Roadtrip with RVshare Worcester to Birmingham

If you want to take a trip up the Eastern Seaboard that passes through some of America's greatest cities, then a Worcester to Birmingham road trip may be right for you. In addition to traveling through America's capital and America's most populous city, you'll drive within range of multiple fascinating national and state parks. With so many great parks and attractions available on your route, you won't have any trouble coming up with an exciting road trip itinerary from Worcester to Birmingham.

Nearby National Parks

Mammoth Cave National Park  

You can reach Mammoth Cave National Park by going three hours northwest of Loudon, Tennessee. Guided cave tours for people of all skill levels and abilities are available, so you'll get to explore areas like Frozen Niagara, the Rotunda, and Gothic Avenue. If you want to go hiking, horseback riding, or biking, there are multiple trails on the surface of the park. Local rivers provide excellent venues for fishing and boating.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park  

If you want to visit America's most frequently visited park on your Worcester to Birmingham RV road trip, then you should travel 50 minutes southeast of Knoxville, Tennessee, to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. More than 800 miles of trails and multiple roads provide excellent places to go hiking, biking, riding, and driving. Mountain ridges, streams, and wildlife abound here, so it's a great place for wildlife viewing and photography. 

New River Gorge National Park  

Those in search of an outstanding place to go river-rafting and rock-climbing should head an hour and a half north of Wytheville, Virginia, to New River Gorge National Park. The New River Gorge has some great whitewater rapids that go all the way to Class V in difficulty. Thousands of climbers each year come here to try their hand at any of the 1,400 established climbing routes. The park is home to close to a hundred miles of hiking trails, some of which are open to both foot and bike traffic. 

Shenandoah National Park  

Since one of Shenandoah National Park's entrances is only 20 minutes from Staunton, Virginia, you should stop and explore this mountain paradise on your road trip from Worcester to Birmingham. Plenty of mountain flora and fauna call this 300-square-mile part of the Blue Ridge Mountains home, so you'll have plenty of lovely sights to see while you're hiking, biking, or riding on the park's many trails. This park contains more than 100 miles of the Appalachian Trail, so this is an outstanding place to hike on that famous trail. 

Acadia National Park  

If you're willing to drive five hours up the East Coast after you've reached Worcester, then you'll be able to explore the stunning Maine coastline on display at Acadia National Park. Several million people visit each year to take in the ocean shoreline, peaks, lakes, and forests found here. You won't have to look too hard to find a great way to explore this park, thanks to the 158 miles of hiking trails and the 45 miles of carriage roads in the park.

Nearby State Parks

DeSoto State Park  

About a dozen minutes from Fort Payne, Alabama, is lovely DeSoto State Park. This 3,502-acre park is home to waterfalls, rivers, forests, wildflowers, and more. Plenty of animals live here; you might be able to spot some foxes, bobcats, wild turkeys, deer, and more while you're hiking or biking on the park's 40-plus miles of trails. If you want to go kayaking, you'll have your pick of the West Fork or the Little River. 

Cloudland Canyon State Park  

You only go through a tiny corner of Georgia on your road trip from Worcester to Birmingham, but you can make your time in that state count by stopping by Cloudland Canyon State Park. This awesome state park is only eight minutes from Trenton, Georgia, so you should check it out. The park's thousand-foot canyons and sandstone cliffs draw people in, as do the full disc-golf course and the caves on the premises. 

Panther Creek State Park  

Panther Creek State Park is about 10 minutes off of your route as it goes through White Pine, Tennessee. This park is located on the Cherokee Reservoir, so it's an excellent place for boating and fishing. If you want to take a dip, you can go swimming in the reservoir or in the sizable swimming pool in the park. On land, you can play some disc golf on the 18-hole course and hike, bike, or ride on over 30 miles of trails.

Hungry Mother State Park  

Hungry Mother State Park is only about 12 minutes north of Marion, Virginia. Hungry Mother Lake has lovely sandy beaches and plenty of room for water sports. You can hike on 10 separate trails that take you along the shoreline, through forests, and even to the summit of the park's highest peak. If you want to get something to eat, you can get your fill at The Restaurant at Hungry Mother, which serves traditional American cuisine for much of the day.

Patapsco Valley State Park  

If you want to stay at a jaw-dropping park that's within driving distance of both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., then going to Patapsco Valley State Park is a no-brainer. The park's 32 miles along the Patapsco River are home to plenty of waterfalls, brooks, and historical buildings. In fact, the world's first submerged hydroelectric plant and America's first freight railroad can be found here. You can go boating, tubing, fishing, and more on the Patapsco River. More than 200 miles of trails are available for hiking, biking, and riding at this park that's a dozen minutes from Arbutus, Maryland.

Along the Way

Hunter Museum of American Art  

One of the multiple great places to visit in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the Hunter Museum of American Art, which is only five minutes from your route. This museum features American art from the 1700s to the present day, so there's quite a variety of art here. Don't forget to stroll around the outdoor sculpture garden and the seasonal exhibitions. 

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve  

The turnoff for Scott's Run Nature Preserve is only a minute off of your route as it goes through McClean, Virginia, so why not add it to your road trip itinerary from Worcester to Birmingham? Whether you want to take a leisurely stroll through a hardwood forest or a tough trek on steep hills and cliffs, you'll have a fun adventure at this preserve on the Potomac River.

Druid Hill Park  

If you want to visit one of America's first large public parks, then you should stop by Druid Hills Park. You can reach it by traveling just 20 minutes off of your route as it goes through Baltimore, Maryland. This 745-acre park is home to Druid Hill Reservoir, the Maryland Zoo, a disc golf course, a zen garden, and more. 

Field Station: Dinosaurs  

Before you cross the Hudson into the Big Apple and its celebration of modern life, you should go back in time by visiting Field Station: Dinosaurs. This park is several minutes off of your route as it goes through Teaneck, New Jersey. At this park, you'll get to see over 30 hand-crafted dinosaurs that look almost as real as their counterparts that once ruled the earth. 

The Maritime Aquarium  

One great place to stop near Connecticut's coast is the Maritime Aquarium. It's only six minutes off of your route as it travels through Norwalk. In addition to seeing marine animals from Long Island Sound and around the world, you can also take a cruise on their vessel, visit the gift shop, and watch a film in the 4D theater. 

Main Cities You Will Pass Through

Chattanooga, Tennessee  

This gorgeous Tennessee town on the Georgia/Tennessee border is home to great locations like Raccoon Mountain Caverns and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. You can find tons of quality dump stations and campgrounds close by.

Washington, D.C.

America’s capital contains awesome tourist attractions like the Smithsonian Institute, the White House, and the National Mall. There’s no shortage of excellent dump stations and campgrounds in this popular area.

Baltimore, Maryland  

Whether you want to ramble around historic Fells Point or catch a ballgame at Camden Yards, you can easily find some fun in Baltimore. Numerous great dump stations and campgrounds can be found here.

New York, New York  

Take a bite of the Big Apple by stopping by awesome places like Times Square and Central Park. Top-notch dump stations and campgrounds abound.

Hartford, Connecticut  

Connecticut’s capital features attractions like the Mark Twain House & Museum and the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. A variety of dump stations and campgrounds is in the area.

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When you follow this road trip itinerary from Worcester to Birmingham, you will enjoy historic locations and beautiful scenery along the way. If you want to travel in comfort and style, consider an RV rental from RVshare. From large motorhomes to compact campervans, there is a rig that will meet your travel and budget needs. Once you hit the road, you are protected by our renter guarantee and 24/7 roadside assistance. Find the perfect vehicle for your travel needs in Worcester or Birmingham.