Je compte réaliser un voyage de presque 2 mois aux Etats-Unis ainsi qu’une partie du Canada de mi-avril à mi-juin et j’aurais besoin de quelques conseils de voyageurs expérimentés.
C’est mon premier post sur le forum mais cela fait plusieurs mois (voire années) que je lis les commentaires des différents voyageurs. N’ayant jamais réellement voyagé, je compte enfin sortir d’Europe pour découvrir un peu le monde. Pour cela, j’ai lu beaucoup de sujet sur voyageforum et d’autres sites pour en venir au projet suivant. Je pars avec 3 ami(e)s et nous seront probablement rejoins par 2 autres ami(e)s en cours de route (nous avons tous plus de 24ans). Voici notre itinéraire :
Jour 1 : Paris > Montréal > Sherbrooke (160 km - 2h) => la soeur de mon amie nous y héberge le temps de préparer au mieux notre aventure et pour le décalage horaire.
Jour 2 : Sherbrooke
Jour 3 : Sherbrooke > Boston (450 km - 5h)
Jour 4 : Boston => (Harvard, un match des Celtics ou Red Sox peut-être?)
Jour 5 : Boston > New York (400 km - 4h) => (Ballade Pont de Brooklyn, ONU, Chinatown, Little Italy…)
Jour 6 : New York => (Staten Island, Broadway, Empire State Building, 5th avenue, Time Square…)
Jour 7 : New York => (Central Park, un musée, shopping…)
Jour 8 : New York > Philadelphie (200 km - 2h)
Jour 9 : Philadelphie => ???
Jour 10 : Philadelphie > Washington (250 km - 3h)
Jour 11 : Washington => (Maison Blanche, Capitol, Lincoln Monument…)
Jour 12 : Washington > Charleston (900 km - 9h)
Jour 13 : Charleston > Orlando (700 km - 7h)
Jour 14 : Orlando => un des parcs Disney (sauf Magic Kingdom et Hollywood’s Studios) ?
Jour 15 : Orlando > Miami (300 km - 4h) => South Beach…
Jour 16 : Miami => Everglades
Jour 17 : Miami > Pensacola (1100 km - 11h)
Jour 18 : Pensacola > Nouvelle-Orléans (400 km - 4h) => French Quarter …
Jour 19 : Nouvelle-Orléans => une plantation ?
Jour 20 : Nouvelle-Orléans > Dallas (900 km - 9h)
Jour 21 : Dallas => Memorial JFK, ???
Jour 22 : Dallas > Albuquerque (1300 km - 13h)
Jour 23 : Albuquerque > Grand Canyon (700km - 8h)
Jour 24 : Grand Canyon
Jour 25 : Grand Canyon > Monument Valley (300 km - 5h)
Jour 26 : Monument Valley
Jour 27 : Monument Valley > Bryce Canyon (500 km - 8h)
Jour 28 : Bryce Canyon
Jour 29 : Bryce Canyon > Las Vegas (500 km - 5h)
Jour 30 : Las Vegas => (visite du strip, Mandalay Bay, Casinos…)
Jour 31 : Las Vegas => (Stratosphère, un spectacle (?), Casinos…)
Jour 32 : Las Vegas > Death Valley > Lone Pine (500 km - 8h)
Jour 33 : Lone Pine > Los Angeles (400 km - 5h)
Jour 34 : Los Angeles => (visite Hollywood, Santa Monica, un studio (?)…)
Jour 35 : Los Angeles => Universal Studio
Jour 36 : Los Angeles > Yosemite Valley (500 km - 6h)
Jour 37 : Yosemite NP
Jour 38 : Yosemite Valley > San Francisco (400 km - 5h)
Jour 39 : San Francisco => (visite des rues de SF, Cable Car, Pier 33…)
Jour 40 : San Francisco => (Alcatraz (?), Golden Gate)
Jour 41 : San Francisco > Eureka (500 km - 6h)
Jour 42 : Eureka > Redwood NP > Portland (700 km - 10h)
Jour 43 : Portland > Seattle (300 km - 3h)
Jour 44 : Seattle => (Space Needle…)
Jour 45 : Seattle > Missoula (800 km - 8h)
Jour 46 : Missoula > Yellowstone (500 km - 7h)
Jour 47 : Yellowstone
Jour 48 : Yellowstone > Greybull > Buffalo (500 km - 7h)
Jour 49 : Buffalo > Mont Rushmore (400 km - 4h)
Jour 50 : Mont Rushmore
Jour 51 : Mont Rushmore > Rochester (1000 km - 10h)
Jour 52 : Rochester > Chicago (600 km - 6h)
Jour 53 : Chicago => (Sears Tower, ???)
