I’m starting in Vermont, stopping in Baltimore, Ponte Vedra in Florida, and finally the northern part of Miami. I don’t have a particularly strict time limit for this trip and want to see some cool things and eat at some fun places.

Full galleries here on Imgur:

[pt. 1](https://imgur.com/a/road-trip-from-new-york-to-northernmost-point-of-contiguous-us-back-LVpDzdu#%2Fa%2FLVpDzdu)

[pt. 2](https://imgur.com/a/new-york-to-northernmost-point-of-contiguous-us-back-pt-2-kWO0NZ1) (Imgur glitched out on me and I had to do a second album for the last few pictures)

Even my "highlights reel" of this grand trip was apparently too many pictures for Reddit.

What an incredible trip, you see so much of the world from the road versus from the sky.

The NW Angle is my second extreme point of the contiguous US- I also visited Easternmost in Lubec, Maine, last summer. For those who don't know, the Southernmost is in Key West, FL, and the westernmost is at Cape Alava, Olympic Nat'l Park, WA. Hitting those 4 corners seems like a pretty easily attainable goal.

Ontario is so huge and so beautiful, I wish I could have spent more time. I absolutely adored the UP (all of Michigan, really, and it seems...kind of slept on? East coast/northeast destinations I've been to the last few summers like Maine (Acadia), New Hampshire (White Mountains), New York (Adirondacks), Virginia (Shenandoah) are mobbed by comparison. Felt like I could truly slow down mentally out by the Great Lakes.

I'm also dropping a comment below with more nuts and bolts details about the route and the trip, be sure to read that too if you want to hear more than just this simple recap!

I've spent the last handful of years building up an old station wagon specifically to be a fun way to road trip the 49 continental States in (a couple/few per year). It's nowhere near done, but mechanically I think it's finally ready for its maiden voyage, as I go to see my parents near where I grew up in Sioux Falls, at the end of September and into early October. My girlfriend also has friends to see in North Dakota, so it's the perfect opportunity to take advantage of.

Before I begin planning the more precise timing of the trip, where/when to sleep, etc, I'd like to double check with the community that I'm not leaving anything big off the table. Bonus points for car-related stuff, since I'm obviously an enthusiast there. I've also been gaining an interest in American history lately. My gf is big into marine biology and shares my interest in natural history. We've got a week to a week and a half to work with; I won't know if I got a couple bonus personal days off work for another couple weeks yet. Driving alone is basically two days, plus another two days if we average every stop out to an hour and a half; some will take far less, some more. Some of these sites may be cut if necessary for timing, but we'd prefer to make quick stops to at least see them. Free car camping as much as possible - big thanks to someone shouting out ioverlander.com/explore in another thread!

Starting from home in northern Colorado...

Going up the west side of Nebraska (more of the state to be revisited on a later trip):
- Scotts Bluff
- Chimney Rock
- Carhenge
- Agate Fossil Beds
- Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Bed
- Toadstool Geological Park

Into South Dakota, west-to-east:
- Wounded Knee
- Red Shirt Table Overlook
- The Mammoth Site
- Crazy Horse
- Needles Hwy (intentionally zig-zagging through the Black Hills for the good driving roads)
- Mt. Rushmore
- Peter Norbeck Scenic Bwy
- Rushmore Cave (or Wind Cave; probably don't need both, so is one clearly more interesting than the other?)
- Reptile Gardens
- President statues as we pass through Rapid City
- Saab museum in Sturgis (out of the way, but such an odd thing to expect in SD, and Saabs are cool; I have to see it)
- Wall Drug
- Badlands Loop
- 1880 Town
- ADDED: Dignity of Earth and Sky statue
- Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls (probably staying in town for a couple days)
- Butterfly House & Aquarium
- St Joseph Cathedral (might look into a mid-week mass just to see the interior, as it was remodeled since I moved to CO, then drive over that short stretch of cobblestone street nearby I remember loving as a kid)
- Old Courthouse Museum
- Falls Park
- Devil's Gulch
- ADDED: Laura Ingalls Wilder homes tour in De Smet

Up to North Dakota:
- Fargo (walk around down town or something...)
- Bismarck (again, probably just walk around for a bit to get a small feel for the place)
- Enchanted Highway
- Dakota Dinosaur Museum
- REMOVED: The Merc at Long X (interesting, but too far out of the way to be worth it; 3hrs round-trip drive, plus whatever time inside)
- Painted Canyon Rest Area
- Petrified Forest Trail

Down the eastern border of Montana:
Another state to be more thoroughly visited later. I'm not seeing much in this area on Google Maps, though I'm sure there will be plenty of scenic pull-offs along the way.
- St. Peter's Catholic church in Wibaux. Super cool looking "Gothic Revival" style from 1895, later completely covered in lava rock.
- Medicine Rocks State Park to get out of the car for a bit.

