The Great American Road Trip

Sources: roadtripamerica.com, about.com, msnbc.msn.com, catalogs.com 12-09 THE GREAT AMERICAN VEHICLE C120sQ ROAD-TRIP - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (AND MORE) - TOP10 Greatest Road Trip Destinations 66 10 5 The Coronado Trail Henry Ford Museum If traveling on US-191 between Clifton and Alpine, AZ, you will get the chance to travel along the twists and For anyone that loves cars, it's not possible to pass through Dearborn, Michigan without stopping at this turns of the The Coronado Trail. famous museum. Calico Ghost Town Hoover Dam See this State Historic Landmark the way it was - 1/3 of the town is original and the rest has been reconstructed to appear as it once was. If you are headed to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam (also known as Boulder Dam) is a mere 30 miles southeast on the border of Nevada and Arizona The Houdini Museum Niagara Falls anton, PA, this museum brings history of the famous magician to life. For anyone living in Ohio, Pennsylvania or New York, this border-splitting waterfall is perfect for those spur- of-the-moment road trips. With entertainment on both sides of the border, it is easy to spend a weekend enjoying the Niagara Falls. Cave City State and National Parks Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's number There are numerous other National and State Parks that are a perfect place to spend a day, or just stop for a picnic. Full of historical and cultural remnants, these preservations can be found along just about any route. one tourist destination and the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Canyon There are a plethora of ways to observe this humongous gorge including by air, jeep and raft. You can even tour the canyon on the back of a mule if planned enough in advance. With locations all over the U.S., the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is home to the bizarre. TOP5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips GAS Gasoline prices fluctuate constantly and, during the summer especially, they can be quite high. Always estimate on the high side when budgeting for fuel. I Eschew the drive through This sample budget explains how: Running through Mickey D's racks up the road trip food bucks and it gets boring to boot. Stop in at Mom's Apple Pie Cafe sorts of spots for mega meals on the cheap instead. 800 miles 2 Save on Snacks Miles to be traveled tank (A) l galons 20 mpg gas - Miles per gallon (B) - Est. price per gallon (C) $3.00 Est. total fuel cost Size of Snacks are big budget killers on road trips - pick up cheaper chips at grocery stores (like Safeway) in economy-sized bags instead. 3 Stay for Free $120.00 Camping for free is as easy as pulling off in a National Forest and stretching out under the stars. If you prefer Miles traveled a roof, crash free on a couch with a like-minded free Formula: (Ax B) x A x. spirit host in safety with Couchsurfing's database. 4 Find the Cheapest Gas Check out some likely choices for cheap gas on the internet in advance Top 5 iPod Travel Downloads 5 Save Gas while Driving INTERSTATE 1. iTunes Travel Music Follow a few simple gas-saving tips to save a lot of road trip money: Turn off the AC - it hogs the gas faster than you can 95 2. iToors Travel Podcasts 3. Subway Maps for iPods 4. Move Maps to iPod Without Video 5. Language Audio Books for iPod say, "Four dollars a gallon?!" (Leaving four-wheel-drive engaged is also a gas-drainer.) - Ease off the pedal well before a stop sign and coast to a stop; take off in a mellow manner. Burning rubber burns gas needlessly. - Inflate tires to close to max - carry a teeny tire gauge 10 Coolest Small Towns voted by Budget Travel Belfast, MN - Catskill, NY - Port Jervis, NY Manitou Springs, CO - Yellow Springs, OH - Mazomanie, WI - Point Reyes Station, CA and read the tire's side. Avoid floors-it-for-you cruise control Don't speed. Wastes gas and one ticket can destroy a summer road trip budget. Truth or Consequences, NM - Livingston, MT - White River Junction, VT - USA Gas Prices - State Averages $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 South Carolina Tenness ee Mississippi Texas Arkansas Alabama Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Florida Delaware Maryland New Hampshire lowa Pennsylvania Kentucky Minnesota Massachusetts New Mexico South Dacota Ohio Maine Wyoming Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Arizona North Dacota Indiana Michigan Utah West Virginia Illino is Connecticut Idaho Nevada New York Montana Washington DC uosa1o