Hi. We’re planning a road trip for next month (November). We’re likely to rent a car and go one way, either starting or finishing in Texas (Austin or San Antonio) and Central New Jersey, flying the other way. There is no must-do agenda – this is purely to see and do things we have not done. Just the two of us, no kids. We’re flexible on length up up to a point (2-3 weeks tops). Goal is not to spend all day most days driving but to do either moderate driving with lots of stops and activities along the way or bursts of longer driving then stops for a longer while.
We want to take a route that doesn’t go along the Eastern seaboard (which we have done before) but instead through states like Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky and Louisiana. Likely venturing through or near San Antonio, Austin, Houston, New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Pittsburgh, etc. But it doesn’t matter if the places we stay or stop to do things are in these cities or in other places along the way. We’re somewhat flexible on the route but definitely want to hit the Texas, New Orleans, Nashville along the way.
Looking for suggestions on places to see, things to do, places to stay or eat, etc. We enjoy hikes, biking (but will not bring our own), sightseeing and unique experiences (zip-lining, dune buggying, etc.). Wouldn’t want to miss the super famous stuff along the way, but hope to do less famous stuff too. We are not foodies so while we’d like to eat at nice places we are not adventurous with food and it is not a major goal of the experience. We like staying at nice places. Don’t mind chain 3-stars or equivalents in some places, but generally not looking for bargains.
Hoping to crowdsource some great ideas. Thanks!