What to see/do going cross country from LA to Miami?

[kavlono]

I am going to be driving cross country from Los Angeles to Miami Florida next week. I will be taking Interstate 10 going there. I have two weeks to get there so I have plenty of time for sightseeing. What are the must sees along the way and the must avoids (I already know about New Orleans)
I want all your recommendations.

[funster]

I reccommend charting yourself a backroads adventure and avoiding the freeway as much as you are comfortable. Try to find twisty scenic routes and fun little towns. People in out of the way places seem to really appreciate boxsters and freeways are really boring. And then there's all that buisness of games people play on the freeway, what's that about? You know people trying to prevent you from changing lanes, trying to race you all the time, and various other assertions of power and position. I say make it a fun trip to remember.

[David N.]

The 10 is absolutely boring LA to Texas. I recommend at least taking the I-40 for that leg, it only adds maybe a couple hours to the overall trip, but the scenery is so much better.

[Topless]

Take Route 66 where you can for a slice of automotive history, Grand Canyon (must see), Santa Fe NM (cool). Austin TX still has a great music scene. Take lots of pictures.

When you get to New Orleans you could retrace the route the Top Gear crew used through the deep south into Florida... maybe paint "Hillary for President" and "Nascar Sucks" on your car for added excitement. It worked pretty well for those guys.

It should be a great trip. I have been as far as Houston several times but never into Louisiana. Enjoy!

[CJ_Boxster]

i recommend buying a roll of blue painters tape and masking your front bumper and hood to protect you from chips from stones and other road debris.

[Sboxin]

Agree on I-40 thru Arizona and NM
Definately see the Grand Canyon in AZ
Santa Fe and Taos are must see also...
There are good scenic and fun roads around both of these locations
Agree on rock protection - tape in a pinch, but Bra is better

For me I would then go from Alb to Dallas to Austin to Houston...etc...
But, The route thu OK and Ark is also good and scenic

There are many routes to take on a trip like this, and they all are fun --- ask easy rider...

Give us a trip report when you finish and have time,