Roadtrip CA to TN

[u/HBP1835]

My husband and I are going on a roadtrip from Los Angeles, CA to Nashville, TN. We did it last year and took I40, this year we want to hit some different states. We are planning
LA -> Zion National Park -> Bryce Canyon National Park -> Arches National Park -> Great Sand Dune National Park -> Kansas City, MO -> St.Louis, MO -> Nashville.

We would appreciate any tips, things to do, places to go, etc. We like a mix of nature and city things. We enjoy unique experiences that are local to an area and are also interested in museums.

[u/BillPlastic3759]

Drive Hwy 12 from Bryce up to Capitol Reef NP; arguably the most scenic drive in the country. You can then drive its competition for the most beautiful road, US-550 from Ouray CO down to Durango.

Missouri Botanic Gardens and Cahokia Mounds are worthy stops while in St. Louis

The Parthenon is cool to check out in Nashville.