The Ultimate Taylor Swift Road Trip: 13 Places Every Swiftie Should Add To Their Bucket List

The ultimate Taylor Swift road trip is here. Are you ready for it? Hot on the heels of the magnetic singer's "The Era's Tour" concert and her "1989 (Taylor's Version)" album, Swift seemed almost everywhere. Why not follow her route on a pilgrimage of your own? From New York's Cornelia Street to Watch Hill in Rhode Island to Nashville to Los Angeles, we'll take you on the road to see some of Swift's most iconic and meaningful spots.

These 13 destinations are places the superstar has lived, loved, filmed, or sung about in her music; every Swifite should add them to their bucket list. We suggest choosing a coast (East or West) to begin your trip. To make things more straightforward, we've started this ultimate Taylor Swift road trip in Upstate New York and organized it so your stops follow in an orderly direction all the way to California.

Depending on your time and how big a Swiftie you are, you should carve out at least a few days to hit some of the top destinations. Those hoping to travel the entire route will need at least a few weeks to appreciate the journey — the drive spans the country from coast to coast. At a minimum, you'd be in the car for 68 hours if you took on the entire itinerary! Imagine how many Taylor Swift songs you could sing along to in that time.

You can't miss Taylor Swift's gorgeous, 11,000-square foot Rhode Island mansion — it's perched by the shore, atop the highest point in Watch Hill. Bought for $17.75 million in 2013 (when Taylor was a mere 23), this Westerly home has been the scene of multiple Independence Day bashes and the star of Swift's "folklore" hit, "The Last Great American Dynasty." Known as Holiday House, Taylor brings the history of her home's former owner, Rebekah (Betty) Harkness, to life in fine, lyrical fashion.

When you've finished ogling the fence around Swift's house (because honestly, that's the closest you'll get), head to nearby Watch Hill Beach for a swim before visiting the landmark Watch Hill Lighthouse. Set on a peninsula, this Insta-worthy attraction is accessible year-round from 8 a.m. to sunset. On the other hand, the Watch Hill Lighthouse Museum is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from July through the week after Labor Day. 

Other fun things to do while in Watch Hill include digging your toes into the soft sand at East Beach, riding one of America's oldest continuously operating Flying Horse Carousels, and visiting the Napatree Point Conservation Area. When hunger pangs hit, grab a bite at Taylor's most frequented local restaurant, Olympia Tea Room. She's been spotted dining at this 100-year-old, family-run establishment with A-list friends like Ed Sheeran, Jack Antonoff, and Hailee Steinfeld.

Taylor Swift's "coney island" takes place in the sometimes seedy, always buzzy New York beach town of the same name. Sung with The National, the lyrics to this track describe the protagonist sitting on a bench amongst "the fast times, the bright lights, the merry-go" as she regrets a doomed relationship. "Fast" is a good word to describe this place. There's always something happening no matter the season, but summer is the best time to visit for a stereotypical Coney Island experience. Sticky ice cream fingers, sandy swimsuits, and eclectic characters abound on this famed old-school American boardwalk, lined with kitschy shops and greasy restaurants — precisely what you'd want from a seaside locale.

Thrill seekers searching for that "merry-go" Taylor sang about should head to Luna Park, Coney Island's main attraction. Dubbed one of the best amusement parks in the Northeast, there are rides aplenty to tempt even the most nervous of visitors. If Coney Island feels familiar, that's because it likely is. This famed Brooklyn beach town has been featured in films and songs for years, and its almost three miles of beach have been considered New York City's playground for over a century. Tip: The D, F, N, and Q subway trains go straight there, as do numerous buses, which means you won't have to worry about parking if you're planning to ditch your car in the city for this portion of your road trip.

Welcome to New York; it's been waiting for you! Perhaps the most well-referenced city in Taylor Swift's lyrics, Manhattan was not only one of the singer's biggest muses but also one of her homes. The song "Cornelia Street" was named after her former house, 23 Cornelia Street. An unassuming West Village carriage house, this popular spot is frequented by Swifties taking selfies in front of its arched doors. While you won't be invited in (she no longer lives there, anyway), it's fun to walk in her footsteps to nearby shops and restaurants in Greenwich Village. Apparently, she frequented Via Carota.