Jour 54 : Chicago > Détroit > Chutes du Niagara (900 km - 9h)
Jour 55 : Chutes du Niagara > Toronto (150 km - 2h)
Jour 56 : Toronto => (CN Tower, ???)
Jour 57 : Toronto > Montréal (600 km - 6h)
Jour 58 : Montréal > Paris
(Le kilométrage et le temps de parcours sont volontairement élargis pour ne pas être en retard sur l’itinéraire.)
Cela fait beaucoup de choses à lire je sais 🤪 mais j’aurais voulu savoir ce que la communauté pensait de cet itinéraire, s’il vous semble réalisable, judicieux…?
Je tiens à préciser que ce voyage aura pour but de voir un « extrait » des USA, c’est-à-dire que nous voulons nous concentrer sur l’essentiel afin de revenir dans quelques années pour faire une visite plus approfondies des coins que nous aurons le plus aimé.
Nous souhaitons également faire le voyage le plus économique possible (notamment au niveau de la location voiture, logement, nourriture…) et je sollicite donc un maximum de conseils pour que nous ne nous retrouvions pas les poches vides là-bas 😄.
Je me demandais si je ne pouvais pas gagner un jour au Grand Canyon, voire un autre au Mont Rushmore ?
Où trouver les campings, auberges de jeunesse, motel, hôtels bon marché sur ce trajet et lesquels sont à réserver absolument d’après vous ?
Quels sont les meilleures méthodes pour visiter sachant qu’il faut mettre la voiture quelque part ?
Quelques remarques sur les endroits ou je suis allé (ou que j'ai étudié pour un voyage futur):
Jour 23 : Albuquerque > Grand Canyon (700km - 8h)
Jour 24 : Grand Canyon
Jour 25 : Grand Canyon > Monument Valley (300 km - 5h)
Jour 26 : Monument Valley
Jour 27 : Monument Valley > Bryce Canyon (500 km - 8h)
Jour 28 : Bryce Canyon
Jour 29 : Bryce Canyon > Las Vegas (500 km - 5h)
Cette partie là est dans le désordre à mon avis... Ce serait mieux Albuquerque - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon South Rim - Las Vegas par une partie de la route 66 puis Hoover Dam. Autour de Monument Valley: Goosenecks State Park et Moki Dugway.
Jour 32 : Las Vegas > Death Valley > Lone Pine (500 km - 8h)
Jour 33 : Lone Pine > Los Angeles (400 km - 5h)
Jour 34 : Los Angeles => (visite Hollywood, Santa Monica, un studio (?)…)
Jour 35 : Los Angeles => Universal Studio
Jour 36 : Los Angeles > Yosemite Valley (500 km - 6h)
Jour 37 : Yosemite NP
Jour 38 : Yosemite Valley > San Francisco (400 km - 5h)
Pourquoi Lone Pine? Il me semble que ça vous rallonge le trajet jusqu'à Los Angeles... Je sais que le Tioga Pass qui vous permettrait de rallier Yosemite sera fermé en cette saison... Mais je ne comprends pas trop Lone Pine... Préférez un petit tour dans Death Valley et un logement dans le parc ou en direction de Los Angeles.
Un jour à Yellowstone, c'est peu... Un jour entier à Rushmore c'est trop... Dans le coin: Custer State Par, Badlands, Wind Cave, la ville de Deadwood, un peu plus dans le Wyoming: Devil's Tower...
Sinon de grosses journées de routes vous attendent... A mon avis, vous voulez trop en faire... Quand je vois des 1000km et 11h de route... 😕 Vous profiterez mieux en essayant d'en faire moins mais mieux!
Jour 14 : Orlando => un des parcs Disney (sauf Magic Kingdom et Hollywood’s Studios) ?
Beaucoup se basent sur les parcs de Disneyland Paris pour faire un choix qui ecartent systématiquement ces 2 parcs...
