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  • Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero
    Attractions,  Routes

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-70 in the Great Plains

    August 22, 2023 /

    Running some 2,151 miles from Fort Cove, Utah to Baltimore, Maryland, Interstate 70 (I-70) is one of the longest interstates in the United States. Over 25% of I-70 runs across the Great Plains, from Denver to Kansas City – and it's a long, quite straight 600-mile shot across some of the flattest land on the continent...

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    Haunted Places in Oklahoma Hero

    20 Eerie Haunted Places in Oklahoma (including Haunted Houses!)

    July 18, 2023
    Haunted Places in Kansas Hero

    18 Spooky Haunted Places in Wichita, KS (plus Haunted Houses)

    June 20, 2023
    Kansas Sunflower Fields Hero

    20 Must-See Sunflower Fields in Kansas [Summer/Autumn 2023]

    May 9, 2023
  • Drive Between Sioux Falls and Denver Hero
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    Drive Between Sioux Falls and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 27, 2023 /

    Embarking on a road trip from Sioux Falls to Denver, or returning the other way, is an adventure filled with a myriad of delightful discoveries. Spanning roughly 600 miles, this journey allows you to encounter an array of landscapes - from the rolling prairies of South Dakota to the breathtaking Rocky Mountains of Colorado...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-70 in the Great Plains

    August 22, 2023
    Drive Between El Paso & Dallas Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and Dallas:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    October 29, 2021
    Drive Between Kansas City & Sioux Falls Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and Sioux Falls: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 21, 2022
  • Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains Hero
    Attractions

    The 23 Best Roadside Attractions in the Great Plains

    April 6, 2023 /

    There’s nothing like a good road trip, right? But even the best-planned road trip between home and a great destination (or several) can get dull at times. That’s where roadside attractions come in: they’re a great reason to stop your car, stretch your legs, and learn a bit about the history and culture of the place you’re passing through. While most people do a “fly over” of the Great Plains states...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-70 in the Great Plains

    August 22, 2023
    National Parks in Nebraska Hero

    The 10 National Parks in Nebraska: Get to Know Each One

    June 15, 2023
    Attractions Along I-90 Hero

    The 14 Best Roadside Attractions along I-90 in the Great Plains

    July 25, 2023
  • Drive Between Fargo and Denver Hero
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    Drive Between Fargo and Denver:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 25, 2022 /

    Across the Great Plains, on any given day, you’ll see trucks carrying loads of cargo to support the communities, livestock and grain in transit, and plenty of people driving from one city to another. Are you planning such a journey, perhaps between two iconic cities like Denver, Colorado, and Fargo, North Dakota...

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    Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 13, 2023
    Drive Between Casper & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Casper and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 26, 2022
    Drive Between Santa Fe & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Santa Fe and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 5, 2022
  • Drive Between El Paso and Denver Hero
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    Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 18, 2022 /

    Exploring the Southwestern U.S. is on many travelers' bucket lists – especially as part of a road trip. But did you know that you can get a sense of Southwestern culture on a road trip within the Great Plains? Running along the western border where the Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, Interstate 25 eventually connects with Interstate 10 – and the two form a great road trip route...

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    Roadside Attractions Along I-70 Hero

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-70 in the Great Plains

    August 22, 2023
    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
    Drive Between Kansas City & San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 14, 2022
  • Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero
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    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022 /

    Extending from deep in the heart of the Southwest (Las Cruces, New Mexico) to the wild open spaces of the northern plains (Buffalo, Wyoming) , Interstate 25 is one of the busy north-south routes that traverses the Great Plains. On any given day, you’ll see trucks carrying loads of cargo to support the communities, livestock and grain in transit, and plenty of people driving from one city to another...

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    Drive Between Kansas City & San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    July 14, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-27 Hero

    The 9 Best Roadside Attractions along
    I-27 in the Great Plains

    May 30, 2022
    Drive Between Fargo & Omaha Hero

    Drive Between Fargo and Omaha: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 19, 2022
  • Attractions,  Routes

    The 13 Best Roadside Attractions Along
    I-25 in the Great Plains

    August 1, 2022 /

    Running nearly 1,063 miles from the junction with I-10 near Las Cruces, New Mexico to the junction with I-90 near Buffalo, Wyoming, Interstate 25 (I-25) is one of the coolest north-souths interstates that meets all of the east-west interstates that cross the Rocky Mountains...

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    Haunted Places in South Dakota Hero

    13 Spooky Haunted Places in South Dakota

    August 18, 2023
    Roadside Attractions Along I-35 Hero

    The 18 Best Roadside Attractions along I-35 in the Great Plains

    August 10, 2023
    Roadside Attractions Along I-40 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions along I-40 in the Great Plains

    July 4, 2023
  • Drive Between Denver & Billings Hero
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    Drive Between Denver and Billings: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 16, 2022 /

    If there's one thing I love about the Great Plains, it's that it's a completely underrated road trip destination. No matter which part of the region you're exploring, you'll get an intimate look at the rolling hills and amber waves of America's heartland. That includes out west, on the Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana plains, where you might need to make the drive between Denver and Billings...

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    Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and San Antonio: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 13, 2023
    Drive Between Dallas & Austin Hero

    Drive Between Dallas and Austin:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 23, 2022
    Drive Between Omaha & Denver Hero

    Drive Between Omaha and Denver:
    Road Trip Tips & Info

    November 26, 2021
  • Drive Between Casper & Denver Hero
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    Drive Between Casper and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 26, 2022 /

    The road stretches out before you in a meandering line, your wheels turning as the miles tick by. On your right, the Rocky Mountains tower up toward the sky. This is what it's like to drive along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. It's a common sight if you're planning a drive between Casper and Denver...

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    Drive Between Kansas City to Oklahoma City Hero

    Drive Between Kansas City and Oklahoma City: Road Trip Tips & Info

    June 30, 2022
    Drive Between Fargo & Omaha Hero

    Drive Between Fargo and Omaha: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 19, 2022
    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022
  • Drive Between Santa Fe & Denver Hero
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    Drive Between Santa Fe and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    May 5, 2022 /

    Planning a trip to Denver, Colorado? If you're considering the drive from Santa Fe, New Mexico, you are in for a delightful, scenic experience. The route is heavily traveled, and the roads are kept in good condition. Once you know the basics, it's time to pack your bags and put on that great road trip playlist...

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    Drive Between El Paso and Denver Hero

    Drive Between El Paso and Denver: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 18, 2022
    Roadside Attractions Along I-20 Hero

    The 11 Best Roadside Attractions Along I-20 in the Great Plains

    August 29, 2023
    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque Hero

    Drive Between Denver and Albuquerque: Road Trip Tips & Info

    August 4, 2022
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Hi there! I’m Valerie! 👋🏻

I started this site to help people explore one of the overlooked regions of the U.S.: the Great Plains.

I’m a long-time travel writer and love sharing stories and resources to help you have unforgettable journeys.

I hope my articles help you plan incredible trips in this region.

Explore the Great Plains

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Colorado (13) I-10 (4) I-20 (2) I-25 (8) I-27 (2) I-29 (5) I-35 (8) I-40 (2) I-70 (3) I-76 (2) I-80 (3) I-90 (4) I-94 (1) Kansas (18) Montana (3) Nebraska (13) New Mexico (12) North Dakota (12) Oklahoma (14) Route 66 (1) South Dakota (15) Texas (22) Wyoming (8)
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