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# Category: Road Trip Ideas and Inspiration

> Road trip planning guides — multi-day routes, scenic byway recommendations, rental car strategy (Discover Cars, Hertz, Sixt comparisons), fuel cost budgeting, and the overnight stop selection that keeps drive days from becoming endurance tests.

- [Why Is Route 66 Famous? History, Meaning & 12 Facts](https://viatravelers.com/why-is-route-66-famous/) — Route 66 became famous as a migration corridor, military route, vacation highway, and pop-culture icon. Here’s the verified history behind the Mother Road, plus 12 facts and practical advice for driving it today.
- [13 Essential East Coast Road Trip Destinations](https://viatravelers.com/east-coast-road-trip-destinations/) — Discover the rich colonial history and stunning coastal geography of the eastern United States with our guide to thirteen unforgettable road trip destinations.
- [20 Best Family Road Trips in the US](https://viatravelers.com/best-road-trip-with-kids/) — From the Grand Canyon's mile-deep views to Alaska's glaciers, these 20 family road trips cover the most rewarding drives across the US.
- [11 Best Midwest Road Trips [Getaways & Vacation Ideas]](https://viatravelers.com/midwest-road-trips/) — Planning Midwest road trips? Explore 11 best Midwest getaways for families, packed with monuments, parks, and lakes. Make lasting memories and capture fabulous photos on your next adventure.
- [Top Scenic Drives: The 17 Best Road Trips in the World](https://viatravelers.com/best-scenic-road-trips/) — I've driven in 10+ countries — but these 17 routes are the ones I'd drop everything to do again.