Travel Crossword Puzzles: Free Printable and Online

Journey across the globe with travel-inspired crosswords, featuring landmarks, cultures, and famous destinations.

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Summer in a Pacific Northwest Mountain Town

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 2. Dark volcanic rock forming many local cliffs
  2. 4. Two-wheeled way to shred the local trails
  3. 7. The early morning blanket over a valley floor
  4. 8. A zig-zagging path up a steep slope
  5. 10. A deep canyon carved by a powerful river
  6. 11. The ultimate goal for a summer scrambler
  7. 12. A narrow boat for a solo paddle on a glassy lake

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  1. 1. Collapsible shelter for a night under the stars
  2. 3. To reach the very top of a climb
  3. 5. A buzzing pest found near standing water
  4. 6. Essential gear for a multi-day wilderness trip
  5. 7. An open field filled with summer wildflowers
  6. 9. Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks

Summer Road Trips

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 2. Gas station purchases like beef jerky and trail mix.
  2. 5. Greasy spoon where truckers and tourists cross paths.
  3. 7. Rear storage space packed tightly like a game of Tetris.
  4. 8. The one who gets to sleep while the car is moving.
  5. 10. A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.
  6. 11. A curated mix of tunes to keep everyone singing along.

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  1. 1. Source of local static and morning shows between towns.
  2. 2. Essential eyewear for driving directly into the sunset.
  3. 3. National reserves like Yosemite and Yellowstone.
  4. 4. A tacky keychain or magnet from a roadside trap.
  5. 6. The travel plan that usually gets abandoned by day three.
  6. 9. The famous number 66 is a historic one.

Travel

Medium · 11×11 · 11 words
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  1. 1. A slow-paced holiday on the high seas
  2. 6. Your private quarters on a floating hotel
  3. 8. The point on the map where you finally unpack
  4. 10. It is often said to be better than the destination
  5. 11. A grand crossing over blue waters

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  1. 2. A wild hunt with a camera instead of a gun
  2. 3. A serious quest for discovery
  3. 4. A much-needed escape from the daily grind
  4. 5. What you find when you leave your comfort zone
  5. 7. The roadmap for your planned adventures
  6. 9. A demanding walk through the wilderness

Travel

Hard · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 2. To move effortlessly, or a floating resort
  2. 5. Path between seats, often requested for maximum legroom
  3. 7. The keymaster and local oracle of a hotel
  4. 8. Border control's seal of approval, not a credit card
  5. 10. A pause in the action, often spent sleeping in a terminal
  6. 11. An epic trip across the water

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  1. 1. A wanderer with no fixed address
  2. 2. Traditions, or the uniformed people who check your bags
  3. 3. A brief, organized wandering off the beaten path
  4. 4. Accommodations where strangers share snores
  5. 6. Distance covered, or the benefit derived from something
  6. 9. A difficult hike that might lead to the stars

Travel

Easy · 11×11 · 15 words
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  1. 1. Car you hire to drive you to a destination
  2. 5. Person who shows visitors around a city or museum
  3. 6. Person who flies an airplane
  4. 9. Rectangular container used for carrying clothes
  5. 12. Place that provides lodging, entertainment, and food
  6. 13. Connected cars that run on railway tracks
  7. 14. Inexpensive lodging where guests often share rooms

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  1. 1. Person visiting a place for pleasure
  2. 2. Paper or digital guide showing roads and places
  3. 3. Building where you pay to sleep while away from home
  4. 4. Flying vehicle with wings
  5. 7. Pass purchased to board a flight or train
  6. 8. Place where airplanes take off and land
  7. 10. Expedition to see wild animals in their natural habitat
  8. 11. Portable cloth shelter used for camping

Travel

Medium · 11×11 · 13 words
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  1. 1. Seat choice for the restless walker
  2. 5. Budget sleep with shared facilities
  3. 6. Folded paper that never folds back the same way
  4. 9. The meticulous planner's holiday spreadsheet
  5. 12. Document full of temporary tattoos for countries
  6. 13. Red-eye option for the weary traveler

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  1. 2. Where you shoot wild animals with a camera
  2. 3. Conditional authorization to enter
  3. 4. Traveler's ultimate test of patience
  4. 7. The reassuring voice from the flight deck
  5. 8. The limbo state between departure and arrival
  6. 10. Compound where you never actually have to leave
  7. 11. Portal to the tarmac

Travel

Medium · 11×11 · 12 words
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  1. 3. A long journey, especially by sea
  2. 5. An official stamp in a passport permitting entry
  3. 8. Where a train journey typically begins
  4. 11. An overland expedition to observe wildlife
  5. 12. They go around in circles at baggage claim

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  1. 1. Sightseer often found consulting a map
  2. 2. Hands-free carrier popular with budget travelers
  3. 4. Navigator's folded paper tool
  4. 6. A planned route or schedule for your trip
  5. 7. A packer's rectangular companion on wheels
  6. 9. A floating vacation on the ocean
  7. 10. Temporary lodging with room service

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Travel Crossword FAQ

Is this Travel crossword puzzle free?

Yes. Every Travel crossword on this page is free. You can print it, download it as a PDF, or play it online without paying anything or creating an account.

Can I print the Travel crossword?

Yes. Click Print on any puzzle for a print-ready page with the grid, the clues, and a name and date line, or use Download to save it as a PDF, PNG, or JPEG for photocopying. The PDF download includes a filled answer key on the last page for grading.

Can students play these crosswords online?

Yes. Every puzzle has a Play online link that opens in the browser on any device. No app install and no signup is needed to play, which makes it easy to share with a class.

Can I make my own Travel crossword?

Yes. The free Grid Genius crossword maker builds a puzzle from your own words and clues, with a printable grid and answer key. The Grid Genius app can also generate a complete crossword from any topic you type.