I will be traveling by car from Phoenix, AZ to Atlanta, GA in mid-February.?

Any suggestions of sites I "must-see" along the way? I'll be traveling East on I-10 toward Tuscon and through New Mexico and into Texas. Then East on I-20 through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama and on into Georgia.

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If you wanna see the world's largest flea market.

US Highway I-10 East goes through New Mexico and West Texas, through Las Cruces and El Paso. Then, north on I-20 through Odessa, Abilene, Ft. Worth, Dallas and Shreveport, La. <Monroe, Vicksburg, Jackson, Birmingham and Atlanta, Ga.

Each of those cities and states on the way have their own website for a state Tourist Board or Travel Promotion agency, or Convention & Visitor's Bureau. They list hundreds of places to visit or things to do, depending on the time of year you are traveling. Some of them have free coupons for discounts, etc. Check out each. Depending on the amount of time you have for sightseeing, and your age and interests, you are sure to find some great sites along the way.

You are traveling far enough North of the coast to avoid detours around repairs from the hurricanes last year, so it should be a good trip from the road point of view. If you are a member of AAA, get their travel planner books and maps; they are a good place to start to find out attractions on the way across the country.

Of course, if you are interested in US history, the whole South is full of Civil War battlefields and museums. I especially like Vicksburg, which was probably more important a Union victory than Gettysburg,which occurred on the same week, because it split the Confederacy in two, and closed the Mississippi to Southern boats and shipping. There is a museum there in Vicksburg. There are two scenic drives to all the historical sites. Check it out.

Or, if you are so inclined, some Mississippi riverboat tours , or gambling?

I also like Dallas/Fort Worth. It is worth a day's stopover if you have the time, to sightsee and rest on the trip. Lots of art museums, if that interests you. Lots to do and see, and full of Texas history.

Whatever you decide , have a great trip!

John B.

Try and get to Vicksburg, Mississippi and visit the Civil War Park. Well woth the time and for cheap eats go to the buffet at one of the river casinos.