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Top Summer Roadtrip Destinations Across The U.S. You Need To Visit

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Peyton Lemerand
Feb 27, 2017
UNC Charlotte
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Top Summer Roadtrip Destinations Across The U.S. You Need To Visit
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Looking for fun adventurous things to do across the U.S.? From an adrenaline rush to peaceful nature walks, this list covers it all. For all you wanderlusts, here is your summer bucket list trip!

1. North Carolina


Carvers Fall Adventure Park located in Fayetteville, NC has a full spectrum of activities from zip lining to waterfalls.

2. Colorado

San Juan Mountain, the diamond of all lakes and completely natural!

3. Washington

Located in Seattle, the Gum Wall is a bigger attraction than you would guess. From weddings to photoshoots, this is a famous backdrop. And yes, it does get cleaned.

4. Nevada


In Gerlach, created by an accident they know have a very colorful geyser, Fly Geyser. From well drillers and geothermal pressure, the Fly Geyser was born.

5. South Carolina

Rainbow Falls, who knew the south had such vivid waterfalls?! It is located in Caesars Head State Park, and only a 5 mile hike to the falls!

6. Ohio

Hocking Hills is located in Logan, Ohio. This beautiful state park has swimming, hiking, kayaking and much more. Known for they're swirling pool, the Devil's Bathtub.

7. Michigan


Frankenmuth is a must. Home of Bronner's Christmas Wonderland, one of the largest Christmas stores. It is illustrated as "Michigan's Little Bavaria", you definitely will not believe you are still in Michigan. They even have horse drawn carriages!

8. West Virginia


Built on an American Indian burial ground, this trip will fulfill your eerie desires. After 2 children died in Lake Shawnee Amusement Park, they closed down in 1996. Dare to make the trip?

9. California

In LA, the nightlife didn't stop at above ground. At the time of prohibition, underground tunnels were built. Nothing can stand in the way of LA and a good time. Limited access is available for safety reasons.

10. Tennessee

Located in Sweetwater, the largest underground lake is at Craighead Caverns. The Lost Sea is operated all months of the year with guided tours, and even overnight tours.

All states are unique and special for their own reasons and beauty. Explore all that your own state has to offer and the states surrounding it!

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