~Carmen
Joe and I love a good road trip. Â We could devote our entire travel time to nothing but USA road trips, and we’d never finish our trips. Â We recently reached out to other travel bloggers to get their opinion on their favorite USA road trips. Â We hope you like our list!
1. Â Colorado to Los Angeles Road Trip
Driving from Colorado to California opened my eyes to how beautiful America is. On this journey, I got to see the Rocky Mountains, Arizona deserts, the four corners, the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Laguna Beach, the Hollywood sign and countless breathtaking landscapes. Â ~ Cass (lovinglifewithcass.com)
Colorado to Los Angeles
2. Â Kentucky Bourbon Trail Road Trip
Kentucky Bourbon Trail
3. Â Hawaiian Road Trip: Â The Big Island
Hawaiian Road Trip: The Big Island
4. Â Los Angeles to San Francisco on Highway 1
After spending some days in Los Angeles, it was time for us to hit the road and head north. Driving on Highway 1 up to San Francisco was a dream come true, and we were excited to explore the treasures that the road held for us. Â Apart from beautiful Big Sur, we enjoyed countless scenic views, steep cliffs and lovely beaches before arriving in San Francisco , a city we instantly fell in love with. Â ~ Lena (fouronaworldtrip.com)
Los Angeles to San Francisco
Read all about it: California’s Highway 1 – A Roadtrip Tale
5. Â Olympic National Park Road Trip
Want an epic 3-day road trip around the Olympic National Park in Washington State?  If you want to see a variety of biomes and landforms, this road trip is for you!  From rainforests to mountain ridges, the Olympic National Park road trip has it all.  In just three days, you can see and experience the highlights of this million-acre  park.  ~ Carmen  (packyourbaguios.com)
Olympic National Park Road Trip
Read all about it: Olympic National Park Road Trip
6. Â Texas Barbecue Road Trip
Could Texas win over two Memphis barbecue super fans?  We planned this Texas barbecue road trip to find out. This epic road trip takes you through the heart of beautiful Texas hill country, hitting six highly-awarded barbecue joints. Starting in Jefferson, Texas, the 548 mile trip ends at Lockhart, Texas, known by barbecue experts as the “Capital of Texas Barbecue”.  ~ Carmen (packyourbaguios.com)
Texas Barbecue Road Trip
Read all about it:Â Texas Barbecue Road Trip
7. Â Utah National Park Road Trip
Roll the windows down, turn the music up and leave the Salt Lake City life behind as you head towards the quirky little town of Moab – a great base to explore both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Don’t miss hiking to Delicate Arch, the park’s (and Utah’s) most recognizable arch, before heading down to Monument Valley for the best sunsets and sunrises in the land. Head back up through Capitol Reef National Park and the Escalante Staircase National Monument before ending your trip with the ultimate grand finale. Just when you think Utah couldn’t possibly get any better, Bryce and Zion National Parks prove you wrong. As you explore Bryce’s otherworldly orange hoodoos and brave the Narrows at Zion National Park you’ll be thanking me. I promise this trip will go down in road trip history!  ~ Lynne (wellcaffeinatedtraveller.com)
Utah National Parks Road Trip
Read all about it (4 detailed posts):  9 Reasons to Visit Utah, 3 Must-do Hikes in Arches National Park, 3 Must-do Hikes in Bryce National Park, 3 Must-do Hikes in Zion National Park
8. Â Vermont Fall Road Trip
If you’ve never road-tripped through New England in the fall, this is the road trip for you – this road trip takes you through quaint New England towns and into the mountains. Beautiful colors, unique eateries, a scenic gorge, and a stop at Vermont’s only national park are just a few of the highlights of this Southern Vermont road trip. Plus, there are endless opportunities for hiking, camping, shopping, and photography. Â It’s a New England journey you won’t want to miss! Â ~ Tara (backroadramblers.com)
A Leaf Peeping Road Trip in Vermont
Read all about it:Â A Leaf Peeping Road Trip in Vermont
9. Â Wisconsin to California Road Trip
My name is Cassey and I love to travel! I get the opportunity to do so much more because my boyfriend is in the Air Force! I have been on many trips this past year, but in July of 2016, I got the opportunity to travel from Wisconsin to California and I did so all by myself! In this post, I compare the differences between my rural living and what I experienced in the more urban setting, while he was stationed in California. Â I hope you enjoy! Â Â ~Â Cassey (mindfulthinkingblog.wordpress.com)
Wisconsin to Los Angeles Road Trip
Read all about it:Â Rural vs. Urban: Differences Across the Country
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Tennessee Waterfalls Road Trip
The Ultimate Tennessee Road Trip
So do you have a favorite USA road trip or any on your bucket list? Â Please share by commenting below! Â
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americanlamboard.com
March 12, 2017 10:05 amWe are travelling before and after these trips in the USA, but I don t have enough info on those yet so I ll come back to you for tips on those!
