I will be doing a very anticipated trip to California for the first time. Please advice with good tips! [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 23 answers

What should we see and do from 4/24 to 5/2 between Sacramento and Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm driving cross-country (again) and am feeling dubious about the Seattle-Florida route AAA mapped out on my behalf. I'd vaguely planned a southern route. I'd like avoid the really scary mountain passes and weather. [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 17 answers

We're taking a road trip soon from Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Savannah, Georgia. What do recommend seeing along the way? Favorite food stops? Non-touristy interesting spots? Think boiled peanuts, not golf courses. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 10 answers

My brother is moving to LA and I'm going to drive out there with him. I can only take about one week off of work so we want to keep it within 8 or 9 days. Where should we stop on the southern route from NYC to LA? We're thinking route 81 south then another highway west to California. [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for things to see and do between Atlanta and Chicago, as well as a cool place to stay somewhere in between. [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Need help planning a 2-3 week road trip in spring for a new place to live. We're starting out in Michigan. 2 spots we know we want to hit are Colorado and Oregon (Portland area). [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 5 answers

What should we not miss in a 3 day drive from New Orleans to Atlanta? [more inside]
posted on Nov 21, 2007 - 10 answers

Possible girl & her dog roadtrip retreat over the holidays. Nothing too expensive. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 17 answers

My best friend is stationed in Biloxi, MS with Americorps and I'm planning on going down there for a Southern roadtrip over the Christmas holidays. What should we see within 4-6 hours of Biloxi? [mi] [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me be a more carefree person on a roadtrip, with someone who is having post-breakup depression, and who has always had terrible taste in music. [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me plan a road trip for me & the wife! Los Angeles to Portland Oregon. We're planning the trip for 8 days (roundtrip), preferably no more than about 8 hours driving time per day. We'd like to spend at least one full day in Portland. [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2007 - 18 answers

One of my mother's dreams is to take a road-trip through all the states that run along the border of the U.S. I could use some suggestions for sight-seeing and other practical advice to help make this dream a reality for my amazing mom! [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2007 - 5 answers

Do you know of any dog-friendly places for a weekend getaway within about 3 hours drive of Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2007 - 4 answers

Quickie road trip! How long does it take to drive from L.A. to Seattle? And how long to drive from downtown Seattle to downtown Vancouver, BC? And how long from Seattle to L.A.? How would you budget your time in each city? We're leaving on Sunday evening and we have to get back by Friday night. We might skip Vancouver if the timetable gets too tight. [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 21 answers

Where should a family of five camp / stop / visit on their camping / road trip from KC to DC? [more inside]
posted on Jul 11, 2007 - 11 answers

What are some fast and fun things to do in Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 19 answers

Help me plan a road trip from Philadelphia to Mount Vernon, Maine. [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 14 answers

What is the best method & location for live-blogging a cross country trip using a MacBook, DSLR camera, DV camera, t-mobile EDGE and intermittent wifi? [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 6 answers

What survival tips for health and sanity would you give to someone going on an ad-hoc two-week road trip with five others on a tight budget and involving a lot of couch surfing? [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2007 - 31 answers

Please introduce my non-American friend and his mother to Real Americana food joints in North East USA, the more picturesque and famous the better. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 31 answers

how do I find local cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels while on a roadtrip? [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm planning a road trip from Maine to Newfoundland in August or September '07. Could any Newfies/travelers share thoughts on cross-border car rental, the ferry system, the roads, and of course sights and places to stay? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 8 answers

I need a list of campgrounds by province for a cross Canada road trip this summer. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2007 - 11 answers

In late May, I'll be driving with a bunch of friends in an RV from Sacramento CA to George WA and back for the Sasquatch Music Festival. I've only driven as far north as the Oregon border before, so I'm looking for recommendations of interesting places to stop - your favorite diners, pie shops, waterfalls, hot springs (improved or not) and other oddities of northwest highway culture. I'm familar with many Northern California hot springs (I really like the one in Sierraville), and would love to find other very inexpensive and informal places like that.
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 14 answers

MexicanRoadTrip Filter: Im driving my car to Oaxaca. Where should I stop? [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2007 - 12 answers

Help a bankrupt student plan a week-long, post-exam, "let's-get-away-from-this-silly-place" road trip for cheap!! [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2007 - 5 answers

Summertime Roadtrip : My brother and a couple of my nephews have been contemplating trying to make the quintessential western american road trip this summer. [more inside]
posted on Jan 23, 2007 - 25 answers

My wife and I recently re-watched It Happened One Night, and I got to wondering about the auto-camps in that movie. They must have been prevalent in that time, but I'm wondering if any are left. I'd like to hunt a few down and work them into a road trip. Anyone out there in MeFi-land know of any in the USA?
posted on Jan 8, 2007 - 22 answers

Travel advice for a couple of Guys looking to make a drive to northern Florida a little more interesting? My 26 year old brother and I are planning to drive from Toronto to Destin, FLA in February. We have a few days to make the 20 hour trip and so would like to make it more interesting. [more inside]
posted on Jan 4, 2007 - 16 answers

How can a man, woman and puppy have an interesting 13 hour road trip along I-20? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2006 - 15 answers

