Optimal Road Trips

Photo credits

Every photo on the 2026 trip pages and in the trip builder is listed here with who took it, where it came from and its license. Most are in the public domain.

The 2026 U.S. Landmarks road trip

StopPhoto
Acadia National ParkAcadia National Park Jordan Pond, the BubblesNPS / Victoria Stauffenbergcommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Atlantic City BoardwalkAtlantic City Boardwalk Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New JerseyHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Ben & Jerry's FactoryBen & Jerry's Factory WaterburyJeremy Thompsonflickr.com. CC BY 2.0
Biltmore EstateBiltmore Estate Biltmore Mansion, Asheville, North CarolinaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Boot Hill MuseumBoot Hill Museum Boot Hill ExhibitGerald B. Keanecommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Chimney Rock National Historic SiteChimney Rock National Historic Site The iconic Chimney Rock, now a U.S. national monument, stands out in the distance in Morrill County, NebraskaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg The capitol building at Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VirginiaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Crater LakeCrater Lake Crater Lake, OregonHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Craters of the Moon National Monument and PreserveCraters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Eclipse weekend in Craters of the Moon, Spatter Cones TrailCraters of the Moon National Monument & Preservecommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Elvis Presley BirthplaceElvis Presley Birthplace Elvis Presley's birthplace, Tupelo, MississippiHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Field of Dreams Movie SiteField of Dreams Movie Site Site of the movie Field of Dreams, Dyersville, IowaNOAA Photo Library (NOAA/NWS/Quad Cities Weather Service Forecast Office)commons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Fort McHenryFort McHenry Fort McHenry, Baltimore, MarylandHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Fort SumterFort Sumter Aerial view of Fort Sumter off Charleston, South CarolinaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Freedom TrailFreedom Trail The Old State House was the center of political activity of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Boston, MassachusettsHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
French QuarterFrench Quarter St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square, New Orleans, LouisianaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Gateway ArchGateway Arch Close-up view of the Gateway Arch, the symbolic gateway to the West (although there's a great deal of midwest to go before the west is reached) and the centerpiece of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, MissouriHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Glacier National ParkGlacier National Park Glacier National Park, MontanaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CaliforniaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
GracelandGraceland Gates, Graceland, Memphis, TennesseeHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Grand CanyonGrand Canyon View of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim, Grand Canyon Village, ArizonaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Hot Springs National ParkHot Springs National Park The 1922 Quapaw Bathhouse along "Bathhouse Row," a collection of vintage bathhouses from the "Golden Age of Bathing" in Hot Springs, a city in central Arkansas' Ouachita MountainsHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Independence National Historical ParkIndependence National Historical Park Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis motor speedway pagoda, 2011rbnlsn (Flickr)commons.wikimedia.org. CC BY 2.0
Lambeau FieldLambeau Field Lambeau FieldBohao Zhaocommons.wikimedia.org. CC BY 3.0
Las Vegas StripLas Vegas Strip Sign in daytime, Las Vegas, NevadaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Mackinac IslandMackinac Island Arch Rock, Mackinac Island, MI (Taken on July 2024)Rupashibanglacommons.wikimedia.org. CC0
Mall of AmericaMall of America Mall of America, August 2022Thomson200commons.wikimedia.org. CC0
Mammoth Cave National ParkMammoth Cave National Park Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave, NPS PhotoNPS Photocommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Mount RushmoreMount Rushmore Mount Rushmore, South DakotaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Mount WashingtonMount Washington Wintertime view of the Mount Washington Hotel and Resort in New Hampshire's White MountainsHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Mystic Seaport MuseumMystic Seaport Museum Charles W. Morgan whaling ship, Mystic Seaport, ConnecticutHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
New River Gorge National Park and PreserveNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve On Bridge Day, crowds pack the New River Gorge Bridge, a steel arch bridge 3,030 feet long near Fayetteville in Fayette County, West VirginiaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Oklahoma City National MemorialOklahoma City National Memorial One of the bronze Gates of Time at the Oklahoma City National Memorial in Oklahoma City, the capital city of OklahomaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Rehoboth BeachRehoboth Beach Rehoboth BeachRon Shawleycommons.wikimedia.org. CC BY 3.0
Rock and Roll Hall of FameRock and Roll Hall of Fame Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at sunsetDerek Jensen (Tysto)commons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park Rocky Mountain National ParkNPS Natural Resourcescommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Savannah Historic DistrictSavannah Historic District Fountain in Forsyth Park, Savannah, GeorgiaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Space NeedleSpace Needle Skyline, dominated by the Space Needle, which appeared in the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, or "Century 21 Exposition." Seattle, WashingtonHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Statue of LibertyStatue of Liberty Statue of Liberty, New YorkHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
The AlamoThe Alamo Doorway to the Alamo, an 18th-century mission church in San Antonio, TexasHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
The BreakersThe Breakers The Breakers, NewportDennis Hellercommons.wikimedia.org. CC BY 2.0
Theodore Roosevelt National ParkTheodore Roosevelt National Park Scene at Theodore Roosevelt National Park near Medora in southwest North DakotaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
U.S. Space & Rocket CenterU.S. Space & Rocket Center The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AlabamaHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Walt Disney World ResortWalt Disney World Resort Spaceship Earth Epcot November 2015Theme Park Touristcommons.wikimedia.org. CC BY 2.0
White HouseWhite House The White House, Washington, D.C.Highsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
White Sands National ParkWhite Sands National Park Hardy plants jut through the surface at White Sands National Park in southern New Mexico's Tularosa BasinHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Willis TowerWillis Tower Willis Tower, long known as Sears Tower, Chicago, IllinoisHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain
Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park Lower Falls of the YellowstoneYellowstone National Park from Yellowstone NP, USAcommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Zion National ParkZion National Park Rock towers at Zion National Park, UtahHighsmith, Carol M. (photographer)loc.gov. Public domain

