If you have ever been on a road trip in the US, you will know how wonderful it can be. Every state of the USA is beautiful with numerous historical places, archaeological finds, natural wonders, and places dripping with culture. It would take any hardened traveler years to explore all that the United States of America has to offer. This is equally true when it comes to exploring architectural wonders.
The states are dotted with some of the greatest creations of man, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Space Needle. So, if you are someone who is planning to go for a group trip to explore the architectural wonders of the US, you are in for a treat.
However, since there are so many places to explore and tours to take, planning a group architectural trip can be a bit of a nightmare. So, to ensure that the trip remains fun and everyone has the time of their lives exploring some of the greatest man-made wonders, here’s a list of things that you need to keep in mind:
1. Choose Transportation
First things first. Since it is a road trip, the most important part of the plan obviously involves the vehicle. You need to be careful about choosing your vehicle. If you are a tiny group and plan on driving yourself, a car might be a good way to go. But, for a larger group, it can get very uncomfortable traveling by car, no matter how big it is. So, while choosing a vehicle, make sure you consider the size of the group and the amount of gear and luggage you are going to have. For larger groups, you should get a price quote on a private tour bus. This way everyone will have space to relax and move around. You also do not have to worry about the routes and traffic as the bus driver will be responsible for that.
2. Map Your Destinations
The US is brimming with majestic and sprawling architectural structures that will surely take your breath away. But since you cannot possibly fit hundreds of these wonders in one road trip alone, you need to choose wisely. Make sure to discuss all the possible destinations with your fellow travelers so you can chart out the places all of you want to visit.
The Golden Gate Bridge, Hallidie Building, SFMOMA, Space Needle, Gas Works Park, Hearst Castle, and the glorious Yosemite Hotel are some of the most popular destinations. But even when planning where to go, make sure everyone is on the same page. Someone might have always wanted to go somewhere so you can discuss that among your group and include it on the trip. The most important thing that you need to remember that you need to include places everyone wants to visit so that you can all have fun.
3. Book Tour Guides
A lot of architectural sites give private tours that delve deep into the history and culture of the place. If you plan on going on such tours, you might want to book way ahead of time so that you do not miss out on it. You also need to plan your journey according to your tour bookings so you can arrive with time to spare.
4. Plan Distractions
While fun music playlists can go a long way in terms of lifting everyone’s spirits up, it might get boring after a while. So, when it feels like you have heard every song on the list at least thrice and the radio is not fun anymore, you can always distract everyone with fun activities and games that are specifically designed for road trips. If you need some ideas on games you can play during your trip, here’s a list that can help.
