http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/ en Thu, 20 Jun 2013 03:27:49 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/ roadtripamerica/CwLPhttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34231-Chicago-Indiana-Detroit-amp-Niagra&goto=newpost Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:51:42 GMT Hey all, My wife and I are planning a trip to the Great Lakes region in August for 3 weeks. We have identified a few places that we want to visit but would appreciate some advice on ways to fill out the trip. So far our trip is shaping up like this: 3 nights in Chicago Travel through Northern... Hey all,
My wife and I are planning a trip to the Great Lakes region in August for 3 weeks. We have identified a few places that we want to visit but would appreciate some advice on ways to fill out the trip. So far our trip is shaping up like this:
3 nights in Chicago
Travel through Northern Indiana visiting Amish Country
Indiana State Fair Indianapolis
Detroit (Henry Ford Museum)
Niagra falls (2 nights)

In terms of interests we like a mixture of scenic drives, like to experience rural side of America perhaps stay in small but vibrant local towns. In previous roadtrips we have really enjoyed local fairs, festivals and particularly any with music. Have planned to stop by the Indiana State fair, any others, perhaps smaller local festivals?

Would love some advice on Detroit, definitely want to visit Henry ford museum, is there anything else worth considering there?

Any help would be much appreciated,

thanks,
John ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips John Moloney http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34231-Chicago-Indiana-Detroit-amp-Niagra http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34229-Washington-D-C-to-Atlanta-G-A&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:16:21 GMT I will be traveling from DC to ATL in August. I would like to extend the trip a little bit by traveling through rural Virginia and North Carolina. I was thinking of traveling through Roanoke, VA, and Asheville, NC, as check points, but I am flexible. I'd like to put together a trip that involves some good southern food/restaurant stops. Any suggestions? ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips cmccubrey http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34229-Washington-D-C-to-Atlanta-G-A http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34228-Orange-County-CA-to-Temple-TX&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:35:35 GMT I apologize to those who tried to answer my questions on my last thread (http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?t=33637). Other posters started arguing with each other, and my thread was closed before I got to comment or ask my other questions. Taking the advice from an earlier... I apologize to those who tried to answer my questions on my last thread. Other posters started arguing with each other, and my thread was closed before I got to comment or ask my other questions.

Taking the advice from an earlier post I have decided to take I-40 instead of I-10 (cooler weather, prettier and I feel a little safer). Since I'm traveling on my own with my little dog I'm wondering if I should try to stay on the major interstates it Texas as long as they are not too far out of the way. I'm under the impression that a lot of the highways in TX go through small towns so you have to slow down and go through a few lights with each town you approach.

Does anyone have advice about taking the 84? Are there a lot of stops to go through? I thought about staying on the I-40 to Amarillo then the I-27 South. There is a small section I would have to travel on the 84 then catch the I-20 to I-35 south to Temple. I know that adds some mileage, but it seems to me that the speed limit would be more consistant and save time. If I follow the route according to mapping websites I would catch the 84 outside of Albuquerque and stay on it most of the way except for a short time on the I-20. ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips dgates http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34228-Orange-County-CA-to-Temple-TX http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34227-Advice-Opinions-Comments-West-Coast-Adventure&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:08:26 GMT Dear all.

Many thanks in advance for any advice on the following route. I've done my research online but wanted an expert opinion from some of this excellent forum's members. We are three young adults from London, England. We arrive in Los Angeles at the beginning of July and fly out exactly 3 weeks later. We have hired a convertible car which must be picked up and dropped off at LAX. Our (very early stages) planned route is as follows:

LA - San Fran - Napa Valley - Crater Lake - Yellowstone - Salt Lake City - Arches National Park - Monument Valley - Zion/Bryce Canyon - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - LA

This is about ~3500 miles, but we have all three of us insured to drive.

Firstly, is this route too much? The other potential route is to go to Yosemite from SF/Napa and skip Yellowstone, then after Yosemite head across country to Salt Lake City and continue the route form there. This would save the miles going up to Wyoming etc:

LA - San Fran - Napa Valley - Yosemite - Mammoth Lakes - Salt Lake City - Arches National Park - Monument Valley - Zion/Bryce Canyon - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - LA