Si je suis assez d'acoord pour écarter Magic Kingdom lorsque l'on a peu de temps, je suis désolée de vous informer que les studios Hollywood à Walt Disney World n'ont rien de comparable avec les studios parisiens, nettement plus petits et moins jolis. Ceux de WDW sont magnifiques et comprennent des attractions que nous n'avons pas à Paris, notamment le magnifique spectacle de nuit FANTASMIC qui est un des plus beau de WDW !
C'est un peu dommage de ne consacrer qu'une journée à cet endroit car il y a à orlando 4 parcs Disney (dont Epcot qui est très vaste), 2 parcs aquatiques Disney, Downtown Disney (immense), 2 parcs Universal, Seaworld (très chouette aussi), etc...
Il te faut tenir compte de la chaleur (tropicale à cet endroit) donc les visites sont très fatigantes et il te faudra prendre des temps de repos.
Pour la Floride, j'ai fait une page spéciale de préparation qui comprend pas mal de dossiers sur ce qui peut être visité dans cet état. Nous y avons passé 1 mois en 2008. C'est ICI
" Fais de ta vie un rêve, et d'un rêve, une réalité" St Exupéry
J'ai calculé avec Google Maps pour Albuquerque jusqu'à Las Vegas, et le trajet le moins long était le vôtre mais nous voulions passez par Flagstaff que l'on nous a conseiller (cela nous rajoute une centiane de miles c'est vrai) 🤪 et j'ai essayé (je crois) toutes les combinaisons possibles pour arriver à cet ordre de trajet. Par contre, pour le Hoover Dam, si le détour n'est pas trop long, pourquoi pas ;)
Pour ce qui est de Lone Pine, nous voulions simplement traverser la Death Valley en voiture pour nous rapprocher au maximum de Los Angeles (pour ne pas trop rouler le lendemain), et ayant vu plusieurs fois le nom de Lone Pine sur le forum, j'ai sélectionné cette destination mais s'il y a une meilleure solution qui raccourcirait le chemin vers Los Angeles le lendemain de la Death Valley, je suis preneur 🙂
Par ailleurs, nous devrions être à Yosemite vers le 20 mai, j'espère que le passage sera ouvert ...?
Le fait de gagner un jour au Mont Rushmore nous fera peut-être passer un jour de plus à Yellowstone, merci beaucoup !! J'étudierais les coins que vous me proposez, c'est très gentil.
Et enfin, pour la route, nous serons 4 conducteurs et la route de nuit ne nous effrait pas. L'un des conducteurs est actuellement en Australie et y parcoure le pays dans tous les sens sur des routes qui se rapproche à mon avis des routes US (voire pire), son expérience nous sera favorable je l'espère et il y aura des jours de repos après les gros trajets. J'ai conscience que ça fait beaucoup mais nous préferons voir un maximum de choses dans le pays durant cette période.
Merci beaucoup pour vos réponses et l'attention que vous y portez 😉
Nous ne pourrons pas nous attarder dans toutes les villes malheureusment et je ne pourrais même pas voir les Keys en Floride. Nous ferons 2 parcs d'attraction en tout dans le pays (+ Stratosphère Tower à Las Vegas).
Nous privilégions Universal Studio en Californie et voulions faire un des Disney en Floride. Ayant fait plusieurs EuroDisney (+ Disney Studio), puisque j'habite à coté, je voudrais voir quelque chose de différent.
Je voulais donc savoir lequel, parmis les parcs que propose Disney, serait le plus intéressant (je réétudierais le cas Studios Hollywood s'il est si différent du nôtre).
Pour ma part, j'aime autant les sensations fortes (voire extrème) que la féérie du monde Disney.
Quel parc (un seul malheureusement) me conseilleriez-vous? 🙂
Sur Orlando WDW : Epcot qui combine un futureworld avec de belles attractions à sensation (SOARIN un simulateur de vol au dessus de la californie, superbe !, TEst track , Mission space, spaceship earth- dans "la boule"...) et un world show case ou des pavillons par pays sont disposés autour du lac. la soirée se termine par un superbe spectacle pyrotechnique ! 🙂
Détails ici
Sinon sur la côte du côté golfe du Mexique il y a busch gardens à Tampa avec notamment le Sheikra, un roller coaster d'où l'on chute à 90° !! 😉
" Fais de ta vie un rêve, et d'un rêve, une réalité" St Exupéry
ça m'a l'air un peu speed cet itinéraire... et que de temps passé sur la route ! 🤪
2 jours à NY : trop court
2 jours à SFO : court aussi
1 jour à Yellowstone : trop court ! (et attention à la neige dans le coin en cette saison !)
sur 2 mois, ça va chiffrer entre la loc de la voiture (pour 5 personnes, va pas falloir en prendre une trop petite), l'essence (même si pas trop chère aux US), le logement (camping envisagé partout ou pas ?), la bouffe... vous avez déjà une petite idée de votre budget ?
