Road Trips

5 Family Road Trips in the U.S.

Last updated 18th July 2022

Road trips across the United States and Canada offer some of the most incredible and unforgettable experiences for families. We’ve hand selected a list of our 5 favorite family road trips offering the best views, attractions and adventure, along with quality time that both parents and kids will love.

 

1. Big Sky Adventure 

Families looking for adventure will have the time of their lives on this wild exploration of Yellowstone National Park and beyond. With a wide variety of captivating sights sure to wow kids and adults alike, you’ll visit Snake River, marvel at Mesa Falls from the scenic byway, go hiking in Grand Teton National Park and watch eruptions of the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone.

How to Road Trip:

  • Fly in and out of Salt Lake City
  • Follow 15 North to 20 for a scenic drive from Utah to Montana
  • Drive time (without stops): Under 6 hours

2. California Classic

California is a true playground for families and one Bucket List drive is following the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Take your pick of some of the finest beaches in the world, enjoy the impressive scenery of Big Sur and top it off with a dream trip to Disneyland.

How to Road Trip:

  • Fly into San Francisco and return from Los Angeles
  • Follow the Pacific Coast Highway 101’s winding cliffside roads
  • Drive time (without stops): Under 7 hours

3. Capital Region Family Experience

Combining history, natural beauty and family fun, this road trip is centred around Washington, D.C., and great for families of all ages. Visit the museums and attractions of America’s capital city, step into time in historic Colonial Williamsburg, experience the thrills of some of the world’s best rollercoaster rides at Busch Gardens, cross the nation’s longest bridge from Virginia into Maryland, and visit the seaside towns of Chesapeake Bay.

How to Road Trip:

  • Fly in and out of Washington, D.C.
  • Take I-95 south to 64 in Richmond, then follow 13 from Virginia Beach north to 301 in Maryland
  • Drive time (without stops): 8 hours

4. New England Family Adventure

Famous for its fall colors and quaint towns, New England has a huge range of activities perfect for families in search of outdoor adventure. Visit the charming city of Boston, home to the American Revolution, visit the seaside towns of Cape Ann, and travel along Maine’s scenic coastline to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.

What’s included?

  • Fly into Boston and out of Bangor, Maine
  • Hop between 95 and Route 1 on this twisty drive
  • Drive time (without stops): Just over 6 hours

5. Western Jamboree

Take in the very best of the West with this family-friendly Great Western road trip. Enjoy the glitz of Las Vegas, marvel at the power of the Hoover Dam, and ooh and aah over the breathtaking beauty of the Grand Canyon. Camp in the National Park for a true adventure.

What’s included?

  • Fly in and out of Las Vegas
  • Follow 93 to 40, crossing the border from Nevada to Arizona
  • Drive time (without stops): 9 hours, roundtrip