Washington California Alaska Hawaii Sources: roadtripamerica.com, about.com, msnbc.msn.com, catalogs.com 12-09 THE GREAT AMERICAN VEHICLE ROAD-TRIP - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (AND MORE) - TOP10 Greatest Road Trip Destinations 66 10 5 The Coronado Trail Henry Ford Museum If traveling on US-191 between Clifton and Alpine, AZ, you will get the chance to travel along the twists and For anyone that loves cars, it's not possible to pass through Dearborn, Michigan without stopping at this turns of the The Coronado Trail. famous museum. Calico Ghost Town Hoover Dam See this State Historic Landmark the way it was - 1/3 of the town is original and the rest has been reconstructed to appear as it once was. If you are headed to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam (also known as Boulder Dam) is a mere 30 miles southeast on the border of Nevada and Arizona The Houdini Museum Niagara Falls anton, PA, this museum brings history of the famous magician to life. For anyone living in Ohio, Pennsylvania or New York, this border-splitting waterfall is perfect for those spur- of-the-moment road trips. With entertainment on both sides of the border, it is easy to spend a weekend enjoying the Niagara Falls. 1 2 Cave City State and National Parks Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's number There are numerous other National and State Parks that are a perfect place to spend a day, or just stop for a picnic. Full of historical and cultural remnants, these preservations can be found along just about any route. one tourist destination and the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Canyon There are a plethora of ways to observe this humongous gorge including by air, jeep and raft. You can even tour the canyon on the back of a mule if planned enough in advance. With locations all over the U.S., the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is home to the bizarre. TOP5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips GAS Gasoline prices fluctuate constantly and, during the summer especially, they can be quite high. Always estimate on the high side when budgeting for fuel. I Eschew the drive through This sample budget explains how: Running through Mickey D's racks up the road trip food bucks and it gets boring to boot. Stop in at Mom's Apple Pie Cafe sorts of spots for mega meals on the cheap instead. 800 miles 2 Save on Snacks Miles to be traveled tank (A) l galons 20 mpg gas - Miles per gallon (B) - Est. price per gallon (C) $3.00 Est. total fuel cost Size of Snacks are big budget killers on road trips - pick up cheaper chips at grocery stores (like Safeway) in economy-sized bags instead. 3 Stay for Free $120.00 Camping for free is as easy as pulling off in a National Forest and stretching out under the stars. If you prefer Miles traveled a roof, crash free on a couch with a like-minded free Formula: (Ax B) x A x. spirit host in safety with Couchsurfing's database. 4 Find the Cheapest Gas Check out some likely choices for cheap gas on the internet in advance Top 5 iPod Travel Downloads 5 Save Gas while Driving INTERSTATE 1. iTunes Travel Music Follow a few simple gas-saving tips to save a lot of road trip money: Turn off the AC - it hogs the gas faster than you can 95 2. iToors Travel Podcasts 3. Subway Maps for iPods 4. Move Maps to iPod Without Video 5. Language Audio Books for iPod say, "Four dollars a gallon?!" (Leaving four-wheel-drive engaged is also a gas-drainer.) - Ease off the pedal well before a stop sign and coast to a stop; take off in a mellow manner. Burning rubber burns gas needlessly. - Inflate tires to close to max - carry a teeny tire gauge 10 Coolest Small Towns voted by Budget Travel Belfast, MN - Catskill, NY - Port Jervis, NY Manitou Springs, CO - Yellow Springs, OH - Mazomanie, WI - Point Reyes Station, CA and read the tire's side. Avoid floors-it-for-you cruise control Don't speed. Wastes gas and one ticket can destroy a summer road trip budget. Truth or Consequences, NM - Livingston, MT - White River Junction, VT - USA Gas Prices - State Averages $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 South Carolina Tenness ee Mississippi Arkansas Alabama Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Florida Delaware Maryland New Hampshire lowa Pennsylvania Kentucky Minnesota Massachusetts New Mexico South Dacota Ohio Maine Wyoming Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Arizona North Dacota Indiana Michigan Utah West Virginia Illino is Connecticut Idaho Nevada New York Montana Washington DC Washington