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10 Best Places For A Spontaneous Summer Road Trip In The U.S.

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Lake Martin In Alabama


Above all, nothing beats a lake weekend. If you haven't been blessed with the convenience of living near a lake while growing up, you've seriously been deprived. It is without a doubt the most peaceful you will ever feel. Not to mention, the view never fails to be breathtaking. The sky meeting the water every day at sunset makes this one irresistible spot to visit.


Chattanooga, Tennessee


Chattanooga brings fun and adventure! Being the 4th largest city in Tennessee, there are lots of things to do. There's the aquarium, an exciting downtown, and even hiking. It's hard for someone not to find something to do in this lovely city in good ole' Tennessee.


Austin, Texas


Ahh Texas. Texas is the biggest state and some like to call it its own country. Not only is Austin the state capital, but this is a place to find wide-ranging adventures. It may even be a good place for a date! (Shout out to all the summer flings about to sprout up.) Austin, Texas offers parks and lakes with tons of outdoorsy things to do! The perfect summer adventure awaits!


Charleston, South Carolina


If you want a beautiful historical city, boy oh boy is this your place to road trip to. With horse-drawn carriages to a water-front park, Charleston screams summer fun.


Nashville, Tennessee


Where are all my music lovers out there? This is your place. There's entertainment 24/7, and there's never a dull moment in Nashville. You can chill in a coffee shop, go downtown with friends, or see whatever famous singer is performing that night! This is a road trip that you'll definitely want to take with your besties.


New Orleans, Louisiana


Also known as NOLA, this is one happenin' place. If you like to go out, by all means head to New Orleans. When I say never a dull moment, I literally mean never a dull moment. It's near the water and down right beautiful. This city brings color and life to all who come to it, and you're sure to leave with a few good stories!


Las Vegas, Nevada


The city that never sleeps! There is non-stop excitement in every direction you turn, here in this big city. With extravagant hotels, and a constant, high-energy vibe, you're sure to have a summer weekend for the books!


San Francisco, California


You also may know this city to be the one with "the big red bridge", but man is it gorgeous. There's the 'big city feel' but also that touristy homey feeling, too. Surrounded by the ocean, and its beautiful hills, there is bound to be a spot in San Francisco that you'll love. Without a doubt, I'd say that this is one of the top summer road trip destinations.


Portland, Maine


Standing out as one of the more quirky places on the list, Portland offers a different feel than the typical summer vacation. There's downtown shops and parks, but it also offers a unique city feel in a strange hipster way. If you're looking for quiet and calm with a spark of eccentric flavor, why not give Portland, Maine a try?


Eufaula, Alabama

If you're looking for a little piece and quiet, with some southern comfort, this is just the spot. It's cozy (perfect for a calm weekend) and it has that old historic charm. With its big beautiful houses in the downtown area, I think it'd be hard not to drive with your car windows down, for a breezy, beautiful weekend.


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