He forgot Hawaii is a pretty poor choice to visit on a road trip.

@autonomouscollective2599

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Hard to drive there.

@MoonCobalt

3 жыл бұрын

lel

@vanbooth9564

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@gpaderx6105

3 жыл бұрын

AHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHA

@uprebel5150

3 жыл бұрын

Road to Hana on Maui is definitely a great road trip. Tons of curves..!!!

As a central Illinois resident, I've never been so insulted by something I 100% agree with

@billolsen4360

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, got Paris there!

@lukeh5521

3 жыл бұрын

@@billolsen4360 Hey, thats fairly close to champaign, where I am

@dakotaravenwood7755

3 жыл бұрын

I hate living in central Illinois, take so long to go somewhere interesting. Wanna go for a hike, plan for 2 1/2 hour drive one way at least. ugh....

@WilliamMohamad-uv5fi

3 жыл бұрын

I drove from dallas to chicago and my god illinois is incredibly dreary

@dakotaravenwood7755

3 жыл бұрын

@@WilliamMohamad-uv5fi there are nice little hidden pockets, but they are scattered all over and far apart sadly.

West Virginia is one of the coolest states to drive through. Certainly would not want to live there but the state has lots of natural outdoor beauty.

@jenniferbraun7269

Жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful place if you like mountains, trees, and racism.

@mackmiller3727

Жыл бұрын

As a border state resident WV is good for skiing, moonshine, and looking pretty while you drive through it to get to Virginia

@clancywoods7728

Жыл бұрын

@@jenniferbraun7269 I like all of those things

@keithhanisek2465

Жыл бұрын

If you are into hiking, kayaking, mountain biking etc... It is pretty cool.

@DidiGrooves

Жыл бұрын

On my East-to-West road trip, WV is where I actually got stuck doing fun stuff, and intend to go back now that I've been there and see what's there to do. But that's pretty good that most people disagree - more left for me to enjoy.

this the type of videos my dad watches before a road trip and makes sure we go there

@subraxas

Ай бұрын

😀

“You have to go through us to get somewhere better.” -Indiana

@Cccoast

3 жыл бұрын

and the people were MOSTLY awful there!

@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia

3 жыл бұрын

There’s more than corn in Indiana

@justyoureverydaypig3716

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty accurate

@beanman6684

3 жыл бұрын

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia Right, there's a huge opioid epidemic -Indiana resident

@Zelkiiro

3 жыл бұрын

"We're from Indiana, and...we're gonna move!" - Jim Gaffigan's proposed Indiana state sign

The unofficial tourist motto of Nebraska is...”If you haven’t been to Nebraska, you haven’t seen nothin’ yet.”

@johnalden5821

3 жыл бұрын

I have been to Nebraska. So I HAVE seen nothin'. Actually, as he points out, I was pretty well accustomed to seeing nothing, having driven across Indiana, Illinois and Iowa to get there.

@swabby429

3 жыл бұрын

When the longest river through the state is another word for "flat", Nebraska is lucky to have been ranked where it was in this video.

@Commander30

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Nebraska and was genuinely surprised that we weren't ranked higher lol But then again, I do agree that Iowa and Kansas are MUCH more boring than Nebraska.

@Finallybianca

3 жыл бұрын

The official is worse “Nebraska its not for everyone “ yeah I need to move lol

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

@@Commander30 Nebraska was pleasant, nowhere near as dull as Kansas. Would like to go back to Omaha at some point

The one state I would have to disagree with would be West Virginia. WV is a beautiful state. If you love mountains and the outdoors it's a great place to visit. The nearest mountains of any appreciable size are the Smokies or the Adirondacks. Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks, cave tours, scenic train rides, civil war sites, etc. And if you're into the paranormal like I am, there are some great haunted sites as well. (WV State Penitentiary, Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, the paranormal museum, etc.). The other states on this list I totally agree with.

@ToutCQJM

8 ай бұрын

Well, nature is beautiful everywhere. If you love nature and landscapes then every state is for you.

@srgantmoomooo

7 ай бұрын

@@ToutCQJM go tell that to new Jersey

@LrB69

6 ай бұрын

​@@srgantmoomooogo literally anywhere south of of Bergen and Passaic

@srgantmoomooo

6 ай бұрын

@@LrB69 south of bergen and passaic??? thats just endless concrete... newark, the oranges, all of hudson county, all the way down to the amboys lmfao... no beautiful landscapes there trust me

@LrB69

6 ай бұрын

@@srgantmoomooo south of that

I completely disagree with West Virginia being on the list, but I agree with the other 9. The Allegheny Mountain region of WV is a very beautiful place with tons of outdoor activities to do from fantastic hikes, rock climbing, snow skiing, and whitewater rafting. That area of WV is well worth seeing.

@jenniferbraun7269

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the Great Allegheny Passage and the Appalachian Trail. They converge in Harper's Ferry.

@andrew6815

Жыл бұрын

I don't agree with how high it was but, as I think about it, what state would include instead? Jersey? It has the Statue of Liberty. Connecticut? I don't know anything about Connecticut except that they used to have a hockey team with sick jerseys.

@chizorama

7 ай бұрын

@@andrew6815 There's plenty of nice spots in CT &, believe it or not, NJ, but both pale in comparison to the beauty of WV.

@Ethyro

4 ай бұрын

100%

Staying off the Interstate is the best way to see interesting things anywhere.

@1pcfred

3 жыл бұрын

Staying off the Interstate is the best way to not get to where you're going. Never get off the highway!

@thebigstink7472

3 жыл бұрын

@@1pcfred if you don’t like having fun I guess

@1pcfred

3 жыл бұрын

@@thebigstink7472 not everyone has the same definition of fun. My idea of fun is getting where I am going.

@TheFonzieProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@1pcfred ever heard of "its about the journey not the destination?" I completely understand and agree if it's for business or urgent, however I don't see how always pretending were in a rush helps anything but cause distracted driving and more traffic

@1pcfred

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFonzieProductions while it may be about the journey and not the destination we are supposed to at least pretend it is about the destination or it does not work. And if you do it right it can really be about the destinations too.

Oklahoma isn’t too bad, sometimes we get enough cow dung to fling at one another.

@qualicumwilson5168

3 жыл бұрын

Hint, Penny says Cow Tipping encourages dung production. Warning sexist joke coming:- How are Girls and cow dung similar? The older the get, the easier it is to pick them up!

@alightcelery7225

3 жыл бұрын

@@qualicumwilson5168 that’s not even sexist it’s just true😭

@kyotokid4

3 жыл бұрын

@@qualicumwilson5168 ...the state sport of Wisconsin.

@jacksoncolling1500

3 жыл бұрын

Oklahoma is about 30% forested actually

@lukeswain1752

3 жыл бұрын

As far as I am concerned, eastern Oklahoma is one of the greatest places on earth! It smells great, it looks great, and is great! This is coming from an east coast suburban boy

I loved visiting WV. I went to so many beautiful state parks there. National parks, gorgeous forests, mountains, and waterfalls. I was there for about a week and felt like I didn’t even get to see everything, and I saw a lot. The people were also really friendly. Just driving on the highways there was beautiful. So many overlooks.

@johni1622

Жыл бұрын

Ditto, yeah he's way off on WV.

@austin3553

Жыл бұрын

@@johni1622as an ohio resident and annual florida traveler, i hate going thru wv. It sucks! Tolls all over 77 and it takes forever to get thru. The tunnels are neat for a second, but then you realize its just like a lame version of ohio. Ohio may not have mountains but i believe it has a much more cohesive landscape that is appealing to look at (i.e. lakes, rivers, with hills and flat parts mixed in) i bet west ohio sucks to drive thru but eastern ohio is pretty scenic

@laurawilliams2294

11 ай бұрын

I can't help but feel shocked at the pictures that were used to depict West Virginia! I lived there for many years and never saw anything like the ramshackle pictures used for this hatchet job! It certainly ISN'T exciting to drive through because so much of it is mountains and forests and you can't see the beautiful state parks or whitewater rafting from the car, but this depiction of us as a pitiful state is just ignorant.