What is sanity - wintertime roadtripping in South-Western (?) US - where to go? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2006 - 10 answers

Planning a cross-country road trip--Florida to California: How do I do this? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 34 answers

A friend and I are taking a long drive from Philadelphia to Taos, NM. Which route should we take, and what should we see along the way, particularly in terms of national parks and campsites? What sites and campgrounds are a must? And what's some good advice for two people planning to be on the road for about a week? [more inside]
posted on Jul 13, 2006 - 17 answers

My SO and I are driving from Minneapolis, MN to Southern Virginia to visit my folks the first few weeks of August. We've never been on a road trip before. What should we know? What should we bring? Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2006 - 22 answers

What are the must-see attractions or must-have experiences in the lower 48 that we need to catch when the wanderlust strikes? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2006 - 35 answers

Driving up the California coast from LA to San Fran, 101 to 1, before turning inland at Santa Cruz. Looking for recommendations for great places to stay (relatively cheap) and great things to do along the way. Big Sur is definite, and I'm looking to overnight in the area. Everyone has favorites along this route. I want to hear 'em all.
posted on Jun 18, 2006 - 25 answers

Driving from San Francisco to Seattle: how do we plan a pleasant 4-day trip up the west coast? [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2006 - 7 answers

Two dogs and a road trip [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2006 - 7 answers

Need advice for two tent camping newbies about to travel the country via Honda Accord. Is KOA generally reputable/nonscuzzy nowadays? Any other hints for this year's summer season? Recommendations on equipment? Do you have to reserve ahead of time (we are trying to not schedule ourselves too much!) or can you usually show up in the evening and get a spot? This question is as broad as can be - all advice welcome. We are happy to do some off-trail places but don't want to backpack necessarily. [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2006 - 24 answers

I'm driving across the US with my 3-month-old baby. Am I nuts? [more inside]
posted on May 4, 2006 - 18 answers

help me find photo-worthy spots in Portland. [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2006 - 32 answers

What are the best photography spots in southern Utah? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2005 - 18 answers

My wife and I are planning on driving a friend's car from Austin, TX to Seattle, WA, and we're wondering what to see along the way. One place we want to hit on the way is the Grand Canyon, so that constrains the question quite a bit. We've picked a few other national parks in which we're interested (although we won't have time for them all), but we're curious to see what other "must sees" people might suggest. [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2005 - 17 answers

I heard that every year RVs need to be taken from Los Angeles to Alaska, or the other way around. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2005 - 6 answers

UltimateRoadTripFilter. In 2 weeks, I'm driving across the country from Harrisburg, PA to Newport Beach, CA. My best friend is coming along and he's never seen anything west of Ohio. We've got 7 full days to complete the trip. What's not to miss? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2005 - 13 answers

WinterBreakFilter: If you were a 19-year old college student in California with a working car, a few hundred dollars, the period between December 9th and January 3rd, a sense of adventure, sidekicks as needed, some knowledge of the French language, and a general desire to do something memorable this year....

What would you do?
posted on Nov 19, 2004 - 29 answers

I want to drive solo from New York City to Seattle, taking a northern route. I am female, 35 years old. My family thinks I am absolutely insane to do this alone. The thought of having to make small talk for 2800 miles makes me want to weep. Is this trip really that dangerous? I have driven to Florida solo many times, and I have made a cross country trip (LA-NYC in 1991) before, so I have some idea what I am in for. I will have AAA, a cel phone, and probably a CB radio to stay in touch. Also, anyone offering any advice, tips, routes-- it would all be appreciated. Thank you!
posted on Aug 4, 2004 - 43 answers

I've got to drive from Houston, TX to Columbus, OH, round trip, mind you, in a span of no more than two days.

Any insight on trip routes, staying alert(I'm aware of the sleepiness dangers), etc would be appreciated.
posted on Jul 26, 2004 - 48 answers

GPS. After a road trip of checking the atlas way too much, I've decided to get GPS for the next trip. (more inside)
posted on Jul 20, 2004 - 11 answers

I live in San Jose, CA and I recently got a new (used) SV650S motorcycle. I am looking for tips with regard to doing some touring and/or camping using the bike.

Also, if you have any tips on how to have a more pleasant time getting to Yosemite and the rest of the Sierra than riding through the flotilla of bugs that is the central valley, I'm all ears.
posted on May 13, 2004 - 6 answers

Recommendations for day- or weekend trips outside NYC?
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 19 answers

I'll be driving across a rather large portion of Canada with my girlfriend in a little over two weeks: Vancouver Island to the southern portion of Ontario, a trip that covers roughly 4200km and should take the better portion of four or five days depending on how frequently we stop. My question for you, oh great teeming mass of Metafilterians, is what we should bring for the trip?
[there is inevitably more inside, although not an inordinate amount]
posted on Apr 14, 2004 - 29 answers

RoadTripUSAFilter [part 1]
I & a friend will be arriving at LAX this Easter for my 4th visit to the US & my 3rd coast-to-coast road trip. We fly out of NYC on June 2nd.

This is the first time I've had to arrange my own transport. (First time was East-West in a Dodge RAM van, next was West-East in a converted School bus). Advice required...[A whole bunch more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2004 - 14 answers