By The Backseat View
Welcome! If you’re dreaming about your next getaway, planning a weekend road trip, or mapping out a bucket-list adventure, you’re in the right place.
This blog is your go-to resource for detailed travel guides, destination highlights, practical tips, and real-life itineraries designed to help you make the most of every trip. From charming small towns and scenic national parks to vibrant cities and family-friendly vacations, you’ll find carefully curated guides that work and reduce your planning time.
Start by exploring a destination, or a state, or check out the latest travel guides – your next adventure begins right here.
From my suitcase to yours to make your trip less stressful- 35 Essential Planning Tips.
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” Helen Keller
USA
The United States is divided up into categories: Alaska, Hawaii, West, Northeast coast, North, Midwest, and the South. I live in the South so each southern state has it’s own list of destinations.
20 Southern Christmas Events that you can’t miss!
Alaska
Let’s Plan a trip to the Land of the Midnight Sun, where grizzlies roam and the mountains are dazzling. The Alaska Road Trip Guide unlocks Katmai, Denali, and Kenai Fjords National Parks. Explore 9-14 day itineraries and the 5 Best Alaska Road Trip Stops.
Hawaii..in progress
West
Ultimate Arizona Road Trip
Red rocks. Desert highways. Unreal views. This Ultimate Arizona Road Trip hits the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Sedona, and Phoenix and somehow gets better with every mile.
Cody, WY
Add the Top 10 Activities in Cody, WY to complete your western vacation. Cody is the Spirit of the West from world-class museums, outlaw saloons, rodeos, rafting, cowboy shootouts, and wild horses.
Colorado
Road trips are an excellent way to see Colorado. Join me on the Colorado Road Trip around the state. We will visit four National Parks: Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Telluride, and Aspen. Guide to The Rocky Mountains National Park.
Grand Tetons
Explore the Top 10 Things to do in The Grand Tetons & Jackson. While hiking options are endless, Jenny Lake with Hidden Falls and Mormon Row are the most famous.
Washington
The Ultimate 10-Day Washington Road Trip Guide starts in Seattle, visits Lavender Farms, the rainforest of Olympic National Park, then continues to Oregon’s waterfalls and ends in Mount Rainier National Park.
Yellowstone
The Wonders of Yellowstone encourages visitors to explore the hikes, geysers, canyons, and the American Serengeti within Yellowstone. With itineraries, helpful planning tips your western road trip is easily booked.
North
Boston, Salem, & Newport
The Ultimate Boston & Salem Travel Guide explores the history of the Revolutionary War, Fenway Park, the chilling town of Salem, and the Newport mansions on The Cliff Walk. Let’s meet in Boston in the fall. There’s nowhere else I would rather be.
Maine
20 Things I learned on The Best Coastal Towns in Maine Road Trip including Acadia tips. Maine draws you in with the salty air, fresh lobster, boat filled harbors and towns with their own rhythm.
New York City
Welcome to the bright lights and chaos that’s New York City. The Ultimate New York City Travel Guide unlocks all the attractions that deliver the New York vibe.
Pittsburgh
Discover Pittsburgh’s Top 17 Activities. Visit professional sports teams and the world’s largest Bicycle Museum. Enjoy the National Historic Amusement Park and a dozen other award-winning museums. All this is in a city filled with bridges crossing three rivers.
Washington, DC
Every American should have the opportunity to experience a walk through American history exploring Washington, DC. From museums and monuments to Arlington then Old Town Alexandria and Georgetown, the city is filled with endless free adventures.
Midwest
Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO is home to the Chiefs and Royals. It boasts 200 fountains and the best barbecue in America. The city also has almost a dozen museums. The best part is it’s still completely underrated and uncrowded.
Michigan & Wisconsin
Michigan road trip to Caribbean-style beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks and Wisconsin’s Sea Caves on the Apostle Islands.
The South (HOME)
Alabama
The Anniston & Oxford Travel Guide complete with 15 Day Trips from my home in the land of the pines and pastures.
The Ultimate Guide to Alabama Beaches explores Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Perdido Key, and Dauphin Island.
The Ultimate Guide to Tuscaloosa: Best Things to Do, See, and Eat. Have breakfast at the same restaurant as Bear Bryant and explore all the local favorites.
The 15 Best Kept Travel Secrets in Alabama explores caves, beaches, forest, canyons and historical towns for an Alabama Adventure off the beaten path.
Arkansas
The 10 Coolest Activities in Bentonville, AR include world-class museums and biking trails, wall art, classic small town charm with unique shopping and trendy, award-winning restaurant options. Bentonville is off the beaten path in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and it’s rising fast with the outdoor and arts crowds.
Florida
30A
Seaside
The 10 Iconic Experiences of Seaside, FL.
Discover the 16 Beach Towns of 30A
Guide to 30A’s Grayton Beach
Tips for a budget weekend on 30A.
Destin
The Best of Destin Travel Guide unlocks less crowded beaches, best places to watch fireworks, and all the attractions.
