{"id":65894,"date":"2026-07-23T06:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T06:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/?p=65894"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T19:42:38","slug":"from-route-66-to-weekend-escapes-americas-top-road-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/newsroom\/from-route-66-to-weekend-escapes-americas-top-road-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"From Route 66 to Weekend Escapes: America\u2019s Top Road Trips\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Vrbo reveals the top American road trips under 250 miles  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Great American Road Trip season is in full swing. Road trips are the top planned vacation type<\/a> in 2026 with nearly half of Americans planning to take one this year. To celebrate America250 and the 100th anniversary of Route 66, Vrbo is sharing the most popular road trips and stops across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNearly a century ago, roadside tourist cabins helped launch America’s road trip culture. Today, Vrbos are carrying that tradition forward, giving travelers a comfortable place to stay between destinations,\u201d said Melanie Fish, Vrbo Travel Expert.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where to stay along the \u201cMother Road\u201d  <\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Route 66 has inspired movies, TV, music, and 100 years of aspirational American road trips. Sometimes the hardest part of planning a road trip is figuring out where to stay. These \u201cLoved by Guests\u201d Vrbos are close to the Mother Road, family-friendly detours, and must-see stops:    <\/p>\n\n\n\n