It’s always road-tripping season in our book, so we’re recognizing the weird, wonderful, and whimsical pit stops that make your road trip extra memorable. To curate the best of the best, we asked full-time road-trippers and RVers for their favorite stops across the U.S. From a roadside lobster pound to a few of the “world’s largest” things, here are the best places to stop on a road trip this summer.
The Resties: The 30 Best Road Trip Stops Across the U.S.
The best roadside food, gas stations, rest stops, quirky attractions, places to stay, and views worth stopping for.
Introducing the Resties: These Are the Best Stop-Worthy Views Across the U.S.
Full-time RVers Katelyn and Howard Newstate, the adventuring duo behind the Newstate Nomads, share their favorite stop-worthy views across the U.S. for Only In Your State's first-ever Resties awards.
Introducing the Resties: These Are the Best Uncommon Overnights Across the U.S.
Our panel of expert travel judges selected some of the best uncommon overnight stays across the United States. Here are our favorites broken down by region.
Introducing the Resties: These Are the Best Pit Stop Bites Across the U.S.
Hand-picked by expert travel judges, check out these pit stop bites across the U.S. that top our list of the best.
Introducing the Resties: These Are the Best Quirky Attractions Across the U.S.
Abi and Nikki Rodriguez are full-time road-trippers who are always on the lookout for their next quirky discovery. Today they're sharing their favorite quirky attractions in the U.S. for Only In Your State's first-ever Resties awards!
Introducing the Resties: These Are the Best Rest Stops Across the U.S.
Deyana Walker is a full-time road-tripper who is here to recommend unforgettable roadside travel stops. She's sharing her favorite rest stops in the U.S. for Only In Your State's first-ever Resties awards.
The Reader’s Choice Resties Winners
We asked, you voted. Get to know the fan-favorite Resties for the 2025 road trip season.
Meet the Resties of the West: 5 Pit Stops Worth Stopping for on Your Next Road Trip
We are honoring the best of roadside America. Here are five road trip stops worth your time in the Western region of the U.S.
Meet the Resties of the Southwest: 5 Pit Stops Worth Stopping for on Your Next Road Trip
Let's discover the best pit stop bites, quirky attractions, stop-worthy views, uncommon overnight stops, and fuel stops in the Southwest.
Meet the Resties of the Midwest: 5 Pit Stops Worth Stopping for on Your Next Road Trip
The Resties highlight the best road trip pit stops in the U.S. These are our picks for the Midwest.
Meet the Resties of the Northeast: 5 Pit Stops Worth Stopping for on Your Next Road Trip
From quirky museums to mouthwatering bites, this list of the best roadside stops in the Northeast will inspire your next great road trip adventure.
Meet the Resties of the Southeast: 5 Pit Stops Worth Stopping for on Your Next Road Trip
From roadside attractions to rest areas and hotels, these roadside stops in the Southeast will take your next road trip from good to great.