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Josh ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips polopolop http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34227-Advice-Opinions-Comments-West-Coast-Adventure http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34226-Romantic-Southeast-Roadtrip&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:23 GMT My girlfriend lives in Puerto rico and has never been to the South. I live in Savannah. We want to take a week long road trip and I am trying to plan the route. Any suggestions on routes, places to visit etc? She loves the countryside and mountains but also likes learning new things and... My girlfriend lives in Puerto rico and has never been to the South. I live in Savannah. We want to take a week long road trip and I am trying to plan the route. Any suggestions on routes, places to visit etc? She loves the countryside and mountains but also likes learning new things and experiencing new things. I had originally planned a cabin getaway but she wants to take more in. Please help!!! Anyone please. :) Thanks for your time and input. ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips romello316 http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34226-Romantic-Southeast-Roadtrip http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34225-NY-NJ-to-Orlando-and-back&goto=newpost Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:45:49 GMT Hi guys!
My sisters and i are trying to plan a road trip down to FL and back
Friday June 28- Saturday July 6th

We want to make the best of our trip by stopping at all the major sightseeing/ tourist attractions on our way
we're all young so constant driving wont be a bother to us. maybe we could take one route down and then another on our way back to see different things.
we would like to see landscapes waterscapes bridges mountains gardens volcanoes stuff like that postcard places... no museums or exhibits shops/ restaurants/ bars that stuff isnt on our list this time
please help plan the trip! i've read all the threads on this topic and came up with the below list. But everything is vague
i need 3 or 4 best places to see each way! if you say Savannah, please tell me what to do there :)
and what do i do for places like Virginia beach? or myrtle beach? just put in virginia beach on the gps? or is there a specific location to see? i ask because 2 years ago we took a trip to the grand canyon... and i did a lousy job planning it... i mean we did see the canyon but we missed out on the "spots" that people rave about. They're never gonna let me live it down :(

Washington DC (i know this is contrary to our sightseeing list/ but if its on out way we'd like to stop quickly and take a pic in front of the white house =D)
Virginia Beach
Myrtle beach, SC
Williamsburg
Busch gardens, Virginia
Savannah, GA
Charleston
Outter banks kitty hawk NC
Swamp fox south of border NC/SC line
Assateague Island
Annapolis
Skyway bridge across tampa bay ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips haany http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34225-NY-NJ-to-Orlando-and-back http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34214-Fun-things-to-do-on-the-way-back-from-Toronto-Canada-to-Cleveland-Ohio&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:36:46 GMT Am looking for some fun things to do for 2 adults on the way back from Toronto the Monday and Tuesday before July 4th? Any ideas?? We are in our 60s and love art, music, water, wine, spiritual things, and fun! Thanks! Am looking for some fun things to do for 2 adults on the way back from Toronto the Monday and Tuesday before July 4th? Any ideas?? We are in our 60s and love art, music, water, wine, spiritual things, and fun! Thanks! ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips amygovoni http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34214-Fun-things-to-do-on-the-way-back-from-Toronto-Canada-to-Cleveland-Ohio http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34198-Father-Son-Road-Trip-Long-Island-to-Phoenix&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:54:07 GMT I am brand new to the site. I plan on driving my son back to college in Phoenix this August. We plan on making an adventure out of it with some great bonding time. We would love to go the route that goes through Cleveland, Chicago, Iowa and eventually get to Mt. Rushmore. I would like to head... I am brand new to the site. I plan on driving my son back to college in Phoenix this August. We plan on making an adventure out of it with some great bonding time. We would love to go the route that goes through Cleveland, Chicago, Iowa and eventually get to Mt. Rushmore. I would like to head south from there and end up in Phoenix. We never took a road trip like this before and are very excited about it. We have plenty of time and plan on lodging when needed. We are starting on Long Island, NY and are at square one in the planning process. Any advice on routes or anything else would be so helpful. Thanks. ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips Lenny http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34198-Father-Son-Road-Trip-Long-Island-to-Phoenix http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34195-2-Swedes-driving-LA-gt-SF-gt-LV-gt-Chicago-gt-Myrtle-Beach-South-C-in-21-days&goto=newpost Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:18:31 GMT Hi RTA! First I would like to thank you profoundly for this great website and informational resource. Second, I would like to have some feedback on the plans that me and my girlfriend have made for this summer. Is our trip doable in the timeframe we have chosen? (Late June to early July,... Hi RTA!

First I would like to thank you profoundly for this great website and informational resource.

Second, I would like to have some feedback on the plans that me and my girlfriend have made for this summer.

Is our trip doable in the timeframe we have chosen? (Late June to early July, about 21 days before we have to be at our destination in order to fly back home to Sweden)
We want to spend two nights in LA before going up to SF along the coast. This leaves about 19 days to get to SC.

We have also understood that we should plan for several more non-driving days in order to enjoy attractions etc.

