Journey across the globe with travel-inspired crosswords, featuring landmarks, cultures, and famous destinations.
Travel offers a world of discovery for crossword puzzles, encompassing famous landmarks, diverse cultures, international cuisine, and modes of transport. Clues can explore geographical features, capital cities, iconic tourist attractions, and even common phrases in different languages. From 'Eiffel' and 'Sahara' to 'passport' and 'souvenir,' the vocabulary of travel is vast and universally appealing, allowing puzzlers to embark on a mental vacation while solving intriguing word challenges that span continents and eras.
Crossword clues used in travel puzzles, with answers and links to play.
“A road that usually runs east to west in the city grid”
STREET (6)
“The person who serves as the leader of the city government”
MAYOR (5)
“The river that separates Manhattan from New Jersey”
HUDSON (6)
“The famous art museum located on Fifth Avenue”
MET (3)
“The silhouette of the city buildings against the sky”
SKYLINE (7)
“A structure like the Brooklyn or Manhattan that crosses water”
BRIDGE (6)
“To reach the very top of a climb”
SUMMIT (6)
“Two-wheeled way to shred the local trails”
BIKE (4)
“Dark volcanic rock forming many local cliffs”
BASALT (6)
“A zig-zagging path up a steep slope”
SWITCHBACK (10)
“The ultimate goal for a summer scrambler”
PEAK (4)
“A buzzing pest found near standing water”
MOSQUITO (8)
“A deep canyon carved by a powerful river”
GORGE (5)
“An open field filled with summer wildflowers”
MEADOW (6)
“Aromatic wood used for local shingles and decks”
CEDAR (5)
“Essential gear for a multi-day wilderness trip”
BACKPACK (8)
“The early morning blanket over a valley floor”
MIST (4)
“A narrow boat for a solo paddle on a glassy lake”
KAYAK (5)
“Collapsible shelter for a night under the stars”
TENT (4)
“Essential eyewear for driving directly into the sunset.”
SUNGLASSES (10)
“Source of local static and morning shows between towns.”
RADIO (5)
“The travel plan that usually gets abandoned by day three.”
ITINERARY (9)
“A welcome rest stop plaza on a desolate stretch of interstate.”
OASIS (5)
“Rear storage space packed tightly like a game of Tetris.”
TRUNK (5)
“National reserves like Yosemite and Yellowstone.”
PARKS (5)
“Gas station purchases like beef jerky and trail mix.”
SNACKS (6)
“A tacky keychain or magnet from a roadside trap.”
SOUVENIR (8)
“Greasy spoon where truckers and tourists cross paths.”
DINER (5)
“The famous number 66 is a historic one.”
ROUTE (5)
“The one who gets to sleep while the car is moving.”
PASSENGER (9)
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