@brittchanel_j

11 ай бұрын

@@austin3553 I live in Miami FL. In my opinion it seems like Florida has way more tolls than WV did. So the tolls didn't bother me. I loved all the mountains. My goal is to road trip/travel to all 50 states with my son. So far we've done 16 states by car. Haven't been to Ohio yet although I have family there. So I can't judge Ohio yet, but WV was breathtaking for sure.

@chizorama

7 ай бұрын

@@laurawilliams2294 I've seen some of the stuff he showed in the pictures, most of that type of scenery is off the beaten path, but still is situated in some of the best scenery.

To me, a roadtrip isn't just about seeing famous sights, it's about discovering. The travel in itself is just as rewarding as the goal.

@naturesfinest2408

Жыл бұрын

nothing to discover in Illinois but a few pretty parts and corn, corn, corn, a cow, corn. edit: I dont mind rolling fields of grass with wild flowers that you'll find west of Illinois. I don't like looking a farms for 3-5 hours.

@clancywoods7728

Жыл бұрын

@@naturesfinest2408 As someone from regional Australia, I love driving through farmland. It looks beautiful compared to the endless bushland that we have throughout Australia.

@mwojcik2

Жыл бұрын

And of course there are different sorts of not-very-interesting scenery and whatnot. I've driven through all of these (I drive through Kansas several times a year), and I'll say that, for example, driving the lesser highways through Mississippi is a lot prettier and more visually interesting than driving I-80 through Nebraska. I also have a strange affection for driving the Oklahoma panhandle when going to/from New Mexico, though the stretch between the panhandle and eastern Oklahoma is pretty forgettable. I was amused to note that the two bits of Nebraska he likes are in opposite corners of the state. Nebraska on I-80 is "oh, Omaha is actually kind of cool!", then "oh, Lincoln is ... not that bad!" an hour later, then "good lord will this never end" for the rest of your natural existence. (Though Nebraska honestly isn't as bad as eastern Colorado on I-70, which is *agonizing*.)

If you get off the interstate in West Virginia, you will experience roads so curvy that you can see your own tail lights ahead of you.

@vijabe

3 жыл бұрын

lol - Yes, I remember driving out to Snowshoe and WOW, were those some twisty mf'n, up and down roads! I mean, I love a nice twisty road, but that was just aggravating!

@ddcheckchaser2014

2 жыл бұрын

😂

@NotSlurry

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@penguinsfan251

2 жыл бұрын

West Virginia isn't as boring as he makes it out to be. He ignored the New River bridge.

@Number1Camper

2 жыл бұрын

@@penguinsfan251 I completely agree. Actually if there is one state where you will leave the highway and just drive the roads without doing anything, I think WV may be the one

Back in the 70s my parents use to take us on some epic road trips. I remember rolling west across Kansas bored to tears thinking it would never end. The only saving grace was I knew we were headed to Colorado and the mountains. To this day I still recall the exact moment we passed the Welcome to Colorado sign and I discovered that Colorado is not just a mountain state....

@timdowney6721

2 жыл бұрын

You can usually see Pikes Peak on the horizon about when you get to Limon…….it gives you hope. 😉😄

@lynnleclaire5051

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, just drove through KS with my sisters from Pgh to CA. Wow. Talk about boring! I already knew that about a third of CO was flat like KS. But you can see mountains ahead!

@paradoxstudios6639

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the mountains was where the snow was still packed on top of the peaks, Ponderosa forests, lots of bears, elk, cougars, bobcat,,,lol

@otherextemthion3479

Жыл бұрын

Yeah... everything east of Calhan, CO is basically Kansas. If you don't like Kansas, you won't like east Colorado, that's for sure. You can at least see mountains for a lot of it, but if the air quality isn't great, you can't even see Pikes Peak until you're pretty close to Colorado Springs. Found that out when I drove from Goodland, Kansas to Colorado Springs, CO once.

@missusd1130

Жыл бұрын

Yeah agree.

The older I get the more "boring" I like it. I retired to Kansas, though I was raised in Virginia (yes, a woman was involved). When I have family come out, they can't believe how quickly they can drive completely through Wichita, and such little traffic. What they are really impressed with is the hospitality of the people they come in contact with. So, all in all, if you just wanna drive and sightsee, you'd probably choose another state. On the other hand if you want a great place to live and work, with low cost of living...consider one of the boring states. Keep in mind - like the folks in ND say, the cold weather and "boring" state keeps the riff-raff out.

@chizorama

7 ай бұрын

Broke down in Kansas, met nothing but friendly & helpful people. Might be boring to look at, but good people go a long way.

@wwaynemcg

7 ай бұрын

You bet. I believe it the helpful farmer mentality.@@chizorama

Drove from NC to UT a few weeks ago and I’ll be honest, Kansas was awesome!! The flint hills in the eastern part of the state were just so beautiful. Looking out and seeing nothing but peace and quiet. I loved it, I even stopped at a gas station with my buddy and we both got $5 matching Kansas heartland shirts. 10/10 would drive through again

Last year, Nebraska's tourism office tried the advertising slogan: "Nebraska--honestly, it's not for everyone."

@mikebernhardt92

3 жыл бұрын

Well at least Nebraska isn’t Iowa

@davidlarson9125

3 жыл бұрын

Iowa---gateway to---Nebraska!

@joegarrison5911

3 жыл бұрын

Lol thats well said

@joegarrison5911

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidlarson9125 The drive through Iowa and Nebraska suckkkkksssssss.

@davidlarson9125

3 жыл бұрын

Iowa is pretty much the same all the way through. I grew up in Nebraska and the drive through Nebraska changes very gradually from wet (east) to dry (west) and the scenery changes with it. But at least it changes. I've always said nobody would notice this unless they were traveling at 1,000 miles an hour.

Alabama's new state motto: "Hey, at least we're not Mississippi".

@lcjacks8825

3 жыл бұрын

True

@mirzaahmed6589

3 жыл бұрын

Or Kansas.

@KnullnVoid

3 жыл бұрын

My mom lives in Alabama and we were making this exact joke the other day lol

@MrChuckGrape

3 жыл бұрын

It really is a step up from Mississippi. Alabama is cleaner and seems more friendly.

@jilljones3664

3 жыл бұрын

"_____ days without a tornado." (Originally from a Simpson's episode) Or "Without Birmingham we'd be Mississippi."

I've always been fascinated with the Panhandle of Oklahoma... the idea being in a part of the county which was once labeled as "No Man's Land" holds a certain mystique!

@mark-briansonna7670

Жыл бұрын

If you've never been, GO! I took a road trip and visited all the state parks in the area including the Black Mesa at the western most point. Truly one of the best vacations I've ever taken. It is a geological wonder, with mountains, flat lands, cayons, rivers, etc. The 8 mile round trip hike up the back mesa (moderate with one strenous 1 mile section but still doable) ranks as one of the most scenic hikes I have ever taken, and I have hiked all over this country. At the top you can see hundreds of miles into Texas, Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma. But go there in the winter or late fall/early spring. The rest of the year it'll be too hot. Also expect very few or no amenities for tourists because it truly is still a no man's land. Cell phone coverage is also very spotty there.

@msannthropic7661

Жыл бұрын

@@mark-briansonna7670, so I heard that there are some scary meth labs/people in that area. Have you heard this?

@mark-briansonna7670

Жыл бұрын

​@@msannthropic7661 No. This area of the country is very desolate. Most of the few and far between towns have less than 500 people. Seera that are the map are actually almost ghost towns. The few people I ran across at gas stations and the motels I stayed at were very friendly. Keep in mind there are VERY few motels, gas stations, and barely any restaurants either in this whole region. It is a poorer region of the country, but not scary poor like in places in Mississipi, Louisiana, or Texas (where I reside). Not for a moment did I feel unsafe the entire week I was there exploring. The only thoght that crossed my mind was "I am very much out here on my own in the middle of owhere and miles away from the next town on the map that may or may not have a gas station so I better fill up my car even though it's only 1/2 empty."

