Five Real Road Trips That Will Inspire you to Pack Up the Car and Go
Hit the road on one of these trips, featuring the best routes, roadside cafes and places to stay
By Seattle magazine contributors June 2, 2014
This article originally appeared in the May 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.
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