subject: Top Historical Trail Drives [print this page] If you are a lover of driving and love to include it in your holiday but want to really see some of history, then why not take one of the top ten historical trail drives in the USA?
Billy the Kid Trail, New Mexico the trail takes you through most of the Wild West sites known for Billy the Kid in the Wild West. See the Lincoln state monument where bill yht ekid awaited hanging before his escape, but make sure that you leave at least three hours for this eight four mile trip.
Hallowed ground, Pennsylvania/Maryland/Virginia starting in Gettysburg, this route maps through the key battle sites of the civil war, including Antietam and Manassas, and passes some presidents homes.
Trail of the ancients Colorado/Utah - passing through regions inhabited since ancient times by American Indians, the trail of the ancients winds through eroded rocks and withered land. It is a long ride, taking five days, but well worth seeing.
Historic route 66, Illinois commissioned to link Chicago to Illinois, it has been updated over the years but parts of the original route 66 still exist. This trip will take you two to three days, depending how many stops you make, but is a brilliant alternative to the road well travelled; the updated route sixty six.
If you are planning on taking any of these trips then make sure you have valid Car Insurance to be driving in the USA. Take out Travel Insurance online before you make your trip.
