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One of my dream is to see everything there is to see in the US
Since I was a kid, I always loved the US. My first trip there was when I was 11 in the early 90s. I saw Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California. It was fantastic. I was a huge fan of WWF (the Hulk Hogan one, not the panda, even though I love pandas as well), Disney and Batman. It was like a dream. I planned many times coming back but I couldn't until I started to make real money for myself. I came back 5 times, visiting many States. I am lucky enough to be engaged to an Arizonan girl who shares the same traveling passion (I met her on Imgur guys! :D).
We have decided 2 trips ago to see everything there is to see. I have 7 weeks paid vacations at my work, which helps a lot. In the past months, I've been "working" on some road trips projects. Here is what I got so far, the US in 18 two-weeks-or-less road trips. I thought it would be cool to share with you guys, it could inspire or help people. Also, feel free to give some tips about your State if I missed something important!
We already did 2 of these trips. This is a long term project.
Our next one will the the Nebraska/Dakota one. In fact, it will be the first part of our honeymoon next year.
Southern California
Day 1 - Hollywood
Walk of Fame
Griffith Observatory
Day 2 - Los Angeles
La Brea Tar Pit
DownTown
Chinatown
Day 3 - West LA
Getty Museum
Venice Beach
Santa Monica
Day 4 - Disney Land
Day 5 - San Diego
Zoo
Downtown
Day 6 - Sea World
Day 7 - Salton Sea
Day 8 - Joshua Tree
Day 9 - Death Valley
Day 10 - Sequoia National Forest
Day 11 - Santa Barbara
Day 12 - Malibu
Day 13 - Universal Studios
Arizona And New Mexico
Day 1 - Phoenix
Botanical Garden
Downtown (Capitol Building)
Tempe (Mills Avenue)
Day 2 - Apache Junction - Tucson
Goldfield Ghost Town
Piccacho Pass
Tucson
Day 3 - White Sands
Drive to NM
White Sands National Park
El Paso
Day 4 - Caverns and Roswell
Carlsbad Caverns
Rosswell
Day 6 - Santa Fe
Lunch in Santa Fe
Drive to AZ
Day 7 - Back to AZ
Four Corners
Monument Valley
Night in Tuba City (Navajo reservation)
Day 8 - Grand Canyon
South Rim
Drive Through Kaibab National Forest
Day 9 - Back to Phoenix
Meteor Crater
Sedona
Southern Nevada, Utah, Colorado
Day 1 and 2 - Las Vegas
Day 3 - Hoover Dam
Day 4 - Zion National Park
Day 5 - Bryce Canyon National Park
Day 6 - Colorado National Monument
Day 7 - Arch National Park
Day 8 - Mesa Verde
Day 9 - Drive to Aspen
Day 10 - Aspen
Day 11 and 12 - Denver
Day 13 - Garden of the Gods
Florida and Georgia
Day 1 and 2 - Miami
Day 3 to 5 - The Keys
Key Largo
Key West
Dry Tortugas National Park
Day 6 - Everglades
Day 7 - Siesta Key
Day 8 - Orlando
Cape Canaveral
Day 9 - Disney World
Day 10 - Animal Kingdom
Day 11 - The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Day 12 - St Augustine Wild Reserve
Day 13 - Savannah
Day 14 to 16 - Atlanta
Tennessee and Carolinas
Day 1 to 3 - Memphis
Graceland
Day 4 and 5 - Nashville
Day 6 to 9 - Great Smoky Mountains
Dollywood
National Park
Distilleries
Day 10 - Charlotte
Day 11 and 12 - Myrtle Beach
Day 13 and 14 - Charleston
DC and Virginias
Day 1 to 4 - Washington DC
Smithsonian
Arlington
Mall
Mount Vernon
Day 5 - Baltimore
Day 6 and 7 - Richmond
Day 9 - Monticello
Day 10 - Monongahela National Forest
Day 11 and 12 - Coopers Rock State Forest
Day 13 - Back to DC
Indianapolis and Lake Michigan
Day 1 and 2 - Indianapolis
Day 3 - Drive to Lake Michigan
Day 4 to 10 - Round trip around Lake Michigan
Day 11 - Milwaukee
Day 12 to 14 - Chicago
Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri and Kentucky
Day 1 and 2 - Oklahoma City
Day 3 - Tulsa
Day 4 - Bartlesville
Day 5 - Wichita
Day 6 - Topeka
Day 7 and 8 - Kansas City
Day 9 and 10 - Saint Louis
Day 11 - and 12 - Louisville
Day 13 - Mammoth Caves
Day 14 - Louisville
Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin
Day 1 and 2 - Minneapolis
Mall of America
Day 3 and 4 - Duluth
Day 5 and 6 - Fargo
Day 7 and 8 - Sioux Falls
Day 8 and 9 - Omaha
Zoo
Papillion lavista
Day 10 - Des Moines
Day 11 - Drive to Wisconsin
Day 12 - The House on the Rock
Day 13 - Minneapolis
Northern Texas, Arkansas
Day 1 - Fort Worth
Day 2 - Waco
West Czech Colaches
Water Slide
Day 3 to 5 - Dallas
Day 6 - Drive to Arkansas
Day 7 - Eureka Spring
Day 8 to 10 - Shell Knob Cabins
Day 11 - Drive to Texas
Day 12 - Six Flags
Texas and Louisiana
Day 1 and 2 - San Antonio
The Alamo
Day 3 - Jacobs Well and Hamilton Pool
Day 4 - Drive to Houston
Day 5 to 7 - Houston
Day 8 - Drive to New Orleans
Day 9 to 11 - New Orleans
Day 12 - Drive to Florida
Day 13 - Pensacola
Beach
Day 14 - Drive back to New Orelans
Washington, Oregon and Northern California
Day 1 to 3 - Seattle
Space needle
Rock and Roll Museum
Public Market
Day 4 - Olympic National Park
Hot Rain Forest
Day 5 and 6 - Portland
Day 7 - Columbia River
Gorge
Multnomah
Day 8 - Haystack Rock
Day 9 - Drive South
Smith Rock State Park
Crater Lake
Day 10 - Redwood National Park
Day 11 - Scenic drive
Day 12 to 14 - San Francisco
Golden Gate
Chinatown
Golden Gate Park
Alcatraz
Cupertino
EDIT: I realise I forgot Yosemite. I'm not sure if we could fit it in this trip since I guess it deserves more than 1 day. Maybe by staying only 2 days in Seattle and making the Redwood park and the scenic drive fit in the same day...)
