Like many kids in the United States, while growing up my parents would each summer pack us into the car and set off on a family road trip of varying lengths. Usually they were (more or less) fun, and it certainly instroduced me to new experiences as well as learning a lot about my country. And as this summer´s road trip season, it also dovetails with the USA´s observance of its 250th birthday, culminating on July 4, which marks the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence from the British crown. And now more than ever, as troubled and divided as this country currently is, more than ever it´s well worth reflecting on its origins and meanings than by driving through the landscapes where independence was debated, fought for, and finally won. And across the thirteen original colonies, five road trips in particular stand out for combining Revolutionary history with memorable scenery and worthwhile detours.
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I´ve done several of these - and I live in Saratoga Springs - I can attest to coolness of the New York State drive!