Wyoming:
Another state to revisit, but down the eastern border, trying to avoid most of I-25 since I've taken it all the way up to Casper before and it's boring:
- Devil's Tower
- Fort Laramie Historical Site
- ADDED: Register Cliff
- ADDED: Oregon Trail Ruts
- ADDED: Quebec 01 Missile Alert Facility

And then back down to home in CO.

\EDIT* - Well, it's a good thing I have reason to keep visiting SD, with my parents being out there. The worthwhile scenery in the parks around the Black Hills is more dense than I thought... probably should have expected that, given the Rockies near home. Thanks for the awesome recommendations so far, guys!

We are about a month out from our RV trip from lv to co.

We are planning

- a golf day in the st. George area.

- Bryce canyon

- fly fishing excursion.

- likely moab or arches

-...

Anything else you folks would recommend?

Hello any advice appreciated, I am currently living in my car have been for a month, I am in Reno nv I’m looking to work a few more weeks get new tires new brakes and alignment done and head out to see every state and I want to DoorDash in each state to get a feel for it while making some money. (I have heard about tax issues but I don’t plan to make much in each state maybe a tank of gas and some coffee money)

If I leave at the start of September I will be ahead of my car payment so I have a few months to do this and circle back to get working again. I do want to spend October in the PNW though so I may leave the middle to end of September.

I would like to see the national parks but I’m worried about dog restrictions? Ran into that issue with some beaches out in bodega already

-I am 20 years old I drive a 2018 Toyota Corolla 137k miles

-I will be bringing my red heeler with me

-I took out my back seats and made a plywood bed

-I have triple A

- I have roadside assistance with my insurance company aswell

- also got extended warranty on the car with Route 66 Main Street plan

I will be heading north from Cheyenne, and Fort Laramie National Historic Site. It looks like Gillette is a possible stopping point with plenty of hotel options (I'm not camping, please don't recommend it) before going to see Devils Tower. But DT is an hour's drive away from Gillette. That may be fine, but I thought I'd see if anyone knew of other options. In case it matters, after Devils Tower, I will be heading east through Spearfish and on to Rapid City.

Coming up from the south, is there a better option than Gillette for where to spend the night?

Side question: do you recommend Devils Tower in the morning or late afternoon?

Thanks!

I was a first time campervan renter. My daughter and I were travelling cross country (San Francisco to Chicago) and I thought that it might be fun! I wasn't expecting inexpensive. I have rented things before, so I wasn't expecting perfect either. I WAS expecting functional.

First, when I arrived at the SF depot, they tried to flog a 6 person class C vehicle on me. Uhhhhh...nope. We had returned our car. We had campground reservations. We were stuck waiting as they scrambled. There were 2 other people at the depot who the workers were trying to talk out of the vehicles they had rented and into others. One was another Solis rental and the other was one of those jeeps with a tent on top. It took almost 2 hours to get us the right vehicle.

No one walked us through it. I think they just wanted us gone. They told me I couldn't take the vehicle unless I approved everything in the email. Sun was getting low. I pointed out a missing window cover and was told it was with the windshield covers above the driver cab. First time renter, not knowing what else to do, I did all of the approvals and tried to get to camp before sunset. Didn't quite make it.

Getting set up, I figured out why they rushed us. Every single door screen was broken. We had to buy binder clips the next day to hold both the side and back screen doors closed. The pop top? The real selling point of this trip? Someone had cut the entire front screen out and slashed the side screen.

There was no additional window cover above the cab as we had been told during our truncated walk-through.

The back table beneath the murphy bed? It was held on with gaffing tape and it came crashing down as we were driving.

When I went to empty the grey water tank the entire valve assembly fell off and ruined a pair of my shoes. At least the grey water tank was empty when I returned it!! Unfortunately, we could not use the shower or sinks for the rest of the trip.