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"A la liberté de provocation, répond la liberté d'objection"
"Les cons, ça ose tout. C'est même à ça qu'on les reconnaît"
"Le con ne perd jamais son temps, il perd celui des autres"
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Je suis de Bois-Fleury pour être exact, c'est juste à côté ;)
Il est vrai que 2 jours passés dans ces grandes villes (NY, SFo) et parcs (Yellowstone) seront trop court mais nous nous concentrerons sur l'essentiel pour pouvoir y retourner plus tard afin de mieux (re)découvrir ce qui nous a plu. Par ailleurs, nous aurons le jour d'arriver (ou le jour du départ) en plus au cas ou.
Pour Yellowstone, on m'a conseillé plus haut de ne pas rester autant de temps au Mont Rushmore. Cela me fait donc gagner un jour qui sera probablement utilisé à Yellowstone 🙂 et nous y arriverons fin mai. Si il y a toujours de la neige, nous monterons les chaînes (je ne sais pas si l'agence de location les propose au Québec?) mais la période est apparemment sympa pour voir les animaux et éviter qu'il y ai trop de touristes.
Pour la voiture, nous réfléchissons entre un Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Uplander, Ford Econovan (si il y en a) et privégions la place pour accueillir nos amis en Californie, ainsi que leur bagages. A la base, nous comptions dormir dedans certains soir mais nous avons lu que c'était interdit aux USA.
Nous priviligierons le camping, surtout pour les parcs (c'est presque ce qui m'excite le plus !!! ^^) car c'est le moins cher. Nous aurons des tentes 2secondes bien pratique j'imagine, puis les motels, voire les auberges, et un hotel à Las Vegas (Imperial Palace?).
Nous voulons tester quelques expériences culinaires dans certains états mais hormis ça, s'il faut manger des pates tous les jours, et bien soit...
Nous voulons faire en sorte que le voyage ne dépasse pas trop les 4000€/personne.😐
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Hello! The itinerary is pretty much set for August 2026. Yeah, I know it’s gonna be *super* hot. But it’s the only time we can get away.
So, here’s the plan: Montpellier-CDG-Dallas.
Stay from July 31 to August 26, 2026:
Car rental – check,
Hotels – check,
Itinerary – almost check,
Photo gear – check,
Budget – check, 🤪
Meal planning – meh, we’ll see...
Walmart, of course, for the cooler when we arrive.
And now, without too much detail...
Fort Worth:
The Longhorns and the Stockyards;
JR’s ranch (for the missus);
Medal of Honor Museum – Arlington.
Houston and NASA Space Center:
See the Gulf of Mexico/America.
San Antonio and the missions.
Fort Stockton for an overnight stop.
El Paso via Guadalupe Mountains:
El Paso and White Sands.
Tucson and the Pima Air & Space Museum:
Tombstone, Bisbee.
Phoenix:
Still working on the program.
Sedona:
Round trip around the area via Flagstaff and Williams, or the Grand Canyon (already done) – we’ll decide on the spot.
Albuquerque:
Santa Fe,
Turquoise Trail,
Los Alamos.
Amarillo via Route 66:
Old Route 66 in the city;
Big Texas Ranch Steak 😏.
Dallas:
JFK Museum;
Perot Museum;
West End district.
And through it all – the road, the road, and more road!!!
We’ll adapt day by day based on our mental and physical state (we’re not exactly spring chickens).
hi everyone
I’m planning a world trip and I’m looking for great tips on accommodation in the United States.
Do you have any good deals to share, please?
thanks
Hello everyone! Really damaged due to flooding caused by runoff after forest fires (a total mess!), does anyone in this friendly forum have any updates on the Apache Trail between Apache Junction and Roosevelt Dam? Is there still a section of the road that’s tough to navigate?
