5 Road Trips to take Before Cars Go Extinct
The way things are looking automotive companies in North America may be soon extinct. Isn’t it about time you fill the tank and head out of town?
As North American motor companies enter 2009, they face a greater fight for survival than ever before. The economy, product quality and the very fuel which powers them are working against every vehicle rolling down a highway. Assembly lines are closing, car lots are thinning out, and soon no one will be able to afford an automobile. Hopefully by then personal jet planes, or better yet those nifty transporters from Star Trek, will be common place. So before both the car and road trip become ancient history Automopedia has put together 5 great American journeys to experience while you still can.
Across the US – Canadian Border into Montreal
Seattle, WA to Montreal, Quebec (approx. 2900 miles, 1 day : 19 hrs)
Seattle is a vibrant and stereotypically rainy city. We suggest a day of riding the Space Needle, stalking the cast members from Grey’s Anatomy, then getting in your car to shout “Wagons, East!” Along the 49th parallel there are many detours for those looking for a little adventure. You can head up to the oil fields of Alberta, party it up in Edmonton Alberta, check out Mount Rushmore, catch a b-ball game in Chi-Town or The Cleve, skip Detroit all together, and spend a night out in Toronto. We recommend not teasing the border guards, as they are very sensitive about their furry beaver caps. Don’t use up all your strength, or funny colored money, before reaching Montreal. This small island is home to one of the most eclectic cities in North America, with a shockingly exciting night life and more strip clubs and sex shops per capita than any other place in the Western Hemisphere.
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From Maine to New Orleans
Portland, ME to The French Quarter of New Orleans, LA (approx. 1600 miles, 1 day : 2 hrs)
From a chilly, watery city to a humid, watery city. The drive through beautiful New England, down Eastern Coast Southern States and on to The Big Easy is best done in the Fall. You’ll be privy to the changing seasons along the Eastern seaboard, and be spared 100% humidity in Louisiana. Plenty of former Confederate cities to check out along your way, but save your drinking caps for the streets of New Orleans and the gorgeous French Quarter.
The West Coast of the United States
Victoria, British Columbia to San Diego, CA (approx. 2150 miles, 22 hrs)
If you ever have ANY excuse to visit Victoria in British Columbia (aka B.C.) Canada, take it. West Coast Canadians know how to show visitors such a good time you may forget about your road trip all together. Heading down the West Coast, we suggest Portland, Oregon (especially if you like punk rock kids), the vineyards of Northern California, and San Francisco Bay. Ending up in San Diego you’ll see why Anchorman – Ron Burgundy tells everyone to “Stay Classy.”
Across the Deserts of America
Desert Hot Springs, CA to Del Rio, TX (approx. 1125 miles, 17 hrs)
“We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold.” – Words from the late, great Hunter S. Thompson, as his anti-hero Raoul Duke blows through the desert on his way to Vegas with lawyer/politico/drug abuser Dr. Gonzo. Whether you decide to carry a briefcase full of psychedelics on your road trip is up to your common sense. The deserts of Western United States hold the brightest sunsets one can ever witness. Stand in the spot where cowboys and Native Americans fought for survival, and where many fell. Once you reach Del Rio, take a siesta while heading into Mexico for a little fiesta.
New York to LA, or vice versa
New York City to Los Angeles, CA (approx. 2800 miles, 1 day : 17 hrs)
Many have debated over which is the pinnacle American city – New York or Los Angeles. On one coast you have the financial capital of the world, on the other, Entertainment headquarters of the globe. A cross country trek of this magnitude requires a lot of gas, good friends, and a constantly charged camera. What better way to see our Nation than from behind the wheel, with the ability to turn off and take everything in whenever you please.
I love New york for real….Its a place to dream of….I am sure i am gonna be there