@Joe-sw9nk

Жыл бұрын

God himself hates oklahoma, texass both north and south dakotas and arkansas.

@juggalofred1533

Жыл бұрын

Any hot chicks there?

My Kansas story: I was on a trip wandering from Southern California to Maine and back. I wanted to get a cashier's check to pay a speeding ticket I got west of Amarillo. (My bad.) I pulled into Wichita and went to the nearly-deserted downtown looking for a bank. The first one I stopped at, the clerk said, "Oh, you'll have to go to a BIG bank for that." I went to the one he had pointed toward and told them what I wanted. They balked at taking my check or debit card and didn't want to call my bank. I said, "Okay, you won't accept my debit card, but your ATM will, so I'll get the cash from there to cover the cashier's check." They looked at me like that would be illegal or something, but agreed it would work. After that was taken care of I asked for directions to I-35 north. "Ummmmmm... Sally, do you know how to get to 35?" "Where?" "The highway to Kansas City," I replied. "Oh, um, Bill, how can this fellow get to Kansas City? "Oh, um..." "Forget it," I said, "I'll just figure it out on the map." (pre-GPS days) I decided people live in Wichita because they don't know how to leave.

I'll agree with everything but West Virginia, the nature there is gorgeous

@edwardrhoads7283

3 жыл бұрын

yeah I would have put in South Dakota instead of West Virginia.

@brucesmith9144

3 жыл бұрын

Lots of hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, great whitewater rafting.

@jimmym3352

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardrhoads7283 South Dakota has Badlands National Park and Mount Rushmore I suppose. West Virginia has some pretty roads. I did hike to the top of Spruce Knob, but it's a pretty easy hike for someone who grew up out West like me. I just wanted to see some sort of hill/mountain, I was stationed in Norfolk, and after a while the flat terrain gets to me. LOL. I'm grew up in a valley with mountains surrounding it.

@rook1196

3 жыл бұрын

maybe not the stops but even the interstates are beautiful drives. I-64 from VA-Charleston is freaking beautiful especially at sunset. I-79 is one of the nicest north-south interstates. US 50 west of Clarksburg is crazy fun if you have a hot hatch.

@pnutbutrncrackers

3 жыл бұрын

I came here to say this.

I-O-W-A: "I Oughta Went Around"

@automaticmattywhack1470

3 жыл бұрын

I live in Omaha which is right across the river from Iowa. We always thought Iowa stood for "I Owe the World an Apology" or "Idiots Out Wandering Around."

@jimrob4

3 жыл бұрын

@@automaticmattywhack1470 We always say the trees in Iowa lean West because Nebraska sucks.

@automaticmattywhack1470

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimrob4 I'll remember that if you remember next time you're "In Omaha Without Approval."

@celestepalm6949

3 жыл бұрын

I could skip Nevada too. I really wish I could skip driving through Nevada.

@michaelappel103

3 жыл бұрын

@@celestepalm6949 Nevada? Really? You got Vegas, Valley of Fire, Hoover Dam, Lake Meade, Parts of Lake Tahoe, Reno, Ruby Mountains, Great Basin National Park, Cathedral Gorge, Virginia City, I could go on!!

I had to giggle at your parting words about New Jersey. I grew up there and fully expected it to be on this list although there are some really nice places. I haven’t lived there in over 40 years with the exception of one year and then going back for class reunions a few times. I hiked the Delaware Water Gap, enjoyed the history of Trenton and Washington’s Crossing State Park and the South Jersey shore and Cape May. It will always be “home” although I no longer have family there. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to seeing them.

@mrmarkymark77

Жыл бұрын

Me too left nj in 77 always was defending her, but so crowded

As others have said, the best way to see the plains states is to stay off the interstate. An interstate being a road of quick travel will naturally follow the paths of least resistance, so for example, in Nebraska, you are following the Platte River, which CAN be pretty, but for much of the journey it's beyond the view of the interstate. The northern half of the state may seem desolate, but it's beautiful if you like to look upon the horizon and see the hundreds of rolling hills. And sometimes, the best views you get upon the plains aren't around you, you have to look up! The vast open sky seems painted and you can get lost in it.

@apexkiller66-94

Жыл бұрын

Trust me no one knows how Nebraska actually looks like.

@TMats100

8 ай бұрын

@@apexkiller66-94, This guy sure doesn’t seem to know it. I’ve listened to people whining about I-80 across Nebraska my whole life. That’s alright, keep driving it and whining about it.

West Virginia has some pretty scenery

@howardcitizen2471

3 жыл бұрын

A LOT of great scenery. I disagree with his ranking.

@jD304304

3 жыл бұрын

yeah, of all the adjectives i've heard people use to describe West Virginia, this is the first time i've heard it called "bland." but he's not wrong if you're strictly speaking from the perspective of someone looking to take a roadtrip. this is not a state you drive through for pleasure (except maybe bikers). the roads are bad and curvy, amenities are lacking, and we have no major cities. when someone visits, they need to come here with a purpose. and 99 times out of 100 that purpose is to be outside, engaging with nature, not looking for tourist traps.

@Mychinisfamous

3 жыл бұрын

There's Deep Creek Lake as well, which is between Maryland and West Virginia

@jasonmcdaniel345

3 жыл бұрын

@@howardcitizen2471 Agreed. I love the mountains.

@cadenjones7886

3 жыл бұрын

Deep Creek is entirely in Maryland. It's one of the main tourist attractions in my area.

There’s a sublime beauty in the plains of Kansas that is like looking out on the ocean. Watching the weather move across the sky and the wind ripple over the tall grass are fond memories from my childhood. Nonetheless, I would have been disappointed if it wasn’t ranked number one.

@celestepalm6949

3 жыл бұрын

William Heat Moon's 'PrairyErth' does an excellent job of capturing the particular beauty of our nation's surviving Seas of Grass.

@chrissessions6108

3 жыл бұрын

An optimist and a realist all in one!

@bistromathics6

3 жыл бұрын

Driving west across Kansas, chasing the summer sunset with thunderclouds and lightning in the distance--that's quite an experience. I was lucky enough to do that more than once! But yes, I'm not too surprised that Kansas is ranked so high.

@kelybal

3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's how I describe kansas; it's like being in the middle of the ocean

@davidsekowski1710

2 жыл бұрын

Love driving through Kansas. There is something very peaceful about it.

I am a trucker and in 5 months in 2018, I visited 38 states. I’m from California. I have to say the worst state I saw was actually NEVADA . Nevada is Las Vegas.. but you get out of Vegas and it’s literally just dirt sand and desert. That sucks. On the other hand thr most beautiful state I saw was New Hampshire !

@Zach-eb1jd

Жыл бұрын

To each their own I guess. I find the empty desert one of the coolest places ever

@Sunshine_day

Жыл бұрын

Luis Ramos- Then you didn't really see Nevada at all. The Ruby Mountains & Great Basin NP, are breath taking. I loved visiting Hoover Dam and taking the dam tour. There's some really enchanting places in the desert 🏜 there too. Las Vegas is not my cup of tea though. But I couldn't believe that Nevada had green lush Alpine Forests in the Ruby Mountains, really worth the drive if you're going to Oregon or Utah.

Man, I’m not even from West Virginia but his roasting them literally made me say “damn” out loud.

@Transmontaine

10 ай бұрын

And it’s totally wrong. It’s the same lazy journalism that would typically come from Washington or the Northeast.

As someone who has had the misfortune of driving through Kansas multiple times, I recommend doing it overnight. You can't see the scenery not changing at night.

@kijones8883

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@scrappy00001

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@willp.8120

3 жыл бұрын

Cresting the bluffs along I 70 in central Kansas amongst "Amber waves of grain" is great

@vipahman

3 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Having driven through every state in America, the rural beauty of Kansas is unmatched during my drive on I-70. I see roads heading to "nowhere" on either side of I-70 and love the look of big America. I long to stop and see where they lead, knowing fully well they go on forever from one farm to another. But remember that boring America is also the breadbasket of America. Show some respect!

