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Top 10 road trips

If you're traveling cross-country-or just have time for a worthwhile detour-here are the top 10 spots the editors at http://MSN.com recommend.

 

* Arizona: Grand Canyon National Parkhttp://www.nps.gov/grcaHike, raft, or ride a mule; this billion-acre national treasure has to be seen to be believed.

 

* Colorado: Rocky Mountain National Parkhttp://www.nps.gov/romoTrade the city for fresh air and views at this popular parkland-home to hiking, camping, and a few critters.

 

* Florida: Disney Worldhttp://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/indexMickey and the gang welcome kids of every age to the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom, and MGM Studios.

 

* Georgia: Rock City (Lookout Mountain)http://www.seerockcity.com/Html/index.htmBe on the lookout for gnomes at this historic fairy-tale garden, which offers a view of seven Southern states.

 

* Louisiana: French Quarter (New Orleans)http://www.frenchquarter.comThere's more to see than Bourbon Street: Experience the history of the Vieux Carre.

 

* Minnesota: Mall of America (Bloomington)http://www.mallofamerica.comEvery year, 40 million visitors make the trek to this megamall for shopping, rides, and sensory overload.

 

* Nevada: The Strip (Las Vegas)http://www.vegas.com/map.htmlFor round-the-clock entertainment, nothing beats "Sin City."

 

* New York: Niagara Fallshttp://discoverniagara.comMore awe inspiring than any water park, these world-famous falls attract millions of visitors each year.

 

* Tennessee: Graceland (Memphis)http://www.elvis.com/gracelandEvery king needs a kingdom. Revel in the tacky splendor of Elvis' Memphis home.

 

* Texas: Alamo Historic Site (San Antonio)http://www.thealamo.orgRemember the Alamo and her historic battle during a trip through the Lone Star State.

 

 

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http://local.msn.com/special/archive/travel_roadtrips.asp?GT1=6071.