Your next stop should be Electric Lady Studios, where Taylor recorded during late-night sessions. Housing Works Bookstore is another must-visit. It was featured in "All Too Well: The Short Film" and boasts enough books that you're sure to find at least one to tuck into during your long drive to the next stop on your ultimate Taylor Swift road trip (as long as you're not driving, that is). Walking the High Line is a fun thing to do on a nice day, plus you'll be able to sing the line, "I knew you, your heartbeat on the High Line" from the song "Cardigan" as you wind your way through the elevated park. Grab a drink in a "dive bar on the East side" while paying homage to "Delicate." According to Swifties on Reddit, the bar she references is Lovers of Today. 

When asked to write a song for the film "Where the Crawdads Sing," Taylor Swift — a fan of the book — was happy to oblige and penned a haunting story told from the point of view of the main character Kya, a survivor who lives on a marsh on the outskirts of town. While Swift doesn't reference a particular place, she does mention North Carolina as a whole: "Carolina stains on the dress she left," "Carolina creeks running through my veins," and "Carolina pines" are just a few of the state-centric lyrics she wrote.

We suggest touring cities and parks to get a real taste of life in North Carolina. Unleash your inner child with a visit to Pullen Park, one of the world's oldest amusement parks in Raleigh, or sing "Getaway Car" in the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte. The Outer Banks will give you a glimpse into beach life. A visit to Merchants Millpond State Park transports Swifties to a swampland closer to that evoked in Swift's ethereal song. Then there's the unmissable Croatan National Forest, a true beauty home to 160,000 acres of pine forest, bogs, swamps, and estuaries. This natural wonderland also boasts a 100-mile Saltwater Adventure Trail, the only one of its kind in the country, that allows visitors to paddle their way through its unique ecosystems.

Southern charm oozes from the cities and towns of Georgia, making visitors feel instantly at home — similar to how we feel when listening to Taylor Swift's lyrics. In the first verse of "Tim McGraw," she writes, "He said the way my blue eyes shined put those Georgia stars to shame that night." While not referring to a particular place, we'd suggest visiting a selection of the state's best cities and countryside to get a real feel for this magical landscape. From Atlanta to Augusta and Tybee Island to the Antebellum Trail, there's a whole lot to love about Georgia and a heck of a lot to write songs about.

Speaking of songs — friendship and love are recurring themes in Swift's tracks. That's why you need to add Savannah to your road trip. One of the friendliest cities in the U.S., you'll feel as if you've instantly connected with locals while visiting this charming city — kind of like the response provoked by "22" or "I'm Only Me When I'm With You." If that friendship turns into something a little more (à la "It's Nice to Have a Friend,") you'll be in the right place. Savannah's horse-drawn carriages, moss-draped roads, historic oaks, and Georgian architecture help make this a prime spot for an amorous couples' vacation. While there, turn up the volume on "Haunted" and visit Laurel Grove Cemetery, which is said to be one of the city's spookiest locations.

Close your eyes and picture Las Vegas. We bet you're envisioning bursting fountains, bright lights, and eclectic performers. This desert wonderland is a city of juxtapositions, secrets, seduction, and a whole lot of fun. It's also referred to in the chorus of Taylor Swift's massive hit, "Karma": "Flexing like a Vegas acrobat, Me and karma vibe like that." Sin City is filled with fun places for Swifties to visit, and they don't all involve gambling, drinking to excess, or getting hitched at a drive-thru chapel.

Just because Taylor isn't performing during your visit doesn't mean you must forgo music. Plenty of amazing performers are ready to wow you with their talents in this epic weekend getaway destination. Book a show while you're in town. Whether you visit the avant-garde Sphere or catch a superstar singing at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace ("Hello from the other side," Adele), you'll love being immersed in sound.

Not Swiftie enough for you? Ditch your heels and head to Exotics Racing, where you can feel the power behind the wheel of a Ferrari, Lamborghini, or McLaren. Tay Tay would definitely approve of that experience. On "Red," she sings, "Loving him is like driving a new Maserati down a dead-end street." And don't forget "Getaway Car." Depending on how much fun you have, you might need one of those!