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[calbert]

I am going to be traveling with my girlfriend from southern California, Inland Empire, to Richmond, Virginia during the second week in August. We have just under a week to get across and we're taking the I-40 route across. We're taking a brand new sedan so we're not too worried about car issues but we are limited to what we can bring since she is moving out there to go to school.

What I am looking for is some useful advice, information, or tips for taking this route or some great destinations along the way. We're both totally up for little kitschy things like the world's largest ball of yarn. The one place we both agree we have to stop at is the Grand Canyon.

Any help would be great! Thanks so much.

[traveta]

I am going to be traveling with my girlfriend from southern California, Inland Empire, to Richmond, Virginia

Here are some applications that might be helpful.

roadtrippers.com
wheretotravelnext.com

You can find a lot of interesting locations with those.
Have fun.