How to Really Drive Across the U.S. Hitting Major Landmarks! A data genius computes the ultimate American road trip. It makes at least one stop in all 48 states in the contiguous U.S. That means no state is left out! Each stop is at a National Natural Landmark, National Historic Site, National Park, or National Monument It's a true road trip, taken by car and not leave U.S. soil. - The Washington Post