Northern Utah, West Wyoming, Idaho, Western Montana
Day 1 and 2 - Salt Lake city
Day 3 - Lava Hot Springs
Day 4 - Grand Teton
Day 5 and 6 - Yellowstone
Day 7 - Drive to Boise
Day 8 - Boise
Day 9 - Drive to Montana
Day 10 and 11 - Glacier National Park
Day 12 Drive to Spokane
Day 12 - Spokane
Northern Colorado, Nebraska, Dakotas, Eastern Montana
Day 1 and 2 - Denver
Day 3 - Drive To South Dakota
Chimney Rock
Carhendge
Day 3 to 5 - Badlands
Day 6 - Black Hills
Mount Rushmore
Crazy Horse
Day 7 - Drive North
Devils Tower
Day 8 - Medora
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Day 9 - Drive to Billings
North East
Day 1 to 3 - Boston
Day 4 - White Mountain
Day 5 - Burlington
Day 6 and 7 - Plymouth
Day 8 - South of Boston
Newport
Nw London
New Haven
Day 9 - Back to Boston
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Day 1 to 5 - New York City
Day 6 - Drive upper State
Haverstraw
Harriman State Park
Woodbury
Day 7 - Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Day 8 - Drive to Philly
Day 9 and 10 - Philadelphia
Day 11 - Atlantic City
Day 12 - Southern Pennsylvania
Cape Henlopen
Ocean City
Bombay Hook
Alaska
Day 1 and 2 - Juneau
Mendehhall
Tracy Arm Fjord
Day 3 - Drive North
Day 4 - Beaver Creek
Day 5 - Drive to Fairbanks
Skagway
Day 6 - Fairbanks
Running Reindeer Ranch
Day 7 - Drive to Denali
Day 8 - Denali
Day 9 to 12 - Anchorage
Kenai fjords
Resurrection Bay
Hawaii
Hawaii can't really be considered as a road trip. It would be more a succession of expensive boat trips and days at the beach. The best to do going there would be to take an all inclusive tour with some operators.
Thanks for stopping by and happy browsing!
I realise we barely touched Ohio and Nebraska. Changes can be made, no trip is final until we get there.
Logmister10
Good luck with the manbuns in Portland.
oopsydsy
Northeast: take an extra hour and go to ptld, me. Portland headlight is a must.
Gegelekeke
OK, that seems reasonable. We will add it!
robertk971
Lots of time in Louisville... But no mention of distilleries (unlike your TN trip). If you're interested in distilleries, then be sure 1/2
robertk971
To include the KY Bourbon Trail (kybourbontrail.com).
Gegelekeke
I haven't dug as much for Kentucky yet as for some other States. I will for sure though! That sounds great, thanks!
akaayx
Hell no, skip sea world!
Gegelekeke
Why that? I've been there 6 years ago and it was quite good (but pricey). I loved the rays, penguins and otters!
IPutTheVoodooOnYou
Watch Blackfish
Gegelekeke
Yeah, some people told me in other comments. We will pass
JR2000
There's a lot of Northern California that is too beautiful to simply drive through.
Gegelekeke
What would you advise?
axiomatik
Napa, Muir Woods
Gegelekeke
Yeah, we really need to see the Napa Valley
Resurrectionist
I see you chose to drive all the way around lake michigan rather than drive through Gary. As a region rat, good call, man. Good call.
Gegelekeke
TIL. Thanks :)
theawkwardqueen
Hey! My brothers from the Gary area!
NotSoDarkKnight
Our condolences.
GREATEASYPIES
St. Louis do City Museum (its more of a playground) and try Imos pizza. You may not like it, but its our thing. Feel free to PM for STL.
Gegelekeke
Thank you! We will! and we will try Imos. You should come with us!
GREATEASYPIES
I'd love to if I'm in town! Might be heading to see more of the US my self. Born and raised in STL, but it's about time for adventures.
Gegelekeke
Exactly :) Home will always be there
titanfries
Also do the zoo/grants farm
argentfenix
Go on top of the Arch. It's a great view of the city!
Gegelekeke
Oh we will! Thanks
phatguywithalittlecoat
On your trip through Wisconsin, buy a 6 pack of New Glarus Spotted Cow. Best beer in the Nation.
saucefornoreason
In Wisconsin*
saucefornoreason
On a 2nd note, they do need to export that out of state. Everytime I see family from there they bring me a few cases
AxelSss
A liquor store in MN snuck some across the border and started selling it. Got caught though.
Gegelekeke
Many told us to do so, we will, for sure!
BaronAlexander
If you are in Wisconsin in the summer you should take a small detour to Wisconsin Dell's and devil's lake.
Gegelekeke
Sounds fun! Thanks, we will!
republicanimgurian
I haven't talked to anyone else that has even heard of it where I'm from. Spotted Cow is absolutely amazing.
Gegelekeke
We really need to try it! Thanks
ElCabron
OP, when in N.Texas make sure you check out the Kimbell and Modern museums.The Kimbell alone is worth it for the architecture.
