Category: Featured Destinations
Mike’s Road Trip features a wide variety of amazing destinations that will inspire you to get out and see the world. These destinations include some of the most beautiful and iconic places in the United States and beyond, from Seattle to Sedona, Tuscany to Tanzania and Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The website also highlights less well-known but equally stunning destinations, such as the Badlands of South Dakota, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, the rolling hills of Maramureș Romania and the Great River Road along the Mississippi River. Each destination featured includes detailed information about what makes it special, including its history, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. Visitors can also find out what other nearby attractions are worth visiting and get directions and details to help them plan their trip. The amazing destinations featured on Mike’s Road Trip are sure to provide visitors with an unforgettable road trip travel experience.
[Video] Niagara Falls by land, water & air
Niagara Falls is one of those iconic natural wonder sights that nearly all of us have on our bucket list, including myself. This past summer I was finally able to check it off during my time on the Rand McNally and USA Today's, "Best of the Road." The nearby town...
Read moreKartchner Caverns: Still growing after 200,000 years
Arizona is a wondrous state for its diverse, natural and awe-inspiring beauty. Everyone is familiar with the state’s most popular tourist sights, from the Grand Canyon, Sedona’s red rock country to the Saguaro National Park. However, there’s one sight that may not be familiar to you: A state park located...
Read moreDriving the Blue Mountains: Great Scenery Along the Open Road
Guest Post by: Haleigh M. The Blue Mountains is a popular hiking destination from Sydney. Did you know that the Blue Mountains is one of the best road trips in Australia? Cruising through the Greater Blue Mountains you'll experience the vastness of this beautiful region, with frequent stops for camping,...
Read moreWant to See London? Hop on the Bus!
Guest Post by: Allison Townsend Nothing is more recognized as hailing from London than the double-decker bus. Quite rightly, these bright red vehicles end up featured in many travelers’ photo albums after a visit to the United Kingdom. However, in addition to being picturesque, these buses offer insight into London’s...
Read moreOlympic Peninsula Road Trip Guide and Map
Your complete Olympic Peninsula road trip guide in Washington state You don’t have to drive the full 300+ mile loop around the Olympic Peninsula, but if you do, you’ll see picturesque shoreline, waterfalls, pristine lakes, mountain views and even a rainforest. Start your trip with a ferry ride from downtown Seattle...
Read moreHow to Travel Between London and Paris
Guest Post by: Mike Smith Coach travel between the UK and mainland Europe has seen a rise in popularity in recent times, perhaps because it is becoming more and more widely recognized as a viable means of international transport. In the past, coach travel has been rather restricted to guided...
Read moreBest of 2012
This is the third annual Mike's Road Trip "Best Of" list. As usual, there were a lot of worthy contenders. While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on any of the links below to be taken to posts, pictures and/or videos of...
Read more[Video] Spruce Treehouse in Mesa Verde
Located in the Mesa Verde National Park, the Spruce Treehouse is the third largest cliff dwelling in the park, and one of the best preserved. Spruce Treehouse is the most accessible cliff dwelling in the park, however some will find the steep decent/accent via a paved path to be a...
Read moreFlying E Dude Ranch
If you’re looking for a truly unique vacation experience…enjoy history and the outdoors, do yourself a favor and check out a dude ranch. I recently visited the Flying~E~Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona…this ranch dates back to the mid-40s and still offers guests a way of the west cowboy experience. You’re not...
Read moreWhidbey Island: “The shortest distance to far away”
Have you ever been to a place so close to a big city, yet so far removed? One example that comes to mind is Central Park in New York City. Central Park is smack dab in the middle of one of the busiest and most populated cities in the world,...
Read moreLewiston sings about culinary prowess
Located in upstate New York, near Niagara Falls, Lewiston is one of the most charming small towns I've ever had the privilege of visiting. I was lucky enough to experience the VIP treatment while in Lewiston as the town was selected as one of the stops for "Best of the...
Read moreYosemite National Park
With all my years of travel, Yosemite, one of the nation's most popular and coveted national parks, has somehow eluded me... that was until recently. I've never kept track of how many national parks and monuments I've visited, but it's a lot! Yosemite is one that had been high on...
Read more5 Must See Destinations in Queensland
Guest Post by: Kristine Vicencio One of Australia’s most popular states is Queensland. This comes as no surprise, considering it is home to some of the most popular destinations in the world and such a wide range of outdoor activities. As a traveler, you will find that there is no...
Read moreMini-Guide to Mayrhofen
Guest Post by: Andrew Weller Thinking of an adventurous ski holiday in the Alps, or maybe just some peace and quiet in the Tyrolean valley? If you want to get off the beaten path, look no further than the quaint and charming village of Mayrhofen. Flanked by the Penken and...
Read moreTen towns not to miss this summer
Summer is a wonderful time to take a road trip, and these ten towns provide stellar options. Each of these communities has everything you need to have a memorable vacation—from outstanding lodging options, culinary delights, sensational scenery to fun activities. Whitefish, Montana Whitefish is located in the northwestern part of...
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