Plan out your trips in advance so that you make sure you visit all of them by your goal date.
Simple, right? But the devil is in the details. Planning a multi-state itinerary is complicated. The good news is that I've done the work for you. How to Visit All 50 States in 12 Trips is a 40-page ebook I've written that lays out 12 trips with attractions in all 50 states. And I'm giving it away FREE. Just sign up to receive email updates from this site and you'll receive a link to download the book.
Inside you'll find maps and itineraries for each trip, with suggested sights to see in each location. I've already written about many of those attractions on this site and will continue to write about the others. Where applicable, there's a link to the article. In this second edition, I've tweaked some of the routes and added several more links. My family has taken many of these trips. There are some that we have not taken yet, but plan to. (The side benefit is that I have my vacation planning done for the next several years.) I do not like to write about places where I haven't taken my own family, so I turned to my fellow family travel bloggers and asked for their input on the trips I have not yet taken. I trust their advice.
Here's an example of one of the maps in the e-book. This is basically the trip that we took in 2011.
So, are you ready to receive your own copy of How to Visit All 50 States in 12 Trips? Subscribe to Travel 50 States with Kids here and you'll receive an email with a link to download the e-book.
Hello, I have been following your post for a while but don not remember receiving your booklet. Will you please forward the url to me?
Jill – I just sent you an email. Thanks for reading!
I just recently subscribed to your site and I received the first edition but not the second! I am thrilled by what you are offering and the possibility of using your tips for our family travels!
Would you mind sending me the 2nd edition? I would greatly appreciate it!
Sherry – I sent you a copy. Let me know if you didn't receive it. I'm excited for you!
Esther – it should have arrived in your email on Monday. I'll send you another copy. Thanks for reading!
I didn't know it is possible to visit all 50 states in 12 trips. I wonder how affordable. Can wait to read how. Thanks.
Thanks for reading, Dawn! Let me know if you have any questions or need recommendations.
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Hi. I have signed up for your newsletter however I can not seem to download the eBook. I'm very anxious to read it as my husband and I are almost halfway to visiting all 50 states. Please help. Thanks.
Tammy – I just sent you an email. Thanks for reading!
Kendra – I just emailed you a copy of the ebook. Thanks so much for your kind words! I love that everyone in your family reads my posts!!! It's a tough choice to pick just one stop for Ohio. I'm going to have to go with the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, OH. You'll learn about the history of Wright Brothers and aviation in general. Then, for dinner, try some Cincinnati Chili, then Graeter's Ice Cream for dessert. Those are Cincinnati things, but you can find them in Dayton too.
Hi there! I haven't received the link to the e-book. I would love to start planning on how to visit all 50 states. Thanks!!!
Bonnie – I just sent you a copy. I'm excited for you as you get started on your mission to see all the states. Have fun!
Hi! I grew up driving around the states and am so excited to do this with my kids. Thanks for the hard work! I got the email but was unable to download the book. Any chance you'd be willing to resend it to me too? Thanks so much!
I am very excited about this book, as we have just made a goal of traveling with our 6 kids to all 50 states. I signed up, but didn't receive the link for the book. Am I missing something? Thanks so much!
Chelsea – Thanks for your excitement! You should have received two emails after you subscribed. The first one asks you to confirm that you really do want to subscribe and the second one contains a link to the ebook. You aren't the first person who has had trouble though, so I will email it to you directly.
Please send the trip itineraries, we are ready to go!
I emailed it to you. Enjoy!
Greetings from NC! I am a public school teacher and saw your site. LOVE IT!!! My theme next school year is to take my students on a "virtual" trip through each of the 50 states. Cannot wait to get my copy of your travel trips. Please email all editions. Thanks!!!
This is my dream/goal to do with my family….I'm hoping this is exactly the planning I need!!! please send me your updated edition!
I have not received a copy of your book. I tried unsubscribing and then subscribing again, but that didn't work either. Would you please email a copy of your book. I am very interested in reading it. Thank you!
woukd love to receive your book. Thank you!
I think this sounds great. I signed up but didn't receive the ebook to download. I would love reading both editions if possible. Please resend. Thank you.
Tammy – I just sent you an email.