Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing Cities:
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh

Attractions

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia
Rocky Statue - Philadelphia
Rocky Steps - Philadelphia

Battlefields & Military

Fort Duquesne - Pittsburgh
Gettysburg National Military Park - Gettysburg

Caves & Caverns

Laurel Caverns - Farmington

City Parks

Rittenhouse Square - Philadelphia

Historic Places

Fallingwater - Mill Run
Fort Duquesne - Pittsburgh
Gettysburg National Military Park - Gettysburg
Independence Hall - Philadelphia
Kentuck Knob - Dunbar
Liberty Bell - Philadelphia
Valley Forge National Historical Park - King of Prussia

Movie & TV Locations

Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia
Rocky Statue - Philadelphia
Rocky Steps - Philadelphia

Museums

Andy Warhol Museum - Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Philadelphia
Randyland - Pittsburgh
The Clemente Museum - Pittsburgh

Overlooks

Grandview Overlook - Pittsburgh

Parks & Forests

Ohiopyle State Park - Ohiopyle
Presque Isle State Park - Erie
Rittenhouse Square - Philadelphia

Scenic Areas

Grandview Overlook - Pittsburgh
Meadow Run Natural Water Slides Area - Ohiopyle

State Parks

Ohiopyle State Park - Ohiopyle
Presque Isle State Park - Erie

Waterfalls

Cucumber Falls - Stewart Township

Ohiopyle State Park

Top 5 Guide: Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania
Whether you're seeking adrenalin-rush adventures or family-friendly activities, Ohiopyle State Park in Western Pennsylvania has it all.

The Lanier Mansion in Madison, Indiana

Indiana Destinations: Bloomington Bustle to Small Town Midwest Magic
The Midwest has some road trip tricks up its sleeve – specifically Bloomington, French Lick and Madison, Indiana: three destinations that are close enough to each other that you could hit them all in a long weekend and get very distinct experiences.

Autumn in Colorado

The Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Colorado
It’s the end of September and that means the leaves are starting to turn in the mountains, while foggy mornings make for some impressive photographs. With thousands of trails in…

Shadows and Tall Trees: Kings Canyon and the Sierra Nevadas
I've got about 500-600 stars in my Google Maps, the majority of which are concentrated in Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Which means you can sometimes forget about California.

Kentucky Horses

Kentucky: The Most Underrated Road Trip State?
Whether you like hiking, horse racing, bourbon—or all of the above—Kentucky has so much to offer.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

A Musical Journey: The Ultimate List of Rock, R&B & Country Destinations in the USA
There's so much rich music history in the USA. Whether you like rock, blues, R&B, or country, there are plenty of great spots to bring a little electricity to your next road trip.

Portland Head Light

Roaming Coastal Maine: Lobster, Lighthouses and Acadia National Park
Shoulder season National Park visits can be a fruitful travel hack, if you don’t mind a little risk. I gambled on a mid-March weekend to make my first trip to Acadia National Park, following up on last spring’s Maine lighthouse tour.

Niagara Falls State Park

Beyond the Big Apple: A road trip through Central & Western New York
In just a few days in Central and Western New York, you can experience some truly amazing natural wonders, picturesque scenery, classic Americana, and impactful history.

Rocks off the coast of Indian Beach at Ecola State Park in Clatsop County, Oregon on October 4, 2020. Photo by Peter Stringer

Wandering the Pacific Northwest for a Weekend Roadtrip
On a recent long weekend, I wandered the PNW with a fantastic drive around the region highlighted by stops at Mt. Rainier, the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood, before a fantastic day on the breathtaking Oregon Coast.

The view from Sharp Top Mountain / Photo by Isaac Wendland on Unsplash

A Driving Loop Through the Heart of Virginia
This epic route through the middle of the state includes Founding Fathers, stunning mountain ranges, natural and man-made bridges, and so much more.

Bixby Creek Bridge in Monterey, CA

Coast to Coast: The Best Things to See on a Cross-Country Drive
When you're ready to plan a cross-country drive, your route will be dictated by highways, major cities and iconic landmarks. We'll highlight the best things to see on a cross-country road trip, and help you decide what you have to check out.