Itinerary for a road trip in North America (for about 6 weeks)? -

Which is the best route to travel to visit every state?Also if you have done a similar trip, please let me know what kind of things you did, such as route, good attractions, things you did before to prepare, etc.We were thinking of starting at the east coast, but we would like to be in New York over Xmas and New Years. So obviously it will be at the end of the year in winter, and we will probably leave for America (from Australia) late November/early December. (Not sure of the exact details yet, which is why I need some advice)

To go to every state you would be doing some long crazy zig zagging across the country. You would also be spending a good deal of those 6 weeks in the car not seeing much other than driving by. You can definitely see lots of the US in 6 weeks but you ll want to pick a few states, don t try to see all 50 (or even the 48 contiguous). November/December in the northern US will be chilly to cold with the potential for lots (or no) snow. Driving can be a bit more difficult. Not the best circumstances to start driving on the opposite side of the road.NYC for Christmas is definitely a great choice! We do a pretty darn good job of it in my opinion.However your plans work out, have a great trip!

I doubt you can get to every state in six weeks. Read Bill Bryson s book Note from a small Island where he failed to visit everywhere in England.