Field guide to US trips
Where to stay, how to get there, and what it really costs.
An independent planner for US weekend trips, road trips, and getaways — honest recommendations, comparison tables, and free tools. No booking tricks.
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Plan by the trip you have in mind
Every hub is a working guide — real transit detail, budgets, and comparison tables you can act on. Start where you are.
- EvergreenWeekend TripsTwo- and three-day plans from major US departure cities, by season and budget.
- Road tripRoute 66 CentennialSegment-by-segment planning, overnight stops, and budgets for the 2026 drive.
- HistoryAmerica 250Plan a meaningful trip around the country's 250th anniversary in 2026.
- GuidesDestinationsBrowse every planning hub — cities, routes, and getaways in one place.
Weekend trips · Departure cities
Two days, well spent — from where you already are
Practical 2- and 3-day plans from the cities most people leave from: where to go by season, what it costs, and how to make the most of 48 hours.
Not sure what a weekend will cost? Estimate lodging, food, and travel in seconds.
Open the budget calculatorInstruments
Free tools to pressure-test a trip
Quick, honest estimates before you commit — everything runs in your browser, nothing is stored.
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