Nothing makes memories and builds bonds in a family more than a road trip. Here’s our pick of the top 10 family USA self-drive tours for reconnecting with your brood and soaking up iconic sights that will, literally, drive you to distraction.

#10

Las Vegas, Canyons and Glamping

How long: 12 nights.

What: A road trip beginning and ending in Las Vegas, crossing three states and visiting four canyons. Experience the wonder of the Grand Canyon, discover Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon, then onto the beautiful national parks of Utah - the other-worldly rock formations of Bryce Canyon and the verdent beauty of Zion.

Best for grown-ups: All ages will enjoy a stay in Las Vegas with endless attractions, but perhaps take some adult time in a casino, at a show....or just browsing through the amazing array of stores.

Best for kids: A stay at the Grand Canyon Glamping resort choosing your accommodation from covered wagons, a tipis or even your very own sky dome! Discover the Petting Farm and enjoy smores over the camp fire.

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Grand Canyon Glamping Resort, Arizona

#9

Saddle Up to Texas - Family Self-Drive

How long: 9 nights.

What: This Texan adventure kicks off in Dallas with a tour of the NFL Cowboys’ home and a cattle drive at the Fort Worth Historic Stockyards. You’ll stay at a working cattle ranch, complete with Cowboy breakfasts and horseback rides before moving on to some of San Antonio’s most popular sights ,and then enjoy the beautiful beaches along the Gulf Coast in Corpus Christi

Best for grown-ups: Kick back and relax on the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches and warm waters in Corpus Christi

Best for kids: Stay at a real working ranch, taking horse rides through scenic Texas Hill Country, participating in bonfire sing-alongs and dining on Cowboy breakfasts out on the range

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Grand Canyon Ranch Hotel, Texas

#8

Best of New England by Motorhome

How long: 11 nights.

What: There’s no better way to explore this region than on four wheels with a New England Fly Drive. Following an overnight hotel stay in New York, it’s all canvas and coastal thrills as you set off in your motorhome for off-the-scale adventure in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and New York State.

Best for grown-ups: Hitting the Freedom Trail in Boston, wildlife spotting at Blue Mountain State Park, channelling your inner Gatsby at the grandiose Newport mansions, being wowed by the cliffs and seascapes of Arcadia National Park, and visiting Mystic Seaport - the one-time whaling port and clipper shipyard that’s now the USA’s leading maritime museum.

Best for kids: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Lazy River Campsite is a fun-filled paradise on the banks of the Wallkill River. There’s rustic accommodation, swimming pools, playgrounds, kayaking, tubing, fishing, mini golf, gem mining, and much more.

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Scenic drives in Massachesetts

#7

Grand Canyon & Las Vegas by Motorhome

How long: 7 nights.

What: With you firmly in the driving seat, get set for a rite of passage in Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Travelling in a motorhome through the postcard-perfect landscapes of Nevada and Arizona, you’ll be in complete control of your holiday; from tweaking the itinerary to suit your family’s preferences to picking the campsites you fancy pitching up in.

Best for grown-ups: Watching the sunrise over the mind-blowing Grand Canyon, travelling on the iconic Route 66 to Seligman for a slice of Americana, staying in the red-rock geological wonder that is Sedona, and marvelling at the mighty 726-feet-high Hoover Dam.

Best for kids: Adventuredome at the Circus Circus complex is the USA’s largest indoor theme park. Ride the 72-second long El Loco roller coaster for 90-foot-high loops, drops and twists that hit speeds of up to 45 miles-per-hour.

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Grand Canyon, Arizona

#6

Attractions of the West by Motorhome

How long: 14 nights.

What: With its redwood forests, spectacular national parks and inviting coastlines, the American West was made for road-tripping. Travelling in a motorhome, get stuck into a superb itinerary that takes in the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Bryce, Zion and Sequoia National Parks. There’s also Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and some of the chicest Californian beaches.

Best for grown-ups: Taking the Skywalk tour over the Grand Canyon, hitting the American Riviera for Santa Barbara and Santa Margarita, stopping at Hearst Castle, and marvelling at Mojave National Preserve’s sand dunes, Joshua tree forests and volcanic cinder cones.

