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Nashville - Maine and return
A 21-day epic RV loop from the Music City to the rocky coast of Maine and back through the mountains.
21days
24stops
DAY01
Nashville Departure → Natural Bridge
Overnight in Natural Bridge
- 09:00Nashville Departure· start
- 15:00Natural Bridge· overnight
Roadside Eats
- The Pink Cadillac Diner · Classic 50s vibe for a burger break near Natural Bridge.
Daily Budget
- RV Site
- $55
DAY02
Skyline Drive South → Big Meadows
Overnight in Big Meadows
- 10:00Skyline Drive South· start
- 14:00Big Meadows· overnight
Mountain Flavors
- Skyland Pollock Dining Room · Killer views with your blackberry ice cream pie.
Fees
- Park Entry
- $30
DAY03
Gettysburg Battlefield
Overnight in Gettysburg Battlefield
- 13:00Gettysburg Battlefield
Historic Dining
- Dobbin House Tavern · Eat in a 1776 stone house. Get the onion soup.
Stay
- RV Site
- $60
DAY04
Intercourse
Overnight in Intercourse, PA
- 11:00Intercourse, PA
The Feast
- Shady Maple Smorgasbord · The biggest buffet you've ever seen. Come hungry.
Daily Spend
- Food
- $40
DAY05
Poughkeepsie
Overnight in Poughkeepsie
- 15:00Poughkeepsie
Quick Bites
- EATMAN'S Nosh · Great deli sandwiches for the road.
Road Costs
- Tolls
- $45
DAY06
Mystic Seaport
Overnight in Mystic Seaport
- 12:00Mystic Seaport
Famous Eats
- Mystic Pizza · Yes, the one from the movie. Actually good pizza.
Activities
- Museum Entry
- $28
DAY07
The Breakers
Overnight in The Breakers
- 11:00The Breakers
Seafood Kickoff
- The Lobster Shack · First lobster roll of the trip. It's time.
Tours
- Mansion Tour
- $35
DAY08
Cape Cod National Seashore
Overnight in Cape Cod National Seashore
- 13:00Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Eats
- Arnold's Lobster & Clam Bar · Classic Cape Cod fried clams and mini-golf.
Stay
- RV Site
- $75
DAY09
Salem
Overnight in Salem
- 11:00Salem
Iconic Stop
- Woodman's of Essex · The birthplace of the fried clam. A total legend.
Entry
- Museum
- $20
DAY10
Nubble Lighthouse → Portland Head Light
Overnight in Portland Head Light
- 10:00Nubble Lighthouse· start
- 15:00Portland Head Light· overnight
Maine Bites
- The Clam Shack · Award-winning lobster rolls in Kennebunkport.
Stay
- RV Site
- $65
DAY11
Camden Hills
Overnight in Camden Hills
- 14:00Camden Hills
The Line
- Red's Eats · The most famous lobster roll line in Maine. Worth it?
Lunch
- Food
- $50
DAY12
Acadia National Park
Overnight in Acadia National Park
- 11:00Acadia National Park
Tradition
- Jordan Pond House · You HAVE to get the popovers with jam and tea.
Fees
- Park Pass
- $35
DAY13
Cadillac Mountain
Overnight in Cadillac Mountain
- 05:00Cadillac Mountain
Town Eats
- Bar Harbor Beer Works · Great rooftop spot for a burger and local brew.
Stay
- RV Site
- $70
DAY14
Flume Gorge
Overnight in Flume Gorge
- 14:00Flume Gorge
Sweet Start
- Polly's Pancake Parlor · Legendary pancakes with real NH maple syrup.
Fees
- Kancamagus Toll
- $5
DAY15
Waterbury
Overnight in Waterbury
- 13:00Waterbury
Dessert First
- Ben & Jerry's Factory · Take the tour and hit the Scoop Shop. Obviously.
Stay
- RV Site
- $50
DAY16
Lake Placid
Overnight in Lake Placid
- 14:00Lake Placid
Lake Dining
- Smoke Signals · Killer BBQ right on Mirror Lake.
Transport
- Ferry
- $35
DAY17
Watkins Glen
Overnight in Watkins Glen
- 15:00Watkins Glen
Picnic Spot
- Glen Mountain Market · Perfect deli for a picnic at the falls.
Stay
- RV Site
- $55
DAY18
PA Grand Canyon
Overnight in PA Grand Canyon
- 11:00PA Grand Canyon
Retro Eats
- Wellsboro Diner · Classic 1939 dining car. Great breakfast.
Fuel
- Gas
- $80
DAY19
New River Gorge
Overnight in New River Gorge
- 15:00New River Gorge
Local Favorite
- Pies & Pints · Amazing pizza and craft beer near the bridge.
Stay
- RV Site
- $45
DAY20
Frankfort
Overnight in Frankfort
- 14:00Frankfort
Country Lunch
- Wallace Station · Famous sandwiches in the heart of horse country.
Tours
- Bourbon Tour
- $25
DAY21
Nashville Return
- 16:00Nashville Return
Homecoming
- Hattie B's Hot Chicken · Welcome home meal. Get the 'Shut the Cluck Up' if you dare.
Final Costs
- RV Cleaning
- $100