We're leaving at the end of June and will be driving the route between Buffalo and Cody. We’ve already booked our accommodations and a rodeo in Cody, but during the day, we’ll be driving between the two and I’m unsure about the itinerary.
Which route do you think is the most pleasant, interesting, or scenic between:
- The northern route via Highway 14 with Sheridan, Lowell, etc.
- The southern route with Highways 16/20/14, passing by Loaf Mountain Overlook, Powder River Pass, Ten Sleep Canyon...
We’ll be in a car, so we should be able to drive on any road.
Thanks for your input!
I’m almost done planning our September road trip. After our 3-night visit to Sequoia, we’ll have a stopover night in Coalinga (to break up the drive). We’ll be staying two nights in Monterey and would like to stop along the way to visit one side of Pinnacles National Park. We’re torn between the West entrance and the East entrance, and we’d like to do a short hike of no more than 2 hours since we don’t want to arrive too late in Monterey.
This park is split into two distinct zones with no connection between them, and the mileage from Coalinga to Monterey is pretty much the same for both. Which area do you recommend visiting—east or west? And which route is the most scenic?
I’ve spotted two short hikes:
- East: Moses Spring to Rim Trail Loop
- West: Balconies Cliffs Cave Loop
Has anyone been there, or do you have another hike to suggest?
Thanks in advance, and have a great afternoon!
Marcalamar 🙂
After our first trip as a young couple to the West in 2007 (yes, that doesn’t make us any younger!), we’re planning to go back in 2028, but this time as a family of four! (We have two boys who’ll be 5½ and 13 years old in the summer of 2028.)
Our plan is to combine a few big cities (SF and LA, maybe San Diego) with national parks and state parks, mostly!
Ideally, we’d like to leave at the end of June and head back to France around July 19–20, so we can enjoy the first week of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Since we already did the "loop" in 2007, there are must-see places we absolutely want to revisit—and especially share with our kids: Bryce Canyon, Yosemite, and above all, the Grand Canyon, which is still the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on Earth!
On the other hand, some places didn’t leave a big impression on us for various reasons, so we’re not making them a priority: Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley, for example.
We’re planning ahead, but might as well be smart about it😏
Do you have any tips for a fun and doable itinerary over about 20–25 days with kids, without rushing?
Hi everyone! 🙂
Just a quick question about King Canyon and Sequoia National Park.
Before our night in Miramonte, we plan to visit King Canyon. The next stop will be two nights in Three Rivers to explore Sequoia National Park. I wanted to go all the way to Roaring River Falls on the King Canyon Scenic Byway and then turn back to head to Miramonte. Since we’re coming from Oakhurst, Google Maps says it’s 300 km and 5 hours of driving. Since we also want to hike to see the sequoias (Big Stump Area and Grand Grove) before tackling the King Canyon Scenic Byway, the timing’s going to be tight. How far do you recommend going before turning back to miss as few points of interest as possible on the King Canyon Scenic Byway? Thanks for your advice, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
Hi everyone!
After years of hoping, waiting, planning, then changing, saving, and searching for the best possible route... we're FINALLY off this summer for a 5-week road trip in the West.
I had planned a trip to Colorado in 2021 but canceled due to COVID, so with time passing and my eldest’s high school graduation approaching fast, I figured it was now or never!
Anyway, the itinerary has been modified and extended to please everyone (I’m no longer the only one making decisions!!)
