I have never owned a car roof rack. I would like to own one to haul extra stuff. What are the best uses for a car roof rack? What configurations and additional roof rack accessories will I need to best utilize it?
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posted by jillithd
on May 20, 2013 -
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In one short month Mr. Bruno and I are traveling to California (from Boston) for a long overdue vacation. I am hoping you can help me make it even more awesome (it’s been years since we got to travel without a family visit or a wedding to attend, so it’s already pretty awesome). I have seen
this thread, and used it to plan parts of this trip, and would like some specific feed back as well as general recommendations, if you’ve got ‘em. Accomodations and number of nights are set, but activities are not. Things we like: eating, walking/not-too-long hikes (especially in parks/gardens), people watching, unusual museums/unique visitor attractions, farmer’s markets, bookstores, unique food shops. Most of our vacations are just walking around, poking into places that look interesting, and eating.
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posted by hungrybruno
on Apr 5, 2013 -
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Where's a nice place to sit and enjoy a Blatz beer on a Saturday night in Milwaukee? My wife and I are cobbling together road trip ideas for our upcoming anniversary, and I suggested a pilgrimage to Wisconsin to have a Blatz.
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posted by Monster_Zero
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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What exciting things should we do/eat/see/visit on our road trip from San Francisco to LA in early january?
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posted by andreapandrea
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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I have some vacation time to use up, and I'd love to get away for a few days in November. Budget is a big concern, and there are a number of other snowflakes, too.
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posted by sabotagerabbit
on Oct 25, 2012 -
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Road trip with my wife next week. I'm looking for practical experience with routes from Fredericksburg VA to Indianapolis IN.
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posted by COD
on Oct 5, 2012 -
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What's the best way to drive from San Francisco to Sacramento airport, with luggage of my own, meet a couple who are flying in, drop my car off at long-term parking, and pick up the rental car we'll share?
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posted by germdisco
on Aug 29, 2012 -
14 answers
ROAD TRIP! We're looking for a route from Buffalo to Nashville that lets us stop for great food, cheesy retro attractions and things each of us would enjoy.
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posted by peagood
on Jun 20, 2012 -
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Virginia to Kentucky road trip. Looking for interesting places to stop in southern West Virginia along I 64.
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posted by JennyJupiter
on Jun 20, 2012 -
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Metafilter, I need a road trip reality check and suggestions. I'm going on a short road trip to the Grand Canyon from June 28-June 30, departing from Riverside County in Southern California. I think I'm set on my plan for my trip to the Grand Canyon, but I'm looking for suggestions for the trip back.
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posted by yasaman
on Jun 18, 2012 -
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Oregon to Texas Roadtrip: which is the better route, down through California/AZ/NM or through Utah/NM?
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posted by mokin
on Mar 26, 2012 -
15 answers
Cross-country road trip with three children aged five and under in an aging minivan! Great idea, or GREATEST idea?
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posted by Wavelet
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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Can you suggest must-do's and must-not do's for a road trip from the Chicago area to South Bend (Notre Dame)?
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posted by qsysopr
on Oct 15, 2011 -
9 answers
What should I stop and see while traveling between Ashland and Las Vegas via I-5, Hwy 89, Hwy 44, Susanville, CA and Reno, NV?
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posted by efalk
on Oct 11, 2011 -
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We have a week and a half off and a 4WD truck but no plans; help me find interesting things to do with my partner in Washington, Northern California, Oregon, and Nevada. Extra difficulty: I'm on crutches.
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posted by hackwolf
on Oct 6, 2011 -
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My dad and I are thinking of taking my 85yr old grandmother on a road trip. She was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer last Thursday and decided on Friday that she doesn't want to go through treatment. She does, however, want to see her sister, sister's kids and grandkids one last time. However, they live 1,300KM away in a mid-sized Mid-West city in the States while we're in Toronto. We'd like to make this visit happen for grandma, recognize all the risks inherent in trying to do so, and would like to hear the stories/experiences of anyone who has done anything similar. Relevant details below the fold. Thank you.
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posted by dismitree
on Aug 22, 2011 -
23 answers
I'd like to explore the local web/tech nerd and geek scene in small cities and towns between San Francisco and Portland. How and where do I find the right folks?
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posted by polexa
on Aug 1, 2011 -
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I am going on a road trip next week that will include Ithaca, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and points in between. I'd love some suggestions of fun, amazing, quirky, or air conditioned things to do along the way. We'll be coordinating rest stops so any 'in between' suggestions would be especially appreciated. Moderately physically active OK, strenuous not so much. Trip includes very small children.
posted by bq
on Jul 21, 2011 -
22 answers
It's time for our annual road trip! Please help us make it even better? We'll be heading from Buffalo, through the Fingerlakes, to Phoenicia...then...um...um...I don't really know.
