The Best Road Trips Across the U.S. with Maps Included

Ready to hit the open road? There's no better way to experience the breathtaking beauty, diverse culture, and rich history of the continental 48 states than by embarking on an epic American road trip.

Whether you're starting in the Northeast, South, Midwest, or West Coast, these unforgettable journeys are packed with adventure. We will provide the trip ideas and the maps to help you get started. Plus, with Generali Global Assistance, you can travel confidently knowing you have top-tier coverage,  Concierge Services, and Travel Support designed to help when you need it most.

How Travel Protection Elevates Your Road Trip

When you embark on a cross-country adventure, unexpected situations can arise. That's where Generali Global Assistance steps in:

• Travel Insurance: Helps protect you against certain covered trip cancellations and interruptions, emergency medical expenses, rental car damages, and more.
• Concierge Services: Need restaurant recommendations in Asheville, emergency translation services in New Orleans, or help finding the nearest mechanic in rural Nevada? Generali Global Assistance's concierge team is ready to help/
• 24/7 Travel Assistance: From medical referrals, Concierge Services, and prescription assistance, trip cancellation, and more, this service helps provide  peace of mind for unexpected mishaps along the way.
• Identity Theft Resolution Services: Because road trips involve lots of stops (and credit card swipes), we may also help protect and resolve identity theft issues you might face.

With Generali Global Assistance, you may enjoy peace of mind on the journey, allowing you to focus on family fun, stunning sights, and lifelong memories.

Tips for a Successful Road Trip

• Plan, but Stay Flexible: Weather, traffic, and roadside attractions might change your route.
• Pack Essentials: First aid kit, emergency snacks, portable chargers, and copies of important documents.
• Download our Road Trip Travel Checklist
• Download Offline Maps: Cell service can be spotty in remote areas.

To download Google Maps for offline use on your smartphone or tablet, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google Maps App: Make sure you’re signed in and not in incognito mode.
2. Go to Offline Maps:
3. On iPhone/iPad: Tap your profile picture in the top right, then select Offline maps.
4. On Android: Tap your profile picture, then select Offline maps.
5. Select Your Area:
6. Tap Select your own map.
7. Adjust the rectangle to cover your desired area—this can be a city, region, or any area you’ll be traveling through.
8. Tap Download to save the map to your device.

Alternative Method (iOS only):

1. Search for a location (e.g., a city or landmark).
2. Tap the name or address at the bottom.
3. Scroll down and tap More.
4. Select Download offline map and tap Download.
5. Manage Offline Maps:

To view, rename, update, or delete your downloaded maps, go back to Offline maps in the app

• Create a Fun Playlist: Keep spirits high with everyone's favorite tunes.
• Include Kid-Friendly Activities: Make pit stops at parks, zoos, and kid-focused museums.
• Help Stay Protected: Purchase a Generali Global Assistance travel protection plan before hitting the road for true peace of mind.
• Do Your Research: Travelers are responsible for checking local road conditions, weather advisories, and any travel restrictions or requirements before departure.

Top Road Trips You Must Experience

1. Pacific Coast Highway (California to Washington)

• Starting Points: San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco
• Highlights: Cruise along California's Highway 1, marvel at Big Sur's cliffs, explore the artsy town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and end in Seattle's vibrant urban landscape.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, take a whale-watching tour, explore tide pools along the beaches, and picnic in Golden Gate Park.
• Link to the map (Starting at San Fran but can be changed to LA or San Diego)

2. Route 66 (Illinois to California)

• Starting Points: Chicago, St. Louis, or Oklahoma City
• Highlights: Known as "The Mother Road," Route 66 takes you through classic Americana, from retro diners to historic motels.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Snap photos at quirky roadside attractions like the Cadillac Ranch, explore the Route 66 Museum, and enjoy family-friendly hikes at Petrified Forest National Park.
• Link to the map (Starting point can be changed from Chicago to St. Louis or Oklahoma City)

1. Pacific Coast Highway (California to Washington)

• Starting Points: San Diego, Los Angeles, or San Francisco
• Highlights: Cruise along California's Highway 1, marvel at Big Sur's cliffs, explore the artsy town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, and end in Seattle's vibrant urban landscape.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, take a whale-watching tour, explore tide pools along the beaches, and picnic in Golden Gate Park.
• Link to the map (Starting at San Fran but can be changed to LA or San Diego)

2. Route 66 (Illinois to California)

• Starting Points: Chicago, St. Louis, or Oklahoma City
• Highlights: Known as "The Mother Road," Route 66 takes you through classic Americana, from retro diners to historic motels.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Snap photos at quirky roadside attractions like the Cadillac Ranch, explore the Route 66 Museum, and enjoy family-friendly hikes at Petrified Forest National Park.
• Link to the map (Starting point can be changed from Chicago to St. Louis or Oklahoma City)

3. Blue Ridge Parkway (Virginia to North Carolina)

• Starting Points: Roanoke, VA
• Highlights: This scenic drive through the Appalachian Highlands offers endless vistas, colorful foliage in the fall, and charming mountain towns.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Go apple picking in the fall, attend local festivals, hike easy trails like the Humpback Rocks, and enjoy picnicking at scenic overlooks.
• Link to the map

4. Great River Road (Minnesota to Louisiana)

• Starting Points: Minneapolis, MN
• Highlights: Follow the mighty Mississippi River through 10 states filled with river towns, historic sites, and Southern hospitality.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Visit the National Mississippi River Museum, tour historic steamboats, explore wildlife refuges, and enjoy beignet tastings in New Orleans.
• Link to the map

5. The Loneliest Road (Nevada to Maryland)

• Starting Points: Carson City, NV, or Denver, CO
• Highlights: Also known as U.S. Route 50, this cross-country drive showcases America's open spaces, ghost towns, and the stunning Appalachian Mountains.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Stargaze in Great Basin National Park, visit ghost towns like Ely, explore the Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., and ride historic trains.
• Link to the map

6. Florida Keys Overseas Highway (Florida)

• Starting Points: Miami or Key Largo
• Highlights: Drive over 40+ bridges across turquoise waters, ending at the southernmost point of the continental U.S. in Key West.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Visit the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, take glass-bottom boat tours, snorkel at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and enjoy sunset celebrations at Mallory Square.
• Link to the map

Make Every Mile Count

From the sun-drenched coastlines of California to the vibrant jazz clubs of New Orleans, the continental U.S. offers endless road trip opportunities for all kinds of interests. Each route brings its own unique set of adventures, sights, and experiences. With multiple starting points and countless activities for every age, your dream road trip is just a tank of gas away.

Always review your route and downloaded maps before setting off, especially when traveling through remote areas. Road conditions, closures, and connectivity can vary—being prepared helps for a smoother journey.

And with Generali Global Assistance by your side, you won't just be making memories—you'll be traveling smarterand with more confidence than ever.

Pack your bags, fuel up the car, and get ready for a great road trip experience. Let's roll!

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