Exploring our country by hitting the open road is an American tradition.
With summer warming up, road trip season has officially begun, so we visited with local Yelp Community Managers in nearby cities to tap into their expertise and get recommendations for roadtrip worthy stops in their areas.
Consider them your GPS and let their guidance point you to the best local districts and restaurants!
Omaha
Approximate drivetime: ?2 hours 50 minutesSpend the day in: ?Old Market
This historic district is loaded with local restaurants, shops, galleries and cobblestone streets. Other must visit spots: ?La Buvette Wine & Grocery
?Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Will S.?is the Omaha Senior Community Manager
Des Moines
Approximate drivetime: ?2 hours 50 minutesSpend the day in: ?East Village
East Village is home tons of great restaurants, bars, live music Venues, the Iowa state capital, karaoke, coffee, boutiques… pretty much everything you would want!
Other must visit spots: ?Zombie Burger + Drink Lab?Des Moines Farmers’ Market
Patrick F.?is the Des Moines Community Manager
Saint Louis
Approximate drivetime: ?3 hours 45 minutesSpend the day in?: ?Maplewood
Maplewood is home to a diverse group of businesses including fine dining, brewery, pie shop, bowling alley, and even a pinball bar.
Other must visit spots: ?The City Museum
Aaron B.?is the Yelp St. Louis Senior Community Manager
Tulsa
Approximate drivetime: ?4 hoursSpend the day in: ?Brady District
The artscentered Brady District is a diverse, cultural district featuring First Friday art crawls, Food Truck Wednesdays, parks, and loads of great places to eat.
Other must visit spots: ?Cain’s Ballroom?(for live music)
Sarah M.?is the Yelp Tulsa Senior Community Manager
Oklahoma City
Approximate drivetime: ?5 hours
Spend the day in: ?Boathouse District
The Boathouse District is perfect for those who love the outdoors. You’ll find ziplining, kayaking, rock climbing, trails, and even whitewater rafting.
Other must visit spots: ?Oklahoma City Museum of Art?Plaza District
Julie S.?is the OKC Yelp Community Director
Minneapolis
Approximate drivetime: ?6 hours 30 minutes
Spend the day in: ?Eat Street
Take a tour for the taste buds on what locals call "eat street". It's 15 blocks of 100+ familyowned ethnic restaurants along Nicollet Avenue in South Minneapolis.
Other must visit spots: ?Butcher & The Boar
Kara D.?is the Twin Cities Community Manager
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Adam Schaumburg is community manager for Yelp Kansas City. Connect with him on Twitter at @yelpkc ! Visit Yelp Kansas City online or via the free mobile app.
