It's been a journey. 6 days, 8 states, 2921 miles! Many different landscapes and many more stories to tell. This road trip meant so much more than simply traveling/ exploring new places. We've seen and learned more than we had expected.
Check out my suggestions on the main things to do in the cities we visited, from the East Coast to West Coast:
Starting Point: Miami, FL
Day 1: Tallahassee, FL
Driving Time from Miami: 7 hours
Main Attractions:
Cascades Park
Florida State Capitol Building
Museum of Florida History
FSU
Railroad Square Art Park
To Eat/Drink:
Andrew's Capital Grill & Bar
Proof Brewing Company
Day 2: New Orleans, LA
Driving time from Tallahassee: 6 hours
Main Attractions:
French Quarter
Bourbon Street
Frenchman Art Market
Jackson Square
Streetcars
Riverwalk
Harrah's Casino
To Eat/Drink:
Cafe Beignet
Cafe Du Monde
Must try:
Beignets (fresh fried dough topped with confectioners' sugar)
Hurricane (sweet drink made of rum and fruit juices)
Day 3: Dallas, TX
Driving time from New Orleans: 8 hours
Main Attractions:
Reunion Tower
Museums
John F. Kennedy Memorial
Dallas Arboretum and Gardens
To Eat/Drink:
Traditional Texas BBQ
Day 4: Albuquerque, NM
Driving Time from Dallas: 10 hours
Main Attractions:
US Route 66
Sandia Peak Tramway
Intl Balloon Fiesta & Balloon rides
"Breaking Bad" filming location tours
Day 5: Phoenix, AZ
Driving Time from Albuquerque: 7 hours
Main Attractions:
Hole in the Rock
Camelback Mountain
Japanese Friendship Garden
Roosevelt Row Art District
Hikings
To Eat/Drink:
Cibo Pizzeria
Mother Bunch Brewing
Day 6: End of the line at Huntington Beach, CA
Driving Time from Phoenix: 6 hours
Places worth visiting off of I-10 West:
Palm Springs
Salton Sea
Borrego Springs
Joshua Tree National Park
Feel free to contact me for any questions or if you need any assistance planning your own trip!!
With Love, Bella.
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