Panama City FL
The Inside’s Guide to Panama City Florida provides all the attractions, day trips and best restaurant options.
Disney
“All our dreams can come true. if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney
Uncover all the Magical Tips and Tricks to the ultimate Disney Vacation.
45 Disney Tips for a Magical Vacation
Ultimate Guide to Disney Itinerary Planning for the best weeks to visit.
South West Florida
Captiva
10 Unforgettable Reasons to fall in love with Captiva.
Manasota Key
Manasota Key is an off-the-beaten path Travel Guide to empty beaches in SW Florida.
Naples
Naples is where elegant and expensive meet with sunshine and saltwater. Let’s take a glimpse into the life of the ultra-wealthy in the Naples Travel Guide.
North Captiva
Bring your sense of adventure to North Captiva: Where the Wild Things Roam.
Sanibel
Shells and Shores: A Guide to Sanibel Island Magic explores the 7th Best Beach in the World and the Best shelling beach in the U.S. and it’s not crowded with affordable lodging.
Sarasota
Sarasota is Home to the Best Beach in America, the Ringling Museums, Spring Baseball ,and made the National Geographic Best Places in the World List.
Venice
The Venice Travel Guide explores the Top 10 hidden gems of Venice. Welcome to the perfect middle-class beach town.
The Keys
The Florida Keys Travel Guide explores the quirky, colorful, and tropical paradise known as The Keys. The clear blue water draws visitors from all walks of life to snorkel and fish. Between sunrise and sunset, the time is filled with adventure.
Universal Studios
25 Universal Orlando Insider Tips & Proven Itineraries will improve your vacation by helping you prepare and save time.
East Coast of Florida
St. Augustine
Try the Nation’s Oldest City, St. Augustine, to escape the crowded beaches. The Top 15 Attractions of St. Augustine Travel Guide explores the forts, pirate museums, beaches, and restaurants.
Georgia
Georgia hosts some of the best Flower Festivals in the world. The Top 8 Flower Festivals in the Southeast gives award-winning flower filled weekend trips.
Atlanta
Local’s Guide to Atlanta’s 35 attractions for an entertainment-filled week.
Blue Ridge
Open the Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide for an upscale town with low crowds, and delicious meals. The quiet hikes through the spectacular mountains are perfectly balanced with small-town charm. Spend the day strolling the upscale stores for handmade clothing, original paintings, and unique wood furniture. When it’s time for food, Blue Ridge delivers Southern cooking, fine dining, and burger bars.
Covington
Top 10 Activities in Covington or Mystic Falls. Tour the Hollywood of the South for the Perfect Girl’s Trip.
Helen
Helen is a colorful Bavarian village. It is like a complete Hansel and Gretel fairytale. Helen welcomes you to central Georgia’s heart of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spend your day exploring outside of town for animal experiences, outlet shopping, and hiking then, return for dinner.
Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island’s Top 9 Attractions allow you to step back in history and vacation with the powerful families of the Gilded Age on Jekyll Island. Enjoy riding your bike under mysterious, ancient oaks dripping in moss to the perfect coastline beach. Visiting the enchanting Driftwood Beach is an escape to another world.
Saint Simons
Saint Simons Island is a beach town filled with mystery, charm and tree spirits.
Savannah
The Savannah Weekend Getaway Guide is filled with history, culinary delights, and shopping.
Tybee Island
Tybee Island Travel Guide for discovering a peaceful family beach vacation. If you are dreaming of uncrowded beaches, Tybee delivers.
Calloway Gardens
Pine Mountain & Warm Springs deliver Callaway Gardens, a safari, and the Little White House filled with history.
Kentucky
Louisville & Lexington
Experience the 10 Top Activities in Kentucky from horse racing, baseball museums, the Ark, zoos, caves and historic sites. Louisville is the most underrated city I know, it literally has everything without the crowds.
Tennessee
Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
Great Smoky Mountains Guide to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
Chattanooga
Top Attractions in Chattanooga explores the city with the world’s steepest incline passenger rail line, the world’s longest pedestrian bridge, and one of the best aquariums in the country.
Nashville
30 Top Things to Do in Nashville has it all from Broadway’s bars to trendy shopping and historic mansions to tour. Add in hockey, football and the zoo and it’s the perfect vacation.
South East
Mooresville, NC
Mooresville , NC a Local’s guide to upscale Lake Life with a touch of NASCAR. The South’s best-kept secret.
Caribbean
-Bahamas,
Grand Cayman
Turks & Caicos
St. Thomas, St. John
Costa Rica’s Drake Bay
Wild Guide to Drake Bay, Costa Rica, has it all: beaches, the rainforest, sport fishing, snorkeling, waterfalls, and wildlife. It was hard for me to believe my eyes that a place exists with dozens of dolphins jumping in the ocean, crocodiles in the river, monkeys swinging overhead, and macaws in the trees.
