Looks like you're coming through Nashville. If you're into the country music/honky tonk stuff, here's a link to an earlier discussion, that is pretty recent.

Friends of ours (we're in BC) just spent a week in Nashville and absolutely loved it. They went down just for fun - to get away and to go someplace they normally wouldn't go to,

I would try to get east of the Rocky Mountains as quickly as possible. Winter can come very early in the high elevations. I-90 would probably be the quickest route and take you through South Dakota which has the black hills, badlands, Mount Rushmore which are worth seeing. From there you have lots of route options depending on what/where you want to see.

What an amazing trip this is going to be! Will you be going through New Mexico? The Painted Derert and Santa Fe are two of my favorite spots on cross country trips.

I agree with Lone Jack to get east of the Rockies. I have noticed in the last week an increase in snow activity on radar. It is not the snow, it is people have difficulty remembering how to drive in icy/snow conditions. If you do decide to drop down to I-80 there is a small bump called Lincoln Summit that appears to be nothing out of the ordinary but for some reason the highway will close at that point.

Depending on how quickly you wish to get there if you do go to Nashville you might consider dropping down to New Orleans then across the bottom of the states to Florida depending on if there is storm warnings out. It is hurricane season after all and Fiona will be followed by others.

Your routing depends of course on how quickly you wish to arrive and what your interest is in enjoying attractions along the way. National Parks tend to be favorite destinations for foreign (as well as US) tourists and many of the very worthwhile ones are in the West, west of the Rockies. To throw out a few that a detour could take you to, Yosemite, Sequoia, Death Valley (and Hoover Dam), Grand Canyon, the many beautiful parks in Utah like Zion and Bryce Canyon and Canyon lands, also Monument Valley, etc. South to New Mexico as Zalco mentions for the enjoyable opportunities there.

Once you cross the Rockies, you're in the flyover states. So-called for a reason. There are random things (of lesser interest, in my experience) here or there to see but otherwise, it's going to be a big part of your trip that you'll want to pass through with the pedal on the floor. My opinion, of course.

elmer...again ”your” opinion.

We made the trip from California to Tennessee and enjoyed much of the Southwest. I live in the southeast. Much of it is very desirable. Sometimes I wish it wasn't. Go away transplants who come here and try and change it! Natives are far more congenial than some people I've met. The word genteel comes to mind. And yes there is still much of that to be seen and enjoyed. That doesn't even begin to touch on the lay of the land. I've seen the vineyards of the coast. They're very lovely. So is the desert, mountains, the plains. I think they even wrote a song about that. Meaning, don't listen to curmudgeons. Some of us live outside our bubbles and enjoy it!

Of course my words are my own opinions Same as for you .

You’ve said you’re in Kansas What are the top tourist attractions in your area that attract foreign and domestic vacationers?

My comment was based on where the OP mentioned they were planning on crossing the border. The place that they mentioned they are coming from is directly north of that border crossing. That crossing is midway across the state of Washington.

Oops they did state where they were coming from so edited my comment.

I agree that New Orleans is worth visiting, but I think the best way to get there is to fly, although I have also taken the train from Houston. New Orleans is like an island, and while I do like Cajun Country, it is not for everyone, although the food everywhere in southern Louisiana is especially good - at least for me.

An option to consider. Avoid those interstates and drive on the US numbered highways or smaller. That will get you into many interesting towns. Generally, when you stop in a small town, you add to the local economy when you eat and stay at locally owned businesses.

When you get well into Florida, take US 19 and when you have the option, get onto Alternate 19 (right hand turn) and follow that along to Dunedin.

I'm not inhospitable to transplants.

But if you come here, why would you want to change it? If you hate it so much don't come here!!!!

Interesting comment about transplants given this country's history. Early settlers in the Northeast often broke apart because of various reasons. Most common was because they did not like some of the very strict rules. I am thinking of the Puritans and the people that they pushed out. Most of the early people in this country were transplants and they all wanted to change things.

Yes, let's pick what happened historically.

Why does the entire world have to change your preferences? Bring disease and kill off people who are here first? Okay with the transplants, not so okay with people over here first. If it was so appealing, why would you want to change it?

But do whatever you want to.

Wow, so many ideas, suggestions, advice and some lively ’transplanted’ discussion. As a ’people’ We are so very very lucky to have these 2 wonderful countries to Freely explore. What a piece of geography Canada/USA share. I could only imagine what it was like for early explorers as they witnessed the great lakes, walked through the flat prairies, Then suddenly see the land rise to the sky as they approached the majestic rockies.