The 2026 U.S. National Parks road trip

StopPhoto
Acadia National ParkAcadia National Park Bass Harbor Head Light StationNPS Photo/Kent Millernps.gov. Public domain
Arches National ParkArches National Park Delicate ArchNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Badlands National ParkBadlands National Park Badlands StormNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Big Bend National ParkBig Bend National Park Santa Elena CanyonNPS / B. Tresternps.gov. Public domain
Biscayne National ParkBiscayne National Park Boca Chita KeyNPS photonps.gov. Public domain
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Painted Wall, Black Canyon Of The GunnisonNPS/Lisa Lynchcommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Bryce Canyon National ParkBryce Canyon National Park Bryce Amphitheater from Inspiration PointNPS Photo / Peter Densmorenps.gov. Public domain
Canyonlands National ParkCanyonlands National Park Mesa ArchNPS/Neal Herbertnps.gov. Public domain
Capitol Reef National ParkCapitol Reef National Park Hickman BridgeNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Carlsbad Caverns National ParkCarlsbad Caverns National Park Hall of GiantsNPS / Michael Larsonnps.gov. Public domain
Channel Islands National ParkChannel Islands National Park Aerial viewNPSnps.gov. Public domain
Congaree National ParkCongaree National Park Congaree National Park (boardwalk through a green swampy landscape)NPSnpgallery.nps.gov. Public domain
Crater Lake National ParkCrater Lake National Park Wizard IslandNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Cuyahoga Valley National ParkCuyahoga Valley National Park Brandywine Falls Viewed from the Upper BoardwalkNPS Photo / D.J. Reisernps.gov. Public domain
Death Valley National ParkDeath Valley National Park Mesquite Flat Sand DunesNPSnps.gov. Public domain
Dry Tortugas National ParkDry Tortugas National Park Aerial view of the Dry TortugasNPS Photo / Brandon Cintron Gerenanps.gov. Public domain
Everglades National ParkEverglades National Park Alligator in the EvergladesNPS photo by Federico Acevedonps.gov. Public domain
Gateway Arch National ParkGateway Arch National Park Clouds at the Gateway ArchNPS/Jennifer Clarknps.gov. Public domain
Glacier National ParkGlacier National Park Sunrise at Many GlacierNPS Photo / Tim Rainsnps.gov. Public domain
Grand Canyon National ParkGrand Canyon National Park Photo of scenic view looking into the Grand Canyon.NPS photo by MICHAEL QUINN.nps.gov. Public domain
Grand Teton National ParkGrand Teton National Park Moulton BarnNPS Photo/Tobiasonnps.gov. Public domain
Great Basin National ParkGreat Basin National Park Wheeler cirqueNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Great Sand Dunes National Park and PreserveGreat Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Dunes and Crestone Peaks at SunsetNPS/Patrick Myersnps.gov. Public domain
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park Fall Colors Near Newfound GapNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Guadalupe Mountains National ParkGuadalupe Mountains National Park View of the Guadalupe Mountains in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Hudspeth County, TexasCarol M. Highsmithcommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Hot Springs National ParkHot Springs National Park The 1922 Quapaw Bathhouse along "Bathhouse Row," a collection of vintage bathhouses from the "Golden Age of Bathing" in Hot Springs, a city in central Arkansas' Ouachita MountainsCarol M. Highsmithloc.gov. Public domain
