Where are the best places to relax and refuel during a road trip?
Summer is just around the corner and we're starting to make our road trip plans with a search for the best campgrounds, roadside motels, RV parks, gas station brands and more. To help decide the best of the best, 10Best asks you to vote for your favorites across nine categories once per day until voting closes on Monday, May 1, at noon ET.
Click on each category below to vote in USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards:
Best Gas Station Brand
On December 1, 1913, America’s first drive-in gas station opened in Pennsylvania. Instead of hauling gasoline cans from pharmacies, motorists could now pull up, refuel and keep on driving. As more and more families owned cars (and lived further and further from city centers), fueling stations began popping up along highways across America.
Today, we measure a gas station experience by much more than just the fuel, though. How clean are the bathrooms? How fresh is the coffee? What snack options are available? These 20 brands cater to the needs of drivers in all of these ways.
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Best Gas Station for Food
Gas stations, convenience stores and truck stops are more than just a place to grab a quick bite when you're on the go. They're serving up delicious food and snacks that make them destinations in and of themselves, from fried chicken and pizza to organic salads and veggie burritos.
10Best editors have teamed up with a panel of seasoned road warriors to highlight their 20 favorite chains across the U.S., and we need your help to crown the best of the best.
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Best Glamping Spot
Glamping, or "glamorous camping," has received a lot of attention in recent years. This form of campground lodging combines the minimalistic nature of camping with modern amenities and creature comforts, and these glamping spots offer some of the best locations and amenities in the United States. Vote for your favorite glamping resort.
Best Luxury RV Resort
A stay at these 20 luxury RV resorts, nominated as the best in the U.S, gives you the best of both worlds – the comforts of your own RV with the amenities of a five-star resort. The perks go far beyond full hookups and Wi-Fi. Many now include extras like swimming pools, movie theaters, tennis courts, private docks and full-service spas.
Best National Park for RVing/Camping
Camping out in tents or RVs at national parks is a fantastic way to reconnect with nature and enjoy the outdoors. And with 63 beautiful national parks to choose from across the U.S. – each offering a range of campgrounds and amenities – campers are spoiled for choice. So, to find the best, an expert panel and 10Best editors selected the top 20 nominees, and now it's your turn to share your opinion.
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Best Roadside Motel
During the early years of the 20th century, Americans took to the nation’s brand-new highways, and roadside motels (a portmanteau of “motor hotel”) popped up to accommodate these travelers. Many of these historic properties have gotten retro-chic makeovers, blending their vintage charm with modern amenities.
Best RV Campground
These RV campgrounds, nominated as the best in the U.S., offer great amenities, beautiful scenery and access to some of the country’s most interesting places. Which RV campground gets your vote?
Best State Park for RVing/Camping
The United States is home to thousands of state park units, attracting more than 800 million annual visitors. As more and more travelers seek the open road and open spaces, those numbers have continued to grow. Many of these parks cater to tent campers and RV travelers, with campgrounds, full hookups and other amenities available.
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Best Vintage Trailer Hotel
You don’t have to own an RV to enjoy the trailer camping experience. These vintage trailer hotels transform restored Airstreams and vintage trailers into unique accommodations – set amid some of the nation’s best scenery.
Vote: Best Vintage Trailer Hotel »
Remember, you can vote once per day in each category. The 10 nominees with the most votes in each category will be announced on 10Best.com on Friday, May 12.
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