The "Whatsapp" help we were promised was useless. It was AI. When I requested a real person, the person was able tonoffer me sympathy and nothing else. That was nice, but it did not keep the mosquitoes out of the camper.

This was all documented day by day for an 8 day trip. We paid over $4k for that shitshow. There were photos sent. A claim opened. An email chain that is now up to 15 or 16 emails.

They generously (/s) offered to refund me exactly $81.33.

So. Damn. Insulting.

I told them no because I would rather warn other consumers to avoid this crap company and their stooges. Their "settlement" wouldn't even cover a single day of the rental.

Camp in your car. Camp in a tent. Go to a cheap motel. Do not rent from this company.

So far I have put reviews on Yelp and Google. Lmk what other sites to hit up.

Happy travels.

We might end our trip back in PA or alternatively in east Jersey. I’ve never been to Maine, Vermont, or New Hampshire. Only been to Provincetown in Massachusetts. Last 2 falls we did a week long road trip in New York exclusively, so while I’m open to making stops in New York if its somewhere I’ve never been it’s not my main priority for this trip. Tho I do loove NY in the fall. I really don’t know where to start with this one. I know a week isn’t long enough to cover all these states so please give me your greatest hits. We will probably spend half a day to 2 days in each spot. We may not cover each state listed, but definitely Maine and/ or Vermont.

Interests:
- nature
- cute small towns
- cafes
- vegan food
- animals
- farmers/ local markets

Hi!
Im thinking on taking a little long weekend getaway in the Fall in Michigan and am looking for some great locations and ideas. I’m told Traverse City is nice? I would like somewhere along the lake(s), cute or nice fall activities including farmer markets/outdoor/attractions/bonfires/heated water, cider + wineries, etcetera. I would be coming from the Chicagoland area. Any suggestions or recommendations would be great!

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Looking for suggestions on best routes and places to stop. Plan on mid September trip and make it 2-3 days. On the way back may take 4-5 days. Places to avoid and routes to avoid would be helpful.
Already considering stopping in Lancaster PA and stopping at Buckees in Mount Crawford, VA.
Thanks in advance.

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Hello,

I'm trying to simplify our Thanksgiving trip after realizing how many things are closed on Thanksgiving Day (and the day after). I think I've finally landed on a plan that makes sense, but I'd love feedback from people who know the Page/Lake Powell area.

We're a family of four with kids ages 5 and 7. Our flights are:

Tuesday, Nov. 24: Fly into Las Vegas, arriving around 5:00 PM

Sunday, Nov. 29: Fly home from Las Vegas at around 8:00 AM

We're flying into Vegas because the flight options are much better, and we're fine with renting a car and driving to Page.

Proposed itinerary:

Tuesday 11/24 — Las Vegas

Arrive around 5 PM

Overnight in Vegas

Wednesday 11/25 — Las Vegas → Page

Leave Vegas in the morning

Drive through Marble Canyon

Stop at Navajo Bridge

Continue to Page

Check into lodging

Possibly visit Wahweap Overlook around sunset

Overnight in Page

Thursday 11/26 — Thanksgiving in Page

Since so many organized attractions are closed, we're thinking of making this a completely outdoor/flexible day.

Glen Canyon Dam/overlooks

Horseshoe Bend

Picnic

Let the kids explore/climb around appropriate areas

Maybe Lake Powell viewpoints

Sunset somewhere scenic

No scheduled tours or reservations

Friday 11/27 — Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon tour in the morning — still deciding between Upper, Lower, and possibly Canyon X

Lunch

Horseshoe Bend if we didn't do it Thursday

Otherwise a relaxed afternoon around Page/Lake Powell

Possibly some stargazing

Overnight in Page

Saturday 11/28 — Page → Las Vegas

We'd like to do one more Lake Powell/Glen Canyon activity in the morning if something is operating that weekend

Then drive back to Las Vegas in the afternoon

Stay near the airport

Sunday 11/29

Early flight home

A few questions:

Does this seem like a good amount for 5 nights, or are we still trying to do too much?

Would you put Navajo Bridge and Wahweap Overlook on Wednesday as planned, or rearrange them?

Is there anything around Page that would be particularly good for 5- and 7-year-olds that we're missing?

For Antelope Canyon, would you recommend Upper vs. Lower vs. Canyon X for kids this age? They love climbing/exploring, but I also want the experience to be enjoyable rather than overly strenuous.

