Create a 3-week road trip itinerary for a father and 14-year-old son, starting and ending in Atlanta from December 20th to January 10th. The itinerary must include New Orleans, Miami, and a visit related to space (e.g., Kennedy Space Center or an equivalent). Please exclude amusement parks and focus on attractions related to history, science, and the outdoors, with a budget that allows for mid-range hotels and local dining experiences.
Day 1-2: Explore Atlanta's history at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.
Day 3: Drive to Montgomery, AL (3.5 hrs), visit the Rosa Parks Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice.
Day 4: Travel to Mobile, AL (3 hrs), tour the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.
Day 5-6: Head to New Orleans (2.5 hrs), experience the French Quarter, take a steamboat ride, and visit the National WWII Museum.
Week 2: New Orleans to Miami
Day 7: Drive to Pensacola, FL (3.5 hrs), enjoy the beaches and visit the National Naval Aviation Museum.
Day 8-9: Explore the Apalachicola National Forest (3 hrs from Pensacola), hike and spot wildlife.
Day 10: Travel to Orlando (4.5 hrs), visit the Kennedy Space Center the next day.
Day 11-12: Experience the space history and interactive exhibits at Kennedy Space Center.
Day 13: Drive to Miami (4 hrs), relax in the evening.
Week 3: Miami and Return to Atlanta
Day 14-15: Discover Miami's history at the HistoryMiami Museum, explore the Everglades National Park for outdoor adventures.
Day 16: Visit the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science.
Day 17: Relax on South Beach, stroll through the Art Deco Historic District.
Day 18-19: Drive to Savannah, GA (4.5 hrs), enjoy the historic district, riverfront, and Bonaventure Cemetery.
Day 20: Return to Atlanta (4 hrs), reflect on the trip and visit the Georgia Aquarium if time permits.
Throughout the trip, enjoy local dining, especially in New Orleans and Miami, known for their unique cuisines. Book mid-range hotels in each city for comfort and convenience.
Dec 20: Start in Atlanta. Drive to New Orleans (7 hours). Check into a mid-range hotel. Explore the French Quarter and try local cuisine like gumbo and beignets.
Dec 21: Visit the National WWII Museum and learn about the American experience in WWII. Attend a jazz performance in the evening.
Dec 22: Take a swamp tour to learn about the local ecosystem. Drive to Mobile, AL (3 hours) and explore the USS Alabama battleship.
Dec 23: Drive to Pensacola, FL (2 hours) and visit the National Naval Aviation Museum. Continue to Tallahassee (4 hours) for the night.
Week 2:
Dec 24: Drive to Titusville, FL near Kennedy Space Center (3.5 hours). Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to learn about space exploration.
Dec 25: Explore more of the Kennedy Space Center. In the evening, drive to Orlando (1 hour) for Christmas celebrations.
Dec 26: Visit the Orlando Science Center and the Tibet-Butler Preserve for a nature hike. Drive to Daytona Beach (1 hour) for the night.
Dec 27: Relax on the beach in the morning. Drive to St. Augustine (2 hours) in the afternoon to explore the historic district.
Dec 28: Learn about the Spanish colonial period at the Castillo de San Marco and the Colonial Quarter. Drive to Jacksonville (1 hour) for the night.
Week 3:
Dec 29: Drive to Savannah, GA (3.5 hours) and explore the historic district and River Street. Visit the Georgia State Railroad Museum.
Dec 30: Drive to Charleston, SC (2 hours) and explore the Market Street area. Visit the South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Sumter National Monument.
Dec 31: Drive to Myrtle Beach, SC (2 hours) to celebrate New Year's Eve. Relax on the beach and enjoy oceanfront dining.
Jan 1: Drive back to Atlanta (5 hours) to end the trip.
3-Week Road Trip Itinerary: Atlanta → New Orleans → Miami → Kennedy Space Center → Atlanta
Week 1 (Dec 20-24): Atlanta → New Orleans
Drive (8 hrs). Explore French Quarter (history, jazz), Oak Alley Plantation (antebellum history), Honey Island Swamp Tour (outdoors). Stay mid-range near French Quarter.
Week 2 (Dec 25-30): New Orleans → Miami
Drive (10 hrs, stop in Tampa for Ybor City history). Visit Little Havana (Cuban culture), Art Deco District (1920s architecture), Everglades National Park (wetlands, science). Stay mid-range in South Beach.
Week 3 (Dec 31-Jan 5): Miami → Kennedy Space Center
Drive (3 hrs). Tour Kennedy Space Center (space history, Atlantis exhibit), Cape Canaveral (launch sites). Check for launches. Stay near KSC.
Jan 6-10: KSC → Atlanta
Drive (6 hrs, stop in Savannah for historic district). Return to Atlanta.
Focus: History (French Quarter, Little Havana, KSC), Science (museums, Everglades), Outdoors (swamp, Everglades). Mid-range hotels, local dining. Avoids amusement parks.
### 3-Week Road Trip Itinerary: Atlanta to Space, New Orleans, Miami (Dec 20-Jan 10)
Week 1: Atlanta to New Orleans (Dec 20-26)
Drive ~500 miles to New Orleans. Stay in mid-range hotels. Explore French Quarter history, bayou boat tours (outdoors), Audubon Park (science/nature). Local Creole dining.
Week 2: New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center (Dec 27-Jan 2)
Drive ~600 miles to Florida. Visit Kennedy Space Center for space history and science exhibits. Hike nearby trails. Mid-range lodging; seafood meals.
Week 3: Space Center to Miami & Back to Atlanta (Jan 3-10)
Drive ~200 miles to Miami. Explore Everglades National Park (outdoors), Art Deco history. Return ~650 miles to Atlanta. Local Cuban dining.
Dec 20: Atlanta → New Orleans (8 hrs). Stay 5 days: French Quarter history, National WWII Museum, jazz clubs, Bayou St. John canoeing.
Dec 26: New Orleans → Kennedy Space Center (4 hrs). Stay 5 days: Space Center exhibits, Cape Canaveral tours, beach walks.
Jan 1: KSC → Miami (2 hrs). Stay 5 days: Everglades National Park (airboat tour), Little Havana history, historic Overtown, beach walks.
Jan 6: Miami → Atlanta (12 hrs). Return Dec 20. Budget: Mid-range hotels ($120-$180/night), local dining ($15-$25/meal). Focus: History, science, outdoors. (498 chars)
Dec 20–22: Atlanta (Fernbank Museum, hike at Stone Mountain).
Dec 23–26: Drive to New Orleans—explore French Quarter, National WWII Museum, kayak in Bayou St. John.
Dec 27–30: Drive to Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral)—tour rockets, Astronaut Hall of Fame, beach walk.
Dec 31–Jan 3: Miami—visit Vizcaya Museum, Everglades airboat tour, Deering Estate.
Jan 4–10: Return to Atlanta via Savannah (historic district, Bonaventure Cemetery) and Athens (State Botanical Garden). Stay in mid-range hotels; eat at local favorites.
Week 1 (Dec 20-26): Atlanta to New Orleans. Civil Rights history, WWII Museum. Week 2 (Dec 27-Jan 2): New Orleans to Miami. Drive, coastal stops, Everglades National Park. Week 3 (Jan 3-10): Miami, Kennedy Space Center, return to Atlanta. Science, history, drive. Mid-range hotels, local food.