Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Big Sur to Coral Gables. If you're planning a road trip to Coral Gables, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Big Sur
drive for about 6 hours
5:00 pm Reno
stay overnight at Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 6 hours
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10:00 am leave from Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
drive for about 7.5 hours
5:18 pm Salt Lake City
eat at Red Iguana
stay overnight at Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City - a Kimpton Hotel
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 2 driving ≈ 7.5 hours
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11:00 am leave from Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City - a Kimpton Hotel
drive for about 5.5 hours
4:38 pm Laramie
stay overnight and leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 3 driving ≈ 5.5 hours
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9:00 am leave from Laramie
drive for about 11.5 hours
8:44 pm eat at Oklahoma Joe's BBQ & Catering
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 4 driving ≈ 11.5 hours
10:00 am leave from Kansas City
drive for about 9 hours
7:15 pm Nashville
stay overnight at Gaylord Opryland Resort
leave the next day around 9:00 am
day 5 driving ≈ 9 hours
9:00 am leave from Gaylord Opryland Resort
drive for about 11 hours
7:51 pm Orlando
stay overnight at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
leave the next day around 11:00 am
day 6 driving ≈ 11 hours
11:00 am leave from Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
drive for about 4 hours
2:53 pm arrive in Coral Gables
day 7 driving ≈ 4 hours
Reno (38 answers)
Truckee River (2 mentions)
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino (2 mentions)
hotels around Reno:
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino
questions about Reno:
What's the best neighborhood in Reno for a first time visitor?
Dog-friendly hotels in Reno?
Salt Lake City (84 answers)
Temple Square (8 mentions)
Liberty Park (5 mentions)
Tracy Aviary (3 mentions)
Red Butte Garden & Arboretum (2 mentions)
The Beehive House (2 mentions)
restaurants around Salt Lake City:
Red Iguana
Maxwell's East Coast Eatery
Pig and A Jelly Jar
hotels around Salt Lake City:
Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City - a Kimpton Hotel
Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown
The Grand America Hotel
The Little America Hotel Salt Lake City
Off-Broadway Studios
questions about Salt Lake City:
What is your favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City?
What's the best, cant-miss meal in Salt Lake City?
Centrally-Located Hotels in Salt Lake City?
Winter time activities in Salt Lake City
Places to bar hop and night life in SLC?
Laramie (6 answers)
questions about Laramie:
What is your favorite restaurant in Laramie?
Oklahoma Joe's BBQ & Catering (33 mentions)
Nashville (190 answers)
Grand Ole Opry (8 mentions)
Country Music Hall of Fame (6 mentions)
Ryman Auditorium (6 mentions)
Centennial Park (6 mentions)
The Parthenon (5 mentions)
restaurants around Nashville:
Bluebird Cafe
Opryland Hotel
Pancake Pantry
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - 19th Ave
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
hotels around Nashville:
Gaylord Opryland Resort
The Hermitage Hotel
Omni Nashville Hotel
questions about Nashville:
What's the best neighborhood in Nashville for a first time visitor?
Nearby small towns or outdoor areas?
Top of the line hotels in Nashville?
What are some must sees in Nashville during the weekend
Best Location to Stay
Orlando (159 answers)
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter (16 mentions)
Universal CityWalk (8 mentions)
Universal's Islands of Adventure (7 mentions)
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure (5 mentions)
Orlando Premium Outlets - International Dr (5 mentions)
restaurants around Orlando:
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Emeril's Orlando
SeaWorld
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Hard Rock Cafe
hotels around Orlando:
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, Autograph Collection
questions about Orlando:
How many days for Disney + universal?
5 days in orlando not Disney
What to do during one day in Orlando that's not Disney World
Top golf courses in Orlando?
Fine dining for client meeting in Orlando
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Versailles, which was mentioned 14 times.
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Any good restaurants in Coral Gable? (4 answers)
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What is your favorite restaurant in Coral Gables? (3 answers)
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