Gegelekeke
We did this trip already but I'll add it to the list, if we ever go back or if we can help people! Thank you
silverwolf132
Don't forget about the Stockyards north of Fort Worth!
dunedog
You only went to Chicago in Illinois? There's not much here, but there's the Lincoln stuff in Springfield and the Virginia Theater in...
dunedog
Champaign, which is where Roger Ebert liked to watch plays and movies. There's a brass statue of him outside it
Gegelekeke
Thanks. We can definitely add a couple of days in Illinois
dunedog
You should also go to a certain Verizon store in Champaign so as I can meet a fellow imgurian.
Gegelekeke
We would love to! We met about 25 Imgurians during our last trip. We love it!
dunedog
Yay!
4thWorldAdam
Bloomington has a great History Museum (super cheap,too) and there are alot of cool Lincoln/Civil War facts there.
Gegelekeke
That's awesome, we will try to include it
violentdingo
Be sure to stop in Grand Rapids MI! Its about 20 minutes from the lake and its Beer City USA 3 years in a row! Let me know if you decide to
ShitListKevin
You peeps should join the Michigurians group on facebook
Gegelekeke
Oh we will before getting there, thanks!
johnnythefox
Represent beer city!
johnnythefox
Also, don't forget Kalamazoo, 45 min south!
Gegelekeke
Thank you! Beer as well?
johnnythefox
There's a bar called beer exchange where prices work like stock market pricing with spikes and falls, cool stuff!
johnnythefox
Also, Bell's Brewery!
Gegelekeke
I heard about such place, I really should go!
Gegelekeke
Beer city? I'm in!
howlongisyoursurfboard
Michigan is amazing in the summertime! I live in GR/Holland and the beach is a great place to spend the day. :)
Gegelekeke
Oh yes, we would go around summertime I think. Maybe September to avoid (some of) the tourists
howlongisyoursurfboard
Yes! September can be beautiful!!
baselthe2nd
If you do the Lake Michigan tour in the fall, make sure to take the "Tunnel of Trees" scenic route from Petoskey to Mackinac City
Gegelekeke
Thank you, that will be included for sure!
robertmarley
*hoh rain forest
Gegelekeke
Sorry :)
robertmarley
I was just being obnoxious. I wish it was a hot rainforest. Let me know when you go and I can show you around.
Gegelekeke
Thank you so much! For now we know our 3 next trips, Dakota, NY and Michigan. Seattle could come next!
spoonc
Just go and skip Maine why don't you!!?!
Gegelekeke
Someone told that I would need to push way deeper inside the State to see anything interesting. What would you recommend?
spoonc
If you have the time go up the coast to Acadia, I really recommend Rockland. And if you want a nice hike, mt Battie in Camden
Gegelekeke
Thanks! I'll have a look
tgholland
In Alaska, while you are in the Kenai fjords part of your trip, drive over to the Kenai/Soldotna area, and Homer. Especially Homer.
Gegelekeke
Thank you very much! We will definitely follow your advice
axiomatik
As someone who was born in Soldotna, I agree.
314lot
Yes, I would take Homer, Kachemak Bay, and Seldovia over Resurrection Bay any day. Also, Skagway is down by Juneau, not Fairbanks
Gegelekeke
So we will do it a bit later when she will have a more stable job
Gegelekeke
Thank you! I will definitely follow your advices. The Alaska trip is the one we want the most but it might get pricey real fast
314lot
There's some cool places in the southeast too (Ketchikan) but that's a bit off the road system. The best stuff in AK can't be got to by car.
tgholland
Resurrection bay is only worth a day in my opinion
elleyea
@OP, you're missing Yellowstone National Park. You know with the geysers and supervolcano. When you come to your senses, hit me up
Gegelekeke
We included YEllowstone, no way we are going to miss it!
YouTotallyLookedAtMyUsernameDidntYou
Go check again... It's under the Northern Utah, West Wyoming, Idaho, Western Montana one...
yellowdove
Was going to say the same thing. Put it in your trip with glacier national park.
CityOfAngels90
Defiantly make some time for Yosemite. You will not regret it.
argentfenix
If you're up by Yosemite, try going over to Redwoods National Park to drive along Avenue of the Giants. It's magnificent.
Gegelekeke
We will try, thank you!
btm3575
I agree with this. Although Sequioa is awesome too, Yosemite definitely takes the cake
Gegelekeke
We will try to do both, thanks!
Gegelekeke
yes, a few people told me that, as well as Lake Tahoe. I think we will.
argentfenix
Make sure some of your more northerly routes are taken towards the middle of summer. My wife and I had to miss out on some thing in our 1
dpidcoe
Yosemite for sure. Spend a day there if you can and do a hike to one of the waterfalls, preferably not on a weekend (it gets crowded then).
Gegelekeke
oh yes, we try to avoid touristy things on weekends as much as possible! Thanks
dpidcoe
Also if you want more current information on San Diego let me know. There's a lot of really neat stuff that's not on the tourist brochures.
Gegelekeke
That's the main reason why we posted here. Yes, we are interested! Thanks
argentfenix
road trip across the US because the roads and entrances to parks were closed due to seasonal snow. This was towards the middle of May.
Gegelekeke
We will cross Dakota and Eastern Montana in June, will that be ok?
SkippingDisc
I see you'll be in Louisville for about 4 days... good call gege ^_^
ScarletAndGrey
The ville is one of America's hidden gem cities
Gegelekeke
Well, I'll have people to see ;)
Ceramia
Lousivillian here, glad to see you'll be spending most of your time in Louisville since the rest of the state blows.
SkippingDisc
damn straight
SummerGuineaPig
Make sure to try Comfy Cow ice cream. So good and locally made.
Gegelekeke
Comfy Cow Ice Cream. I love this name. Yes, we need to try that!
theawkwardqueen
Gege'a Arizonan Fiancé here, thanks for the ideas guys ❤️
seaborgiumgirl
You guys will be missing the best parts of the UP :( looks fun though!