Should we take another route between Grand Canyon and Chicago, or is "Route 66" the preferred way?

We fully understand that we might be a bit too ambitious, but we are only young and foolish once in a lifetime.

I wish you all a great week and summer. ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips Teodor Hällestrand http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34195-2-Swedes-driving-LA-gt-SF-gt-LV-gt-Chicago-gt-Myrtle-Beach-South-C-in-21-days http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34047-Historic-Hudson-Valley-from-Manhattan-to-Mohonk-New-Paltz-most-scenic-route&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:28:01 GMT Driving from Midtown Manhattan to the Mohonk Mountain House over July 4th weekend, I decided that it would be fun and interesting to take a historic tour of the Hudson Valley, stopping in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown (Philipsburg Manor, Cemetery, Old Dutch Church, Lyndhurst, etc) then continuing... Driving from Midtown Manhattan to the Mohonk Mountain House over July 4th weekend, I decided that it would be fun and interesting to take a historic tour of the Hudson Valley, stopping in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown (Philipsburg Manor, Cemetery, Old Dutch Church, Lyndhurst, etc) then continuing along the George W. Perkins Memorial Drive to Bear Mountain Observatory and on to Goshen to the Historic Track and Harness Racing Museum, then Washingtonville to the Brotherhood Winery (oldest in America?) and continuing on to New Paltz and Historic Huguenot before winding up at towards Mohonk.

HOWEVER... I was wondering if this is in fact the most scenic route compared to the Taconic Byway on the opposite side of the Hudson??

I've mapped the following route and adjusted our directions via Google Maps, but would greatly appreciate some quick feedback on taking this drive versus the Taconic Bywy across the river?

Here is the route that I was originally planning to take:

- Exit 14 for I-95/George Washington Bridge towards Cross Bronx Expy/W 178 St
- Keep left at fork to continue toward Interstate 95 Upper Level S/George Washington Bridge
- Keep left at fork, follow signs for Interstate 95 Upper Level S/New Jersey/George Washington Bridge and merge onto Interstate 95 Upper Level S/George Washington Bridge
- Take exit 74 toward Palisades Parkway
- Merge onto Palisades Interstate Pkwy N
- Take exit 4 toward US-9W N
- Turn left onto US-9W N
- Turn right onto S Broadway Ave
- Turn right onto Main St
• NYACK, NY
- Head west on Main St toward S Broadway Ave
- Take the 1st left onto S Broadway Ave
- Turn right onto the ramp to Interstate 87/New York Thruway/Interstate 287
- Merge onto I-287 E/I-87 S
- Take exit 9 for US-9 toward Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow
- Turn right onto U.S. 9 N/Broadway
• SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY
- Head south on U.S. 9 S/Broadway toward Hudson Terrace
- Turn right onto N Main St
• TARRYTOWN, NY
- Head east on N Main St toward Broadway
- Take the 1st right onto Broadway
- Take the ramp onto I-287 W/I-87 N/Tappan Zee Bridge
- Continue to follow I-287 W/I-87 N
- Take exit 13N for Palisades Pkwy N toward Bear Mtn
- Merge onto Palisades Interstate Pkwy N
- Take exit 15 for Gate Hill Rd toward Stony Point
- Turn left onto Co Road 106/Rte 210/Gate Hill Rd
- Continue to follow Co Road 106/Rte 210
- Turn left onto Co Rd 108/W Main St
- Turn right onto W Main St
- Turn left onto N Liberty Dr
• STONY POINT, NY
- Head south on N Liberty Dr toward W Main St
- Take the 1st right onto W Main St
- Turn left onto Co Rd 108/W Main St
- Turn right onto Co Road 106/Rte 210/Central Dr
- Continue to follow Co Road 106/Rte 210
- Turn right to merge onto Palisades Interstate Pkwy N
- Take exit 19 toward Perkins Memorial Dr/Bear Mountain Park
- Merge onto Seven Lakes Drive
• BEAR MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
- Head west on Seven Lakes Drive toward Appalachian Trail
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto US-6 W
- Take exit 18 for US-6 toward NY-17/I-87/Central Valley/Seven Lakes Dr
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto US-6 W
- Take the ramp onto US-6 W
- Take the ramp onto NY-17 W/US-6 W
- Take exit 130 for New York 208 S
- Turn left onto NY-208 S
- Continue onto Main St
- Turn left onto Charlton Pl
• MONROE, NY
- Head west on Charlton Pl toward Main St
- Turn right onto Main St
- Continue onto NY-208 N
- Merge onto NY-17 W/US-6 W via the ramp to Chester
- Take exit 125 for New York 17M E toward South St
- Turn left onto Chester Ave
- Turn right onto South St
- Turn left onto S Church St
- Take the 2nd right onto Park Pl
• GOSHEN, NY
- Head north on Park Pl toward Main St
- Slight right onto Main St
- Turn right onto Sarah Wells Trail
- Keep left to stay on Sarah Wells Trail
- Continue onto NY-208 S
- Turn left onto W Main St
• WASHINGTONVILLE, NY
- Head east on W Main St toward North St
- Take the 1st left onto North St
- Continue onto Toleman Rd
- Turn right onto NY-207 E/Little Britain Rd
- Take the 1st left onto NY-747 N/Drury Ln
- Take the Interstate 84 E ramp to Interstate 87
- Merge onto I-84 E
- Take exit 7A for New York State Thruway N toward Albany
- Merge onto I-87 N/New York State Thruway
- Take exit 18 for NY-299 toward New Paltz/Poughkeepsie
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for New York 299 W
- Turn left onto NY-299 W/Main St
• NEW PALTZ, NY
- Head southwest on Main St toward N Chestnut St
- Continue onto NY-299 W/New Paltz-Minnewaska Rd
- Turn right onto County Rd 7/Springtown Rd
- Slight left onto Co Rd 6/Mountain Rest Rd
- Continue to follow Co Rd 6
- Turn left onto Garden Rd
- Turn right onto Huguenot Dr
• MOHONK MOUNTAIN HOUSE

