check out custom travel frames to store your photos of all the best parts of your trip!