{"id":1390,"date":"2020-11-26T14:04:40","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T14:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autoshippers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1390"},"modified":"2020-11-26T14:04:40","modified_gmt":"2020-11-26T14:04:40","slug":"the-best-road-trips-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autoshippers.co.uk\/blog\/the-best-road-trips-in-the-usa","title":{"rendered":"The Best Road Trips in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The United States is\nfull of natural beauty, national parks, and scenic highways. With so much to\nsee, it\u2019s no wonder road trips are one of the best ways to explore the states\nfor tourists and locals alike. Americans love getting out on the open road to\ntake in their surroundings from behind the wheel. From historical highways like\nRoute 66 to a path following along the country\u2019s longest river, the\nMississippi, discover the best road trips America has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re importing a car to the United States<\/a> or renting one for the journey, you\u2019re sure to enjoy your time spent on the US\u2019s expansive highways. Before you take off, you\u2019ll want to know which of the many routes would make your ideal American trip. Let\u2019s take a look at the top five road trips America has to offer. With these routes in mind, you can make sure you\u2019re covering all your bucket list items and exploring your most dreamt-of US locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Route 66 is undoubtedly the most famous road trip America has to offer, and with good reason. The historical route has quite the history, as the first all-weather US highway stretching all the way from Chicago, Illinois, to Los Angeles, California. Passing through everything from tiny, charming towns to the world-famous Grand Canyon, this route offers the ultimate experience for a road trip in the USA. So, buckle up and hit the road to get your kicks on Route 66.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the original\nRoute 66 highway was decommissioned in the 1980s, it is still possible to\nfollow most of the route via the American highway system. Along the available\nroutes, you can visit exciting places from Native American archaeological sites\nin New Mexico, to a 50,000-year-old meteor crater in Arizona, and typical\nranches and motels along the way. Choose a section of the route and let the\nadventure begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> You can start wherever you\u2019d like, but the\noriginal route started in Chicago, Illinois.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Los Angeles, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> The original route required at least three\ndays, but we recommend five to ten days to get the most out of your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 101<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In Oregon, US 101 is called the Oregon Coast Highway, while in California, it\u2019s known as the Pacific Coast Highway. Others simply call it \u201cthe 101\u201d. No matter its name, this route is a must-do road trip in the USA if you\u2019re heading West. The route covers 1,550 miles of road, three states, and plenty of scenic spots like the Redwood Forest. Take in spectacular views of the Pacific heading southbound and discover one of the most popular road trips America has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Port Angeles or Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Los Angeles or San\nDiego, California<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> At least two days, though we\u2019d recommend a\nminimum of four days to thoroughly enjoy your experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Ridge Parkway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Blue Ridge Parkway is a breathtaking place to road trip in the USA. It\u2019s a scenic route in the southern United States. It covers 470 miles of national parks, charming towns, and historical sites in Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll pass through incredible spots like Shenandoah National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains as well as characterful cities like Asheville, North Carolina. This parkway is full of pull-offs, so head there in autumn, stop your car and take in the vibrant panoramic mountain views. For an unforgettable cultural experience, end the journey in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and stop by Dolly Parton\u2019s theme park, Dollywood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Washington DC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> Cherokee, North Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> Between three and seven days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overseas Highway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Overseas Highway is a one-of-a-kind experience when it comes to road trips America offers, as it takes you over the sea. The 113-mile road spans 42 bridges from the mainland US in Florida all the way to the southernmost point of the Florida Keys in Key West. This route is as you\u2019d imagine: mostly overseas with few stops. However, if you\u2019d like to get out between the expanses of vibrant cerulean water, you can take breaks in the keys, at places like the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts: <\/strong>Miami, Florida<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> <\/strong>Key West, Floria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> This trek will only take you one day, but\nyou\u2019re sure to want to stop for a few days to enjoy the beauty of the Keys.\nAvoid travelling at the weekend for a less traffic-filled experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great River Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Great River Road passes through ten different states, all while following the Mississippi River from north to south. Spanning 3,000 miles between Minnesota and the Gulf of Mexico, you\u2019ll get the opportunity to experience a wide range of US cultures, foods, and sites along the way. On this road trip in the USA, you\u2019ll pass through countless river towns, enjoy as much delicious southern barbecue as you can eat, and explore parks like Nelson Dewey State Park in Wisconsin and Trail of Tears State Park in Missouri. End the trip in New Orleans to experience Mardi Gras culture, jazz music, and a hearty bowl of gumbo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starts:<\/strong> Northern Minnesota<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ends:<\/strong> the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days you need:<\/strong> You can make this trip in as few as four\ndays, but we\u2019d recommend at least a week to enjoy your road trip to the\nfullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Autoshippers<\/a>, we know all about shipping cars to the USA as we\u2019ve been doing it for over 20 years. We offer full door-to-door services and daily collections for a wide array of vehicles, including classic cars, motorhomes, and motorbikes, so you can bring is all along on your road trip in USA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our weekly departures for RoRo car shipping<\/a> are available from Liverpool or Southampton to several ports in the\nUSA, including Baltimore, New York, Norfolk, Brunswick, Miami, Charleston, Galveston, Jacksonville, Port Hueneme and Tacoma. Our container car shipping<\/a> services depart weekly from Bristol, Felixstowe, Grangemouth,\nLiverpool and the Port of London, and can arrive at the East Coast in as few as\neight days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer full cover under marine insurance<\/a>, so you won\u2019t have to worry about a thing when it comes to shipping your\ncar to the USA for an exciting adventure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/a> to learn more, get your free quote on our site<\/a>, or give us a call at 0800 389 0784 to discuss importing your car for a road trip in USA.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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