Travel experts recently revealed California as the best state to spend a long weekend exploring. From mountains to beaches, desert expanses to old-growth forests, the Golden State has proven to be the preferred place for a three-day getaway. And with Labor Day on the horizon, Travel + Leisure has shared their picks for the five … Read more
America’s first motel — the roadside landmark that helped launch the great American road trip — is looking for a new owner. The historic property in the Central Coast city of San Luis Obispo, home to the original Milestone Mo-Tel, later renamed the Motel Inn, has officially hit the market for the first time in … Read more
High-dollar diners looking to heed the call of the open road should head for the West Coast, where just in time for summer travel season, the culinary authorities at Michelin have curated a culinary map for hungry and deep-pocketed drivers hitting California’s iconic Highway 1. The paved road through paradise covers nearly 700 miles, winding … Read more
Summer has come to NYC, leaving us locals yearning to breathe freely as the steamy weather settles in and hordes of wide-eyed tourists take Manhattan — and too much space on the sidewalks. But where to retreat — and cool off — in 2026? Headache-making fuel prices are turning precious trips to the beach into pricey pitfalls, while … Read more
A group of three girls spent eight days traveling across California and kept their wallets happy. Bailey Dean, a travel and lifestyle content creator, documented her very envy-worthy camping trip with two of her friends. The three wanderlustful ladies proved you don’t have to spend a fortune to explore, as the entire trip cost less … Read more
Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that the summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans, it’s also a reminder of something they’re missing: time with their closest friends. Results found that 32 percent say they miss the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have scheduled a long road trip with another couple. All four of us are retired with a zest to explore. We share common interests, enjoy each other’s company and intend to share the driving. The catch is, we recently experienced the erratic driving of the other gentleman, and my … Read more
In the spirit of the great American road trip, and ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Cracker Barrel wants to feed — and fuel — travelers who are hitting the road. The homestyle cooking chain’s new “Fuel Your Summer Road Trip” promotion — running through July 26 — wants to give 250 Cracker Barrel … Read more
This summer, Americans are trading international itineraries and Aperol spritzes on the Amalfi Coast for all-American road trips, national parks, and nostalgic stateside escapes. Travel experts say rising costs, economic uncertainty and soaring airfare are pushing more Americans to trade big international vacations for shorter, easier getaways closer to home this summer. “Compared to last … Read more
Memorial Day is quickly approaching, and it’s set to be a big travel day. The American Automobile Association (AAA) projects that a total of 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home for Memorial Day, between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 25. Of the 45 million Americans traveling this holiday, a … Read more
Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more
Surfer babes and bros in LA know it as the PCH. In sandy-chic Carmel, the realm Dirty Harry once ruled, it’s called the Big Sur Coast Highway. To Santa Crustaceans in Banana Slug country, it’s the Cabrillo Highway or — when they’re trolling, and they always are — Mission Street. Meanwhile, Mendocino’s clandestine Parnassian pot … Read more
Buc-ee’s, an oversized travel center that’s built a cult following, is planning to open the world’s largest convenience store next year. The company plans to build a location spanning 76,245 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida, according to Sebastian Daily. The company filed revised site plans and a building permit with St. Lucie County in … Read more
The queen of country music is bringing her Southern hospitality to Tennessee highways in an effort to make travel more enjoyable. Dolly Parton announced the roll-out of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stops. The rest-stop areas will feature new and reimagined entertainment elements. “I have spent the bulk of my life on the road, and more specifically on a … Read more
Over half of Americans (57%) love the sense of adventure that a road trip offers, which is good news as drivers are set to spend 13 hours behind the wheel this holiday season, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American drivers found that while the average respondent will rack up nearly two working … Read more
OREFIELD, Pa. (AP) — In a romance and adventure worthy of the big screen, a Pennsylvania couple is preserving the past and forging a future as the owners of the world’s oldest operating drive-in movie theater. Lauren McChesney got more than admission to a double feature when she handed her ticket to Matt McClanahan at … Read more
There’s going to be a real tournami. The American Automobile Association predicts that a record number of Americans will travel across the country over the July 4th holiday week from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. During that period, 72.2 million people will reportedly journey at least 50 miles from home — an increase … Read more
Age 3 and a half is when kids are the most challenging to travel with, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with children under the age of 13 asked respondents about the best — and worst — ages to go on a road trip with their children. When asked why this … Read more
Thought your Christmas shopping trips were grueling? A Canadian woman who lives off the grid has to drive ten hours round-trip to go on grocery runs, each of which costs her over a thousand dollars — but the intrepid gal enjoys the journey. “It feels [like] a privilege to make the trip,” Hilary Messer-Barrow, 30, … Read more
Take it on the road, folks. With so many places to go and a finite number of days to live, we can seek the stars to point the way to the best destinations. Just as astrology can indicate our sexual proclivities, ice cream allegiances and taste in power ballads, so too can it shine a … Read more