Indiana Dunes National ParkIndiana Dunes National Park Central Avenue Beach Indiana Dunes National ParkNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Isle Royale National ParkIsle Royale National Park Aerial View of Belle HarborNPS Photo / Paul Brownnps.gov. Public domain
Joshua Tree National ParkJoshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree SunsetNPS/Brad Suttonnps.gov. Public domain
Kings Canyon National ParkKings Canyon National Park Zumwalt MeadowNPS / Rick Cainnps.gov. Public domain
Lassen Volcanic National ParkLassen Volcanic National Park Deep BlueNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Mammoth Cave National ParkMammoth Cave National Park Historic EntranceNPS Photo/ Thomas DiGiovannangelonps.gov. Public domain
Mesa Verde National ParkMesa Verde National Park Cliff PalaceNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Mount Rainier National ParkMount Rainier National Park Mount Rainier at sunsetNPS Photo / Emily Brouwernps.gov. Public domain
New River Gorge National Park and PreserveNew River Gorge National Park and Preserve New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West VirginiaNPScommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
North Cascades National ParkNorth Cascades National Park Colonial Peak and Thunder ArmRon Clausencommons.wikimedia.org. Public domain
Olympic National ParkOlympic National Park Hoh Rainforest Hall of MossesOlympic National Park (NPS)flickr.com. Public domain
Petrified Forest National ParkPetrified Forest National Park Colorful Piece of Petrified WoodNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Pinnacles National ParkPinnacles National Park High Peaks with Condors AboveNPS Photo/ Katherine Fieldingnps.gov. Public domain
Redwood National and State ParksRedwood National and State Parks A Redwood GroveNPS / Steve Olsonnps.gov. Public domain
Rocky Mountain National ParkRocky Mountain National Park Hallett Peak reflected in Dream LakeNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Saguaro National ParkSaguaro National Park Saguaro at SunsetNPS / Hannah Schwalbenps.gov. Public domain
Sequoia National ParkSequoia National Park Sunlight shining on giant sequoia in forest.NPS / Kiel Maddoxnps.gov. Public domain
Shenandoah National ParkShenandoah National Park Driving on Skyline DriveNPS Photo / Neal Lewisnps.gov. Public domain
Theodore Roosevelt National ParkTheodore Roosevelt National Park River Bend Overlook, North UnitNPS Photo / Mark Meyersnps.gov. Public domain
Voyageurs National ParkVoyageurs National Park Kabetogama LakeNPS Photo / Billy Flynnnps.gov. Public domain
White Sands National ParkWhite Sands National Park RipplesNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Wind Cave National ParkWind Cave National Park Boxwork in the Elk's RoomNPS Photonps.gov. Public domain
Yellowstone National ParkYellowstone National Park Grand Prismatic SpringNPS/Jim Peaconps.gov. Public domain
Yosemite National ParkYosemite National Park Half DomeNPS / Cindy Jacobynps.gov. Public domain
Zion National ParkZion National Park The WatchmanNPS Photo / Shane Cartenps.gov. Public domain

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