Description
Let your next trip begin here. There is plenty to experience when you head out from New York into the surrounding areas. Best Road Trips New York & the Mid-Atlantic brings together 27 routes ranging from two days to a week, helping you add more variety to a US trip.
Lake landscapes in New York State, small-town history in southern Maryland, and the beaches of Virginia Beach are among the experiences the book highlights. Coverage includes New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia. You can choose a specific area or use the guide to find a natural extension of a city stay.
What the guide offers. The routes come with maps and directions, including information on length, duration, and when the trips are best suited. The book highlights views, history, outdoor activities, art, and architecture, among other things. This lets your interests guide the route, giving some places more time rather than filling every day with new travel.
Plan the legs, and give the stops time. The book is made for road trips and combines route maps with practical directions. It also includes planning material covering car rental, accommodation, and local driving conditions. Use this to compare options before booking a stay. A route on the map often works better once you’ve also decided which places deserve a full day and which suit a shorter stop along the way.
A good road trip doesn’t need to cover as many places as possible. Choose a few experiences to prioritize, and let the legs allow room for breaks and detours. The physical book is practical when several people are discussing the route: flip through the options, look at the maps together, and find out what appeals to each person. That way, planning can also become an enjoyable part of the trip, long before you get in the car.
About this edition. English edition, published 2025, 208 pages. ISBN 9781837584826.
