Our field guide writer’s job might be in trouble! We asked the viral new AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to plan the best road trip ever in the northeast, and we have to say, it did a pretty good job. The bot has been getting a lot of press in the new year for its ability to generate content, answer questions, and provide a vast amount of resources in a way that mimics human conversation and chatting via IM. It’s a powerful tool, and what better way to put it to the test than with a request for a Vanish-approved itinerary?

We’ve put together dozens of itineraries since we started Vanish in 2021 — some specific to certain states or regions, others themed around a concept — but we’ve never tried to make the itinerary to end all itineraries: The Best Road Trip Ever. It was a tall order, but Chat GPT lived up to the hype. Read through our AI-generated road trip itinerary below, and let us know if you’d embark on the adventure yourself.

Day 1:

Pick up your campervan in Jersey City, New Jersey
Drive to Boston, Massachusetts
Visit the famous Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox
Walk the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile-long trail that passes by 16 historically significant sites
Try some of the city's famous seafood, like clam chowder or lobster rolls

Day 2:

Drive to Portland, Maine, a quirky and cool coastal city
Take a scenic drive along the Portland Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country
Explore the unique and offbeat shops, galleries, and museums in the Old Port neighborhood
Indulge in some of the city's famous local cuisine, such as blueberry pie or whoopie pies

Day 3:

Drive to Burlington, Vermont
Visit the famous Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory for a tour and some samples
Take a scenic drive along the Champlain Islands to see the beautiful Lake Champlain
Enjoy some local craft beer and artisanal cheese

Day 4:

Drive to Acadia National Park in Maine
Hike the famous Precipice Trail for a challenging and scenic hike
Drive the Park Loop Road for stunning views of the park's rugged coastline
Take a sunset boat tour to see the park from a different perspective

Day 5:

Drive to Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Explore the city's charming brick sidewalks, historic homes, and antique shops
Take a ferry to the nearby Isles of Shoals to see the beautiful coastal islands and lighthouses
Visit the Strawbery Banke Museum, a 10-acre outdoor history museum

Day 6:

Drive to Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Visit the famous Cape Cod National Seashore for a scenic drive along the coast
Explore the charming towns of Chatham and Provincetown for unique shopping and dining experiences
Take a sunset beach walk along the warm sands of Nauset Beach

Day 7:

Drive back to Jersey City, New Jersey to drop off your campervan and end your trip

We Asked ChatGPT to Plan The Best Road Trip Ever