I used to travel and live in an RV and I got to visit over half of the country. These are my recs for anyone visiting these states for the first time. I lived in some states longer than others so some lists won’t have a lot.
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California
Connecticut
Missouri
Nevada
Tennessee
Utah
California
Living in California most of my life I would recommend these spots for anyone new
Amazing hike with beautiful views of the valley
FRIENDS OF MT. RUBIDOUX
For the dog owners! Awesome large area for dogs to run off leash and maybe swim in the ocean as well
Del Mar Dog Beach - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews)
Connecticut
Delicious pizza from this cute restaurant in Mystic. There’s a movie with the same name
Mystic Pizza
Cute cider mill that also has baked goods, wine, and souvenirs
B.F. Clyde's Cider Mill
Missouri
Has lots of museums and beautiful parks
Explore Branson
Adorable zoo that you can walk around in or drive thru and see the beautiful animals
Branson's Promised Land Zoo
A drive thru zoo where you can feed the animals from your car
Wild Animal Safari | Drive-Thru Safari and Zoo | Missouri
Nevada
Amazing and unique mountains between Las Vegas and border of Arizona
Valley of Fire State Park | State Parks
Beautiful hotel with amazing family friendly activities along with things just for the adults as well
Red Rock Resort: Plan Your Luxury Getaway Today - Red Rock Resort
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Tennessee
Jumping nightlife with storefronts and bars all along the street
Beale Street
A stunning zoo with so many beautiful animals
Memphis Zoo
Utah
Beautiful national park with scenic drive through
Zion National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
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Unique piece of land with incredible scenery of the salt flats
Bonneville Salt Flats Special Recreation Management Area - Utah | Bureau of Land Management