@t-squared6406

3 жыл бұрын

@@vipahman alot of those lead to museums,Wizard of Oz,Largest PrairieDog,Barbed Wire Capital,oldest hamburger stool restaurant.

The most boring state is being in a coma.

@educortazarc

3 жыл бұрын

In 2020? Doesn’t sound that bad hehe

@blakedavis2447

3 жыл бұрын

Oklacoma?

@alessandromoretti9495

3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@vagabondroller

3 жыл бұрын

So Nebraska...

@OneAffected

3 жыл бұрын

@@vagabondroller LOL 😸👍

A number of years ago, I took a road trip from California to Dodge City, Kansas. Of the many road trips I've taken, it was one of the more memorable ones I've taken. I spent a few days there, and really enjoyed it. The other things I found and saw along the way would also likely not make your list of worthwhile things to see, but some of them are hidden gems that are quite enjoyable (for me, at least) and would be missed otherwise. We visited the Front Street museum in Dodge City, and it was a great place to see. We also visited the Wright Park Zoo while we were there, and although it was very small, it was great for my kids when they were young because we could get up close to nearly everything there. For me, it was a great trip, and one I'll likely remember the rest of my life.

@TheHamburgler123

Жыл бұрын

I highly recommend googling Roadside America for the state(s) you're passing through. So many interesting, cool and eclectic attractions that most people unknowingly just breeze by. If you're not strapped for time, stay off the interstates. Travel slow, explore around small towns, go into a local watering hole for a conversation and a drink, etc. Those are the memories I like to make and the adventures I like to have.

While driving several hundred miles South on interstate 95, I was getting excited by the thought of stopping by Stone Mountain, Georgia(hometown of a famous wrestler). When i saw that it was 90 miles of the highway i was like "I'll pass"! In other news, a friend vacationing in Florida told me of a road trip his host took him on to Daytona international speedway.... "orange grove, orange grove, orange grove... tar paper shack.---" "orange grove, orange grove, orange grove... tar paper shack.---" "orange grove, orange grove, orange grove... tar paper shack.---"

"I'm not sure what the top tourist attraction is in the state" Truck stop...and yes i'm being serious lol

@karstontrask9021

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I live up in the Iowa great lakes, and it even gets boring here sometimes

@DFX2KX

3 жыл бұрын

in I-80's defense, it at least has a little museum attached to it.

@ry.poopyman

3 жыл бұрын

Stopped there and done all my Christmas shopping while driving through Iowa on Christmas day. Really cool spot I gotta say

@georgehoyt7879

3 жыл бұрын

Field of dreams ig?

@LeftSideDown

3 жыл бұрын

i'm like 30 minutes from the truck stop lol. pretty cool place actually

I’m from Indiana but I have to defend West Virginia. It has amazing scenery, parks and scenic drives

@ageofgaslightenment

3 жыл бұрын

It seems like he focuses on cities and the cultural aspects of places rather than the landscapes and recreation. WV's cities and towns really are depressing, bit the landscape is some of the best in the country. If you enjoy outdoor recreation it's a must-visit. Monongahela, Dolly Sods, New River Gorge, etc.

@michaelsuzio4364

2 жыл бұрын

West virginia is easily in the top 5 most boring

@karlstrauss2330

2 жыл бұрын

this guy strikes me as an outdoorsy type that likes to camp so I'm kind of shocked he included West Virginia.

@ElijahMask13

2 жыл бұрын

My family members live both in those states

@TheWinterShadow

2 жыл бұрын

You can be honest, you are actually from West Virginia.

When I as a UK resident think of a US Road Trip, the saying 'west is best' immediately comes to mind. The terrain, the natural wonders, the giant vista's etc are just made for road trips!

Southern Illinois is actually insanely beautiful from a nature perspective. I reccomend going to giant city state park, garden of the gods, little Grand Canyon and hole in rock right on the Ohio river. In northern Illinois Starved Rock State park is incredible and only an hour and half from Chicago

@michaelsuzio4364

2 жыл бұрын

Agree illinois should not be on the list I'd replace it with Arkansas seriously arkansas is super boring

@williamborland3106

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsuzio4364 Arkansas is lowkey pretty too! I highly reccomend going to the ozark national forest some beautiful scenery there especially mount magazine and petite jean state park! But illinois does have some hidden gems too it's a toss up for me

@michaelsuzio4364

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamborland3106 ozarks in missouri are way more interesting to me than arkansas

@williamborland3106

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelsuzio4364 the ozarks are in both states. Worth checking out in Arkansas

@deathmetalpagan

Жыл бұрын

I live in IL and I’ve legit never heard of Giant City. Granted I’m less then an hour from the WI border but it does look amazing, might have to make the 5 1/2 hour trek down state lol

West Virginia is beautiful. It is so forested with mountains it is a sight to behold. The nature lover would love West Virginia.

@bretthosmer6770

3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Michigan and have driven through West Virginia several times on I-77 on my way to visit family in South Carolina. I love the mountain scenery there, it's breathtakingly beautiful.

@johnmininger7472

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree. I live in Indiana and I'm from North Carolina originally with family still residing there so I have made that trip through West Virginia many times over. We make quite a few side trips when we are there. I can't say that I'm in love with the towns there although we frequently stop in Charleston and have enjoyed that. If you love nature and beautiful scenery, WV has a lot to offer.

@julieloucalcote1368

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I have driven from south Louisiana to West Virginia twice and I have never seen more beautiful landscape than West Virginia. It is breathtaking! Not a flat piece of land anywhere!

@hughjass1044

3 жыл бұрын

If any state has had a song written about it, it must have some redeeming qualities.

@rabidgoon

3 жыл бұрын

true. it's one of the best states for hikers in the east. but this geography king dude doesn't look like he hikes anywhere aside from the buffet table.

I'm personally a fan of seeing "Nothing". That means its unoccupied by humans and that makes for the most peaceful and beautiful scenery there is

@amog849

3 жыл бұрын

But the “nothing” of mountains, lakes, forests, and oceans is objectively more interesting than the “nothing” of a wheat field

@valerilohrman

2 жыл бұрын

@@amog849 I’d have to disagree. I personally love vast, open flatlands. Something about the way the wind sweeps across them and just makes you feel so present. Plus, cars like flatlands a little better than mountains anyway (just ask the smoke coming from my hood on Teton Pass)

@kevinnorth1224

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Just take the title of this video, scratch out Worst and put in Best

@treacyblack8729

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The fewer humans I see on my adventures the better. Most people will travel to popular tourist destinations. So for those who enjoy the back road adventures a lot of the nothingness places are actually pretty cool

@truckingwithpairofpants8083

2 жыл бұрын

That's why I would love to drive the Road to Nowhere which I think is US 83 which travels from Canada to Mexico through the plains states and traverses no major cities (Pierre may be the largest)

Can you please tell me where you got that piecewise map behind you? It is sweet.

Is the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene, KS still worth the effort? I was there way back in '65.

I've been through west Virginia once on a road trip to myrtle beach and we went during the night and that night was the first time I got to see the milky way

@secordman

3 жыл бұрын

We used to turn left and take the PA turnpike and eventually wind up on i-95, going to Myrtle Beach, but the WV route south is much nicer, less busy and probably faster.

@chrissessions6108

3 жыл бұрын

... and that's why living in the West is better!

@GRANOLA77

2 жыл бұрын

I've seen it in downstate Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky. I'd like to see WV though because of the nature

@jenniferlawson6304

2 жыл бұрын

WV is basically the only dark sky location on the East Coast :)

@alvallac2171

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, so you got abducted by aliens? Story time! Story time! 😉

I thought West Virginia was absolutely beautiful.

@Obsequie

3 жыл бұрын

I have family in West Virginia, it’s pretty, but there is not much to do.

@alukuhito

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you from, though? LIke, you probably don't get out too much and stuff.

