Don’t you just love when you are driving and see those welcome signs into states? Nothing like a summer road trip to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Summer is the best time to hit the road and check some places off that bucket list. It’s your chance to feel that summer breeze, listen to good music, and play fun road trip games. Sightsee across some of your favorite states both near and far!
Wallet Hub curated a great list of the best and worst states to take a summer road trip this year. Of course, North Carolina made the list. Are you surprised? Wallet Hub compared all 50 states and key factors to determine the most fun, scenic, and affordable states to visit on a road trip. After the pandemic and current inflation, road trips are some of the best ways to still experience a nice vacation with your favorite people. So load up the car and hit the road! It’s time to see what states fall into the top 15 best states for a summer road trip.
15. Iowa
Take a drive through or to Iowa and see some of your new favorite views. Visit Iowa Great Lakes, The Amana Colonies, and more!
@pmmathewson Maquoketa Caves State Park 📍Maquoketa, IA #traveliowa #easterniowa #traveltok #stateparks #caves #quadcities #cedarrapidsiowa #daytrips
♬ about damn time x lets get it started by altego - ALTÉGO14. Nebraska
Hit the road to Nebraska! Visit Sandhills Journey, Loup Rivers Byway, Lewis & Clark Byway, Heritage Highway, and more!
@bellawilde_ Today, on Places You Didn’t Know Existed 😘 #travel #bucketlisttravel #midwest #nebraska #roadtrip
♬ More Than A Woman - SG's Paradise Edit - Bee Gees & SG Lewis13. Virginia
You’re on your way to Virginia this summer! Visit national parks, beaches, Colonial National Parkway, and more!
@withsunshinesol 5 Things to do in Virginia this Summer #virginiacheck #hiking #roadtrip #dogsofttiktok #girlswhohike
♬ Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazy12. Washington
Drive across the country and visit Washington State this summer. You’ll see plenty of sites on the way, but once you are there enjoy views of Olympic National Park, The Cascade Loop, San Juan Islands, and more!
@travelingpersson how to make the most of your Washington Road Trip 🚐 #washington #pnw #vanlife #roadtrip #travelrecs #bucketlist #traveltiktok #itinerary
♬ Never Felt A Love Like This (feat. Dotan) - Galantis & Hook N Sling11. Georgia
This is a good one, right and close to home! Visit the mountains, the lake, amusement parks, amazing shopping centers, great food, and more all throughout Georgia!
@bellawilde_ Which one would you like to visit most? ☺️ #travel #exploring #naturelover #georgia #roadtrip #savannahgeorgia
♬ Get Into It (Yuh) - Doja Cat10. Wyoming
If you eve want to drive to Wyoming, take some time to visit the Union Pass Monument, National Museum of Military Vehicles, Wild Horses, and more!
9. Florida
Hit the road and head to Florida. You might want to drive through the entire state but trust me, it will take you a while so you might as well pit stop while you’re there. Drop in to Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa area, Miami, Key West, and more!
@thousandtrails A Florida glamping road trip? Let’s all go! 🚘 #thousandtrails #visitflorida #roadtrip #floridavacation #glamping #adventure #floridaroadtrip
♬ original sound - ThousandTrails8. Idaho
Hit the road in Idaho! Visit hiking trails, national recreation areas, and scenic byways while you’re there.
@kateoutdoors Summer road trip destination ideas pt. 1: Idaho✨🏔🥔 #SummerRoadTrip #RoadTrip #IdahoMountains #HotSprings #Outdoorsy #TravelTok
♬ оригинальный звук - Леся7. North Carolina
You read that right! We’re in the No. 7 spot for best summer road trips. I am sure you know why, look around! Drive through the mountains, on the beach, through the cities, eat good, hike, shop, relax, we have it all!
@bellawilde_ Which one of these would you like to visit most? ☺️ #travel #exploring #naturelover #northcarolina #bucketlisttravel #roadtrip #ChewyChattyPets
♬ Inner Light - Elderbrook & Bob Moses6. Ohio
Oh, Ohio! Drive up North and visit Cedar Point Amusement Park, Put-In-Bay, Columbus Zoo, hiking trails, and more!
@lenasyed Time for an Ohio road trip! Lmk which ones you’ve seen😊#greenscreen #ohio #roadtrip #hiddengems #travelplans #worldslargest #manmade #nature
♬ Pumped Up Kicks（Bridge & Law Remix） - Foster The People5. Maine
Now, maybe you would have never guessed it? I surely did not. But head to Maine and experience national parks, cool loop highways, beaches and more.
@caseylavie Manifesting more travel in 2021 #maine #mainecoast #travel #DailyVlog #roadtrip
♬ Stuck In The Middle - Tai Verdes4. Louisiana
Go to Louisiana and it’s time to have fun! Visit the swamp on a swamp tour, factory tours, historical tours, and more.
@qtsyd My dark humor be playing too much on one of them, if you spot it💀but humor is just how I cope🤷🏽♀️#jokes #madewithlove #louisiana #louisianacheck
♬ I Lived - Kenny Packer3. Texas
Texas is absolutely it! Head to Texas and you could spend days driving through the entire state all you want. Stop in Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and more. From the beach, to the city, to the country side you will never run out of things to do and places to eat.
@lostwithlydia Add these to your Texas bucket list! #texastravel #traveltexas #exploremore #livetoexplore #texascheck #hikingtexas #hikingadventures
♬ original sound - Ian Asher2. Minnesota
Hit the road to Minnesota. I know, maybe you did not know it would be No. 2! Take a scenic drive and view beautiful byways, waterfalls, and more.
@lookaboutlindsey Road trip details in my profile! #minnesota #minnesotasummer
♬ Sunroof - Nicky Youre & dazy1. New York
And right at No. 1 is New York! Not only is there the city to enjoy, but many places outside the city in order for you to do. Visit Niagara Falls, mountain views, The Catskills, historical spots, and more!
@bycarlavianna road trip inspo for fall 🍁💫 #newyorkcheck #newyork #upstatenewyork #roadtrip #travelinspo #tiktoktravel #nyc #nyc
♬ Home Cover by Lukmco - Luke