Best for kids: Lake Powell tempts with almost 2,000 miles of shoreline, 100 side canyons, and watersports galore. Swim in crystal-clear waters, rent jet skis, powerboats and kayaks, and take a scenic air tour over the majestic Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

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Lake Powell, Arizona

#5

Western Jamboree - Family Self-Drive

How long: 12 nights.

What: For city glamour, thoughtful accommodation and some of the most stunning backdrops you’re likely to encounter, this tour hits the jackpot in terms of keeping the kids happy. Taking to the road in a SUV, there’s little not on the itinerary; think San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Colorado River, Grand Canyon, Yosemite and Mammoth Lakes for starters.

Best for grown-ups: Gazing at the wonder that is the Grand Canyon, rafting on the Colorado River, time away from the kids at the glitzy casinos in Las Vegas, and amazing scenery at Death Valley, Mammoth Lakes and Yosemite National Park.

Best for kids: Set in the Moab Regional Park on the banks of the Colorado River, Pirate Cove Resort is a family-friendly choice complete with rustic-style beachfront cabins, award-winning pirate-themed restaurant, and playground with rock-climbing wall and spray zone.

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Moab, Utah

#4

Self-Drive New England Family Adventure

How long: 8 nights.

What: Families have plenty to look forward to on a SUV self-drive tour of New England with longer-length stays in some family-friendly hotels - many of which have spa facilities for post-sightseeing pampering.

Best for grown-ups: Hiking easy-grade trails in the White Mountains to soak up the beautiful countryside and enjoying the food and drink of lively Boston.

Best for kids: The Boston Duck Tour is a fun way to see the city and staying at the Sebasco Harbor Resort on the coast offers the chance to try out kayaking, biking and swimming

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Boston, Massachusetts

#3

Self-Drive Capital Region Family Experience

How long: 11 nights.

What: Road-tripping from Washington DC to Williamsburg just got easy on a tour that takes in all the best-known gems, many of which assure coastal beauty. There’s SUV travel throughout, charming accommodation, and stopovers at Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Beach, Busch Gardens, and more.

Best for grown-ups: Horse riding, river tubing and kayaking in Shenandoah National Park, lazing on white sands at Virginia Beach, shopping around Capitol Hill, Downtown, Penn Quarter and Chinatown in Washington DC, and visiting the excellent museums in Richmond.

Best for kids: Just 10-minutes from the heart of Williamsburg, Busch Gardens has been voted the nation's most beautiful theme park for 25 consecutive years. Perfect for kids of all ages, there’s exciting rides, better-than-average restaurants, and scream-worthy roller coasters.

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Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia

#2

Big Sky Adventure - Family Self-Drive

How long: 10 nights.

What: Bucket-list ticks are plentiful on this American dream road trip where wide-open roads meet wide-open skies. Get set to initiate cruise control, stick your favourite track on repeat, and get set to explore Salt Lake City, Wyoming, Jackson Hole, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and more.

Best for grown-ups: Unlimited use of the aerial tram, ropes course, bungee trampoline, bike park and climbing wall in and around Jackson Hole, taking a boat ride on Jenny Lake, and being awed by Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Best for kids: Whilst it hasn’t erupted for some 70,000 years, the show-stopper at Yellowstone National Park is the ‘supervolcano’ known as Yellowstone Caldera - an oval-shaped depression in the ground that measures 34 miles by 45 miles.

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Grand Teton, Wyoming

#1

California Family Self-Drive

How long: 10 nights.

What: Uncovering California is the focus of this thrill-a-minute tour that ranks as number one for its West Coast cities, seaside enclaves, and wonderful Disney-ness. After touching down and hitting the highways on a California Fly Drive for Monterey and Santa Barbara, a longer stay in Annaheim wraps things up perfectly.

Best for grown-ups: Driving on the iconic Highway 1, unleashing your inner child at Disneyland, LEGOLAND, and Universal Studios Hollywood, hitting the sands in Monterey Bay.

Best for kids: What’s not to love about Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure. These self-styled ‘happiest places on Earth’ are packed with amazing rides, parades, shops, character meet-and-greets, and memory-making magic worth draining your wallet for.

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Monterey, California