When you're young is when you want to explore the world and all there is to it. Sure, you can explore and have fun when you're older, but when you're older, there are more responsibilities and life conflicts more often than not. Being in college, the cost of tuition, books, and supplies can add up pretty quickly leaving you to feel defeated by school. Flying all across the United States is incredibly expensive, but road trips are not. Road trips fuel happiness and curiosity all while being cost effective.
1. Denver, Colorado
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Two words: high mountains. Dip out on the stress of school and take a sweet quick trip to the mountains. Relax for a weekend and go hiking. You can enjoy the beauty of nature while feeling great and proud of yourself for hiking up a mountain. You can also visit Garden of the Gods where there are amazing sites of God's creations.
2. Kansas City, Missouri
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Kansas City is a super easy weekend getaway with little planning! You can watch a Royals baseball game because come on, who doesn't love a good baseball game?? Swing by the Chiefs Stadium to watch some Sunday football, visit downtown, or even the City Market to get some fresh produce.
3. Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Pensacola is a really easy and fun site seeing drive. Leave on a Friday afternoon and get there before breakfast time Saturday. Pensacola is the perfect vacation spot for you and your friends. It's right in the middle of everything. Most importantly, it's right in the middle of numerous bars which you'll need to go to after chilling on the beach all day.
4. Nashville, Tennessee
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Nashville is the absolute perfect bonding trip with your girl friends! Grab your best gal pals, your suitcase, and make your way downtown to party, laugh a lot, and make life lasting memories.
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
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Vegas. Vegas is the place to go when you're feeling lucky. Whether that's big money winnings, or big love winnings, go to Vegas baby.
6. Yellowstone National Park
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If you're up for an adventure, Yellowstone National Park is the perfect destination for you and your friends. The drive is decent, but you can stop at plenty of site seeings on the way, including Mount Rushmore. Once you get there, you won't want to leave its beauty.
7. Chicago, Illinois
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Finally, Chicago. While you visit Chicago, you can drive into some delicious deep dish pizza from Giordano's, visit the big bean, and even see a broadway show to top your trip off.
Road trips are so full of fun and memory making times, so grab your old burned CD from high school, some good friends, and start your road trip