Originally Posted by
stevepusser
If there are any ACA routes that coincide with your path, it will probably save money to buy their maps just for the cheap or free campsites they list. Some churches allow tourists to stay overnight indoors, for example, or people will let you camp on their land. Fire stations are also good places to check to see if they'll let you stay.
Yep. As visitors to the US, you'll likely enjoy your tour more and learn a lot more by investing in the
ACA maps. They do minimize the advanced planning required and you'll almost certainly meet more of your cycling peers.