My girlfriend and I have our great AZ/NM road trip this month, and we'll be looping around and through the Navajo nation on our way to the Chaco Canyon UNESCO site. What should we know, what should we make side-trips for, and where can we get a good bowl of lamb stew?
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posted by ormondsacker
on May 16, 2013 -
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We're road-tripping from Sacramento to Salt Lake City to Denver with our five-year-old, and are looking for tips on routes and places to stop.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on May 13, 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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Are there any fun, weird, or tasty roadside attractions on the drive from Rochester, NY to Grand Rapids, MI? We're going through Canada (Hamilton, London, etc.) then crossing back into the US at Sarnia (?) and going through Flint and Lansing.
Relevant info:
- we've got 12 and 9 year old boys
- we're mainly trying to just get to our destination in one day, but would love some fun stops
- traveling in early April, so warm weather is not expected
posted by chr1sb0y
on Mar 24, 2013 -
14 answers
Help me compile a togo list. I'm open to everywhere, everything. What is your favorite lesser-known US National Park or State Park for car camping? And the best time of year to visit?
posted by 1066
on Mar 18, 2013 -
16 answers
At the end of August, we are going on a 9 day road trip through Oregon (round-trip from Seattle). The plan is to start on the east side of the Cascades, visit Bend and Crater Lake, arrive in Ashland (for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival) and head north along the coast on the way home. Any suggestions on what to visit and where to stay?
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posted by ShooBoo
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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My friend who has never been to the US has four weeks for an epic road trip/vacation. The catch: it's in July. What are the must see sights that won't induce heatstroke?
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posted by BusyBusyBusy
on Dec 5, 2012 -
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Planning a road trip from Reno to Vegas in June. Will Death Valley be too hot to check out? Also, your favorite places along the way?
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posted by (lambda (x) x)
on Nov 28, 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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Please recommend region-specific literary or fun or literary-fun audiobooks for a long road trip. Thus far I have The Great Plains by Ian Frazier, for when I'm driving across the Great Plains. And American Gods by Neil Gaiman, for when I'm headed to the House on the Rock in Wisconsin. Driving from NYC to LA to Portland, Oregon. Anything but James Michener would be very welcome! (Not knocking James Michener, he's just not my favorite)
posted by troublemenot
on Sep 25, 2012 -
17 answers
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 -
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Last minute honeymoon--need input on the most awesome, strange, memorable places to stay on our road-trip between Seattle to Portland, and then down the coast to San Fran. Other "must see" advice is most welcome.
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posted by fillsthepews
on Aug 3, 2012 -
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I've read this
question looking for a road trip planning website. We have been using Google Maps which will tell you the driving distance between two cities IF you type those cities in. But is there any road-trip planning website or app that you can tell "I am in Seattle and want to drive about 6-7-8 hours east, where is a good place to stop for the night?" Sounds simple, but we're jerking between a road atlas (to show us sizable cities and what fun stops are along the way) and Google Maps to give us the approx driving time and mileage. Yes, road atlases give miles, but it seems there must be an online way that shows us a bunch of choices. Anything out there?
posted by GaelFC
on Jul 29, 2012 -
9 answers
Taking my mentally disabled adult brother on a road trip in the KY/TN/NC/OH/ region for a vacation. Where should we go?
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posted by slowtree
on Jul 14, 2012 -
16 answers
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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The girlfriend and I have decided to take a two day driving tour of the Hamptons/Long Island. We'll leave tomorrow, Monday morning, stay somewhere, and come back Tuesday night. The thing is, neither of us knows anything about the area - we need advice on everything! Where to stay, what to see, where to eat. Some details inside.
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posted by slide
on Jun 17, 2012 -
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Gearing up for a 6 month road-trip in the US. What do I take? Looking for sleeping bag, technology, and other gear recommendations.
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posted by piedmont
on May 18, 2012 -
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San Francisco Bay Area (and CA) - can you think of any mysterious, or interesting or secret places? Legends/myths? Strange rewards for a bit of driving, or walking, or an Expedition
TM of Discovery, etc? Difficulty: not looking for woo, or establishments of commerce, no-matter how good hole-in-the-wall-food may be :) Examples inside...
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posted by -harlequin-
on Apr 29, 2012 -
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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 -
8 answers
A follow-up to
this question. Protecting a car full of my belongings while driving cross country for several days: complications: musical instruments, computer gear and cat. How?
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posted by Lutoslawski
on Sep 20, 2011 -
27 answers
My wife and I will be driving from Spokane to Salt Lake City soon and were wondering how we should space out our trip, and what there is to see/do/eat along the way.
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posted by Pruitt-Igoe
on Aug 30, 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 -
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Please suggest places to see, things to do, places to stop/stay overnight, and routes to take for a five day car trip between Toronto and Boston? It should only be about 10 hours of direct driving, so plenty of time to stop and visit. Are there any really cool things I've never heard of and shouldn't miss? (Niagara Falls and Montreal are possibilities, but I've already heard of them :) Thank you!
posted by Salamandrous
on Aug 17, 2011 -
6 answers
Driving between Cleveland and Milwaukee with a day to spare; any ideas about interesting things to see? Not that interested in Cedar Point. Leaving the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to go to Alpine Valley Music Theater for Pearl Jam's 20 Anniversary concert, if that context will help. Like national parks along with man made attractions.
posted by jwmelvin
on Aug 6, 2011 -
5 answers
Crossing the rockies from Wyoming...heading to Portland, need some advice! Stick to the I-90, or...smaller roads?
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posted by Richat
on Jul 22, 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
What's A Good Stopping Point Between Kansas City And Big Bend National State Park?
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posted by mmmbacon
on Jul 21, 2011 -
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How steep are the roads between Albuquerque, NM; Gallup, NM;
Zion National Park, UT; Las Vegas, NV; Yosemite National Park, CA; and San Jose, CA?
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posted by jng
on Jul 8, 2011 -
6 answers
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 -
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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
Traveling from Indy to Austin, Tex. in July by car with my 1.75-year-old son, my wife and my mom for a wedding. Where should we stop?
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posted by po822000
on Apr 4, 2011 -
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A friend's 16 year old son has picked up an interest in history, particularly war memorials. She'd like to take him on a trip over spring break to encourage him but is lacking choices other than Civil War sites in VA/MD and the Pearl Harbor Memorial, both of which they've visited before. Places in the United States are preferable but she'd consider other English-speaking countries (she doesn't want to hire a tour guide). Where can they go to get a real sense of history and blow this teenager's mind?
posted by nuala
on Feb 7, 2011 -
51 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 -
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My girlfriend and I are driving from L.A to New Orleans next week, and are looking for any advice you might have. (best route, food, lodging, speed traps, tourist traps, etc.)
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posted by St. Sorryass
on Jan 19, 2011 -
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I'm taking a roadtrip through the United States and am looking for book recommendations - books that have been written by authors who are from the cities I'm visiting, books that take place in some of the cities I'm visiting, or even book about travel in general.
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posted by makethemost
on Dec 19, 2010 -
19 answers
Where do Europeans stay when traveling overnight? What is the typical agenda during a long-haul road trip?
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posted by crapmatic
on Nov 12, 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 -
11 answers
What's the best way to get from New York to Seattle without losing too much money (or my life) and possibly getting a great experience too?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 29, 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 -
11 answers
Need a StL hotel recommendation for a weekend in early August around the Wash U/(North Side) of Forest Park area (or easily accessible to there via MetroLink/Taxi). Primary target that Friday night is The Pageant, prefer Saturday night options in walking/reasonable taxi distance.
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posted by Ufez Jones
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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