Nothing says “Freedom” like hitting the open road in your RV over the Fourth of July weekend. Skip the tourist hoards, packed restaurants, and sold-out hotels—you’ve got wheels on America's historic highways, your portable home, and a weekend full of star-spangled possibilities.
Here are seven unforgettable RV routes that let you experience America’s past and present—all from the comfort of your home on wheels.
1. Hallowed Ground National Scenic Byway
Approx. 180 miles – Pennsylvania to Virginia
Drive through 400 years of history from Gettysburg to Monticello. Along the way, take pauses at:
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Gettysburg National Military Park – RV-friendly campgrounds help you retrace Civil War strategies.
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Harpers Ferry – Historic KOA campgrounds close to the battlefield and downtown escarpments.
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Manassas & Monocacy – Civil War sites near public parks with spacious RV sites.
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Optional pit stop: presidential homes of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe—and even Eisenhower’s farm.
2. Lewis & Clark National Historical Trail
Nearly 5,000 miles – PA through WA
Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark from East Coast museums to Pacific Coast views.
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Pennsylvania & Missouri – Explore Independence sites and riverfront museums.
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Nebraska to Washington – Visit Fort Mandan, Pompeys Pillar, Astoria’s Fort Clatsop, and the Nez Perce Center.
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RV parks dot every state along the way, making this a week-long expedition of discovery.
3. Battle Road Scenic Byway
15 miles – Concord to Arlington, Massachusetts
Short, powerful, and packed with Revolutionary-era sites:
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Walk the grounds of the Minute Man National Historical Park
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Visit the Lexington Battle Green – site of the “shot heard ’round the world”
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Check out the Paul Revere capture site and explore Emerson, Thoreau, and Alcotts’ homes.
4. Oregon National Historic Trail
Over 2,000 miles – Missouri to Oregon
A trek into the past where wagon ruts still scar the prairie:
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Missouri & Kansas – View the Santa Fe Trail ruts and stay at Longview Lake Campground.
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Nebraska & Wyoming – Camp near Fort Kearny and Guernsey’s bedlam ruts.
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Idaho & Oregon – Wander through the Trail Center in Montpelier and end with stunning vistas in Vale.
5. Route 66: The Mother Road
2,400 miles – Chicago to Santa Monica
The classic American road trip, now with an RV twist:
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Cruise through nostalgic stops like the Blue Swallow Motel (NM), Cadillac Ranch (TX), Petrified Forest & Grand Canyon (AZ), and the iconic end-of-route sign in Santa Monica.
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RV parks and KOAs await in small towns along the way.
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Heads-up: Westmark your calendar for 2026—Route 66’s centennial celebration year.
6. South Dakota: Black Hills & Roadside Gems
Buckle up for kitschy Americana, monumental art, and mountain air:
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Corn Palace – A colorful, quirky homage to American agriculture.
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Wall Drug – Famous for its free ice water and offbeat roadside character.
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Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse Memorial – Icons carved into the Black Hills, with convenient RV sites in nearby Rapid City.
7. America’s Pastime: Baseball Road Trip
Celebrate the Fourth by visiting some of baseball’s most sacred venues:
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Explore the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY (with RV sites nearby).
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Tour Fenway Park, Wrigley Field, and Dodger Stadium on one road-trip route through Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
Why RV for Independence Day?
RVs put you in the driver’s seat—literally and symbolically—of your own American adventure. From Civil War battlegrounds to national landscapes, from nostalgic kitsch to iconic ballparks, these routes offer immersive history and endless freedom. This Fourth of July, blaze your own trail—stars, stripes, and sunsets await.