@akallio9000

3 жыл бұрын

I remember going through WV in '76, the toll road prices and sales tax were reason enough for me to promise myself to never go back again.

@alukuhito

3 жыл бұрын

@@akallio9000 How much were they?

@akallio9000

3 жыл бұрын

@@alukuhito I don't remember exactly, it was like 45 years ago, but I remember buying a can of soda and it was about double the price of a soda in NC, and there was some sort of stamp on the can indicating the tax had been paid.

I have to say that Omaha is the nicest city in the midwest. It's definitely worth a 1 day visit. Indiana has a top 3 wooden roller coaster at Holiday World, which is worth a day if passing through southern Indiana.

@arthurgearheard4701

Жыл бұрын

Omaha has a first rate zoo!

@SuperAustinalexander

Жыл бұрын

Des Moines would like a word with you

As I travel around the county I often wonder just how a given city was originally founded. In the west, for example, many cities were created at mining sites. Other cities are located at railroad intersections or ports. Others I can't for the life of me figure out why people started to congregate there. Maybe you could do a video on why some cities exist. Thanks. I enjoy your videos.

I've been driving cross-country for 35 years, on just about every back road and dirt road and interstate there is, and I'll go ahead and say that your list is not off base. In fact, your top 5 and my top 5 match perfectly. Iowa and Kansas... I mean, how much corn can one person take? :D

@mr.osclasses5054

3 жыл бұрын

According to the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, about 1,500lbs. per person, per year on average.

@denisweimer8791

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.osclasses5054 Good to know. But I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Kansas STILL has too much corn. I mean did NO ONE in the state ever stop and say, "hey, you know what would be nice? How 'bout some flippin' potatoes or beans once in a while?" :D

@mr.osclasses5054

3 жыл бұрын

@@denisweimer8791 I have a friend from KS whose uncle is a farmer and he grows all types of stuff. As I'm to understand it, it is largely the mega-farm conglomerates who grow the corn since they can sell it overseas either as feed for livestock or as actual food for people. That said, there seriously is a massive glut of corn in the middle of this country!

@jimmym3352

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.osclasses5054 A lot of it is for corn ethanol. Seeing as both the U.S. and Canada have mandates for adding it to gasoline. Us more than them I believe.

@mr.osclasses5054

3 жыл бұрын

@@jimmym3352 Good point! I totally forgot about that aspect.

The New River Gorge Bridge in West Virginia is worthy getting off the road to see before crossing it.

@BootsORiley

3 жыл бұрын

This, 1000%. New River Gorge National Park is gorgeous!

I loved driving through Mississippi on my road trip! As a blues music fan from England finding Robert Johnson’s grave - one of two he has! - was of great interest. I also liked Clarksdale, another place steeped in Blues music legend. Also came across the ruins of the Bryant Grocery Store, and learned the horrific history associated with it. Then you’ve got the legendary blues Highway 61 to drive up to Memphis on… I mean the song lyrics just keep coming into your head every few miles… then there’s Hazelhurst which has a Robert Johnson museum in the train station waiting room, how cool is that?! There’s McComb, the birthplace of ‘the originator’ Bo Diddley, which also has a neat little railroad museum well worth a visit. I found both Mississippi and Alabamny absolutely fascinating places to visit!

@martha3445

Жыл бұрын

The thing is, you're talking about a Blues tour, not a road trip. Mississippi is great if you are a blues fan and want that whole experience and history. A road trip is all about great scenery and interesting and quaint towns and cities.

@tattyshoesshigure5731

Жыл бұрын

@@martha3445 The Mississippi leg of my road trip was just that… a small but (for me anyway) fascinating section of a fairly long journey that over a three week period took in Atlanta, Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville, St Augustine, Tallahassee, Mobile, Biloxi, New Orleans, Natchez, Baton Rouge, then North through Mississippi to Memphis, on to Nutbush (which is basically just a crossroads!) then Jackson, Nashville, Chattanooga before arriving back in Atlanta for my flight home. I’ve done six US road trips in all, and can honestly say they were the best vacations I ever had… the sheer physical beauty of the country is breathtaking, and the way the National Parks are maintained is absolutely first class. Walking around the various cities I passed through was also really interesting and provided many great photo ops with Muffler Men & women, wonderful old buildings & often great waterfront / riverfront areas. To save money on car hire it’s usual for me to plan a circular route that comes back to where I started from, the only time I couldn’t do that was when I did Route 66 Chicago to LA & it cost me about $500 just to leave the rental at LAX.

@arthurgearheard4701

Жыл бұрын

The two loveliest cities in Mississippi are Natchez and Oxford!

@arthurgearheard4701

Жыл бұрын

@@martha3445 Natchez and Oxford are the loveliest cities in the state!

@ryansmith6322

Жыл бұрын

I grew up in MS, and so haven’t really done so much actual touring around the state. However I have collected some of the weirdest experiences in my life from visiting Natchez.

As a full time RVer, we deliberately spent 3 weeks in Kansas and we were amazed. Manhattan had a great museum with the history of Lecompton close by. Also great museums in Wichita and great waterfront bike trail. Hutchinson was great with the Space Museum and the salt mine (650 ft below ground) tour. Dodge City - good history - but too much devoted to TV show Gunsmoke. Oakley was fabulous- with the Buffalo Bill musuem and monument rocks (cross between NPs in Utah and Badlands of SD). I am so glad we did not miss it.

@troutonland26

Жыл бұрын

Cool

@VeeTNABerney

Жыл бұрын

Just so much nope. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit....bet you've never been back....and if you have, I just happen to have a house for sale in the pretty part in northeast kansas. I'm escaping asap

@jjorjojo

Жыл бұрын

@@VeeTNABerney 💀

@deniseeulert2503

Жыл бұрын

As a Kansan, thanks!!! If you are in Abilene try the Seelye mansion, I recommend it. The daughters of the rich guy who built it were the same age as a family from across the tracks, and advised not to associate with the Eisenhower boys, as they would ammount to nothing.

"And you got Montgomery [Ala], just skip it." As a former resident of Montgomery, I can affirm this advice, I should have heeded it before moving there!

I have to agree with the majority of this video. Also, a shout-out to our awesome farmers in this country, many of whom work in these states. Thank you SO much for all you do. You deserve much respect and appreciation. 🇺🇸

Ok, as a native Iowan, I must defend. Iowa does have scenic byways (Grant Wood), and the Iowa 80 truck stop. Agree, no show stoppers, but certainly better than Nebraska. Iowa has stuff to break up the monotony.

@texaswunderkind

Жыл бұрын

Seriously? Iowa 80. That's what you came up with? A dirty gas station full of hookers is the highlight of a trip to Iowa?

@elblanco7741

Ай бұрын

Driving from the Kansas side of Colorado and through Nebraska in a whole day makes Iowa seem like Alaska in comparison. Like "wow finally, some hills, and the hilly farmland and rainy weather looks beautiful".

I absolutely love your content and thank you. I do have a question, do you think it's safe for anyone to visit Chicago right now? I know you said that we shouldn't pay attention to what the news says but this was 5 years ago. Nowadays women children no one seems to be safe. I'm just curious your disposition.... Thank you.

@GeographyKing

Жыл бұрын

Chicago is perfectly fine for visiting. I spent 4 days there in August and had a great time. I walked all over for about 3 of those days. I do have a video called "Chicago City Profile" that covers a lot of good and bad of the city if you are interested.

Don’t come to Kansas because you want something to do. Come because you don’t. Come to enjoy a getaway that will truly disconnect you from society in a way the mountains or beaches can’t. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

@rosi...000

3 жыл бұрын

Here! Here! I love Kansas!

@steviesevieria1868

3 жыл бұрын

We visited Hays just to be there. The museum with the animated dinosaurs is fun, but once is enough. More than enough!

@xcloudx2036

3 жыл бұрын

I used to live in Wichita most of my life and let me tell you, if ppl knew what there was there, they would have fun! There’s the keeper of the plains and the museums on the river

@mushroomsteve

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, if you want to get away from beautiful scenery and interesting destinations.

