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The Open Road: 50 Best Road Trips in the USA (Travel Guide) Paperback – Folded Map, October 3, 2023

by Jessica Dunham (Author)
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Get inspired and get ready to hit the road with the ultimate guide to America's best road trips! The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA features:
  • Strategic lists and road trip options: Choose from lists of the best coastal drives, cross-country journeys, trips for kids, awe-inspiring views, and more
  • Flexible itineraries: 50 different road trips organized by region gear you up for any adventure, from a weekend getaway to a cross-country trip
  • Can't-miss stops from coast to coast: Leaf-peep along the Blue Ridge Parkway, look for wildflowers on Arizona's Apache Trail, or gaze at the mysterious Marfa Lights blinking over the West Texas desert. Snap selfies with kitschy roadside attractions along Route 66, cross the Continental Divide in Colorado, and fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves at your campsite in Big Sur
  • The best local flavors: Eat your way through Vermont's farms, dairies, orchards, and maple houses or indulge in gulf shrimp and fried okra in the South. Sample oysters and craft beers in Oregon or stop for shave ice along the scenic Oahu Coastal Loop
  • Expert advice from seasoned road-tripper Jessica Dunham
  • Comprehensive planning resources: Easy-to-use maps, helpful info on things to do, lodging, and dining for every route, clear directions to each route's starting point,and tips for minimizing your environmental impact along the way
  • Gorgeous, full-color photos and a fold-out map
  • Essential tips for health and safety on the road, navigating weather conditions, strategies for road-tripping with kids and four-legged friends, and playlists and podcasts to soundtrack your adventure
Whether you're hugging the coast or driving the Loneliest Road, find your adventure with The Open Road: 50 Road Trips in the USA.

For more in-depth information on a specific road trip, check out Moon's bestselling road trip guides.
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you. 

For more inspiration, follow @moonguides on social media.

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    1640499830
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1640499836
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Top Experiences

Information about top attractions, including Big Sur, Yellowstone, Diamond Head, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Route 66, fall foliage, the Florida Keys, Denali, and more

Detailed Itineraries

Itineraries for 50 road trips with drive times and distances, directions, transportation options, key reservations, themed playlists, and the best stops along the way

Maps and Practical Information

Helpful traveler’s maps and essential information about vehicle rentals, packing, road rules, safety and preparedness, seasonality, accommodations, and more

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"Moon handbooks are always a pleasure to read. The writing is crisp, the research impressive, and the recommendations practical and down to earth."―Chicago Tribune

“The books are more easily readable than other guides. The main attractions are also marked with a special icon and sidebars and boxes highlight special information, making the Moon handbooks one of the most user-friendly guides in terms of visual appeal and organization…the quality is uniformly excellent."―Transitions Abroad

"Far from narrow minded, each Moon travel guide gives itinerary options for a variety of travelers’ budgets—from frugal to lavish. They make books catering to those who love the outdoors, those who have limited time, those staying exclusively in cities and those who’ve fully committed to living abroad. In all, they have hundreds of titles, ranging Bermuda to Budapest, that’ll teach you to embrace a new culture."―Gear Patrol, “The Best Travel Guidebooks for Every Journey”

"Moon handbooks have become known as well-written and exceptionally informative guides."―The New York Times

"Moon guides are perfect for the relaxed road tripper or outdoor explorer."―No Small Plan

"Moon handbooks are known for cannily combining logistical information with cultural background of a country or state."―Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Jessica Dunham lives in Phoenix with her husband and two spunky dogs, but inherited a family summer home on Lake Champlain in Vermont. This seemed heavenly to her, until she tried to imagine getting there from halfway across the country. Then it required some effort and a little imagination. The only way to transport the herd from one place to another was to pile into a Jeep and drive.

On these drives, she came to appreciate the spontaneity a road trip provides, pulling over for a fruit stand or stopping to take pictures at a scenic overlook, as well as the sense of discovery. This is how she first encountered Route 66. It's also how she explored the Finger Lakes of upstate New York, followed the prairielands of Nebraska, dipped into the cornfields of Indiana, carved through Kentucky (with a stop at a distillery or two), and drove the Ozarks of Arkansas.

Formerly a travel guide editor at Madden Media, Jessica is now a freelance travel writer. She is also the author of Moon Route 66 Road Trip and Moon 52 Things to Do in Phoenix & Tucson. Her writing has been featured in PHOENIX magazine, Valley Guide, Phoenix Travel Guide, Arizona Visitor's Guide, Midwest Living, Phoenix New Times, Modern Luxury, Annapolis Visitors Guide, Connecticut Visitors Guide, Runner's World, Jane, Discover South Carolina, and more.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moon Travel; 2nd edition (October 3, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 736 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1640499830
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1640499836
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.04 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 26 x 8.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Extensive, easy to navigate book for your next adventure!
I received the Open Road as a holiday gift and am using it to plan spring break and summer road trips. This book is extensive (covers the U.S.!) but very easy to navigate. The guide has realistic plans with interesting stops noted to break up the drives. Great maps, photos, dining and roadside stop suggestions. It would make a great gift for retirees, families or those looking for ideas and reasons to explore the open road. (My 9 year old loves looking through it, too.) Perfect for summer!
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Catholic Mom
5.0 out of 5 stars So many fun things to see and do
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Can’t wait to try some of these places out. It can be so overwhelming to figure out the best places to go or things to do and it’s so nice having it all in a book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Road trips
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gift ready
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I gave one to our friend for his retirement and now we are buying one for ourselves. This is a great little book with fun suggestions for road trips.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Made a great gift for a newly retired friend
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extensive, easy to navigate book for your next adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
I received the Open Road as a holiday gift and am using it to plan spring break and summer road trips. This book is extensive (covers the U.S.!) but very easy to navigate. The guide has realistic plans with interesting stops noted to break up the drives. Great maps, photos, dining and roadside stop suggestions. It would make a great gift for retirees, families or those looking for ideas and reasons to explore the open road. (My 9 year old loves looking through it, too.) Perfect for summer!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Extensive, easy to navigate book for your next adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024
I received the Open Road as a holiday gift and am using it to plan spring break and summer road trips. This book is extensive (covers the U.S.!) but very easy to navigate. The guide has realistic plans with interesting stops noted to break up the drives. Great maps, photos, dining and roadside stop suggestions. It would make a great gift for retirees, families or those looking for ideas and reasons to explore the open road. (My 9 year old loves looking through it, too.) Perfect for summer!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
This is a very well written and well thought out guide to have adventures in this great nation. Buckle up and get ready to have fun reading and exploring with this book as your guide!!! The open road is calling and I must answer… I cannot wait, thank God I’ve got this book.
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Colin
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect guide to your next road trip!
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
What a wonderful way to discover the USA. This book has been perfect as we plan our next adventure. With many options of what to do, this book has helped us narrow it down and make sure we hit all the local spots. It even suggests podcasts and songs to go along with your specific destination. The pictures are beautiful and make planning your next trip so much more exciting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Road Trip Book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2023
A good friend gave me this book. What a fun gift! A truly stunning travel book that could be a great little conversation piece on the coffee table, but it's so enticing you really just want to pack a bag, grab the book and head out on the road for adventure. Amazing photos, full itineraries, well planned maps, and lots of recommendations on what to see, do and eat. If you know someone that loves road trips, get them this book!
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