Lonely Planet USA’s Best Trips 4 (Road Trips Guide)

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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 carDetours: delightful diversions to see the USA’s highlights along the wayLink 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 infoat 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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From the Publisher

Lonely Planet USA’s Best Trips

51 amazing road trips

A vast landscape of wide-open roads, the USA is the original road-tripper’s destination. Anything is possible here when you have a full tank of gas and the curiosity to see what’s around the next curve.

Whether you’re interested in the USA’s history, cities, food, national parks or the arts, the 51 drives in this book will take you through it all, leading you from one memorable experience to the next.

Feel confident as you hit the road with this guide that’s packed full of essential information and driving itineraries accompanied by planning advice, full-color route maps and detailed directions.

Essential information The best places to stay for all budgets Stretch your legs: the best things to do outside the car Link your trip: cruise from one driving route to the next Trip detours: delightful diversions to see the USA’s highlights along the way

Business listings

All businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s pandemic outbreak. However many businesses, services and events referenced in this guide may experience ongoing restrictions.

Driving guide

Everything you need to know, including:

Driving license & documents requiredHiring a carRVs & campervansInsuranceProblem-buster: from being stopped by police to what to do if your car gets towed

2-day to 2-week itineraries

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

Route 66Four Corners CruiseCoastal New EnglandGrand Teton to YellowstoneHighway 1Napa ValleyPacific Coast Highwaysand more!

USA’s best experiences

Whatever your interests, we highlight the best experiences and how to get there:

Top city guidesThe best roads for drivingFamily road tripsEssential photo opportunities The best oddball roadside attractionsWalking toursThe best Native American places

Pages
1216 pages 128 pages 384 pages 368 pages

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lonely Planet; 4th edition (June 15, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1787017893
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1787017894
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 1.38 x 7.75 inches