@snapjitzy

3 жыл бұрын

Damn you really got hurt by this huh?

The best thing about Kansas is Kansas City, and that’s mostly Missouri.

@willp.8120

3 жыл бұрын

The best suburbs are on the Kansas side.

@donovanchildress6963

3 жыл бұрын

@@willp.8120 nah

@daturtlez

3 жыл бұрын

As someone living on the kansas side I consider Missouri a territory not a state

@billybrasky4278

3 жыл бұрын

The Flint hills area of Kansas is beautiful. You get out past Salina heading west and there is nothing till Denver.

@smitty2jones

3 жыл бұрын

@@daturtlez I'll be deep in the cold cold ground before I recognize Missoura!

Nice list, yeah Illinois going due south from Wisconsin, is like spending hours shuffling in the driver's seat to re-arrange your backside to check to see if you are dead, or not.

I went across country with some friends years ago. I fell asleep in Nebraska and woke up 4 hours later in Nebraska and the road look EXACTLY the same as before I closed my eyes. And I think it was the first state heading East to West where I saw towns that were literal intersections.

There is lots of hiking, fishing, and white water rafting in WV.

@coleslaw3422

3 жыл бұрын

This guy obviously doesn't do outdoor activities. His reviews are all about cities and their attractions. I like his videos, but I disagree.

@chiarosuburekeni9325

3 жыл бұрын

@@coleslaw3422 actually, he does all that stuff in Spades. He's a caver, he has photos of himself doing all kinds of activities LOL. Don't hate on the guy just because West Virginia's absolute trash

@coleslaw3422

3 жыл бұрын

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 Then he's just as ignorant as you. WV has tons of that stuff, including caving. That's its most redeeming quality.

@fandomshark

3 жыл бұрын

@@coleslaw3422 He said multiple times in the video that it's not that these states don't have things to do or aren't pretty, just that the country is just too big to see it all if you're looking to do a road trip. There are plenty of other states that you can do the same things/see similar sights that are just more exciting and have even more things to do and see.

@coleslaw3422

3 жыл бұрын

@@fandomshark while that does apply to WV, there are other states in this video that should be way higher on the list than it

Know why people from illinois have beady little eyes? It's so flat, when your dog runs away, you can watch him for the first 3 days.

@jeffereyhopkins750

3 жыл бұрын

Southern Illinois is not flat. The bottom third is very hilly and the Little Grand Canyon is pretty neat.

@wesley4122

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@johnniezimmerman6015

3 жыл бұрын

In the northwestern part of the state is the Galena territory it is also referred to as the drift less area an area that the glaciers didn't flatten the land. It is very hilly and is where wealthy Chicagoan's have their getaway house's. I've often heard but have never been to is southern Illinois, I have heard it is very hilly and is a part of the Ozarks.

@timmmahhhh

3 жыл бұрын

Having grown up in North Central Indiana the western burbs seem hilly to me. And yeah Galena and the places along the Mississippi have some decent hills.

@Volcanikss

3 жыл бұрын

I've lived my entire life in the Las Vegas Valley, hills are still flat compared to a mountain range.

GK, I love your videos and often watch them over again as i have with this one. While i think you provide excellent info for road trips it has occurred to me with this viewing that my interest in road tripping probably has more to do with the people i meet along the way than the scenery or urban experiences to be had. With that in mind i highly recommend Nebraska and Iowa for breakfast with heartlanders. Mississippi for meeting folks whose families have endured centuries of hardship in the Delta, West Virginia for people with a deep sense of pride and ties to land they will not leave even though staying means they will also be overlooked and forgotten. Never been to Oklahoma but would surely stop a while to talk to folks who know a thing or two of how geopgraphy can build resilience.

@GeographyKing

Жыл бұрын

I agree with you for sure. But this particular video was geared more for once-in-a-lifetime road trips where people only have 2 weeks and want to see as much as possible in a short time span. It's kinda strange to think now but this channel was originally almost entirely about road tripping and short-trip travel.

@tamedshrew235

Жыл бұрын

@@GeographyKing I for one are glad you expanded- I just shared your facts about Texas to my bff and fellow New Englander who has lived in Houston the past 20 years. There's always something new to learn!

I agree, there isn't anything HUGELY captivating about Oklahoma, but I like it for the little things that still make it interesting. Even considering it's marshes, forests, mountains, plains, rocky desert, and sandy desert all in the same state is itself pretty interesting(to me). Can't think of another state with both alligators and deserts.

@heyitsvos

7 ай бұрын

Agreed, but we kinda like it like that. We don't get the refugee influx from Cali like Texas does 😂. And he couldn't be more right about Tulsa. 😴😴😴😴😴

I remember driving from Colorado to Kansas, and then from Kansas through Nebraska, on my way to Vermillion, South Dakota. I went through a town in Nebraska where Johnny Carson was from. I didn’t see much other than wheat fields. But I remember stopping for a bite to eat and seeing farmers sitting around in a diner drinking coffee and looking pretty happy and content with life. These places may be boring but they are filled with good, hard-working Americans. I only spent three months in Vermilion, attending USD, but I think the Midwest is great.

@lilbiscuit5825

3 жыл бұрын

This one time 4 years ago my parents decided to drive our family from freaking Colorado to Florida. On the way we drove all the way across Kansas to get to Missouri, and I can tell you I have been so bored with scenery in my whole life. Even worse than Wyoming

@deezynar

3 жыл бұрын

Vermillion is a lovely little town. Why did you stay there only 3 months?

@t-squared6406

3 жыл бұрын

yeah,they are not stressed with big city problems!

@fandomshark

3 жыл бұрын

@@lilbiscuit5825 I'm not saying they're super exciting to drive through...because I agree...they're not, but seeing the grassland/prairie states from the big highways is the worst. Prairies and grasslands are actually quite pretty if you stop and spend a little time in them (or take some smaller roads).

@lilbiscuit5825

3 жыл бұрын

@@fandomshark I guess maybe I just went at a time when everything was dead and not pretty

omg west virginia, i disagree! its a gorgeous state, the natural beauty is amazing

@kevinnorth1224

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! You don’t even have to stop, just drive thru and be amazed!

@jimjensen9139

2 жыл бұрын

WV has natural beauty but it would fall lower than almost every western state, every coastal state and New England’s natural beauty easily tops it.

My favorite things about Oklahoma besides okc and Tulsa is the outdoor aspect of it, we have the best fishing in the nation according to people out of state I’ve talked to. I’m from the Eastern part of the state and it’s so beautiful, spring creeks, rivers, lakes and forests. Plus it makes me happy that the native population is prominent. I hate going out of state and everyone assuming I’m Hispanic, it’s nice going into the store and seeing fellow First Nation peoples. But other than that Tulsa is fun the music scene and culture is amazing. It’s growing fast. I wouldn’t say it’s the most fun state in the nation but it’s a lot better than the video gives it credit for. That being said I enjoy your content and insight keep it up man 👍🏾

Have you been to Morgantown WV ?

@GeographyKing

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Most of my nieces and nephews went to WVU. Been there many times to visit.

"It's a nice place to live, but I wouldn't want to visit there" -- most of these states

@MajorMlgNoob

3 жыл бұрын

Ehh Iowa and Omaha seem decent the rest aren't really all that exciting (I live in OK)

I disagree about West Virginia. It's very scenic and Harpers Ferry is a must-see for history buffs.

Harpers Ferry/Charles Town, West Virginia is a wonderful place to visit. It has the convergence of the Potomac and Shannandoah Rivers, the Appalachian Trail (including a pedestrian bridge across the Potomac (with a railway bridge close by), the industrial revolution, everything John Brown, civil war battlefield with the largest surrender of US Troops prior to WWII, Charles Town Race track and casino, and the Antietam civil war battle field (largest casualties in the war in a day) is a short distance away in Maryland.

amazing info!! i wished i new a lot of this stuff last year while rving thru a lot of these states. thanks a lot!!

