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cbayer

(146,218 posts)
Tue Apr 2, 2013, 12:46 PM Apr 2013

Myscenicdrives - the best road trip planner I have ever found.

http://www.myscenicdrives.com

I have long searched for the perfect planner, but they have all failed me in one way or another. At long last, I have found one that is closest to perfection that I have ever seen.

It takes a bit to learn how to use it, but once you get it, it is fantastic. You can put in an overview then start adding stops, looking for scenic routes, finding historical points of interest and locating recreational areas. It allows you to decide how long you want to drive each day and can mark a weeklong trip into manageable segments, then tell you what lodging is available in the area.

I love planning a trip, but this site has made it even more fun.

Plan a road trip before it's too late!!!! You won't regret it.



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Myscenicdrives - the best road trip planner I have ever found. (Original Post) cbayer Apr 2013 OP
Looks good. elleng Apr 2013 #1
Doesnt seem to include Canada.. jambo101 Apr 2013 #2
It does. I just made a new trip from Edmonton to Alberta to test it. cbayer Apr 2013 #3
Cool! Checking it out now we can do it Apr 2013 #4
Let me know what you think or if you have any questions. cbayer Apr 2013 #5
Kind of reminds me of Michelin maps. We are flying to Boston, then driving Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2013 #6
Roadtrippers brayhite Apr 2013 #7
Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #8
Hello ~ brayhite In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #9

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
3. It does. I just made a new trip from Edmonton to Alberta to test it.
Fri Apr 5, 2013, 12:39 PM
Apr 2013

Like I said, you have to play around with it, as it is not all the intuitive.

But once you get it and have explored the options, it is truly amazing. Particularly if you like of the highway travel like I do.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
6. Kind of reminds me of Michelin maps. We are flying to Boston, then driving
Fri Apr 12, 2013, 11:35 PM
Apr 2013

to Putney Vt for a graduation, then down to CT. I guess I need to play with it more...started with Boston, then refined to Logan and it never changed.

But, love the scenic routes you can tap into. very cool

brayhite

(1 post)
7. Roadtrippers
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 07:05 PM
Apr 2013

(Full disclosure: I work here)

As an alternative to myscenicdrives.com (and many other road trip planning and place discovery sites), try out Roadtrippers.com It's been featured in Wired, Lifehacker, Travel+Leisure, and others. Very intuitive, large database of places that's ever-growing (users can add and edits places), as well as an iPhone app that can by synced for navigation. It's also mobile-responsive.

Ping me with any questions if you'd like!

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