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The Complete Guide to Road Trips

Make your next trip worth the drive with curated itineraries, expert gear, and more. 

Road Trips

Everything You Need to Plan a Stress-Free Road Trip

Know how to find the best roadside meals, gender neutral bathrooms, and worthwhile stops along the way. 
Road Trips

How the Road Trip Recaptured Our Imagination This Year

Americans are traveling again, often on four wheels, in ways that help them see their country—and themselves—in a whole new light.
Road Trips

14 Best Road Trips in America

From the Pacific Coast Highway to the wild coast of Maine.
Road Trips

20 Road Trip Essentials to Pack for a Long Drive

Everything you need to survive a day in the car.
Road Trips

Why Turo Is Quickly Becoming My Favorite Way to Rent a Car

It's like the Airbnb of cars, and I love it. 

U.S. itineraries

Road Trips

9 West Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

Here are nine of our favorite West Coast road trip itineraries, including where to stop, where to stay, and what you’ll see along the way.
Road Trips

The Best East Coast Road Trips to Take This Year

The Overseas Highway and Cabot Trail are just a couple East Coast gems to experience by road.
National Parks

The Best National Park Road Trips in the U.S.

You’ve never seen views like these before.
Road Trips

These Byways and Roads Have Been Declared the Most Beautiful in the U.S. 

These new National Scenic Byways and All-American Roads are the first new additions since 2009. 
National Parks

A Four-Day Florida Road Trip Through Three National Parks

From snorkeling to hiking, Florida's national parks and preserves offer all types of outdoor adventure.
Road Trips

A Stargazing Road Trip Across the American Southwest

Americans are increasingly taking road trips that are about the skies as much as the land. Leslie Pariseau charts a course through the Southwest.
Adventure

Whale Sightings and Hikes on a Road Trip Along Oregon's Wild Rivers Coast

The Wild Rivers Coast has the rugged beauty of Oregon's popular northern coastline, without the crowds.
Adventure

Colorado Road Trip: 4 Days of Hiking and Hot Springs 

This drive offers the best of Colorado: canyon hikes, blue waters for kayaking, and great local breweries.
Road Trips

A Three-Day Road Trip Exploring Florida's Spanish History

You'll find tapas and Spanish missions on this three-day Northern Florida road trip.

International itineraries

Road Trips

The Best Road Trips in the World

We pooled our editors for their ultimate road trip picks.
Road Trips

Your Next Big Mexico Trip Is a Drive Across the Border

Last-meal-worthy fish tacos and biodynamic wineries are much closer than you think.
Food & Drink

Lobster Rolls and Ancient Beaches on Canada’s Acadian Coast

In search of fresh seafood and that elusive joie de vivre, Shelley Cameron-McCarron heads on a road trip along Canada's Acadian Coast
Islands & Beaches

The Ultimate Road Trip through New Zealand's Underrated North Island

For beaches, vineyards, and volcanoes, take the long way from the top to the bottom of New Zealand’s North Island.
Road Trips

To Truly Experience the Scope of Namibia, Take This Road Trip

Wind from the desolate desert to the sea on this rugged, off-road adventure.
Road Trips

Scotland's North Coast 500 May Be the Best Road Trip in the World

Driving Scotland’s answer to Route 66.
Food & Drink

7 Underrated Wine Regions to Visit in South America

For tasting interesting new wines with dramatic mountain ranges, sand dunes, and Inca trails as your backdrop.
News & Advice

How to Avoid Traffic and Crowds While Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

These are the best and worst times to travel over Memorial Day Weekend, whether by plane, train, or car.
Women Who Travel

How a Community of Biker Chicks Helped Me Get Back in the Driver’s Seat

The stereotype of a biker is one that many women I’ve met can get behind. A biker chick is strong, brave, and defies convention.
Inspiration

71 Beautiful Streets Around the World, From Kyoto to San Francisco

Take a stroll down these spectacular streets, avenues, and boulevards worth traveling to see.
Destinations

The 28 Best Things to Do in Iceland, From Puffin Spotting to Bread Baking

Relaxing in a hot spring river, snorkeling between tectonic plates, and exploring lava tube caves—there’s enough to do in Iceland to fuel a lifetime of vacations.
Family Travel

On a Road Trip Through Oman, Navigating Grief and Parenthood

Following the death of her father, Ashlea Halpern brings her toddler son to the Middle East, determined to instill in him her most treasured life skill - a love of travel
Road Trips

On a Road Trip Through the American West, Hilary Swank Found Sublime Stillness

For the ‘Million Dollar Baby’ star, the highways and byways of the United States offer a sense of peace she tries to take home.
Road Trips

A 5-Day Road Trip Connecting Scotland’s Tidal Pools

Hop between rugged coastal towns, natural swimming holes, and cozy seafood shacks.
News & Advice

AAA Predicts the Highest Number of Air Travelers for Thanksgiving Weekend Since 2005

Expect crowded airports and congested roads as millions head out for the holiday week.
Inspiration

21 Drive-Through Christmas Lights Displays That Are Worth a Road Trip

Take in the holiday cheer from the comfort of your own car.
Inspiration

Uncovering the Roots of Modern Finnish Design—Beyond Helsinki

A road trip through Finland’s bucolic countryside helps one writer forge a deeper understanding of the country's design movement.
Destinations

A Family Road Trip Through the Wild Andes to Bolivia’s Salt Flats

For travelers who have the time to explore Bolivia by road, the Andean landscapes are worth it.
Road Trips

Road Tripping Through Virginia to Understand America's Complex Past

On a drive from Washington D.C to Richmond, poet and scholar Elizabeth Alexander listens to the stories that have shaped the country.
Air Travel

This Will Be the Busiest Fourth of July Travel Weekend Yet, According to AAA

Pack your patience—some 50.7 million Americans are due to hit the road this weekend.
Road Trips

The Best Podcasts to Fill Road Trips and Long Flights

With so many podcasts out there, it can be hard to choose which to download ahead of a long trip—here are our top picks.