Overnight Stops Between Major Cities

The overnight stop is the least glamorous part of any road trip, and the problem is that choosing it badly can wreck the next day before it starts, while choosing it well turns a long haul into something almost pleasant. The town you sleep in between two big cities is a decision worth a few minutes of thought, because it determines how rested you are and how much you actually see of the country between the coasts.The right overnight town is not necessarily the first one with a motel, but one that gives you a reason to stop, a walkable downtown, a decent meal, or a scenic setting that makes the stop feel like part of the trip rather than an interruption. Towns like Flagstaff, Chattanooga, or Santa Fe earn their place as overnight stops because they offer a real evening, not just a bed, and that