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.
Day 1 · Blue Ridge Bound
Easy cruise out of Nashville into the rolling hills of Virginia.
Nashville Departure
Stock the fridge and hit the I-40 East.
Natural Bridge
Stretch your legs at this massive limestone arch.
Day 2 · Shenandoah Skyline
Pure driving bliss along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Skyline Drive South Entrance
Enter the park for 105 miles of scenic glory.
Big Meadows
Perfect spot for wildlife spotting and a picnic.
Day 3 · Civil War History
Leaving the mountains for the hallowed grounds of Pennsylvania.
Gettysburg Battlefield
Drive the loop to see Little Round Top and Pickett's Charge.
Day 4 · Dutch Country
Slow down for horse-drawn carriages and incredible farm food.
Intercourse, PA
Explore the heart of Amish country and local crafts.
Day 5 · Hudson Valley
Bypassing the big city for the scenic Hudson River valley.
Poughkeepsie
Stretch your legs on the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge.
Day 6 · Coastal Connecticut
Heading toward the sound for some nautical charm.
Mystic Seaport
Explore a 19th-century seafaring village and tall ships.
Day 7 · Newport Mansions
Checking out how the 1% lived before heading to Mass.
The Breakers
The grandest of the Newport summer 'cottages'.
Day 8 · Cape Cod Shore
Sand dunes and salty air on the arm of Massachusetts.
Cape Cod National Seashore
Massive dunes and wild Atlantic beaches.
Day 9 · North Shore History
Heading north through Salem toward the Maine border.
Salem
Spooky history and cool waterfront shops.
Day 10 · Welcome to Maine
Crossing the border into the land of pine trees and rocky shores.
Nubble Lighthouse
Classic Maine lighthouse on a tiny rocky island.
Portland Head Light
The iconic Maine lighthouse in Fort Williams Park.
Day 11 · Midcoast Maine
Winding through tiny harbor towns toward Acadia.
Camden Hills
Where the mountains meet the sea.
Day 12 · Acadia Arrival
Setting up camp in the crown jewel of the North Atlantic.
Acadia National Park
Start your Acadia adventure here.
Day 13 · Acadia Peaks
The highest point on the Atlantic coast and rugged trails.
Cadillac Mountain
Be the first in the US to see the sun rise.
Day 14 · White Mountains
Leaving the coast for the rugged White Mountains.
Flume Gorge
Walk through a natural 800-foot chasm.
Day 15 · Green Mountains
Maple syrup, covered bridges, and rolling green hills.
Waterbury
Ice cream heaven in the heart of Vermont.
Day 16 · Adirondack High
Crossing Lake Champlain into the massive Adirondack Park.
Lake Placid
Visit the site of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics.
Day 17 · Finger Lakes
Heading south to the land of deep lakes and gorges.
Watkins Glen
The most beautiful gorge trail in the East.
Day 18 · PA Wilds
Deep woods and dark skies as we head back south.
PA Grand Canyon
Stunning views of the Pine Creek Gorge.
Day 19 · West Virginia Wild
Winding roads and massive bridges in Almost Heaven.
New River Gorge
America's newest National Park. The bridge is massive.
Day 20 · Kentucky Bluegrass
Rolling pastures and bourbon distilleries on the home stretch.
Frankfort
Historic distillery with beautiful grounds.
Day 21 · Back to Music City
Cruising back into Nashville to drop off the rig.
Nashville Return
Trip complete! Time for a nap in a non-moving bed.