
Pack a portable grill, load up the cooler, and dont forget your camera.
Travelocitys friends at National Geographic Kids recommend scenic drives
that will take you through the nations most beautiful countryside and
national parks to its most spectacular beach towns and mountain ranges and pit
stops along the way to help your family enjoy exploring the great outdoors.
Trust us; the kids wont be bellowing "Are we there yet?" from the backseat
during these road trips.
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Southwest Colorado |
California Coast |
Florida Swamps |
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| Board an 1881 steam-locomotive to view the canyons of San Juan National Forest then soak in the hot springs at Box Canyon Lodge while admiring the surrounding mountains. Learn More |
Take your time traveling down Pacific Coast Highway, stopping to hike up to Point Pinos Lighthouse and tour Carmels historic sites before heading inland toward Yosemite. Learn More |
Begin your trip in Atlanta as you prepare to drive through Okefenokee Swamp, St. Johns River and the Everglades before reaching your final destination Miami. Learn More |
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Rocky Mountain National Park |
The Grand Canyon |
The Big Island |
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| Explore Colorados famed ski towns then wind your way through the Rocky Mountain National Forest for a glimpse of nature at its best. Learn More |
Leave the car in the parking lot for now, and start your family vacation exploring Phoenix before traversing the Grand Canyon to Lake Powell. Learn More |
Journey across the Big Island by car, viewing the cascades of Akaka Falls State Park and Wailuku River State Park before indulging in authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Learn More |
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The Great Smoky Mountains |
The Pacific Northwest |
Northern New England |
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| Sprawling across parts of two states, Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides adventure for travelers as they make their way to Blue Ridge Parkway and more. Learn More |
Perfectly positioned along Washingtons coast, Olympic National Park provides a scenic start to your onward journey. Learn More |
Expect to wind through some of the most amazing scenery the Northeast has to offer as you make your way through parts of Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Learn More |
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Alaska Adventure |
New Orleans & Beyond |
Texas Hill Country |
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| With an outdoor playground worth bragging about, Alaska boasts endless adventure pursuits. Tackle the rapids of the Denali River, or explore the Kenai Fjords. Learn More |
More than just Bourbon and Blues, New Orleans features plantation homes and gardens, plus a world class zoo housing rare white tigers, swamp critters and Komodo dragons. Learn More |
Discover a different side of the Lone Star State as you make the scenic drive through Texas Hill Country, stopping for a dip in Barton Springs before heading to San Antonio. Learn More |
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Minnesota & Wisconsin |
New Mexicos Route 66 |
Montana |
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| Wind along Gunflint Trail through northeastern Minnesota's boreal forest; spend the day at Sea Gull Lake, then head to the Wisconsin Dells. Learn More |
Experience Americas most nostalgic road trip down Route 66, making stops at the UFO Museum in Roswell and Carlsbad Caverns. Learn More |
Travel along what Charles Kurault called Americas Most Beautiful Highway as you relish spectacular scenic vistas of Montanas National Forests. Learn More |
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