Gegelekeke
What should we add?
seaborgiumgirl
What time of year are you thinking? Summer you should check out Sault Ste. Marie but autumn you should def see Copper Harbor!
Gegelekeke
It would be in September
seaborgiumgirl
You could go either way then! Sault Ste. Marie is more touristy and Cooper Harbor is more nature but both are more fun than just the coast:)
lpooptoomuch
you forgot to put Austin on your list while you're in Texas.
Gegelekeke
yeah, many of you guys were angry about it. We will add it, it looks great!
Damnedoldlady
Is there room for the Arizona MIL?
Gegelekeke
Mill avenue? Or something else?
renotime
Let me know when you guys are on Mill!
Gegelekeke
We should be there around the 20th May!
VivaPortlandia
You should make a stop in Ashland, OR if you can. Home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and one of the best food scenes in rural America.
Gegelekeke
Food? I'm in! What would you suggest?
VivaPortlandia
There's a lot of great places: Morning Glory for breakfast, Martino's Italian, Greenleaf's creekside dining, Brickhouse cocktails, etc.
VivaPortlandia
I can message you more suggestions about Ashland if you'd like. It turns your Lost Coast trip into an I-5 trip, though.
Gegelekeke
Yes please, I'd love it!
Gegelekeke
<3
RSQtech
As a Richmond Virginia resident I can assure you that one day is not enough... between our art museums and our historical sites (1/?)
Gegelekeke
I will re-do each single map following every advices. Expect a V2 in a couple of months. Thanks!
twominutesforhighsticking
Minnesota is awesome, throw Como Zoo and Gardens on your list for your Minneapolis Day (free and stunning). Don't go to SLC Utah on a Sunday
Gegelekeke
Thanks! we will add all of that
Kognac
You should stop in Ashland Oregon. It's beautiful
Gegelekeke
We will check it out, thanks!
RSQtech
You will have a lot to encounter. Lots of civil war history here... but you can't skip Appomattox Virginia to see where it all ended
Gegelekeke
I'm an History nerd and would love to see it, thanks!
etang600
Where are you from ?
Gegelekeke
Yes, French here :)
theawkwardqueen
He's from the south of France, but he lives in Ireland right now
asa1967
Floridian here. Please don't take the interstates. You miss a lot of Florida, and by taking highways you only lose about half an hour or so
Gegelekeke
Thanks. What would be the best itinerary?
asa1967
Depending on how you want to go, A1A is nice and parallels I-95, hit up the toll roads to avoid as much of I-4 as possible, I HATE that road
asa1967
Also, try this http://floridascenichighways.com/ and look for similar websites for other states. Dad and I drove L.A. to Tallahassee, Fl
asa1967
We went 1500 miles out of our way and wished we had gone more. It was glorious.
NinjaGrizzlyBear
Go to Lawrence, KS as well.
Gegelekeke
OK! We will!
halfswing
Second. In fact, go there instead of Topeka.
rckchlkjyhwk
Truth. Definitely better local pubs and restaurants.
Gegelekeke
Any recommendations?
NinjaGrizzlyBear
If you like Asian food I'd definitely rec Encore, assuming it's still around...but whatever you do, don't go to the Hawk.
rckchlkjyhwk
But I'm serious about my offer to take you two out for BBQ if/ when you come to KC.
MacBane1977
Which one will you take them too? If you say Joe's or Jack Stack this conversation is over.
Gegelekeke
Thank you. We have met many Imgurians so far and it has always been a great experience. We are in!
rckchlkjyhwk
#1 would definitely be Free State Brewery (great food and even better locally made beer). KC Smoke Burger is a close second.
MacBane1977
Get the chips and queso at Free State.
OnePotatoTwoPotatoThreePotatoFloor
Too bad you're gonna miss out on Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
hyznbrg
THANK YOU! Lone Pine, Mammoth, Lake Tahoe, Auburn. Where are these stops?!?
Gegelekeke
In the second version of my maps I'll post in here after I will have processed the 800 posts you guys left me! Thank you so much :)
Gegelekeke
I meant I shouldnt skip it*
Gegelekeke
Yes, I've been told I should skip lake Tahoe. We will change our trip to include it with Yosemite/Sierra Nevada
hyznbrg
Don't skip Lone Pine!!
Gegelekeke
ok! Thanks for the tip!
BallsGoBounceBounceBounce
Whoever told you to skip lake Tahoe should be slapped in the face
lucasbim
Yes.
xzyragon
Yosemite is amazing. One of my favorite places in CA
IstMe
Please add a part of the PCH (CA-1). I have been visiting from Sweden 3 times to see that. Best part between Carmel and Hearst Castle.
Gegelekeke
Thanks, we will check this out!
nevadasteve
http://imgur.com/jEHLctC
Gegelekeke
wow... Even though I guess the camera helps a lot, that's really something I'd love to see!
JR2000
Actually the camera greatly diminishes the beauty.
OnePotatoTwoPotatoThreePotatoFloor
honestly, that's really what it looks like.
lucasbim
I have a few pics I took a few months ago, wanna take a look? :)
Gegelekeke
yes please!
IKnowYouWantToSlumpUpOnTheseLumps
For Omaha - zoo is great. Papillion isn't much to see. Try Joslyn Art Museum, Durham Western Heritage Museum, Fontenelle Forest, Neale Woods
featherpower
Awesome suggestions, just moved to Omaha. From the Mojave desert in California. Also, I would suggest a few things for MN and Cali 1/?
featherpower
For California, you're going to death valley check out Mt. Whitney, its the highest point in the contiguous united states and happens to 2/?
featherpower
Be near the lowest point - death valley. For Minnesota, check out Itasca state park, its where the Mississippi begins. :) 3/3
Gegelekeke
Thanks for your suggestions, we will see what we can include, I'll make a second version in a couple of months, time to process everything!
Nateshift
I live near Omaha. 0rual makes very good suggestions.