California Alaska Hawaii Sources: roadtripamerica.com, about.com, msnbc.msn.com, catalogs.com 12-09 THE GREAT AMERICAN VEHICLE ROAD-TRIP - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (AND MORE) - TOP10 Greatest Road Trip Destinations 66 10 5 The Coronado Trail Henry Ford Museum If traveling on US-191 between Clifton and Alpine, AZ, you will get the chance to travel along the twists and For anyone that loves cars, it's not possible to pass through Dearborn, Michigan without stopping at this turns of the The Coronado Trail. famous museum. Calico Ghost Town Hoover Dam See this State Historic Landmark the way it was - 1/3 of the town is original and the rest has been reconstructed to appear as it once was. If you are headed to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam (also known as Boulder Dam) is a mere 30 miles southeast on the border of Nevada and Arizona The Houdini Museum Niagara Falls anton, PA, this museum brings history of the famous magician to life. For anyone living in Ohio, Pennsylvania or New York, this border-splitting waterfall is perfect for those spur- of-the-moment road trips. With entertainment on both sides of the border, it is easy to spend a weekend enjoying the Niagara Falls. 1 2 Cave City State and National Parks Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's number There are numerous other National and State Parks that are a perfect place to spend a day, or just stop for a picnic. Full of historical and cultural remnants, these preservations can be found along just about any route. one tourist destination and the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Canyon There are a plethora of ways to observe this humongous gorge including by air, jeep and raft. You can even tour the canyon on the back of a mule if planned enough in advance. With locations all over the U.S., the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is home to the bizarre. TOP5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips GAS Gasoline prices fluctuate constantly and, during the summer especially, they can be quite high. Always estimate on the high side when budgeting for fuel. I Eschew the drive through This sample budget explains how: Running through Mickey D's racks up the road trip food bucks and it gets boring to boot. Stop in at Mom's Apple Pie Cafe sorts of spots for mega meals on the cheap instead. 800 miles 2 Save on Snacks Miles to be traveled tank (A) l galons 20 mpg gas - Miles per gallon (B) - Est. price per gallon (C) $3.00 Est. total fuel cost Size of Snacks are big budget killers on road trips - pick up cheaper chips at grocery stores (like Safeway) in economy-sized bags instead. 3 Stay for Free $120.00 Camping for free is as easy as pulling off in a National Forest and stretching out under the stars. If you prefer Miles traveled a roof, crash free on a couch with a like-minded free Formula: (Ax B) x A x. spirit host in safety with Couchsurfing's database. 4 Find the Cheapest Gas Check out some likely choices for cheap gas on the internet in advance Top 5 iPod Travel Downloads 5 Save Gas while Driving INTERSTATE 1. iTunes Travel Music Follow a few simple gas-saving tips to save a lot of road trip money: Turn off the AC - it hogs the gas faster than you can 95 2. iToors Travel Podcasts 3. Subway Maps for iPods 4. Move Maps to iPod Without Video 5. Language Audio Books for iPod say, "Four dollars a gallon?!" (Leaving four-wheel-drive engaged is also a gas-drainer.) - Ease off the pedal well before a stop sign and coast to a stop; take off in a mellow manner. Burning rubber burns gas needlessly. - Inflate tires to close to max - carry a teeny tire gauge 10 Coolest Small Towns voted by Budget Travel Belfast, MN - Catskill, NY - Port Jervis, NY Manitou Springs, CO - Yellow Springs, OH - Mazomanie, WI - Point Reyes Station, CA and read the tire's side. Avoid floors-it-for-you cruise control Don't speed. Wastes gas and one ticket can destroy a summer road trip budget. Truth or Consequences, NM - Livingston, MT - White River Junction, VT - USA Gas Prices - State Averages $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 South Carolina Tenness ee Mississippi Arkansas Alabama Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Florida Delaware Maryland New Hampshire lowa Pennsylvania Kentucky Minnesota Massachusetts New Mexico South Dacota Ohio Maine Wyoming Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Arizona North Dacota Indiana Michigan Utah West Virginia Illino is Connecticut Idaho Nevada New York Montana Washington DC Washington California Alaska