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:24 pmYou’ll definitely want to plan one of these road trips the next time you’re in the US!
Cheryl
March 12, 2017 5:57 pmAll great suggestions for road trips. I’ve done a few of them, and parts of others (never been to Texas or Vermont). With the damaged bridge in Big Sur that is set for demolition, I’m not sure how people can travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles right now without backtracking to I5. But that’s certainly the most dramatic coastline on the Pacific.
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:26 pmI just heard about the Big Sur bridge. Hopefully the repairs won’t take too long!
Brooke
March 12, 2017 6:18 pmI Love road trips and have done LA to SF many times (as I’m a Californian born girl!) but am seriously contemplating taking a trip to do a Big Island road trip this May since my fiancee and I want to go somewhere sunny (we”ll be living in Oregon now and it’ s rainy!!!!) but he can’t leave the country until we get special permission (we are going through the Visa process). I”ve always wanted to hike volanoes in Hawaii and I love driving due to the freedom and the ability to stop and take photos and have a picnic anywhere you please! Thanks for the post- 🙂
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:28 pmHawaii is a great place for road trips. People don’t think of road trips on islands, but there is so much to see and do!
Cali
March 12, 2017 7:08 pmThese are amazing suggestions! The Kentucky Bourbon Trail has been on my list for ages and now you’ve given me a whole slew of other recommendations to get excited about! Texas BBQ roadtrip? Genius! I used to live in Texas and wish I thought of that at the time!
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:28 pmTexas barbecue makes for a perfect road trip, but I highly recommend bringing stretchy pants!
kallsy
March 12, 2017 7:54 pmALL of these road trips sound so amazing! We’re hoping to enjoy the Kentucky Bourbon Trail this Spring but we may need a designated driver if we go to all of those distilleries. While we’re there we want to check out the Kentucky Derby too!
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:30 pmYes, all of that bourbon sipping takes some planning so there’s plenty of time in between the sampling and driving!
Paula Morgan
March 12, 2017 8:05 pmSadly I have done none of them yet. My USA travel has been confined to cities so far. Aussie’s often wonder why so many Americans don’t travel as much as we tend to but with all these amazing variations in one country it’s easy to see why there is less of a need to leave home. I would really like to visit some smaller towns next time I am in the USA – I think the Vermont route appeals most 🙂
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:31 pmThe Northeastern United States in the fall is amazing. The drive between cities is the main attraction!
Ana Rose | Roads and Pages
March 13, 2017 2:28 amThose are really great compilations of travels in USA. It will be helpful for those who can do the trip in USA easily. As for me, it will take years before I can visit USA. Having a USA visa is not easy but I don’t want to give up my hope that someday I can visit USA.
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:32 pmI hope you can! It’s a big country with lots of natural wonders from coast to coast!
Ivy
March 13, 2017 10:52 amMy friend just came back from a short road trip in Utah and his pictures are AMAZING. The landscape there looks otherwordly and I’d love to see it in person. We did a very short drive in Maui on the Road to Hana and really enjoyed the beaches and waterfalls along the way. Sounds like The Big Island is the mega version of that and it’s definitely on the list when we visit!
Pack Your Baguios
March 14, 2017 6:33 pmThe Southwest United States has such colorful, interesting landforms and you can’t beat Hawaii for tropical island beauty!
Shona @ paraphernalia.co
March 17, 2017 11:11 pmI’ve never done a USA road trip but would love to see the colours through New England and that Olympic Park business in Washington State has been on my mind since I read your posts.
I watched Nocturnal Animals the other night, though, so I’m not sure how soon I’ll be road tripping anywhere. 😉
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:18 pmThere are definitely some places I wouldn’t want to drive through at night!
Ava Meena
March 18, 2017 10:48 amThese all look like too much fun! I love to explore the USA by car. #feetdotravel
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:19 pmSo do we! There are some many different small towns and beautiful landscapes to explore!