Have to disagree on WV... some nice state parks (headlined by Pipestem), rafting & kayaking on the Gauley and New Rivers, and Civil War battlefields to name just a few reasons why this state is worth visiting.

@Aint_no_senators_son

3 жыл бұрын

But he is talking about things worth going out of your way for. Every state has parks.

@mattfoley7881

3 жыл бұрын

@@Aint_no_senators_son “state parks”... with cabins/lodges/golf courses/aerial trams, etc

@Thomas-ck1tm

3 жыл бұрын

rafting and kayaking...is that where deliverance took place?...NO THANKS..hahaha

I-70 runs for 440 miles across Kansas. Straight as an arrow for most of it. You’ll need some serious caffeine to stay awake.

@ralphjames1211

3 жыл бұрын

Or drive 120 MPH and only slowing down to 75 when a cop is spotted!

@para_cam13

3 жыл бұрын

The thing is that Kansas is way more pretty off the Highway

@jonathanbrown7250

3 жыл бұрын

What nobody mentions is that half of Colorado is basically Kansas continued. So if you're going to Denver, it's more like 700 miles than 440

@peterroberts4415

3 жыл бұрын

@@ralphjames1211 found the cannonball runner

@glennso47

3 жыл бұрын

I-39 from Rockford to Bloomington is straight as an arrow also.

I recently did a "Dixie Tour" flying into and out of Atlanta, making the circle tour through the southern states. I won't bore you with my itinerary (12 days) but I wanted to visit some of the Civil Rights sites featured in the news during the 60s. I was not disappointed. Birmingham, Montgomery, Little Rock and Jackson were very worthwhile. I "checked off" a national park, five state houses, a couple of civil war historical sites, enjoyed New Orleans beignets, and finished my "visit all 50 states list." I see what you are saying about boring but sometimes it depends on your goal. I am happy with meeting my goal. (Thanks for alleviating my guilt for not spending more time in Illinois and Indiana.) Love your videos. Thanks!

I am a Minnesotan, and I am SHOCKED Iowa didn't make the top of the list! I drove through it. Asked a friend of mine what's in Iowa besides corn as he said he had lived there for a few years, and he said, "NOTHING!"

@jasonknight5863

5 ай бұрын

😂 I agree but in Minnesnowda it’s really not much better having lived there many years before I got out of it because of the high crime rate the last 3 years it has experienced and smoke from all the wildfires from Canada.

@elblanco7741

Ай бұрын

Iowa has the Loess Hills, a portion of the Driftless Area, the truck stop, and pretty rolling hills which are beautiful and nobody can tell me otherwise. Iowa is nowhere near the most boring in the country, at least you aren't driving through Illinois, the Dakotas, Nebraska, and Kansas, those are much worse for the most part.

I'm surprised that he failed to mention Harper's Ferry in West Virginia. A very cool area to visit.

@vantastic9367

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was thinking, I love Harper's Ferry, what a great place.

@kevinnorth1224

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! So cool history. Perfect for Civil War road trip or Railroader’s road trip or any road trip, easy to put on your itinerary.

@jeffreyrodgers2820

2 жыл бұрын

Also love the outdoorsy stuff in that area. Whitewater rafting on the Potomac and the intersection of the Appalachian Trail

@georgewashington5250

2 жыл бұрын

The New River Gorge also deserved a mention.

@raycarmack4654

2 жыл бұрын

@@vantastic9367 yes, the north Potomac River beautiful and full of Revolution era history throughout the area.

Nebraska: "It's not the end of the earth, but you can see it from here."

@phongphong4640

3 жыл бұрын

Nebraska sounds like a really relaxing place for someone who lives in New Yorker City.

@animaljustice7774

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@elblanco7741

Ай бұрын

Someone's never heard of the sandhills.

The only tourist attraction I know of in Iowa is the gigantic truck stop off of I-80. It's still more than what Nebraska had when we drove through both states to get to Denver.

West Virginia is one of my favorite places to go on trips and road trips!! there are amazing places to hike/camp!!! New river gorge, Dolly Sods, North Fork Mountain, Spruce Knob, Seneca Rocks are all GORGEOUS

As a Kansan, I'm just glad you didn't forget about us! Thanks!

@stephen_cs

2 жыл бұрын

What part of Kansas

@smitty2jones

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephen_cs T town representin!

@michaelmack1035

2 жыл бұрын

I used to have a job that had .e traveling all the time. I've worked in Kansas. Most people treated me very well...except the people in Great Bend

That moment when he finally mentions your state, but doesn’t like it:

@ahuasltlianm

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was number 4

@alexilonopoulos3165

3 жыл бұрын

@@ahuasltlianm I’m an alabamian

@lilbiscuit5825

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexilonopoulos3165 I like your state, too bad everyone makes fun of Alabama

@Austin.0712

3 жыл бұрын

It’s alright, I’ve been through phenix city and euphala. Always the same route from north GA to the Panama City FL area every year so a good 3-4 hours through Alabama

@edwardrhoads7283

3 жыл бұрын

I like Gulf Shore in December. Almost no crowd decent weather (a lot better than December in Indiana).

I've traveled all over the US many times and have found something interesting about every state although I've had to look harder in some states than others. Lol. Monument Rocks in Kansas, tulip festival in Iowa, Babcock State Park in WV, and the list goes on. I love to travel and find those hidden gems. 🙂

My favorite video of yours, i like how straight you played it.

Berkeley Springs, WV, the nation’s first spa town, is a stunner one-day trip of camping, mineral baths, massage, antiquing, and surprisingly decent eating!

@FlipsyFiona

Жыл бұрын

I like Berkeley Springs. Anytime I pass by, I always pit stop to walk around and restock my water with fresh spring water.

@arthurgearheard4701

Жыл бұрын

What about White Sulphur Springs with its Greenbrier? That's one of the premier resorts in the world!

@shutuplige6524

Жыл бұрын

@@FlipsyFiona be careful, that water is chlorinated

I just came across this review. I was brought up in Alabama and went to high school in North Dakota and my father was born on a military/native American reservation in Oklahoma and my mother was born in Chicago. I agree with your assessment of those areas. Your comment about Montgomery, "just skip it," had me laughing out loud.

@SMac-bq8sk

Жыл бұрын

Same! That "Just skip it" cracked me up!🤣

For Oklahoma, why didn't you mention the Salt Plains or Red Rock Canyon?

Man it depends what you’re into - Some of my best camping, fishing trips in have been in Oklahoma, Mississippi, and the botany in Alabama is outstanding. My grandparents lived in WV and there was unlimited outdoor opportunities there. I’m not much of a city guy, so I can’t speak to that. A lot of cities seem the same, and it’s always been about the great outdoors for me when I’m on a road trip. I love the interesting map videos keep em coming!

@GeographyKing

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. I think a lot of people misinterpreted this list. It was from a road trippping perspective where stopping to camp for a few days in these places is something I wouldn't recommend for a once-in-a-lifetime 2-week road trip. I think a lot of people also equate "boring" with "bad". Sometimes people want and need boring. But again in my opinion not the best recommendations for cross-country road trips.

@nnis_guy1609

2 жыл бұрын

I think your list is fair in many ways. If it’s a once in a lifetime deal, yeah way more worthwhile to spend time in somewhere like Grand Teton, rather than Oklahoma City or Gulf Shores AL. It’s hard to break things down by state too, some regions of interesting states are very boring. What is memorable from road trips isn’t always the most fun or most scenic, but changes your perspective, like I remember being blown away by the landscape of Nebraska Sandhills, but on the same day driving through the Pine Ridge Reservation. I feel lucky to have experienced many different types of places on road trips. I’ve still never been to Alaska, Hawaii or Kansas. I’ve been collecting maps for years and love the geography of our country and the world. I

Disagree with WV. I'm an Australian and I've visited 19 states and I loved WV. I can't wait to go back

@jrandallsexton

3 жыл бұрын

WV is beautiful. No, not from there - just traveled through once and was amazed.

