Road Trips
Over the years our editors drove thousands of miles on America's byways seeking out the Best of the Road®. Those notable attractions, shops and places to eat offering something special: friendly smiles, award winning pies, breathtaking views, etc. This is our collection of Rand McNally's best road trips that must be traveled at least once in a lifetime.
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Southeast Kansas with Kids
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
If you're passing through the "Little Ozarks" with the little ones, don't expect a lot of theme park razzle-dazzle. Things are pretty basic in these parts -- and pretty entertaining and informative for not a lot of money. The area's frontier and industrial legacies are showcased at several quirky little stops, among them one of ...
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Sault Ste. Marie's Call of the Wild
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
Sault Ste. Marie (known to the natives as "the Soo") is the gateway to the ruggedly scenic Algoma District, and also home to the world's busiest lock system. Visitors who come here sense the closeness of the wild right alongside human attempts to harness nature's awesome power. Explore the breathtaking Agawa Canyon aboard a trai...
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Sampling Iowa
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
From Laura Ingalls Wilder's childhood home to the melting pot profile of the region's small towns, northeastern Iowa is as American as it gets. Begin your ethnic tour in Decorah, Iowa, a Norwegian ethnic enclave. The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum traces Decorah's immigrant roots. Dayton House Cafe specializes in Norwegian...
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Rochester: More than Mayo
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
Located in the southeastern corner of Minnesota, the modest city of Rochester is often touted as one of the United States' most livable towns. So, what's all the fuss about? Of course, this is the home of the Mayo Clinic, so medical service is world-class. The standard of living is good, the schools excellent and the crime rate ...
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Right Here in River City
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
Music defines Mason City, Iowa and area attractions. Composer Meredith Willson modeled his Broadway musical hit The Music Man after his hometown of Mason City. Visit Willson's childhood home and Music Man Square, a downtown entertainment complex. Architecture buffs and art lovers sing Mason City, Iowa praises. Its outstanding co...
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