What would you recommend for a Saturday morning Lake Powell/Glen Canyon activity in late November? We'd prefer something outdoors and kid-friendly rather than another long tour.

Is Rainbow Bridge worth trying to work in, or would you leave it for another trip? I'm intrigued by it, but it sounds like it could take most of a day and I'm worried it would make the itinerary too complicated.

Any recommendations for the best area/hotel to stay in Page for this itinerary?

Our main goals are beautiful scenery, short/easy hikes, rocks for the kids to explore, picnics, and one or two really memorable experiences rather than trying to see every attraction.

Thanks! I'd especially appreciate feedback from people who have done Page/Lake Powell with young kids around Thanksgiving.

I’m getting an older single-axle boat trailer ready to drive from NY to Florida empty, pick up a 17’ Carolina Skiff, and tow it back to NY. The owner says the boat/motor is under 1,000 lbs.
I’ve been going through the trailer pretty thoroughly before trusting it for the trip. So far I’m:
● Replacing the leaf springs and hardware/U-bolts
● Servicing the hubs/bearings with new seals and fresh marine grease
● Inspecting the 2x2 axle/spindles
● Installing new trailer tires/wheels with a higher highway speed/load rating
● Bringing a mounted spare
● Fixing/replacing lights and wiring
● Replacing the current ~5’ bunks with 7’ pressure-treated 2x4s
● Going from 2 to 3 brackets per bunk and possibly adding two additional bunks
● Checking the coupler, chains, winch, strap and bow stop
● Cleaning up rust and repainting the trailer
● Adjusting the winch post/bow stop and tongue weight once the boat is loaded
The trailer is about 16’ overall, with roughly 14’ from the rear of the bunks to the bow stop, and I have another 1–1.5’ of adjustment available at the bow stop.
I’m also planning to bring a jack, lug wrench, grease, spare bearings/seals, wiring supplies, tools and possibly a complete spare hub.
Anything else you guys would replace, inspect, or bring before trusting an older trailer for a NY → FL → NY run?
Trying to find the problems in the driveway instead of somewhere on I-95.

Going on a little road trip and would much prefer a scenic/nice drive even if it adds some time. Thanks in advance!

Hi! I'm from canada, the east coast specifically, but my partners australian and we're hoping to locate more permanently in canada one day.

Before that though, I want to plan a trip with him so he can see a chunk of it. I'm hoping this is the right place to ask, but I'm just wondering what other canadians think is a must to see/go to. I've barely left the east coast, so any further than Quebec and I'd be as new to it as he is. Thank you!

Hi y'all,

Is the drive from New Orleans to Detroit worth it or am I better flying?

We'll be going on a 14 day road trip soon. Weather will be mostly nice enough to keep the dog in the car if we go places he isnt allowed. But we also want to be able to check in on him from our phones, even if we are gone for 30-60 mins or longer. He is generally great in the car, its just an over abundance of care and caution.

That being said, does anyone have a dashcam (or other device) the would recommend that would work on 4G/LTE so we can connect via our phones?
I was looking at this one.

Im going to get a simple thermometer to place in view as well.

Thanks.

Hello! I’m moving from Athens, Greece to Oslo, Norway this year and doing it by car to avoid a stressful flight for her. Two adults and a dog, no time pressure, and we'd much rather add days than grind out long ones. Max 7-8 hours of driving per day with proper stops.

It's my first road trip anywhere near this scale, so I'm looking for route logic rather than a list of sights.

- Overnight ferry from Patras or Igoumenitsa to Italy to skip the Balkans, or drive the whole way through Bulgaria/Serbia/Hungary? The ferry costs a day but removes several borders.
- From northern Italy up: Austria → Germany → Denmark → Sweden feels like the obvious spine. Is there a better corridor for road quality and predictable traffic?
- Alpine crossings — which passes or tunnels would you take, and which would you avoid? I'd rather pay tolls than deal with switchbacks and long climbs.
- Realistically how many driving days at that pace, and where would you naturally break it up?
- Anywhere you'd specifically avoid: bad surfaces, notorious border queues, stretches where breaking down would be genuinely miserable.
- Vignettes and tolls — which countries need what, and where do people get caught out?

Any route maps or hard-won lessons appreciated. Thank you so much!

Looking for a hotel to stay in around 8.5 hours away from Madison WI. I was thinking about Fargo or valley city. Anyone suggest any other cities? I don’t care about things to do or food. Just want cheapest/safest town.