10 Things Every Family Did Before a Summer Road Trip

10 Things Every Family Did Before a Summer Road Trip Before GPS, smartphones, and online hotel booking, a summer road trip began long before the car left the driveway. Discover 10 familiar preparations that shaped American family vacations in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. From unfolding paper road maps and checking the spare tire to packing the cooler, organizing travelers checks, and finding room for one more suitcase, this nostalgic countdown revisits the work behind the holiday. Remember AAA TripTiks, roadside motels, car bingo, and making sure the camera had film? We explore the practical details and family rituals that made preparing for a road trip an experience of its own. Whether you traveled in a station wagon, sedan, or another family car, these summer vacation memories may feel familiar. What did your family always do before leaving? Share your favorite road trip memory in the comments. Subscribe for more Top 10 videos about American nostalgia, classic cars, forgotten places, and the history of everyday life. Subscribe to ‪@TheCuriousTens‬ for more videos like this! #roadtripnostalgia #familyroadtrips #americannostalgia