@oldblood_eyes

3 жыл бұрын

im kinda mad at myself that someone who isnt even American has seen more of the US than me (who is an American) 🤣

@betsyrodriguez9158

3 жыл бұрын

I live in WV. We love it here. He showed all the worst places. Seneca rocks, Blackwater falls, Spruce knob are all beautiful to visit.

@Pablo_Gardens

3 жыл бұрын

@@betsyrodriguez9158 i’ve been to 27 states, but WV is not one of them. Maybe someday soon I’ll be able to visit. In fact, the comments are getting me more interest, as I love nature and would love to take a nightly drive and gaze at the stars there.

@awsomemodels

3 жыл бұрын

@@oldblood_eyes I visited west virginia ! In google street view 😪 but still it's very beautiful .

Those pics of West Virginia only depict about 1% of the state. The other 99% is gorgeous and there are great towns there.

Old Abilene town and Eisenhower museum were very interesting to me as a boy. There was also the Auto Museum. You could go 80mph on the interstate at the time.

Man, I was so nervous that Iowa was gonna be number one. 😢 Greetings from Dubuque, Iowa. 😢

I've been to all 50 states and can say almost every state has interesting parts and vast boring areas. I'm not sure the definition of 'road trip' but it seems to be things to do and not just experiencing the open road. I love twisty roads through hills and will search them out. The key is to get OFF THE INTERSTATES !!! Enjoy the back country, follow rivers and explore small towns. Don't discount a state because you have to drive hours of boring country to get to the interesting parts.

@cosybully

3 жыл бұрын

Scott R I hear you! I have visited every state but Alaska, and there is something to see in all of them. Colorado east of Denver is the dreariest, most depressing part of the country I have seen, and Colorado is considered one of the most beautiful states. I drove through Kansas four years ago in a Ryder truck, and I had a blast driving down the back roads, avoiding the Interstate. I had a wonderful breakfast at a pancake house in Liberal, spent three enjoyable hours in Dodge City, took in the sights at President Eisenhower's boyhood home in Abilene, which is where he is buried, and I stayed in a wonderful old hotel in Lawrence, which is a bustling college town. So beauty really is in the eye of the beholder.

@waltermeerschaert

3 жыл бұрын

agreed. Even California and New York can be boring if you aren't into what they have to offer. Though if you are bored in California you are not trying very hard.

@rhettbuckley2660

3 жыл бұрын

100% agreement. I live in Chicago and make a road trip home every few years. Always w/ minimal Interstate driving. Hwy 2 at the tippy-top of the continental country, through ND, MT, ID was adventurous (esp in ND, along the Missouri River), Hwy 54 through the rarely-seen parts of KS, OK, TX was gorgeous, and Hwy 20 through N Nebraska is lonely and beautiful. Hwy 89 from Logan, UT to Jackson, WY is one of the most beautiful stretches in the whole country. Avoid Interstates!!!

@diana3599

3 жыл бұрын

@@rhettbuckley2660 Agree, the high line (hwy 2) is very interesting! I will note the others and be sure to check them out when I have time.

@charleshamilton9274

3 жыл бұрын

@@cosybully - I was born in Colorado. Still live there. Will probably kick the bucket here too. And you are right...Colorado is a true dichotomy. The eastern plains are just soul crushing. (And full of Trump voters.) There are a few months of pure terror out on the plains when the tarantulas have their annual mating migration which turns boredom into horror. The rest of the Centennial State is pretty much magical/majestic/memorable.

“Jackson might be the nastiest state capitol” as a native Mississippian I agree tbh we need help badly

@mr.osclasses5054

3 жыл бұрын

Not to get overly political, but you kinda get what you (the royal you, not you specifically) elect. Perhaps going more progressive as a state might not be a bad change...I mean, at least give it a shot for a decade and see if things go better??? I dunno, just spit-balling and being a wiseass at the same time, honestly.

@lcjacks8825

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.osclasses5054 we are fine with who we elect as governor it’s just the mayors(Jackson’s mayor is a democrat whilst Mississippi’s Governor is a republican) it’s not the Governor really the only part that’s horrible are the big cities like Jackson, Hattiesburg, Tupelo etc.

@willp.8120

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.osclasses5054 Jackson is an overwhelmingly black Democrat city. It has nothing to do with conservatives. The Republican gulf coast is a lot nicer.

@MajorMlgNoob

3 жыл бұрын

@@willp.8120 it has everything to do with the State Government lol Cities only have so many resources especially when there isn't a lot of investment

@MajorMlgNoob

3 жыл бұрын

@Jordan Wolfe you're a racist Congrats

Just got back from Nebraska and Kansas. The endless crop fields and grasslands are actually very stunning. We saw tornadoes forming and lightnings flashed every five seconds right in front of our eyes. Lincoln is a very charming capital and Omaha is surprisingly cool. Homestead National Historical Park documents a very important chapter of US history. The Wizard of Oz Museum is a nice icing especially if you like literature and movies and if you have little kids. Abilene is the hometown of Eisenhower, who is my favorite president, and has his presidential library there. Wichita is one of the aviation and aerospace capitals of the country, and it did not disappoint. These are just a few interesting sites, but there are so much more.

Wow thanks for not automatically listing all the desert states as boring. I totally agree with your list.

Kansas is definitely worth the trip. The Worlds largest ball of twine is there. Cawker City, KS. Its only a 5 hour detour off the interstate, but its worth it. The city around it is half abandoned and its surrounded by hours of nothing. Still the size of the twine ball will blow your mind. There is a nice pavilion and benches around it to sit and ponder its existence and your own....

@Bob95051

2 жыл бұрын

For those of you who are not familiar with the phrase, "damning with faint praise", there you are.

As a West Virginia local I do agree partially with what you said, the nature here is beautiful but if you’re not an outdoorsy person then there isn’t a lot to do.

@arthurgearheard4701

Жыл бұрын

But your state has some nice 🎿 Resorts!

@birdmantd

Жыл бұрын

The way WV is drawn up is interesting though. Take that sliver between Ohio and PA. Also the piece between MD and VA. I drove to VA on I-81 many years ago pre-GPS and was shocked that I passed through WV for 15 minutes. You think of it as sort of a honorable mention midwest state it was oddly cool that I got drive through it. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit again but the state can be oddly interesting in some ways.

@dustinreeder7320

Жыл бұрын

I don’t get how he called WV so bad while it has Harpers Ferry, Blackwater Falls, and tons of natural beauty. I think he’s just focused on cities near the interstate.

@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime

Жыл бұрын

Idk, Charleston looks pretty decent.

@michael7054

Жыл бұрын

@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime too many drugs and ghettos there

Everyone should drive out of their way to check out Dubuque Iowa. It’s a hidden gem with incredible 1900s architecture. The downtown is like going back in time and everything is looks new. I passed through last fall and all I could say was “wow.” Then head north up to Hastings Minnesota on the Minnesota side of the Mississippi River and check out the driftless region. Some of the most spectacular bluffs you’ll ever see. Kings and Queens bluff is an awesome hike up to the razor edge. I’ve driven all over this country and that stretch is one of my favorites…it feels like you’re driving through New England.

Our experiences in West Virginia most likely had to do with the fact that you visited residential areas, and I visited scenery. There are beautiful forests, mountains, and rivers in West Virginia; and I’ve biked along an old canal in the spring, tubed down a river in the summer, backpacked in the fall, and skied in the winter. But since you have not seen these parts of this beautiful state, you wouldn’t know it’s, in fact, not boring

@irvin6846

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry bro but the Appalachians are just so depressing, I drove through west verginia and it was so depressing and dark, I live in the west and even here our forest and mountains looks so much better and colorful

I clicked in to get mad about illinois and ended up agreeing completely.

WV has New River Gorge, America’s newest national park. Particularly the new river gorge bridge. Very much worth seeing.

What about Monument Rocks, KS?

Driving from PA to the inter mountain west and back Nebraska and Iowa were lovely. Really nice small town feel when you get off the highways and into small towns.