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posted by peagood
on Jul 17, 2011 -
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Cross-country road trip diversions that transform boredom into anticipation. City roll call: Nashville, St Louis, Kansas City, Lincoln, Laramie, Salt Lake City, Reno, and points between.
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posted by dino might
on Jun 28, 2011 -
9 answers
Help us plan an awesome trip. We will be in LA for August and want to take a 4-6 day roadtrip in the Southwest. Some caveats inside.
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posted by aimeedee
on Jun 26, 2011 -
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I moved to US and Florida (Miami) recently and I am leaving this weekend (Friday after work, so 7PM-ish) for a small roadtrip. We are planning to sleep somewhere along the road (probably on a motel), staying saturday night somewhere nice, and returning on sunday.
I will be traveling with my wife and we love getting to know different places, small towns, good food and some shopping too.
We'd love to have an interesting road to drive, but I guess my options are either I-75 or I-95, right?
So here's my question: between somewhere in GA (maybe even getting to Atlanta?) and somewhere in NC (any advice is welcome), and something else, what would you pick? Why?
posted by fcoury
on Jun 13, 2011 -
10 answers
Any tips/places to see for a first solo road trip? (Los Angeles - New Orleans -- maybe a bit of the blues trail as well)
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posted by quirkychowder
on May 27, 2011 -
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Looking for fun places to go on and off the beaten path in northern Arizona and New Mexico.
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posted by dunadan17
on Mar 8, 2011 -
19 answers
Help two Londoners plan a road-trip to the Outer Banks - we have no idea where to start! Advice from Americans is needed...
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posted by Encipher
on Feb 18, 2011 -
34 answers
In late March, I'm going to drive from Seattle to Los Angeles via 101 and 1 (hugging the coast as closely as I can while staying on highways). Are there any spots along that route which have the potential for bad weather?
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posted by sharding
on Jan 28, 2011 -
15 answers
I'm going on a road trip around New Zealand and also around Australia. What should I know about before doing a long road trip like this?
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posted by Bron-Y-Aur
on Jan 22, 2011 -
25 answers
Least-terrifying route from Washington, DC to Vancouver, BC? Cross-country driving pros: your insights, please.
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posted by wowbobwow
on Dec 8, 2010 -
18 answers
Road trip filter: what should we see on our trip up the Mississippi between St Louis and Iowa City? (more inside)
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posted by sideofwry
on Aug 17, 2010 -
9 answers
Calling all frequent Portland-Seattle drivers: where are your favorite places to pull off I-5 and eat?
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posted by sapere aude
on Aug 8, 2010 -
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What are some must-see scenic drives and attractions to be found on a one-way roadtrip West from Cincinnati, OH to Seattle, WA. Mid-40s opposite-sex couple who love photography, don't like hiking very much but appreciate a good hot spring, and are what you would call "foodies". We're thinking about the Badlands and Black Hills, but what else? Also, what stretches of road can we avoid to stave off boredom, and where should we drive instead of them? We can go a bit out of our way, but would like to be back at our jobs within a week.
posted by matildaben
on Aug 4, 2010 -
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What interesting things should we stop at, or what interesting places should we stay at on the course of our roadtrip from Columbus, Ohio to Stockbridge, Massachusetts in mid-August?
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posted by pixiecrinkle
on Jul 29, 2010 -
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So remember when people used to travel they'd bring back native treats from the places they'd go as souvenirs? With the internet, it seems that many of these things are available online. So sad. Know any treats you still have to go and get? (USA only)
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posted by SarahWriter
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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My family and I will be taking a road trip along California's Highway 1 from Monterey to Solvang in mid-September. We want to stop for a tour of Hearst Castle along the way. What time should we leave Monterey, and by extension, which tour timeslot should we schedule?
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posted by CancerMan
on Jun 14, 2010 -
9 answers
Where do I go in Dallas, TX today for vintage western shirts without breaking the bank? Hopefully in an area with books, CDs and records, etc. Also, where for lunch?
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posted by brokeaspoke
on Jun 5, 2010 -
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[Road Trip filter] My wife and I are going on a road trip through SW Colorado and SE Utah. We could use some advice!
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posted by elder18
on May 12, 2010 -
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We're planning a drive from RI to MN with four kids and need some logistics suggestions (e.g., lodging ideas, construction warnings, etc.).
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posted by wenestvedt
on May 11, 2010 -
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