Bruce Schinkel
March 18, 2017 8:42 pmWow, such epic road trips! Such variety, I definitely want to try to accomplish this list
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:21 pmNew England and the Southwest are high up on our list!
Janine Good
March 18, 2017 9:48 pmThis is such a great post! Hubby and I are thinking of doing a road trip from Toronto through the States and these are such great ideas to consider. Other than the Hawaii itinerary as we were thinking of doing continental, all of these are possibilities. I think I would love doing the Colorado to LA trip as the scenery would be incredible 🙂
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:22 pmThat would be an awesome road trip! I just wish I had started exploring the US earlier!!
Paul and Carole
March 19, 2017 10:54 amGreat trips to do in the USA. Have pinned for future reference. #feetdotravel
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:22 pmThank you so much for pinning!
Travel Lexx
March 19, 2017 11:34 amThere is just so much to see and do in the States and even though I was on a big 6 week road trip around the country, I have only managed a tiny fraction of the trips you mention here! I would love to go back and explore the country some more – the Kentucky Bourbon Trail sounds awesome!
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:23 pmRight now we’re trying to decide how to spend our summer vacation but there’s just so much to see!
Christina
March 19, 2017 11:50 amYour road trips are incredible. My husband has done the trip from St. Louis to Las Vegas via Colorado and never stops saying how incredible Colorado and Utah are. We have planned to do a Highway 1 trip next year and are very excited about it. I never thought about traveling through Vermont but you may have encouraged me to do so because of the beautiful fall colors and scenery. Great Post!
Pack Your Baguios
March 19, 2017 12:24 pmHighway 1 is a classic! I really want to spend more time in Utah and Colorado, too!
Rob+Ann @TravelLatte(.net)
March 19, 2017 11:18 pmAwesome road trips! We’ve tackled a few of these, but that Kentucky Bourbon Trail is seriously calling our name. Thanks for putting this together!
Pack Your Baguios
March 21, 2017 9:56 amYou can’t beat Kentucky for horses, rolling hills, and especially bourbon!
Lena from fouronaworldtrip
March 20, 2017 2:07 amI hope we can do more than the L.A. – San Francisco Road trip one day! And apparently we were very lucky when we’ve been there in November, Highway 1 wasn’t closed at all.. that would have been a big disappointment! Thanks so much for including us to your list 🙂
Pack Your Baguios
March 21, 2017 9:57 amThank you for contributing your post!
Laura
March 20, 2017 10:28 amI loved this post! These all sound wonderful. We’ve driven a few of these areas and done a couple of the roads you’ve mentioned, but I’d love to try some of the others. Thank you for sharing!
Pack Your Baguios
March 21, 2017 9:58 amYou’re very welcome! You can’t beat a good road trip.
Lolo
March 21, 2017 11:58 amSorry it took me soo long to come check out this post! Thanks for sharing my post about Kentucky! These are some pretty amazing road trips and I hope to do some of them! The LA to SF is definitely one of the best road trips!
Pack Your Baguios
March 25, 2017 6:01 amThank you for sharing! I’ve had so many friends tell me that they never thought about doing a bourbon road trip until reading about it in the post.
Eemma
March 21, 2017 2:47 pmYes! I love road trips! I would love to take the Olympic National Park road trip! It looks so gorgeous! I have also taken the highway 1 road trip in Cali and boy was it gorgeous!!
Pack Your Baguios
March 25, 2017 6:03 amI highly recommend the ONP road trip. It didn’t take too long (3-4 days), and it was absolutely gorgeous! We haven’t done the highway 1 trip, but we seeing if we can work it in this summer.
Charles McCool
March 21, 2017 4:09 pmVermont fall road trip for me. Everyone should check with CDOT before committing the drive down Big Sur. I believe the road is still damaged.
Pack Your Baguios
March 25, 2017 6:05 amI heard about the Big Sur bridge being damaged. We were wanting to do that road trip this summer ourselves. A fall New England trip is on our bucket list, too!
Annalise
March 22, 2017 9:25 pmWow! Such a great idea to made a collaboration of bloggers! I’d love to do an American road trip one day!
Pack Your Baguios
March 25, 2017 6:07 amWe’ve had an overwhelming response to the post. People love a good road trip!
Stephanie (1AdventureTraveler)
March 24, 2017 12:14 pmGreat Epic Road Trips that I want to take by a wonderful group of collaborators. I will definitely pin this for my later use. I want to try the New England Fall Trip and another one that I just can’t choose yet 🙂 That is just for starters! Thanks for sharing!
