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North American Grand Loop

Starting in the Rockies and heading straight for the Pacific. This is a massive loop covering the best of the US and Canada.

10days
21stops
DAY01

Fernie → Seattle Waterfront

Overnight in Seattle Waterfront
  1. 08:00
    Fernie· start
  3. 17:30
    Seattle Waterfront· overnight
Seattle Eats
  • Pike Place Chowder · The classic sourdough bowl. Expect a line, but it's worth the wait.
Daily Budget
Gas & Hotel
$250
DAY02

Redwood National Park

Overnight in Redwood National Park
  1. 16:00
    Redwood National Park
Coastal Bites
  • Beachcomber Cafe · Solid breakfast burritos to fuel your hike.
Fees
Park Entry
$35
DAY03

Golden Gate Bridge → Santa Monica Pier

Overnight in Santa Monica Pier
  1. 09:00
    Golden Gate Bridge· start
  3. 18:00
    Santa Monica Pier· overnight
Roadside Classics
  • In-N-Out Burger · A California road trip rite of passage. Get it Animal Style.
City Costs
Parking
$50
DAY04

Las Vegas Strip → Zion National Park

Overnight in Zion National Park
  1. 10:00
    Las Vegas Strip· start
  3. 15:00
    Zion National Park· overnight
Vegas Dining
  • Bacchanal Buffet · The ultimate Vegas feast. Go hungry.
Park Fees
National Park Pass
$80
DAY05

Austin → French Quarter

Overnight in French Quarter
  1. 09:00
    Austin· start
  3. 20:00
    French Quarter· overnight
BBQ & Beignets
  • Franklin BBQ · The best brisket in Texas. Get there early.
  • Cafe Du Monde · Beignets and chicory coffee. Essential NOLA.
Travel
Flight
$200
DAY06

Times Square → Freedom Trail

Overnight in Freedom Trail
  1. 10:00
    Times Square· start
  3. 17:00
    Freedom Trail· overnight
City Bites
  • Joe's Pizza · The quintessential NYC slice. Fold it and go.
  • Neptune Oyster · Best lobster roll in Boston. No contest.
Travel
Flight
$150
DAY07

Bangor → Hopewell Rocks

Overnight in Hopewell Rocks
  1. 09:00
    Bangor· start
  3. 11:00
    Acadia National Park
  5. 17:00
    Hopewell Rocks· overnight
Maine Eats
  • Jordan Pond House · Famous popovers with a view of the bubbles.
Fuel
Gas
$60
DAY08

Old Montreal → CN Tower

Overnight in CN Tower
  1. 09:00
    Old Montreal· start
  3. 17:00
    CN Tower· overnight
Canadian Classics
  • Schwartz's Deli · World-famous smoked meat. Get the medium fat.
  • St. Lawrence Market · Peameal bacon sandwich at Carousel Bakery is a must.
Stay
Hotel
$220
DAY09

Chicago → Beale Street

Overnight in Beale Street
  1. 08:00
    Chicago· start
  3. 13:00
    Gateway Arch
  5. 19:00
    Beale Street· overnight
Heartland Eats
  • Lou Malnati's · Deep dish pizza that will change your life.
  • Central BBQ · Memphis-style dry rub ribs. Game-changer.
Fuel
Gas
$90
DAY10

Yellowstone → Fernie

  1. 10:00
    Yellowstone· start
  3. 16:00
    Glacier National Park
  5. 21:00
    Fernie
Park Grub
  • Old Faithful Inn · Grab a bison burger in this historic log cabin.
Travel
Flight
$300
Heads Up
  • Day 1: 7h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 2: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 3: 6h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 5: 7h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 7: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 8: 5h 30m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 9: 8h driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 10: 7h driving — plan rest stops
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