Hawaii Sources: roadtripamerica.com, about.com, msnbc.msn.com, catalogs.com 12-09 THE GREAT AMERICAN VEHICLE ROAD-TRIP - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (AND MORE) - TOP10 Greatest Road Trip Destinations 66 10 5 The Coronado Trail Henry Ford Museum If traveling on US-191 between Clifton and Alpine, AZ, you will get the chance to travel along the twists and For anyone that loves cars, it's not possible to pass through Dearborn, Michigan without stopping at this turns of the The Coronado Trail. famous museum. Calico Ghost Town Hoover Dam See this State Historic Landmark the way it was - 1/3 of the town is original and the rest has been reconstructed to appear as it once was. If you are headed to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam (also known as Boulder Dam) is a mere 30 miles southeast on the border of Nevada and Arizona The Houdini Museum Niagara Falls anton, PA, this museum brings history of the famous magician to life. For anyone living in Ohio, Pennsylvania or New York, this border-splitting waterfall is perfect for those spur- of-the-moment road trips. With entertainment on both sides of the border, it is easy to spend a weekend enjoying the Niagara Falls. 1 2 Cave City State and National Parks Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's number There are numerous other National and State Parks that are a perfect place to spend a day, or just stop for a picnic. Full of historical and cultural remnants, these preservations can be found along just about any route. one tourist destination and the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Canyon There are a plethora of ways to observe this humongous gorge including by air, jeep and raft. You can even tour the canyon on the back of a mule if planned enough in advance. With locations all over the U.S., the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is home to the bizarre. TOP5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips GAS Gasoline prices fluctuate constantly and, during the summer especially, they can be quite high. Always estimate on the high side when budgeting for fuel. I Eschew the drive through This sample budget explains how: Running through Mickey D's racks up the road trip food bucks and it gets boring to boot. Stop in at Mom's Apple Pie Cafe sorts of spots for mega meals on the cheap instead. 800 miles 2 Save on Snacks Miles to be traveled tank (A) l galons 20 mpg gas - Miles per gallon (B) - Est. price per gallon (C) $3.00 Est. total fuel cost Size of Snacks are big budget killers on road trips - pick up cheaper chips at grocery stores (like Safeway) in economy-sized bags instead. 3 Stay for Free $120.00 Camping for free is as easy as pulling off in a National Forest and stretching out under the stars. If you prefer Miles traveled a roof, crash free on a couch with a like-minded free Formula: (Ax B) x A x. spirit host in safety with Couchsurfing's database. 4 Find the Cheapest Gas Check out some likely choices for cheap gas on the internet in advance Top 5 iPod Travel Downloads 5 Save Gas while Driving INTERSTATE 1. iTunes Travel Music Follow a few simple gas-saving tips to save a lot of road trip money: Turn off the AC - it hogs the gas faster than you can 95 2. iToors Travel Podcasts 3. Subway Maps for iPods 4. Move Maps to iPod Without Video 5. Language Audio Books for iPod say, "Four dollars a gallon?!" (Leaving four-wheel-drive engaged is also a gas-drainer.) - Ease off the pedal well before a stop sign and coast to a stop; take off in a mellow manner. Burning rubber burns gas needlessly. - Inflate tires to close to max - carry a teeny tire gauge 10 Coolest Small Towns voted by Budget Travel Belfast, MN - Catskill, NY - Port Jervis, NY Manitou Springs, CO - Yellow Springs, OH - Mazomanie, WI - Point Reyes Station, CA and read the tire's side. Avoid floors-it-for-you cruise control Don't speed. Wastes gas and one ticket can destroy a summer road trip budget. Truth or Consequences, NM - Livingston, MT - White River Junction, VT - USA Gas Prices - State Averages $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 South Carolina Tenness ee Mississippi Arkansas Alabama Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Florida Delaware Maryland New Hampshire lowa Pennsylvania Kentucky Minnesota Massachusetts New Mexico South Dacota Ohio Maine Wyoming Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Arizona North Dacota Indiana Michigan Utah West Virginia Illino is Connecticut Idaho Nevada New York Montana Washington DC Washington California Alaska Hawaii Sources: roadtripamerica.com, about.com, msnbc.msn.com, catalogs.com 12-09 THE GREAT AMERICAN VEHICLE ROAD-TRIP - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (AND MORE) - TOP10 Greatest Road Trip Destinations 66 10 5 The Coronado Trail Henry Ford Museum If traveling on US-191 between Clifton and Alpine, AZ, you will get the chance to travel along the twists and For anyone that loves cars, it's not possible to pass through Dearborn, Michigan without stopping at this turns of the The Coronado Trail. famous museum. Calico Ghost Town Hoover Dam See this State Historic Landmark the way it was - 1/3 of the town is original and the rest has been reconstructed to appear as it once was. If you are headed to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam (also known as Boulder Dam) is a mere 30 miles southeast on the border of Nevada and Arizona The Houdini Museum Niagara Falls anton, PA, this museum brings history of the famous magician to life. For anyone living in Ohio, Pennsylvania or New York, this border-splitting waterfall is perfect for those spur- of-the-moment road trips. With entertainment on both sides of the border, it is easy to spend a weekend enjoying the Niagara Falls. 1 2 Cave City State and National Parks Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's number There are numerous other National and State Parks that are a perfect place to spend a day, or just stop for a picnic. Full of historical and cultural remnants, these preservations can be found along just about any route. one tourist destination and the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Canyon There are a plethora of ways to observe this humongous gorge including by air, jeep and raft. You can even tour the canyon on the back of a mule if planned enough in advance. With locations all over the U.S., the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is home to the bizarre. TOP5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips GAS Gasoline prices fluctuate constantly and, during the summer especially, they can be quite high. Always estimate on the high side when budgeting for fuel. I Eschew the drive through This sample budget explains how: Running through Mickey D's racks up the road trip food bucks and it gets boring to boot. Stop in at Mom's Apple Pie Cafe sorts of spots for mega meals on the cheap instead. 800 miles 2 Save on Snacks Miles to be traveled tank (A) l galons 20 mpg gas - Miles per gallon (B) - Est. price per gallon (C) $3.00 Est. total fuel cost Size of Snacks are big budget killers on road trips - pick up cheaper chips at grocery stores (like Safeway) in economy-sized bags instead. 3 Stay for Free $120.00 Camping for free is as easy as pulling off in a National Forest and stretching out under the stars. If you prefer Miles traveled a roof, crash free on a couch with a like-minded free Formula: (Ax B) x A x. spirit host in safety with Couchsurfing's database. 4 Find the Cheapest Gas Check out some likely choices for cheap gas on the internet in advance Top 5 iPod Travel Downloads 5 Save Gas while Driving INTERSTATE 1. iTunes Travel Music Follow a few simple gas-saving tips to save a lot of road trip money: Turn off the AC - it hogs the gas faster than you can 95 2. iToors Travel Podcasts 3. Subway Maps for iPods 4. Move Maps to iPod Without Video 5. Language Audio Books for iPod say, "Four dollars a gallon?!" (Leaving four-wheel-drive engaged is also a gas-drainer.) - Ease off the pedal well before a stop sign and coast to a stop; take off in a mellow manner. Burning rubber burns gas needlessly. - Inflate tires to close to max - carry a teeny tire gauge 10 Coolest Small Towns voted by Budget Travel Belfast, MN - Catskill, NY - Port Jervis, NY Manitou Springs, CO - Yellow Springs, OH - Mazomanie, WI - Point Reyes Station, CA and read the tire's side. Avoid floors-it-for-you cruise control Don't speed. Wastes gas and one ticket can destroy a summer road trip budget. Truth or Consequences, NM - Livingston, MT - White River Junction, VT - USA Gas Prices - State Averages $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 South Carolina Tenness ee Mississippi Arkansas Alabama Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Florida Delaware Maryland New Hampshire lowa Pennsylvania Kentucky Minnesota Massachusetts New Mexico South Dacota Ohio Maine Wyoming Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Arizona North Dacota Indiana Michigan Utah West Virginia Illino is Connecticut Idaho Nevada New York Montana Washington DC Washington California Alaska Hawaii Sources: roadtripamerica.com, about.com, msnbc.msn.com, catalogs.com 12-09 THE GREAT AMERICAN VEHICLE ROAD-TRIP - EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW (AND MORE) - TOP10 Greatest Road Trip Destinations 66 10 5 The Coronado Trail Henry Ford Museum If traveling on US-191 between Clifton and Alpine, AZ, you will get the chance to travel along the twists and For anyone that loves cars, it's not possible to pass through Dearborn, Michigan without stopping at this turns of the The Coronado Trail. famous museum. Calico Ghost Town Hoover Dam See this State Historic Landmark the way it was - 1/3 of the town is original and the rest has been reconstructed to appear as it once was. If you are headed to Las Vegas, the Hoover Dam (also known as Boulder Dam) is a mere 30 miles southeast on the border of Nevada and Arizona The Houdini Museum Niagara Falls anton, PA, this museum brings history of the famous magician to life. For anyone living in Ohio, Pennsylvania or New York, this border-splitting waterfall is perfect for those spur- of-the-moment road trips. With entertainment on both sides of the border, it is easy to spend a weekend enjoying the Niagara Falls. 1 2 Cave City State and National Parks Mammoth Cave National Park is Kentucky's number There are numerous other National and State Parks that are a perfect place to spend a day, or just stop for a picnic. Full of historical and cultural remnants, these preservations can be found along just about any route. one tourist destination and the second oldest tourist attraction in the United States. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Grand Canyon There are a plethora of ways to observe this humongous gorge including by air, jeep and raft. You can even tour the canyon on the back of a mule if planned enough in advance. With locations all over the U.S., the Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum is home to the bizarre. TOP5 Money Saving Road Trip Tips GAS Gasoline prices fluctuate constantly and, during the summer especially, they can be quite high. Always estimate on the high side when budgeting for fuel. I Eschew the drive through This sample budget explains how: Running through Mickey D's racks up the road trip food bucks and it gets boring to boot. Stop in at Mom's Apple Pie Cafe sorts of spots for mega meals on the cheap instead. 800 miles 2 Save on Snacks Miles to be traveled tank (A) l galons 20 mpg gas - Miles per gallon (B) - Est. price per gallon (C) $3.00 Est. total fuel cost Size of Snacks are big budget killers on road trips - pick up cheaper chips at grocery stores (like Safeway) in economy-sized bags instead. 3 Stay for Free $120.00 Camping for free is as easy as pulling off in a National Forest and stretching out under the stars. If you prefer Miles traveled a roof, crash free on a couch with a like-minded free Formula: (Ax B) x A x. spirit host in safety with Couchsurfing's database. 4 Find the Cheapest Gas Check out some likely choices for cheap gas on the internet in advance Top 5 iPod Travel Downloads 5 Save Gas while Driving INTERSTATE 1. iTunes Travel Music Follow a few simple gas-saving tips to save a lot of road trip money: Turn off the AC - it hogs the gas faster than you can 95 2. iToors Travel Podcasts 3. Subway Maps for iPods 4. Move Maps to iPod Without Video 5. Language Audio Books for iPod say, "Four dollars a gallon?!" (Leaving four-wheel-drive engaged is also a gas-drainer.) - Ease off the pedal well before a stop sign and coast to a stop; take off in a mellow manner. Burning rubber burns gas needlessly. - Inflate tires to close to max - carry a teeny tire gauge 10 Coolest Small Towns voted by Budget Travel Belfast, MN - Catskill, NY - Port Jervis, NY Manitou Springs, CO - Yellow Springs, OH - Mazomanie, WI - Point Reyes Station, CA and read the tire's side. Avoid floors-it-for-you cruise control Don't speed. Wastes gas and one ticket can destroy a summer road trip budget. Truth or Consequences, NM - Livingston, MT - White River Junction, VT - USA Gas Prices - State Averages $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 $2.50 $2.00 South Carolina Tenness ee Mississippi Arkansas Alabama Virginia Louisiana New Jersey Georgia North Carolina Missouri Oklahoma Colorado Kansas Florida Delaware Maryland New Hampshire lowa Pennsylvania Kentucky Minnesota Massachusetts New Mexico South Dacota Ohio Maine Wyoming Wisconsin Vermont Rhode Island Nebraska Arizona North Dacota Indiana Michigan Utah West Virginia Illino is Connecticut Idaho Nevada New York Montana Washington DC Washington California Alaska Hawaii