18 Road Trip Destinations Within One Day’s Drive for 50% or More of Americans

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This year, people plan to take two or more weeks of summer vacation, making long road trips possible.

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So, if you caught the road trip bug during the pandemic and are looking for more destination ideas, here are 18 cities in the U.S. that are within one day’s drive for most of the U.S. population.

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1. Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

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2. Richmond, Virginia

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3. Fayetteville, West Virginia

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4. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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You’ll find dozens of galleries, major art museums, and several massive live performance venues.

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