We are also lucky that we had leaders in both countries with enough wisdom to safeguard and preserve so many many areas for future generations to enjoy.

Update. We started our trek yesterday, crossed at Orville, Wa. Enjoyed the drive through Northern Washington. The northern Idaho countryside and Lac Pend D’Oreille is spectacular. As We crossed the North forked river DH and I mused about history, tried to sense what Lewis and Clark may have experienced as as they opened the western trails.

Spent tne night in Hamilton, Montana. Enjoyed a wonderful visit with friends along with good food at Victor Steakhouse.

Thanks for the update. Keep them coming!

Glad you've started on your trip. Enjoy the drive and scenery. And yes, keep the notes of your trip coming.

I don't think I saw this before, so you may already have set your itinerary. But I expect you'll travel through Nebraska, and if so Omaha is a nice place to stop. The Henry Doorly Zoo is very nice.

About 25 years ago we stopped with our toddler at the Pioneer Village inn Minden, Nebraska. We all enjoyed it. We were there about 3 hours and talked about returning one day but haven't. Check it out. It's a collection of old buildings including a sod house, vehicles, and more, and reflects the story of pioneers.

If you're in in Iowa, Elkhorn has the Danish Immigrant Museum, I think it's now the Museum of Danish America. And I hear there are some good places for lunch but I can't vouch for that.

Further south, my own recollection is that driving through southern LA, AL, and FL is flat and low. Yawn.

Be aware that Florida is trying to put its state back together after the hurricane. Hotels might be full of people who have lost their homes and some shortages of gas also.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the ride!

Thr sejourn continues, up and on the road early. This is such a beautiful country, and more to see…

Here are a few pics, the first few are obvious and for the others..anyone want to guess where. The old homestead, can’t even imagine trying to survive on this land.

If there are too many pics, ill let me know…

@bpath Thank you for your suggestions

@kathyg_in_mi Thank you for your advice re hurricane’s devastating impact on fl.

Ah, the people recommending why she should get past the Rockies as quickly as possible who don't realize she lives IN the Rockies.... ;) Driving in them is a daily thing that she's use to 365 days a year.

I have nothing to add to this. My parents never took us that way, usually just from Calgary to San Diego (with a day trip to Tijuana) a few times. I hope you're enjoying your drive. Flying is quicker but driving: you see so much more!

@Lars, the most often asked question of people having traveled to New Orleans is, "What did you eat?"

As we drive further south, the terrain is very similar to the canadian prairies. Denver, reminds me of Calgary, flat city with mountains so rising in the distance.

You are certainly driving through some interesting country and the picture of the river is so pretty. The closest I've been to prairie driving was going from Calgary to Drumheller and that doesn't really count. But it did make me understand why prairie people can't drive through the Rockies and in BC.

LOL blfenton! I guess that’s why BC drivers pay the highest auto insurance in Canada😉

And then there is this from yesterday😳

https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/270-km-h-porsche-911-driver-stopped-outside-calgary-1.6112248

likestonehomes, enjoy your trip! I’ve done many cross country driving trips and I have loved them all. There is something to see in every province and state. 🙂

Thanks guys. The above pics include; north dakota, Dutton ranch from Yellowstone TV series. Snake river, Idaho, Mountains in Wyoming.

First time, ever seeing cotton fields North West Tx.

The land south from BC to texas very parched, the mighty snake river so very low, dry river beds too.

Interesting re gas prices. Excited to see 3:55 gal posted Drive to the pumps, E85 Fuel, unheard of in Canada. 87 Octane, 4.05 gal.

^^^ Don't ya wish guys with too much money, speeding in their luxury vehicles would have said vehicles impounded as well as other desrved consequences?

Sounds like you're having a great time!

Sorry this summer weather decimated the entire us. It looks so awful everywhere. Hot and dry. Ugh. Hope you have a great rest of your time!

roxsol- oh yea - here he would have lost his car for a week.

roxsol The saddest part about that news article is he will get a stiffer sentence than someone who drinks and drives and kills someone. My son's 17 year old co-worker was killed by a drunk driver going on 10 years ago just west of Calgary. He got 2 years and was out in 6 months. Our justice system is a joke.

You could have come down along the west side of the Great Lakes, where we’ve had a pretty good year weatherwise and the leaves are pretty. Oh, that snow in MN and WI? just ignore it.

@bpath We met friends in montana, so we continued S.E. toward Florida.

Weather all the way, warm, (warm by Cdn standards (: sunny skies.

Now down in Louisianna, came upon these crops. Does anyone know whhat they are?

Sugar cane?

Sugar cane is possible! Looks right. Good locale for that

Indeed, sugar cane!