Backroad Travel Destinations
Florida
Florida’s Tomoka State Park Camping, Recreation & History
On a Tomoka State Park camping trip, enjoy outdoor recreation, explore Florida’s rich history, and drive a National Scenic Byway.
Discover Lake County Florida Outdoor Adventures
Get out on the water, tour a botanical garden, explore a state park, plus many more Lake County Florida outdoor adventures, on a day trip destination “The Perfect Distance Away.”
Florida Travel: The Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April.
Georgia
3 World-Class Atlanta Museums of History
Explore natural history, art history, and the history of disease control all in one day at three world-class Atlanta museums of history.
18+ Outstanding Athens Georgia Attractions
From art to architecture, music, history, dining, gardens, and outdoor adventure, these outstanding Athens Georgia attractions offer something for everyone.
Design Your Own Georgia Road Trip | USA
Design your own Georgia road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations, activities, scenic byways & historic trails, plus our exclusive planning resources.
Mississippi
Discover Coastal Mississippi’s African American Heritage
Experience Coastal Mississippi’s rich African American heritage at Biloxi Beach, the Pleasant Reed House, St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, and the 100 Men Hall.
Meet Three Unconventional Coastal Mississippi Artists
Meet Walter Anderson, Alice Moseley, and George Ohr, three unconventional Coastal Mississippi artists with museums dedicated to their lives and work.
Visit the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum at Camp Shelby
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum honors heroic servicemen and women and preserves the state’s military history in a state-of-the-art facility at Camp Shelby.
USA
6+1 Louisiana Plantation Tours that Interpret the Slave Experience
Discover six Louisiana plantation tours that authentically interpret the slave experience, including Oak Alley, St. Joseph, Evergreen, Destrehan, Laura, and Whitney.
The Acadian Exile, Louisiana Creoles, and the Rise of Cajun Branding
So what’s the difference between the terms “Creole” and “Cajun?” Louisiana historian and cultural authority Joseph Dunn sets the record straight on the Acadian exile, assimilation within the Creole population, and the late 20th century Cajun marketing machine.
Explore Civil Rights History in Memphis, Tennessee
Explore Civil Rights history in Memphis, Tennessee, with visits to the National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel, Clayborn Temple, Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum, and Beale Street.
Civil Rights & African American Heritage Trails in Washington, DC
Follow African American heritage trails in Washington, DC, on an itinerary that includes the National Museum of African American Heritage & Culture, the African American Civil War Museum, the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the Newseum, Ben’s Chili Bowl, and other Civil Rights sites.
Bulletholes & Bloodstains: A Battle of Franklin Tour | Tennessee USA
A photo-intensive guide for Tennessee travelers and Civil War buffs planning a Battle of Franklin tour. Includes visits to the Carter House, “The Widow of the South’s” Carnton Plantation, the Eastern Flank Battlefield Park, and the village of Leiper’s Fork.
Discover Chimney Rock State Park & Lake Lure, North Carolina
The scenic beauty of Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure, North Carolina, has made the region not only a frequent motion picture location, but also a favorite destination for hiking, boating, waterfall-chasing, and the annual Dirty Dancing Festival!
Europe
How to Explore Visby On Your Own
Explore Visby, Sweden, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to the UNESCO World Heritage medieval city, church ruins, and botanical gardens.
How to Explore Riga On Your Own
When on a Baltic Sea cruise, explore Riga, Latvia, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to notable sites, public transportation, and much more.
How to Explore Skagen On Your Own
Forget cruise port excursions! Explore Skagen, Denmark, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to key sites, public transportation, and much more.
Asia & Oceania
Top 10 New Zealand Road Trip Destinations
From Cape Reinga on the North Island to Curio Bay on the South Island, discover ten amazing New Zealand road trip destinations the whole family will enjoy.
An Epic New Zealand Road Trip
An American family’s account of a two-month epic New Zealand campervan road trip, on both the North and South Islands.