Here’s our final route:
Day 1 - 7/12/2026 - Brussels / Los Angeles
Day 2 - 7/13/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 3 - 7/14/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 4 - 7/15/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 5 - 7/16/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 6 - 7/17/2026 - Los Angeles / Kingman
Day 7 - 7/18/2026 - Kingman / Grand Canyon
Day 8 - 7/19/2026 - Grand Canyon / Page
Day 9 - 7/20/2026 - Page
Day 10 - 7/21/2026 - Page / Monument Valley
Day 11 - 7/22/2026 - Monument Valley / Durango
Day 12 - 7/23/2026 - Durango
Day 13 - 7/24/2026 - Durango
Day 14 - 7/25/2026 - Durango
Day 15 - 7/26/2026 - Durango / Glenwood Springs
Day 16 - 7/27/2026 - Glenwood Springs
Day 17 - 7/28/2026 - Glenwood Springs / Moab
Day 18 - 7/29/2026 - Moab
Day 19 - 7/30/2026 - Moab
Day 20 - 7/31/2026 - Moab
Day 21 - 8/1/2026 - Moab
Day 22 - 8/2/2026 - Moab / Vernal
Day 23 - 8/3/2026 - Vernal / Grand Teton
Day 24 - 8/4/2026 - Grand Teton
Day 25 - 8/5/2026 - Grand Teton / Cody
Day 26 - 8/6/2026 - Cody / Yellowstone
Day 27 - 8/7/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 28 - 8/8/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 29 - 8/9/2026 - Yellowstone
Day 30 - 8/10/2026 - Yellowstone / Salt Lake City
Day 31 - 8/11/2026 - Salt Lake City / Bryce Canyon
Day 32 - 8/12/2026 - Bryce Canyon / Zion
Day 33 - 8/13/2026 - Zion
Day 34 - 8/14/2026 - Zion
Day 35 - 8/15/2026 - Zion / Las Vegas
Day 36 - 8/16/2026 - Las Vegas
Day 37 - 8/17/2026 - Las Vegas / Los Angeles
Day 38 - 8/18/2026 - Los Angeles
Day 39 - 8/19/2026 - Los Angeles / Brussels
Day 40 - 8/20/2026 - Brussels / Home
We’ll be alternating between house swaps, motels, and campgrounds. I’ve booked all the accommodations (except the campground at Bryce since sunset bookings open only 14 days in advance) and the first activities, as well as the most touristy ones.
I’m currently putting together my day-by-day roadbook and having some trouble planning certain days, like in LA or Las Vegas. Choosing hikes isn’t easy either—it’s tough to decide!
We’re really excited but could definitely use your help with choices and optimizations!!
Hello.
I’d like to travel along I-15N from San Diego to Las Vegas with my mom, who’s 67. We’ve explored Northern California and the California Coast over the past two years and now want to continue through the desert.
There are several attractions along the way:
- Mormon Rocks
- Desert Discovery Center and visit the Old Woman meteorite
- Joshua Tree National Park
- Mojave Desert
- Mojave National Preserve
- Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Silverwood Lake
My mom has back issues that prevent her from hiking or walking on trails with elevation changes. Is it possible to visit these places by car, or are the routes flat enough?
I’d love for her to experience the desert with an itinerary adapted to her condition. I’m also open to other points of interest that aren’t mentioned. We have 3-4 days for the trip, so we’re not in a rush—just want to explore.
I’d love to take a road trip and visit Nova Scotia. I’d appreciate some info on the best cities to see and the most interesting spots. The trip should last about 10 to 15 days, staying in hotels or motels. Thanks in advance!
We’re being relocated to Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
We’ll be taking the flight from Nantes to Montreal and then from Montreal to Saint Pierre.
Could you recommend a hotel near the departure terminal that allows dogs?
Hi,
My 16-year-old son is flying to Grand Rapids with other kids his age. There’s a layover in Detroit. There’s no unaccompanied minor service available. Is it pretty easy to navigate Detroit Airport to catch the connecting flight to Grand Rapids (domestic flight)? There are several of them who speak English well.
Thanks for your replies,
Good evening, everyone! 🙂
Just a few last questions to wrap up our Lake Tahoe visit plans.
**Parking:**
We’d like to walk to Eagle Falls and then Eagle Lake. I’ve spotted two parking lots that seem close to each other and give access to the trailhead. Where and how do we pay for entry to Emerald Bay State Park and Inspiration Point?
**Viewpoints on the East Side:**
Are most of the viewpoints (Balancing Rock, Granite Cave, Bonsai Rock, etc.) right by the road, or do you have to hike to reach them?
**Donner Memorial State Park:**
Is it worth making a detour to Truckee to visit this park and the Truckee historic downtown?
Hi there. I'm shocked by the price of the Upper Antelope Canyon tour—$175 for less than an hour… You might say, "if you can’t afford it…" But the real question is whether it’s really worth it, because $350 for two makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off. For those who’ve done both Lower and Upper, can you tell me if the price difference is really justified? Thanks
Hi everyone! 🙂
As you can see, we're heading back from September 6th to the 27th.
Everything’s booked for September—flights, accommodations, and the car. As I plan, I’ll be asking the experts for help. This is our second trip to California, but most of the stops are new to us.
