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Epic North American Loop
This is the ultimate road trip loop covering the best of the US and Canada. We're hitting the coast, the desert, the deep south, and the big eastern cities before looping back through the Rockies.
12days
25stops
DAY01
Fernie → Seattle Waterfront
Overnight in Seattle Waterfront
- 08:00Fernie· start
- 16:00Pike Place Market
- 19:00Seattle Waterfront· overnight
Seattle Eats
- Pike Place Chowder · Award-winning clam chowder. The line is worth it.
Daily Budget
- Gas & Hotel
- $250
DAY02
Seattle → Redwood National Park
Overnight in Redwood National Park
- 08:00Seattle· start
- 16:30Redwood National Park· overnight
Coastal Bites
- Beachcomber Cafe · Local vibes and great sandwiches near the coast.
Budget
- Park Entry/Gas
- $180
DAY03
Golden Gate Bridge → Santa Monica Pier
Overnight in Santa Monica Pier
- 09:00Golden Gate Bridge· start
- 18:30Santa Monica Pier· overnight
Fast Food Icons
- In-N-Out Burger · Get it Animal Style. It's a California rite of passage.
Daily Spend
- Parking/Gas
- $220
DAY04
Las Vegas Strip → Roswell
Overnight in Roswell
- 08:00Las Vegas Strip· start
- 20:00Roswell· overnight
Desert Fuel
- Big D's Downtown · Solid BBQ to fuel the long New Mexico stretches.
Budget
- Gas/Motel
- $200
DAY05
Austin → French Quarter
Overnight in French Quarter
- 08:00Austin· start
- 17:00French Quarter· overnight
NOLA Classics
- Cafe Du Monde · Powdered sugar heaven. Get the beignets.
Daily Budget
- Food/Hotel
- $280
DAY06
Times Square → Freedom Trail
Overnight in Freedom Trail
- 10:00Times Square· start
- 18:00Freedom Trail· overnight
City Bites
- Joe's Pizza · Classic NYC slice. Fold it and go.
Budget
- Tolls/Gas
- $350
DAY07
Peggy's Cove → Old Montreal
Overnight in Old Montreal
- 08:00Peggy's Cove· start
- 20:00Old Montreal· overnight
Canadian Eats
- La Banquise · 24-hour poutine. The ultimate Montreal comfort food.
Budget
- Gas/Food
- $240
DAY08
CN Tower → Millennium Park
Overnight in Millennium Park
- 09:00CN Tower· start
- 18:00Millennium Park· overnight
Chicago Staples
- Lou Malnati's · Deep dish pizza that will change your life.
Budget
- Parking/Gas
- $260
DAY09
Gateway Arch → Broadway
Overnight in Broadway
- 10:00Gateway Arch· start
- 17:00Broadway· overnight
Southern Spice
- Hattie B's Hot Chicken · Pick your spice level carefully. It's hot.
Budget
- Drinks/Gas
- $200
DAY10
Graceland → Denver
Overnight in Denver
- 08:00Graceland· start
- 21:00Denver· overnight
BBQ Stop
- Central BBQ · Memphis style ribs. Get the dry rub.
Budget
- Gas/Hotel
- $220
DAY11
Arches National Park → Bryce Canyon
Overnight in Bryce Canyon
- 09:00Arches National Park· start
- 16:00Bryce Canyon· overnight
Local Eats
- Moab Diner · Classic diner food for hungry hikers.
Budget
- Park Fees
- $80
DAY12
Old Faithful → Fernie
- 09:00Old Faithful· start
- 15:00Glacier National Park
- 20:00Fernie
Welcome Home
- The Northern · Great pub food to celebrate the end of the trip.
Budget
- Gas/Final Meal
- $150
Heads Up
- Day 1: 7h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 2: 8h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 8h 30m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 4: 12h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 5: 8h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 6: 20h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 7: 12h driving — plan rest stops
- Day 8: 8h driving — plan rest stops
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