{"id":35120,"date":"2024-06-14T08:00:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T12:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=35120"},"modified":"2024-10-11T11:22:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T15:22:47","slug":"cannabis-tourism-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabis-tourism-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannabis Tourism Guide: The Ultimate U.S. Cannabis Road Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"

With <\/span>24 legal states<\/span><\/a> to choose from (more for medical card holders), it is easy to feel overwhelmed with options when traveling for cannabis tourism. Rather than choosing a single destination for your cannabis vacation, you can instead take a road trip and hit multiple different exciting cannabis-friendly spots in one journey!<\/span><\/p>\n

With this guide, you will get tips on how to prepare for your road trip, and we will provide some interesting locations to consider visiting along the way. Destinations were chosen because they are well-ranked as cannabis tourism hotspots<\/a> that also feature a variety of other popular landmarks and vibrant sights to explore while you enjoy sampling the local cannabis offerings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips before you get started:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Water:<\/strong>\u00a0Pack a lot of it. The journey can be long, and you do not want to find yourself dehydrated in the middle of nowhere. It’s just a safe thing to do. Pack more of it than you think you will need.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Plan your route:<\/strong> You should write out a list of where you want to stop in order, so you can quickly look up directions from one destination to the next and not miss anything. Organize (roughly) how much time you will want to spend at each place and how much driving time you will need each day.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Note that it is illegal to cross state lines with cannabis:<\/strong> Because of cannabis\u2019 status as a federally illegal drug, you cannot transport cannabis over state borders, even between legal states. To avoid breaking the law, make sure you do not buy more products in one state than you can consume before heading to the next one, and stay informed about where your borders will be.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Look up the laws about keeping cannabis in the car for different states:<\/strong>\u00a0Some states, like Connecticut, only allow cannabis to be stored in sealed containers in the car\u2019s trunk, while other states will allow cannabis to be kept sealed anywhere in the car. There are also states where a passenger can consume cannabis or where you can smoke in a parked car, so do some research into the local laws of your destinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Keep in mind the time of year:<\/strong> New England can be stunning in the fall, but the beach towns will likely be deserted. If you want to see the sun in Seattle, the best time to go is June to August. You might want to try to catch the wildflower season in SoCal during the spring. It can be exciting to plan all your stops and sightseeing, but if you don\u2019t keep climate in mind, you might end up spending your winter break stuck in the snow rather than blazed on the road.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. For medical card holders:<\/strong> <\/span>Certain states<\/span><\/a> allow you to make purchases at medical-use dispensaries using an out-of-state medical cannabis card.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Don\u2019t feel like you need to see every place on this list:<\/strong> Plan your road trip however you want based on your time, budget, and favorite sights! If your favorite city didn\u2019t make the list, you can always plan it into your route.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    West Coast<\/b><\/h2>\n

    From the Emerald City to the Emerald Triangle, the West Coast is seen as a haven for cannabis culture. Try out some of these stops on your journey through the Pacific Northwest and the glorious Golden Coast, and immerse yourself in the cannabis hype and history that expands from Seattle to San Diego.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n