We’ll start directly from San Francisco to our first overnight stop, Davis, before heading to Lassen Volcanic Park for 4 nights. Our flight lands at 12:50 PM.
Here’s our itinerary:
Day 1: Davis – overnight stop
Day 2: Red Bluff – exploring Lassen Volcanic Park (scenic drive to Lake Helen)
Day 3: Susanville – scenic drive through the park via the South Entrance, points of interest, and hikes
Day 4: Susanville – Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes hike
Day 5: Susanville – Warner Valley (hikes)
Day 6: South Lake Tahoe
Day 7: South Lake Tahoe
Day 8: Mammoth Lake
Day 9: Mammoth Lake
Day 10: El Portal via Tioga Road
Day 11: El Portal
Day 12: El Portal
Day 13: Oakhurst
Day 14: Miramonte
Day 15: Three Rivers
Day 16: Three Rivers
Day 17: Coalinga
Day 18: Monterey
Day 19: Monterey
Day 20: San Francisco
Day 21: San Francisco
Day 22: Departure
For hikes in Lassen Volcanic Park, I’ve planned:
Bumpass Hell, Cold Boiling Lake (Day 2)
Paradise Meadow (maybe not going all the way), Devastated Area, and the loop around Reflection and Manzanita Lakes (Day 3)
Cinder Cone and Painted Dunes (Day 4)
Devil’s Kitchen and Boiling Spring Lake (Day 5)
I’ve read there are trails to access the trailheads for Cinder Cone (11 km) and Warner Valley. Are these easy trails for an SUV?
Are there any other must-see spots or things we shouldn’t miss?
That’s where I’m at for now. Thanks for your replies, and have a great evening!
Marcalamar 🙂
I’m a total USA addict. I’ve already done several road trips, including the East Coast and West Coast.
I’m here today because I’m planning to go back for another road trip on the West Coast. Possibly with one of my sisters and a couple of friends. It’s still just a plan for now, but I’m working on an itinerary in the meantime. Ideally, I’d leave in 2026, but I don’t have the exact dates yet—maybe April-May or September-October.
My last trip to the West Coast was in September 2014. We went for 2 weeks, but this time it’d be 3 weeks. What made me want to go back was simply a colleague who just left today. As I’m writing this, he’s on the plane. I’m so happy for him, but now all I can think about is going back.
Since I recently went to NY, I noticed that prices have really gone up. I assume the same is true for the West Coast? For 2 people over 3 weeks, what budget should I expect? We’re the type to watch our spending and find great tips.
I think we’ll arrive in San Francisco like the first time and leave from either Los Angeles or Las Vegas.
Thanks for advising me on the booking—should I reserve a room in the hotel or go for a cabin for the best view?
Should I get breakfast or not?
What do you think of the restaurant?
Hello, if the off-the-beaten-path enthusiasts are still around 😉, I’d love some info on tackling these trails. I’m not super familiar with the rules, risks, or what to expect—I’m looking for firsthand experience from folks who’ve done it on their own once or multiple times.
Hi everyone!
I’m planning a week-long family trip to NYC in October 2026. The focus is on museums and soaking up the New York vibe. I’ve been checking Airbnb, but the prices in Manhattan are through the roof. Since I don’t know NYC well, is it "wise" to look outside Manhattan? Any neighborhoods you’d recommend?
After our first trip to the West, we’d love to go back to see other must-see spots!
The stay would be from May 11 to 20, 2026—it’s short, but hey...
M11: Lyon to Las Vegas (overnight in Vegas)
T12: Route 66 – overnight in Grand Canyon (GC)
W13: Visit GC – overnight in Page
Th14: Visit Antelope Canyon / Horseshoe Bend – overnight in Monument Valley (MV)
F15: Visit MV – overnight in Moab
Sa16: Visit Arches / Dead Horse Point – overnight in Bryce
Su17: Visit Bryce – overnight in Zion
M18: Visit Zion / Valley of Fire – overnight in Vegas
Tu19: Return flight
What do you think? Could we add one more night somewhere? We’re not big hikers, so we’ll mostly explore the parks using shuttles.
Also, we’re all set—passports are good. Do you think one classic Visa card and one premium Visa card will be enough for coverage?
Thanks so much for your feedback, and happy holidays!