314lot
Yep. Papillion Lavista ain't worth your time, unless you want to check out some baseball.
Gegelekeke
I went to a game in Seattle, it was ok, I guess, a bit "boring" for me
SamuraiFoxes
I agree with all of this! Oh, and the Old Market in general, but that'll get covered with the rest of those. The Zoo will be a full day.
Gegelekeke
Thank you!
mkolex
Make sure you don't pass up a stop to the Hy-Vee at 78th and Cass. It's the best one in the city.
Gegelekeke
OK, we will check it out! Thanks
frostedbutler
Great Chinese
Gegelekeke
We do love Chinese food!
Gegelekeke
Thanks! That sounds good! I will add everything to our map
SamuraiFoxes
Mason City, Iowa has really amazing Frank Lloyd Wright houses all over, including a hotel you can stay in. (House on the Rock was on there)
Gegelekeke
Thanks!
bigcanadamoose
Also, the Haymarket in Lincoln Nebraska is nice stop and the UNL campus is very nice.
Gegelekeke
Thank you, we will check it out
HomelingRazor
::please go to the pretty part of Arkansas::....YES!! Good stuff OP.
Orustus
Fifty Six has some awesome camping sites, but my heart is in Big Sky country!
Gegelekeke
What should we see there? :)
Orustus
They have some awesome cave diving in blanchard springs, and the campground itself is ridiculously beautiful
Gegelekeke
Oh thanks! We will check it out
Gegelekeke
We did this one 2 months ago. I loved it! Pleasantly surprised, Arkansas was so lovely!
HomelingRazor
Yeah it's pretty great here, and now we have Art museums!
Gegelekeke
We have friends in Joplin Missouri, we might go back and spend some more time in Arkansas
popopocelot
For California, you do not need a full day for the Salton Sea. It'll take like 2 hours tops including travel if u can handle the smell so u
IPutTheVoodooOnYou
And fuck sea world
popopocelot
Should maybe plan stuff in palm springs like the aerial tram to the top of the mountain to hike n walk around.
Gegelekeke
It would include the drive from San Diego as well. We would definitely spend the rest of the day in Palm Springs. Thanks!
IPutTheVoodooOnYou
And fuck sea world
DoctorCatDog
Also too much time in LA. If you're going to San Diego do yourself a favor and check out Sunrise Highway near Mt Laguna. You won't regret it
Gegelekeke
Thanks! we will check it
popopocelot
Also in LA Jolla San Diego for $20 u can rent snorkel gear & life jacket to swim with leopard sharks. They're fishy eaters. Not dangerous
Gegelekeke
Wow, that sounds awesome!
SomeGeographer
And apple pie in Julian!
oozabooza
Garden of the Gods isn't a day, it's an hour.
pineapplesaremything
You're not doing it right then.
VadersLesserKnownCousin
I trained at the Olympic Training Center that is near Garden of the Gods, worth a trip. Athletes from around the world are there!
almightymakerofthings
Unless you go hiking up the surrounding mountains looking for bears. Took me 4 or 5 hours.
Gegelekeke
We might go for a hike, yes!
CupcakeSocial
Let all of us Colorado Spring-ians take a picture at GOG for OP
Gegelekeke
We will!
pineapplesaremything
There's more of me out there?!
CupcakeSocial
There are lots of you !
Gegelekeke
Yes but we would need to drive there and back to spend the last evening in Denver
ImMrMeeseeksLookAtMeeeee
Drive up pikes peak. Way cooler than garden of the gods.
thehungryguy
drop by fort collins for some beer
Gegelekeke
We ill be there in June :)
nandecatur
And to drink all the beer! Don't leave out fort Collins when you are in colorado. The beer is incredible! Left hand, new belgium, odells 1/2
Gegelekeke
I got a few PM telling me to go to Fort Collins. We might be there in June!
mytimetogeekout
I disagree! I can spend hours there! There is also Pikes Peak. The original train still goes up to the top and is pretty cool!
mytimetogeekout
Also Telluride is much prettier than Aspen and also check out the Sand Dunes on your way to Mesa Verde. Skip the 4 Corners
Gegelekeke
Thanks! We will check it out. The 4 corners is only a stop on the way. We went there last year, it was cool, we just spent an hour or less
mytimetogeekout
I don't see the point anymore. It's caged and you have to pay. The drive up is a littered highway. Also try Beau Jo's Pizza.
jamiewritesfic
no matter what gps/google says. Sometimes traffic in/around any of those major cities is going to take a few hours and right around 2/3
jamiewritesfic
1) You don't want to go to Virginia Beach while in Virginia? 2) Your trip around lake michigan is going to take a lot longer than 24hrs 1/2
StormLilly
You can easily hit up Garden of the Gods, 7 Falls and Cave of the Winds in a day.
Gegelekeke
Nice to know, thanks!
nandecatur
2/2 funkwerks, I'm drooling and jealous.
totesronjeremy
You have no need to spend two days in Indianapolis. Trust me, I live there
Gegelekeke
By 2 I meant one to arrive at the airport, probably late in the day, and the next one to see the city
koltergeist
Hoover Dam is also not a whole day. Work in into your Vegas days... Also, spend some time in Flagstaff en route to Meteor Crater.
Gegelekeke
We would leave in the morning to the Dam and then drive to Utah in the same day to be ready for our next stop
ellmitchell
Gotta go to pikes peak!
Gegelekeke
many people recommended it, I guess it's glorious!
KillienMarxs
Plenty of quick trips in the Springs. Cave of Winds, Seven Falls, Santas Workshop, Pikes Peak.
