Midwest & USA Road Trips
Hit the road with me as I explore scenic drives, charming small towns, and hidden gems across Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Midwest, and road trip routes across the USA. From winding backroads and iconic landmarks to quirky roadside attractions and unforgettable food stops, these trips are built on real experiences and packed with practical tips.
Whether you’re chasing fall colors in the Midwest, crossing state lines on a bucket-list USA road trip, or exploring national parks, you’ll find inspiration, itineraries, and insider advice for day trips, weekend escapes, and epic adventures coast to coast.
What You’ll Find Inside These Road Trips
Destinations
By States
- Restaurants & Bar Reviews
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Finds
- Bloody Marys, Old Fashioneds & Good Beer
- Supper Clubs
By Cruises
- Restaurants/Bar Reviews
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Finds
- Bloody Marys/Old Fashioneds/Good Beer Focus
- Supper Clubs
Alaska Road Trip: 10 Remarkable Days on the Kenai Peninsula
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Alaska Road Trip Introduction Have you ever dreamed of driving through a place where glaciers meet the sea, moose wander along the roadside,…Oregon Coast Road Trip: How to Plan the Perfect 8-Day Road Trip
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Oregon Coast Road Trip Why Visit the Oregon Coast? Imagine standing on a windswept cliff as waves crash against sea stacks, then later…Ultimate Alaska Itinerary: Anchorage to Kenai in 10 Epic Days
An Epic Road Trip Adventure from Anchorage to Seward, Homer, and Soldotna By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Alaska Trip Itinerary Looking for the perfect Alaska road trip? You’re…Road Trip to the Beautiful Amish Greenhouses
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Amish Greenhouses A Spring Morning Beckons It was one of those cool, cozy spring mornings—clouds still lingering after an early rain, the kind…Where to Find the Best Bloody Mary in Elba MN
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Best Bloody Mary in Elba MN Searching for the best Bloody Marys in Elba MN? Here's where to find bold flavors, local charm,…
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By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Kenai River Fishing Guides Introduction If you’ve ever dreamed about catching salmon in Alaska, the Kenai River should be at the top of your list. During my Alaska 10 Day Road Trip through the Kenai Peninsula, one thing I knew I couldn’t skip…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Kenai River Fishing Charter Introduction If you’ve ever dreamed of reeling in a wild salmon against the backdrop of Alaska’s glacier-fed rivers, you’re not alone. Fishing the Kenai River is one of those “bucket list” experiences that travelers talk about for years—and for…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Alaska Road Trip Introduction Have you ever dreamed of driving through a place where glaciers meet the sea, moose wander along the roadside, and every turn reveals another mountain view? That’s exactly what I found on a 10-day Alaska road trip through Alaska’s…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Oregon Coast Road Trip Why Visit the Oregon Coast? Imagine standing on a windswept cliff as waves crash against sea stacks, then later that same day sipping a craft beer at a local brewery or wandering beneath towering Redwoods. The Oregon Coast delivers…
By Brian Dohrn | Dohrn Travels | Best Cruise Ports in the Caribbean Exploring some of the best cruise ports in the Caribbean has taught me which destinations I’d happily sail back to—and which ones I’m content to leave checked off the list. After taking multiple Holland America cruises and…