Hi North America forum crew,
Just a little post that might interest some of you:
Travelers to the United States | Photo Now Mandatory Upon Entry and Exit | La Presse
I assume many of you already know, but the America the Beautiful annual pass, which was $80, will increase to $250 starting January 1, 2026.
So if you're planning to travel before the end of December 2026, it's in your best interest to buy your pass in December 2025, since it will still cost $80 and be valid until the end of December 2026 if you purchase it in December 2025.
This price increase only applies to non-U.S. residents.
Additionally, for those who planned to visit just one park, a $100 surcharge per person will apply to access a list of 11 national parks...
For example, if there are 4 of you in a car, you’ll have to pay $35 + $400,
which comes to $435 to visit one of the 11 parks on the list (I don’t have all of them... Bryce, Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, etc.).
Total madness.
The goal is to push people who only visit one park into buying the annual pass.
Last point: free entry days are over for non-residents!
Hi everyone, I’m traveling to Los Angeles and would like to rent a vehicle at the airport. However, I have a Boursobank Ultim deferred debit card, so I’d love to know if it’s possible for those who’ve experienced this recently. Thanks for the info!
I’m planning a week in S.F. in April 2026 and I can’t figure out how to tell the cable cars—of which I understand there are three lines—apart from the trams, which I think number seven. I can’t find their individual numbers or routes anywhere.
Could someone shed some light on this for me? Thanks in advance.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026 full of amazing travels.
Cheers,
Régine
Hi,
I’m planning a road trip through the American national parks starting from Denver in June 2026.
The price of the pass is jumping from 80 € to 250 € on January 1st, 2026!!!
Is it possible to buy the pass online before the end of the year to lock in the 80 € rate? If so, where and how do I go about it?
Thanks for your tips.
Arnale
I’m planning a road trip for July 2026 in northern Florida. Could you let me know if my itinerary makes sense?
Day 1: Orlando
Day 2: Amelia Island
Day 3: Amelia Island
Day 4: Tallahassee
Day 5: Panama City Beach
Day 6: Panama City Beach (visit to Destin)
Day 7: Crystal River (stop in Cedar Key on the way)
Day 8: Crystal River
Day 9: Anna Maria (stop in Clearwater)
Day 10: Anna Maria (St. Pete)
Day 11: Anna Maria
Day 12: Orlando
Day 13: Orlando
Day 14: Orlando
Day 15: Departure
We just finished 9 days in the American West and wanted to share our experience because we had an amazing time.
I know some of you might ask, why use an agency? Honestly, we didn’t really feel like doing all the driving and planning, especially since we didn’t know the area at all. And since our English isn’t great, having French-speaking guides was a big comfort.
We found Emmanuelle and Isabelle, and wow, they were fantastic. It was just the two of us with them, so it was a truly VIP, ultra-personalized experience. They treated us like royalty from start to finish. These two live in Las Vegas and know the region like the back of their hand. They told us they’ve spent over 15 years exploring every corner of the American West, and it really shows. Their knowledge of geology, park history, and local anecdotes is just impressive. It’s nothing like someone reciting a memorized script. They answer all your questions and really adapt to what you want to see or do.
What we really loved: the vehicle was super comfortable, and the little details made a difference—like snacks and even a homemade cake! Though, to be fair, we devoured the cake right away, so that counts.
Since they know the sites inside out, they took us at the right times to avoid crowds. So we could enjoy peaceful picnics at Grand Canyon viewpoints without being packed in with 200 people. Plus, on top of the must-see spots, they showed us some hidden gems that were absolutely stunning—places we never would’ve found on our own. They’re true locals who know all the best tips.
The service was really personalized. They adapted to our pace and preferences, and we could stop whenever we wanted to take photos. It’s the luxury of being in a small private group—you’re not just a number on a big bus.
In short, we really felt like we were traveling with friends rather than professional guides. Everything’s included in the price (hotel pickup, meals, park entries, etc.), so the value for money is fair.
We loved it so much that we’re already planning to come back next year to explore other areas with them. I think we’ve caught the American West bug—it’s all we can think about, and we can’t wait to return.
If you’re looking for a French-speaking tour with real personalized service and guides who know the region like no one else, we highly recommend them. We had unforgettable moments. They also design road trips for those who don’t want a guide. And they handled our hotel reservations in Las Vegas too. If you want genuine advice from friendly locals, we’re giving them a 200% recommendation!