Pack Your Baguios
March 25, 2017 6:09 amGlad we could add to your bucket list. The New England fall trip is on our list, too!
Siddharth and Shruti
March 25, 2017 1:33 amWe love road trips! Thanks for sharing. Would love to take them all! #feetdotravel
Pack Your Baguios
March 25, 2017 6:09 amNothing more traditional and fun than a good road trip. Glad you enjoyed the post!
wayfaringsarah
March 25, 2017 7:07 amMy biggest regret is not being able to drive yet!! There are sooooo many road trips I want to do and I’m going to have add loads of these to my list now!
Pack Your Baguios
March 27, 2017 4:36 amWhen the time comes, you’ll know what you want to do!
Cheryl
March 26, 2017 8:24 pmHi guys,
We love road trips and these are all really great ones. Some we’ve done and others are on the list. Or in the case of the KY Bourbon Trl, Tom and our son went for his 21st birthday but I had to work. So that means Tom will have to do it again lol. We’re hitting up Vermont and the other New England states this summer in the RV and we’re stoked about it. We’re looking forward to the whole trip but I think seeing Acadia NP is what we are most excited about. Thanks for sharing these great tips and Happy Travels!
Cheryl
Pack Your Baguios
March 27, 2017 4:37 amMy dad has been to Acadia and loved it! It would be a bit of a long drive for us to camper up there, but we have talked about flying in and renting a car. I can’t wait to read all about your trip!
Oana
March 28, 2017 1:12 amI love road trips. Unfortunately I haven’t done any in US but all your suggestions seems fun and I would love to try some in the future.
Pack Your Baguios
April 1, 2017 3:43 amOne reason many in the US have never traveled abroad is there you could spend a lifetime just exploring the United States.
rick
April 24, 2017 9:29 pmI love the Big Island and we are planning a trip there in 2018
Pack Your Baguios
April 29, 2017 8:12 pmAwesome to hear you will take the Big Island road trip. Ironically smaller in scale to stereotypical multi state “ROAD TRIP” where Joe has taken a road trip from Richmond, VA to Seattle. Not beach to beach, but you will fulfill the beach to beach road trip and a road trip none-the-less. Great review on the tactical flashlights. Keep the light on!
The Spirited Sloth
April 25, 2017 11:16 amWe just drove the San Francisco to LA Pacific Coast Highway and – oh my god – it was so gorgeous. Especially right now, after all that rain during the super bloom! I think I could die happy just driving up and down that road. Definitely want to do Big Island in Hawaii, as well! Great list! I want to do them all!
Pack Your Baguios
April 30, 2017 7:23 pmWow thanks for confirming the road trip Pacific Coast Hwy (PCH). We are so stoked hearing from those who have done the road trips and look forward to driving in a convertible and playing music from California band, “The Beach Boys”. Also, it is so hard to resist the calling of the siren song of the road. See you on the road from Packyourbaguios.
Ana Ojha
April 27, 2017 10:40 pmI’ve to admit that I haven’t done any single road trip that you’ve mentioned above but adding all to my bucket list! I’ve only done Miami to Key West road trip that was quite surreal!
Pack Your Baguios
May 9, 2017 9:18 amWe’ve never been to Key West, but loved Miami. Now that we have a daughter in Florida, we want to do a big Florida road trip loop.
Sina
April 28, 2017 3:13 amI’d love to do a road trip in the US. They all look amazing, but I would probably start with Los Angeles to San Francisco because I always wanted to visit both cities! Thanks for the great inspiration 🙂
Pack Your Baguios
May 9, 2017 9:29 amYou can’t beat a road trip down the coast of California!
David McClane
May 2, 2017 10:40 amI’d love to do all of these road trips – If only I had the time! If I had to pick then i’d probably go with Highway 1 as i’ve always wanted to do it or the Texas BBQ road trip because, well, food!
Pack Your Baguios
May 9, 2017 9:53 amAll of our trips seem to end of being about food!
Barbara
May 11, 2017 5:58 pmHi,
We were thinking of doing two road trips (we are from Australia) One from New Orleans to Atlanta and one from Miami to Charlote, but I was also considering just doing from Savanah to Charlote. Any tips?
Barb
Pack Your Baguios
May 12, 2017 6:46 amIt mainly depends of what kind of things you want to see and do. A road trip from the tip of Florida to Charlotte would be a big task so that would depend on how long you were going to be in the USA. If you had the time, I would start in Key West, then work your way north.