Gegelekeke
I can't wait to get there. We will be in Denver in June. You all make it sound like Heaven on Earth
Tamzzzzzz
Should of gone to the botanical gardens and look out mountain in denver
Gegelekeke
Yes, many people recommended it, we might!
oozabooza
also, there is nothing in Rosswell, but do get to Carlsebad Caverns, absolutely amazing, if you are there in the summer plan on staying 1/2
mooselikestoparty
Roswell is badass, but it's not more than two hours' worth of exploring. UFO museum, Goddard tower, military academy, UFO McDonald's, done.
Gegelekeke
That's the plan. Just a "pit stop" on our way to the North
mooselikestoparty
I highly suggest visiting the UFO museum. It's cheesy, but I had a blast there.
Gegelekeke
Roswell would just be a pit stop, nothing more. I've been to the caves already, I loved them, it was super interesting! I spent 4 hours
oozabooza
yeah, i brought my kids there this past summer. they are amazing, enjoy your trip, lemee know if you have any questions, I love in Colorado
oozabooza
live in colorado that was supposed to say, but I guess 'love in colorado' is also true :)
oozabooza
2/2 till sunset for the bat flight. You can easily spend a full day at the Caverns. Enjoy!
RonPaulWasAnInsideJob
There's always NMMI
jamiewritesfic
Chicago you're going to be screwed, time-wise. Avoid large cities=save time. Actually see anything= even more time required. Sorry :/ 3/3
Gegelekeke
We were planing a good 4-5 days to go around the lake, we wouldn't rush it! We might only spend 1 full day in Chicago
jamiewritesfic
Awesome :) I think I got confused with your google trip times and your schedule then :) good luck w/ your trip!
Gegelekeke
Thanks!
oozabooza
It's only an hour from Denver, while you are in the area consider the 'Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.' One of the best I've ever been too
Snownel
It's not as great as everyone says it is, to be honest... I grew up in San Diego, sure, but it's not really got a whole hell of a lot.
mytimetogeekout
It used to, but is no longer a breeding zoo. So they basically have a bunch of giraffes. The last time I went it was sad
mytimetogeekout
How long ago did you go? I went a couple of years ago and was disappointed. Still love the meer cats!
VadersLesserKnownCousin
Also check out Cave of the Winds and the Wolf Sanctuary, awesome stuff!
Gegelekeke
We will, thanks!
Gegelekeke
Cheyenne mountain, like in Stargate? We love zoos, we will def go there!
oozabooza
Yes. this is me and a giraffe there http://imgur.com/79trCPi and the giraffe feeding platform http://imgur.com/CwfrkOX
Gegelekeke
A GIRAFFE FEEDING PLATFORM!!!! OK, Sold, we go there
napoleonbonerfarte
Pretty sure that's Mahali, but I could be wrong.
Majesticdogbeard
As for denver, DEFINITELY check out union station. Absolutely beautiful
Gegelekeke
Thank you, we will!
pb1kenobi
Do they still have the Skytop Lounge Observation car there?
Majesticdogbeard
I believe that's in Milwaukee, never heard anything about it being in Denver
pb1kenobi
There was one there in 1991 when i visited there on vacation. Loved the museum in Greeley.
TheFreshPrinceOfDenmark
Not the biggest fan of Colorado Springs, but I recommend going to Pikes Peak and taking the Cog Railroad to the top.
CupcakeSocial
Haha did you live in COS at one point
Gegelekeke
Thank you! Just googled it, it looks like something we would love to do!
Majesticdogbeard
Cog railway is absolutely fantastic. Some of the best views in colorado
napoleonbonerfarte
Don't take the COG Railroad, you get way bettter views driving up yourself.
Deathfrombelow
You're gonna need 2 days for Disneyland in Anaheim. Skip Cupertino, it's shit and the Apple campuses are off limits to tourists. 1/2
Gegelekeke
I work for Apple, I can get in just using my badge
Deathfrombelow
Neat! Ate you going to wait until the new campus is finished to visit?
Gegelekeke
Yes, I would love to see it!
annandkat3
I typically spend at least 3 days in Disneyland, there is too much to do and the crowds are getting worse every year.
Deathfrombelow
For real. Also more expensive.
Deathfrombelow
Plus Oakland and Berkeley are way cooler and much closer to SF. OR stop in Healdsburg/Calistoga/Napa and drink the best wine in the world.
Gegelekeke
I love Napa wines but as a French person, I beg to differ :P But yes, I should def do that! Thank you
Deathfrombelow
French wine was (in some cases still is) the standard & really the only competition for Napa area. Nothing beats a true Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Gegelekeke
If you like dessert wines, try to get a Loupiac or even better, a gewurztraminer
CrazyCarretta
You have to visit the Atlanta Aquarium, Whale sharks!!! also when you're in Milwaukee you should try AJ Bombers, really good burgers
CrazyCarretta
Philly zoo is pretty cool too. Super small, but they have the hanging trails for certain animals. Also the muetter museum is pretty cool
Gegelekeke
If we can add it to the schedule, we will. The NY/Philly trip is the busiest
CrazyCarretta
Yea, I thought I could do all of it in a week. Missed out non central park zoo and a bunch of other stuff
Gegelekeke
I might skip a few thing in NY as well. Or squeeze Moma and Natural history in the same morning? Choices will be made!
Gegelekeke
Nice! We love good burgers and aquariums! Both will be added to our lists, thank you!
chelseablesey
Remember that us Wisconsinites love our beer! Check out New Glarus brewery, just south of Madison, if you have the time :)
Gegelekeke
yeah I noticed that in the comments :P thanks :)
AlreadyWifed
In Atlanta get the City Pass. Gets you into the aquarium and world of coke, among other places. All at a discount.
Gegelekeke
Yes, we will get city passes for all big ones. The NYC one saved my life
ProvoAllStar
Also in Atlanta you should check out the world of Coke and the Martin Luther King home.
Gegelekeke
We will, thank s:)
chelseablesey
Also Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee has a fantastic tour!
Gegelekeke
thank you, we will check it out
axiomatik
I would spend one more day in Savannah and one less day in Atlanta. There's not a ton to see in Atlanta as a tourist.
