America: not just coast to coast
Summer is coming and many are making plans for their next trip, especially now that the pandemic situation seems to be [...]
Here comes the summer And many are organizing for the next travel, especially now that the pandemic situation seems to be under control, one can book with more peace of mind.
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In addition, for travel to the United States, a negative test is no longer even mandatory to do at the airport
"This is possible because of the progress we have made in the fight against Covid-19."
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra"Another huge step toward the resumption of inbound air travel and the return of international travel to the U.S."
Roger Dow, president of the U.S. Travel Association
Thus, the States seems to be a very papable for this summer and, why not, in the fall as well. The trips Coast-to-coast in America always have their incredible fascination, Today we want to go further and offer you some equally fascinating and unique alternatives: 14 On The Road Itineraries in the heart of North America, from North to South and from East to West Coast, ready?
1 - Las Vegas to Salt Lake City
Traveling along I-15 you go from San Diego at Montana, the best stretch is the path between the Utah and the Nevada, the one that connects Las Vegas to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park and the Arizona desert.
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Stop in Springdale, Utah, where to make a tour private in the national park and enjoy the spa of the Amangiri Resort. For photography enthusiasts there is theAntelope Canyon ready for your shots and also a boat ride in Lake Powell. For food you can go to Flagstaff where you will find bars, restaurants and craft breweries.
2 - From Miami to Key West, the overseas highway.
La Overseas Highway, i.e., the Overseas Highway, connects Miami to Key West in a more than 200-kilometer route between ocean and land.
In some stretches it looks like Flying over the water, the journey takes about 4 hours and passes on a necklace of islands Where to stop on the way. You can also fishing freediving near Marathon with local guides or enjoy the sun in Bahia Honda State Park with its sandy bays.
3 - From San Francisco to Los Angeles, the Pacific Coast Highway.
Another evocative journey of about 200 km along the central coast of the California, from San Francisco heading south to the City of Angels. The places to see are many, one above all the immense estate of Hearst Castle and the bridge Bixby, One of the tallest concrete bridges in the world.
For lovers of excursions you can go to the Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park trail that leads to the McWay Falls overlook. Taste the local catch is a must do, if you want to stay somewhere the advice is the Post Ranch Inn which sits atop a cliff in Big Sur with an ocean view and infinity pool.
4 - From Portsmouth in New Hampshire to Camden in Maine.
Another trip along the coast, this time of the New England, through endless beaches, fishing ports, villages full of artists e fishermen. You can visit the historic mansions, about 40, ranging from the earliest settlement to World War II, are located at the Strawbery Banke Museum in Portsmouth.
Mandatory stop is definitely Portland with 300 restaurants for 70,000 inhabitants, filled with seafood, oysters and lobsters.
5 - From St. Louis to Amarillo, Texas, on the famous Route 66.
Who has never heard of it? Hundreds of movies, songs, stories and books have talked about it. More than 3,500 km long, the Route 66 ranges from Chicago to California.
The best and most enjoyable stretch goes from St. Louis Texas border, along the Lake of the Ozarks e Oklahoma City, A 2-day journey through desert and natural wonders. Worth visiting is Meramec Cavern in Stanton, which is a series of underground caves over 7 km long used by Native Americans as a refuge.
Meat lovers should try the ribs grilled or smoked in full St. Louis style, for sleep you can drop in at the 21C Museum Hotel located in the former Ford Motor Company assembly plant.
6 - From Afton in Virginia to Cherokee in North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Parkway.
This route of more than 800 km runs through the Virginia and the North Carolina, among the green valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It also passes through Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains national parks.
In ancient times the Moonshiners made the famous moonshine distillate during Prohibition, so how can you not try Blue Ridge Distilling's whiskey.
7 - From Memphis to New Orleans, the Great River Road.
It stretches more than 3,200 km along the river Mississippi and crosses 10 states, the most interesting part being to the south along the Natchez Trace Parkway along an ancient Native American trail.
Credits from Illinois Office of Tourism
A stretch full of monuments e museums that highlight the story African American, such as the Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, located in the first public school for African American children. A stop in Vicksburg place where the Coca-Cola was first bottled and a visit to Elvis Presley's Graceland museum complex.
Eating in Nashville and New Orleans is a must, including classic barbecue and modern Middle Eastern restaurants.
8 - The Oregon Coast Highway 101, from the sea to Brookings, Oregon.
The starting point is the coast of the state of Washington and the arrival is the redwood forest south, a 7-hour route between beaches and nature parks.
You can hike through the myrtle and redwood groves of Alfred A. Loeb State Park or the Myrtle Tree Trail where you can observe the eucalyptus largest in the world, with a canopy more than 20 meters wide.
A must try is the clam chowder Pacific, with or without bacon (because do you want Americans not to put bacon in a clam chowder??).
9 - From Vancouver to Anchorage, between Alaska and Canada.
Famous under the name of ALCAN, which stands for Alaska-Canadian Highway, stretches more than 2,200 km and starts from the British Columbia border. Bears e moose will keep you company along the 5-day journey, the best time is the summer to avoid freezing during autumn and winter.
You can walk through Vancouver's Stanley Park, as well as the city of Whitehorse, one of ALCAN's iconic cities where you can also stay overnight. If you are lucky you might see the Northern Lights in winter.
10 - From Ocean City in Maryland to Sacramento in California, Route 50
Everyone knows it as the "loneliest road in America," stretching for well over 5,000 km and almost cuts the states in 2, passing through a dozen states. It starts on the east coast of the Maryland to end up at San Francisco, through the Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains and deserts of Utah.
The most impressive stretch is a two-day journey through the Nevada to the West Coast, including the national parks of Indiana's George Rogers Clark National Historic Park, the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park in Colorado, and others.
Small curiosity to visit, a wealthy tycoon had the Stokes Castle, i.e., a bad imitation of a Italian tower Which is located in the desert.
11 - Kahului to Hana in Hawaii.
Let's change scenery completely and move to one of the most desired to the world: we are at the Hawaii, precisely in the northeastern coast of Maui.
It is called Hana Highway o Road to Hana and it is a stretch just over 100 km long made si 600 curves on the sea, crossing cliffs and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. There are many spots worth stopping at, one of them being the Waikamoi Nature Trail, or a short hike leading to Waikani Falls, the black sand volcanic beaches are also striking.
12 - From Lampasas to Brenham, Texas, the Hill Country Route.
A route that is a mix of hills and rivers, it crosses the Edwards Plateau with San Antonio south and Austin east. Dotted with small towns such as Fredericksburg, Lampasse and New Braunfels that hide vineyards, farms, olive groves and lavender fields.
In Texas it is a must to try the barbecue, One of the best is the funky Truth BBQ in Brenham.
13 - From Wilmington to Stowe in Vermont, Scenic Route 100
A route of just over 32 0km that runs through the Vermont with the classic New England landscape of stores and country stands among farms. The towns of Wilmington, Ludlow, Killington, Warren, and Stowe are worth visiting.
For bicycle enthusiasts there is the Stowe Recreation Path, ideal for biking, hiking and picnicking.
14 - From Albuquerque to Taos in New Mexico, the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
A 3-hour route that travels on the State Road 14, among dusty pioneer trails and ghost towns like Los Cerrillos.
You can see the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a chain of hills and orchards through towns like Chimayo and the village of Truchas. For photography and astronomy enthusiasts, this area has very little visual pollution, which means that during the night, climbing into the highest hills, you can admire a starry sky unforgettable.
In winter, ski enthusiasts gather in Taos which, with its more than 200 slopes, is a mecca for skiers.
Routes for all tastes and spanning the entire United States. Which one do you choose?
