15 Sandwiches That Make Traveling Worthwhile

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If you love to travel for food, these sandwiches should be on your itinerary. Each one captures the spirit of its home region and will have you planning your next trip before you finish eating.

Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe

Crinkle-cut French fries and a burger patty on a plate, topped with a generous drizzle of creamy yellow cheese sauce being poured from above—just like in a classic Horseshoe Sandwich Recipe.
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Springfield, Illinois gave the world this towering, knife-and-fork meal. Thick Texas toast, juicy burger patties, and a flood of cheese sauce, all topped with a heap of fries. Get the recipe

Navajo Taco

navajo taco
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New Mexico’s fry bread gets loaded with ground beef, beans, cheese, lettuce, and salsa. It’s the Southwest on a plate. Get the recipe

Beef on Weck

A beef on weck from the side, so you can see the entire sandwich.
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Buffalo’s answer to roast beef: slow-cooked beef on a kummelweck roll, with a wallop of horseradish and au jus. Get the recipe

Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich

A close-up of an Albuquerque Turkey Sandwich with sliced turkey, melted cheese, avocado, roasted green chilies, and tomato on whole grain bread, resting on a wooden surface.
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This New Mexico gem stacks smoked turkey, green chile, cheddar, and guacamole for a truly Southwestern bite. Get the recipe

North Shore Beef

Two North Shore Beef sandwiches with thick slices of meat, melted cheese, onions, and barbecue sauce overflowing from sesame seed buns are served on a baking sheet.
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Massachusetts’ rare, thinly sliced roast beef loaded on an onion roll with barbecue sauce, mayo, and cheese. Local pride, delivered. Get the recipe

Onion Burger

Two cheeseburgers on a light brown plate, each featuring a golden bun, melted yellow cheese, and a beef patty. The front burger takes center stage, styled like an Oklahoma Onion Burger, with the second burger partially visible behind.
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Oklahoma’s griddled onions smashed right into the burger. Every bite is beefy, sweet, and unforgettable. Get the recipe

Loose Meat Sandwich

A Loose Meat Sandwich with toasted bread, ground beef, chopped onions, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles sits on a wooden board beside a pile of diced raw onions.
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Iowa’s crumbly beef sandwich keeps it simple and juicy, letting the meat shine on a soft white bun. Get the recipe

Muffuletta Sandwich

muffuletta
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New Orleans’ signature sandwich with layers of cured meats, cheese, and olive salad on round bread. It’s a whole meal for a crowd. Get the recipe

Crab Cake Sandwich

A close-up of a crab cake sandwich with a golden brown bun, leafy lettuce, sliced green pepper, and a thick, seasoned patty on a wooden surface.
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Maryland blue crab, crispy and golden, on a roll with lettuce and tomato. Summer in every bite. Get the recipe

Cudighi Sandwich

beer battered fried fish
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Upper Peninsula Michigan’s spicy Italian sausage with marinara and melted mozzarella, on a sturdy roll. Get the recipe

Detroit Coney Dog

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Detroit’s finest hot dog: meaty chili, chopped onions, and mustard. Messy, classic, and always worth it. Get the recipe

Shrimp Po Boy

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New Orleans fried shrimp, dressed with lettuce, tomato, and a big swipe of remoulade. Get the recipe

Pastrami Burger

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Utah’s signature: a beef burger topped with hot pastrami and fry sauce. An instant favorite. Get the recipe

Fish Fry Sandwich

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Wisconsin’s crunchy, beer-battered fish, with tartar sauce on a fresh roll. It’s lake country in sandwich form. Get the recipe

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