ProvoAllStar
I second this
Gegelekeke
Yes, we will do that. Should we do anything Walking Dead related in Atlanta or it's just a trap?
axiomatik
I couldn't say, as I've never watched the show. Common attractions are Aquarium, World of Coke, CNN Center, Stone Mountain, Skyview.
axiomatik
MLK House, Carter Center, Margaret Mitchell House, there's some civil war battle sites nearby but I've never visited them.
Gegelekeke
Thank you very much. We will make a more detailed plan for Atlanta
axiomatik
Thats about all I can think of. Lived here 8 years and always have a hard time thinking of things to do with visiting family.
AshtaMonogue
I live in Atl. I can tell you some good food if you tell me what you like.
Gegelekeke
Please do! Thanks :)
AshtaMonogue
Arepa Mia- traditional Venezuelan arepas. Cafe Bombay- great Indian food. Queen of Sheba- Ethiopian. Elder Tree- gastro pub.
AshtaMonogue
Saigon Cafe- Vietnamese. Athens Pizza- Greek. The Vortex- fun burger joint. Tin Lizzys- cheap Tex-Mex fusion.
axiomatik
Iberian Pig (tapas). Hankook Taqueria (Korean tacos). Love Letter Chicken (Korean Fried Chicken)
Gegelekeke
Choosing will be the hardest part now
TheFreshPrinceOfDenmark
Do yourself a favor, skip Bollywood, go to Ashville, NC, and then take 25 to Greenville, SC. From there, hit 85 to Charlotte.
GoooForPapaPalpatine
I was gonna say -- skip GA, stay in NC and go to Asheville for a bit.
Gegelekeke
We will make it to Asheville for sure! So many good comments about it
odinsmama
And Cape Hatteras>Myrtle Beach.
amyrose
Blue Ridge Parkway!
Gegelekeke
ok! thanks :)
herewegoat
Go to Asheville if you enjoy hipsters and street bands. The mustard and brew is decent too.
Gegelekeke
Asheville mustard? I need to try that!
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DaltonReep
Ikr why anyone would stop in Charlotte instead of Raleigh 8s beyond me
Gegelekeke
As a foreigner I never heard about Raleigh. What would you advise there?
DaltonReep
I would definitely recommend hitting up bars at night near the NC state campus everyone is really friendly!
DaltonReep
But the most awesome thing to do is attend a basketball game at any of the big three UNC, NC State or Duke perferably
DaltonReep
A game where 2 of the big three are played against each other all three have been here a long time and there rivalry is legendary
DaltonReep
I would definitely recommend hitting up bars at night near the NC state campus everyone is really friendly!
ItsFRONKENsteen
Agree with FPOD. Asheville is an awesome place. Great food, great beer, scenic as hell. Then come to Charleston and se me
Gegelekeke
We will! we love to meet Imgurians!
theonlydumas
Asheville FTW...source, live in Charlotte and go often.
Gegelekeke
yes, we will get there for sure!
theonlydumas
I haven't mentioned this to my wife yet, but i think we would be willing to open our home in huntersville to you guys for a night?
Gegelekeke
That would be so kind of you guys! Thanks! and you are both welcome in Ireland if you ever wander in Europe
theonlydumas
Sounds great! It's up to you then to reach out when you head this way, when is that BTW.
biophilius
and while we're giving east-coast advice, expect the interstate highways to be boring as hell out there. Nothing but trees along the sides.
Gegelekeke
I drove from DC to NYC once, yes, it was
biophilius
it slows you down a lot, but almost any non-interstate highway route out east is very scenic - miles and miles of quaint farm country.
Gegelekeke
We would do that, more interesting
fakehipster
Right outside my front door (Greenville/25).
Gegelekeke
well, you should come and wave at us!
Evilgojiberries
No. Take 77 from Charlotte to Columbia. Check out 5 points. Really nice area for window shopping and then Gervais street bridge. Finley (1)
Evilgojiberries
Park and if possible I'd say check out peach tree rock. The main formation fell couple years ago but still a good nature walk.
Gegelekeke
We would love to do that, thanks!
leatherneck1836
Nope, once you get to Grenville just stay, you're in the best city in the U.S.
Gegelekeke
what would be the best things to do there? Attractions, food... :) thanks
trickee
As a St. Louis native, an inhabitant of Memphis, TN for 15 yrs, & Greenville the past 9 years, I agree! I love it!
leatherneck1836
Currently in TX (which I still think is the best state), but moving to Greenville next year. SC is a very close second to TX, though.
trickee
Have you spent much time in Greenville?
leatherneck1836
Yeah, my wife has family there. Fell in love with it on the first visit, can't wait to visit each year. Looking to move in May/June.
Gegelekeke
Dollywood is her request, not sure I can skip it. Thanks for the advices, I'll add them as well!
thislittletune
Dollywood is a lot of fun. I'd skip the other tourists attractions in Pigeon Forge and go walking in downtown Gaitlinburg.
Gegelekeke
Thanks! we will check it out
thislittletune
There's a Titanic Museum and Wonder Works (upside down house) in Orlando. Skip WW, the Ttianic place is nicer in Pigeon Forge, but not (1)
thislittletune
terribly interesting. I wouldn't do it again. I'm from Chicago if you need any info for there or TN :) (2)
trickee
If you do go through Greenville, SC, hit Falls Park downtown. It's really cool.
Gegelekeke
We will! several people advised this :)
GoooForPapaPalpatine
Dollywood is also near Gatlinburg -- nice aquarium and moonshine places that give lots of free samples ;)
Gegelekeke
Free samples? she would get drunk so fast and I would have to do all the driving :P Thanks for the tips! :)
nevarowley
Dollywood is so fun. Highly reccomend
Gegelekeke
thanks! :)
mbgreenville
I live in Greenville, SC. Can confirm that downtown is a beautiful place. Highly recommend!
