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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West Texas Mountains and Parks
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
Get your first look of the Lone Star state, which boasts 23 million acres of woodlands, at Hueco Tanks State Historical Park. Natural rock basins, known as huecos, have supplied fresh rainwater to residents for hundreds of years. Another interesting aspect of this park is the messages and drawings from prehistoric settlers, the ...
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Victoriana in Colorado
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
Nestled in the beautiful mountain terrain of Clear Creek Valley, an hour west and several thousand feet above Denver, the charming mining-era village of Georgetown preserves a Victorian past all but lost in other Colorado cities. Almost untouched by modern structures, the commercial buildings at the center of the tiny downtown a...
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Virginia City--The Way It Was
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
In 1859 the discovery of the Comstock Lode spawned several fortunes and a sizable city. Today, Virginia City is a magnificent mirror image of its 19th-century, silver-lined self. At its peak in 1876, Virginia City was home to 110 saloons, six churches, and 23,000 people -- half the state's population. Now the largest federally d...
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Vancouver Island Totem Tour
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
Vancouver Island is the largest Pacific Ocean island in North America. Warm ocean currents ensure a climate similar to that of San Francisco's--damp, but rarely cold. Stay in Victoria, where this tour commences, at the Fairmont Empress and visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. Universally recognized as one of the best museums...
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Utah Canyon Country
Last Updated Sep 13, 2011
This tour winds around the southern half of Utah, taking you from elevations of 2,880 feet at St. George to 11,320 feet at Mount Pennel, both of which are open for hiking. Bryce Canyon National Park, one of your earlier stops along this trip, is not actually a canyon. The park is famous for its limestone-tiered amphitheaters and...
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