I'd greatly appreciate any feedback... I want to chose the most scenic drive. It's a one-way trip btw (in case anyone suggest the Taconic coming back) because we'll be flying out of SWF a few days later.

Thanks to one and all who take the time to offer their thoughts! ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips Jivyivy http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34047-Historic-Hudson-Valley-from-Manhattan-to-Mohonk-New-Paltz-most-scenic-route http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34046-I80-or-I70-Denver-CO-to-Erie-PA&goto=newpost Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:23:25 GMT Between I80 and I70 which one is the faster/easier drive between Denver, CO to Erie, PA? We will be traveling late June. Thanks Between I80 and I70 which one is the faster/easier drive between Denver, CO to Erie, PA? We will be traveling late June.

Thanks ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips rjwassink67 http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34046-I80-or-I70-Denver-CO-to-Erie-PA http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34042-planning-trip-from-Ohio-to-Florida&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:20:03 GMT We have a question. We are planning a trip from Ohio to Destin FL and we wanted to know if anyone has any ideas of some great places to stop about half way? Any pet friendly places or campground cabins to stay? We have a question. We are planning a trip from Ohio to Destin FL and we wanted to know if anyone has any ideas of some great places to stop about half way? Any pet friendly places or campground cabins to stay? ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips Freda http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34042-planning-trip-from-Ohio-to-Florida http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34038-St-Paul-MN-To-Denver-CO&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:37:21 GMT Hi, When would be a good time to start our Road Trip??? Thank You. Zerby (Brand New Member) Hi,

When would be a good time to start our Road Trip???


Thank You.

Zerby (Brand New Member) ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips zerby http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34038-St-Paul-MN-To-Denver-CO http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34037-From-LA-California-to-Barringer-crater-Arizona-by-driving&goto=newpost Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:52:47 GMT I plan to start out by driving from LA California to Barringer crater Arizona, and need help for the questions below: 1.) Do I need to go to Las Vegas or Phoenix first? 2.) Any routes to Barringer crater directly from LA? 3.) Under the reasonable and safety speed, can complete the trip in 12... I plan to start out by driving from LA California to Barringer crater Arizona, and need help for the questions below:
1.) Do I need to go to Las Vegas or Phoenix first?
2.) Any routes to Barringer crater directly from LA?
3.) Under the reasonable and safety speed, can complete the trip in 12 hours?
4.) How about the temperature in the vast desert area?

A guy need your help from Hong Kong.

Regards,

Kelvin ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips Aspirin http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34037-From-LA-California-to-Barringer-crater-Arizona-by-driving http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34006-Minneapolis-gt-Vancouver-(US-Route-2)&goto=newpost Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:33:53 GMT My wife and I (and our two dogs) are driving out to Vancouver BC. I have family there and in Seattle and have driven there using both I-90 and I-94. Both are fine, but I want something different and I am okay with some added time. I'm thinking of taking US-2. Has anybody done this drive or a portion of it?

Anything to look out for? ]]> Planning Summer RoadTrips csrima http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?34006-Minneapolis-gt-Vancouver-(US-Route-2)