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On the Map: Ten of the Best USA Road Trip Destinations

29 July 2019

There’s simply no better place to head out on the road than the good ol’ US of A.  

Not only will you be greeted by plenty of glorious wide open space, but the scenery changes with just about every turn of the wheel. From the scenic Californian coast to the whispering trees of Tennessee, there’s guaranteed to be a little something for everyone.

So fasten your seatbelt and get ready to join us on this American Dream of a road trip, where we’ll introduce you to some of the country’s finest settings to pitch up and rest those heads.
Main image: Tiny Tiki Retro Hideaway | Chatsworth, California

The Vintages Trailer Resort

Dayton, Oregon, USA
Roll back the clock for a slice of retro Americana at The Vintages - the most out-of-this-world trailer resort you'll ever discover, conveniently nestled in the middle of Oregon's Wine Country.
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: 2-4 per trailer
From
£72 / night

The Cell Block

Clifton, Texas, USA
Judge and jury have spoken: doing time just got a whole lot more fun at The Cell Block, where you're invited to holiday in luxurious solitary confinement at this old city jail in Texas!
Bedrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
From
£170 / night

Laurel Canyon Box House

Los Angeles, California, USA
A unique, glass-constructed architectural marvel, set high above the Los Angeles hills for stunning natural views.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: 6
From
£680 /night

The Onion House

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA
A breathtaking work of art in natural architecture, perfectly positioned on Hawaii's awe-inspiring Kona coast.
Bedrooms: 3
Sleeps: Up to 6
From
£330 / night

Dwelling at No.9

Nashville, Tennessee, USA
A gorgeously romantic vintage trailer filled with whimsical delights, creatively secluded on an organic farm in Nashville.
Bedrooms: 1 double bed
Sleeps: 2 (+2)
From
£169 /night

Tiny House Siesta

Sarasota, Florida, USA
Head to the white sands of Florida's award-winning Siesta Key Beach, for a fun and Tiny alternative to boring hotel rooms!
Bedrooms: Varies
Sleeps: Varies
From
£150 /night

Madonna Inn

San Luis Obispo, California, USA
A vividly kitsch, grandly one-of-a-kind resort just off US Route 101, where the good times roll and no two rooms are the same.
Bedrooms: 110 rooms/suites
Sleeps: Varies
From
£143 / night

Tiny Tiki Retro Hideaway

Chatsworth, California, USA
The ultimate in luxury, get-away-from-it-all glamping retreats, secluded amongst the sandstone cliffs of California.
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 3
From
$132 / night

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