Discover the freedom of open roads with Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips, your passport to coast-to-coast advice on uniquely encountering the USA by car. Featuring 51 amazing road trips, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures, you can wind your way down the California Coast, gaze up at the Rocky Mountains, or immerse yourself in New England's history, all with your trusted travel companion. Jump in the car, turn up the tunes, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips:

Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak 

Itineraries and planning advice to pick the right tailored trips for your needs and interests

Useful features - including: 



Stretch Your Legs: the best things to do outside the car
Detours: delightful diversions to see the USA's highlights along the way
Link Your Trip: cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips to get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads

Get around easily - easy-to-read, full-color route maps, detailed directions

Lavish color and gorgeous photography throughout

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss

Regional chapters cover New York, the Mid-Atlantic, New England, Florida, the South, the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, California, the Pacific Northwest and more.

15 classic trips plus other lesser-known drives, including:



Route 66 (14 days)
Four Corners Cruise (10 days)
Grand Teton to Yellowstone (7 days)
Highway 1 (6 days)
Monument Valley and Trail of the Ancients (5 days)
Cascade Drive (4-5 Days)
Bay Area Culinary Tour (2-3 days)
Going-to-the-Sun Road (2-3 days)
and more!

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's USA's Best Trips is perfect for exploring the USA via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

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