Gegelekeke
Thanks! We will have a look!
ImLosingMyEdgeToBetterLookingPeopleWithBetterIdeasAndMoreTalent
In addition to Asheville, you really should consider extending your trip from Myrtle Beach to Charleston.
Gegelekeke
We will include Charleston for sure :)
axiomatik
Asheville NC has the Biltmore Estate. Definitely worth visiting.
Gegelekeke
OK, we will add it to our next version, thanks
ByTheBeardOfSeuss
As a North Carolinian: you'd be doing yourself a disservice by skipping the Outer Banks. Lots of history and natural beauty.
Gegelekeke
Thank you, we will check it out!
dpidcoe
Seconding outer banks. I visited there and remember seeing a ton of cool aviation history (and the beaches were nice).
saucefornoreason
I'm from charlotte, feel free to crash at my place and I'll take her wherever she wants while you stay here
Gegelekeke
Wow, really? Thank you so much for your offer!
PicklsMasterson
Georgian here. Atlanta is cool but the best place in the state is Savanah. Gorgeous. Should try to hit it in spring time. Breathtaking.
Gegelekeke
Thank you. We will definitely avoid summertime and its craziness (since we will do Florida before)
hiphopbookshop
I'm near myrtle if you have any questions or anything
Gegelekeke
What would you advise to do there? Where to eat? Something local to try out?
saucefornoreason
Like multiple reasons to not go to myrtle beach
hiphopbookshop
Fair enough
DoYouEvenWalrus
Don't skip "The Berkshires" on your northeast trip. (Berkshire County, MA)
Gegelekeke
Ok, we will look into it! thanks!
DoYouEvenWalrus
I recommend around September or October.
Gegelekeke
Yes, that's what we want to do to avoid the tourists
EmoWookie33
You should a bit more north in Minnesota.
peagreensparkle
Grew up in Northern MN. The wilderness is pretty, but I wouldn't suggest it on a trip. Only thing I find interesting there are my people.
Gegelekeke
We love wild landscapes as well
peagreensparkle
But, you can see the same sort of woods all over America and with better maintained roads :)
Gegelekeke
That's true. Well, we will see. We will make new maps after processing everything
Gegelekeke
Considering it! Maybe spending less time around the lake to go up North
EmoWookie33
Probably the most scenic part of our state. What time of year are you planning heading our way?
Gegelekeke
Probably September
vibrantlightsaber
Best part of the state is the north shore and BWCA. Lutsen, Grand Marais, Ely. Canoe the BWCA
Gegelekeke
Thank you! we will check it out
natabee13
You're *definitely* missing the best parts of Minnesota. Split Rock Lighthouse, Gooseberry Falls, Tettegouche and all the other 1/2
natabee13
state parks along the North Shore are the most beautiful areas in the state, in my opinion. 2/2
Gegelekeke
Thanks, we will redraw our maps :)
jasta6
@OP check out the Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. You can hit up King's Island while you're down that way, too.
Gegelekeke
Thank you! We will check it out :)
argentfenix
I hit up that Museum on my way through Dayton too. It's well worth a few hours!
Gegelekeke
We will get there, thanks :)
ScarletAndGrey
Used to work at Kings island... I wouldn't recommend it to someone who wants to keep their joy of America
Gegelekeke
Why that?
ScarletAndGrey
It's kind of like the vacation spot for all the worst kinds of people. There are better places to go in the area :)
Gegelekeke
yeah, I see what you mean. We will avoid such places, thanks!
DougForcett
I drive by Kings Island on my way to work every day. It's weird to hear people talk about it like it's a special thing. Cool though.
pdas1996
The USAF Museum has beel a location for many road trips in my life. An amazing place to go whenever. Go see the IMAX double feature.
Gegelekeke
We will try it, thanks!
pdas1996
It isn't your typical IMAX screen either. You'll freak when you see it.
Gegelekeke
We have some crazy one in France, the name of the park is "Futuroscope"
DiarrheaTouchdown
I second that! I lived in Dayton, my dad was in the air force, and we went to that museum all the time! And Kings Island is my jam!
Gegelekeke
thanks, we will have a look!
NickDixon
Can't recommend this enough. That museum is incredible
Gegelekeke
Yes, we want to see it, thanks
JediMasterKitFisto
Or just go to cedar point which is like 3x better than kings island
Gegelekeke
Cedar Point will be included. I hope we didn't offend you guys by skipping your State, we got many great advices!
jasta6
That, too.
whatshouldibewhenigrowup
NJ native here, skip AC, it sucks, especially after Vegas. Explore Jersey shore and our Revolutionary war sites
Gegelekeke
Thank for the advices! Many people told us to avoid AC. We are more about landscapes anyway. Any recommendations where to eat in NJ?
argentfenix
I second the Jersey Shore. Always thought it would be stupid before I went there. I actually really like it.
TheDouche
Yup. Went to Atlantic City for the first time a couple weeks ago. Not worth it.
TheManziere
I absolutely second. And Princeton is a beautiful part of the US, if only a bit out of the way.
Gegelekeke
thanks! What should we do in Princeton?
TheManziere
In town head to PJ's for great pancakes, Hoagie Haven for lunch/dinner, and Thomas Sweet's for dessert. 3/2
Gegelekeke
Thank you very much! We will see if we can include it
TheManziere
...various historical homes, and the Delaware River that G.Washington famously crossed. Its a nice hike! 2/2
TheManziere
Downtown is quaint and right in the middle is the University. Outside the town you can find the battlefield/State Park... 1/2
dasJaibles
Seriously, AC is terrible. Go to Asbury Park or something not miserable.
argentfenix
Definitely hit up Asbury Park.
amagiciannamedgob
Lol asbury is still pretty fucking miserable. Lived just north my whole life. Yikes.