National Lampoon's Vacation

Clark Griswold sets off on a family road trip with his wife Ellen and children Rusty and Audrey. They leave behind the comforts of home in search of quality family time and to visit Walley World.

After a delay in receiving their new vehicle, Clark reluctantly settles for the oversized station wagon, nicknamed the 'Wagon Queen Family Truckster.' This sets the stage for their chaotic journey across the country.

The Griswold family takes an ill-fated wrong turn in St. Louis, Missouri. There, they encounter local vandals, highlighting the unexpected challenges of their road trip.

In Dodge City, Kansas, a fiery confrontation erupts between Clark and a local bartender. This encounter is aggravated when Clark gets distracted by a beautiful woman in a sleek Ferrari passing by.

The Griswolds stop to visit Ellen's cousin Catherine and her husband Eddie, who drop off Aunt Edna and her spirited dog Dinky unexpectedly. The family is then asked for a favor to drop them at their son Norman's house.

After a dreary night at a run-down campsite in South Fork, Colorado, Clark accidentally kills Aunt Edna's dog by forgetting to detach its leash from the car. This incident draws the attention of a motorcycle cop, who lectures Clark about animal rights.

Ellen loses her purse containing all their credit cards, forcing Clark to report it missing. This financial blow further complicates their already challenging journey.

As they travel through the desolate landscapes of Utah, the Griswolds' tensions escalate, particularly over their malfunctioning vehicle's sound system. They lose control and end up in the sandy dunes of Monument Valley.

After hours of despairing on foot in Monument Valley, the Griswolds are rescued by local authorities. Unfortunately, the sheriff steals what's left of their cash, leaving them in an even worse situation.

Arriving at the Grand Canyon with dwindling finances, Clark's desperation makes him resort to stealing from a cash register behind a hotel clerk's back. This act signifies the depth of his struggles.

The unfortunate news of Aunt Edna's death strikes the family unexpectedly. In a bizarre form of denial, they strap her body to the car roof, wrapped in tarpaulin, as they proceed toward Norman's house.

Upon reaching Norman's residence in Phoenix, Arizona, Ellen and the children feel exhausted and frustrated, while Clark remains fixated on their original destination of Walley World.

In an attempt to escape his family's misfortunes, Clark seeks comfort with an attractive stranger in a hotel. His attempts to impress her lead to complications when Ellen and the kids find out.

Upon finally arriving at Walley World, the family finds the park closed. Frustrated, Clark becomes fixated on persuading the park security to let them in, showcasing his desperation.

Just when things seem hopeless, Roy Walley himself comes to their rescue and grants the family entry into the amusement park. The day culminates in unforgettable experiences and a sense of joy.

After a series of misadventures, the Griswold family flies back to Chicago together, reflecting on their chaotic yet bonding journey. The film ends on a nostalgic note, celebrating their resilience as a family.