USA's Best Trips

Winner of the SATW Lowell Thomas Award.

99 of the country’s best trips! Whether you’re a local looking for a long weekend escape, or a visitor looking to explore, Lonely Planet’s Trips series offers the best itineraries – and makes it easy to plan the perfect trip time and again.

• Includes the Mid-Atlantic, New England, the South, Florida, the Great Lakes, the Great Plains, Texas, the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest, California and the Pacific Northwest
• Easy-to-use maps for every trip, plus driving times and directions
• Explore the country with trips ranging from two days to two weeks
• Theme icons make finding the perfect trip simple – no matter what your interest
• Local experts share their favorite trip ideas, including a food-lovers’ tour of Northern California from Alice Waters and a musician’s tour of the Midwest music scene
• Tune in on the road with our regional music playlists
• Family-friendly and pet-friendly listings throughout
• Green index lists the most environmentally friendly options across the country