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Post by mirrororchid on Jun 19, 2023 6:39:19 GMT -5
I thought Myrtle Beach was tacky, but I think the same of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinberg, so our tastes may be different. I was in San Francisco in November. People had warned me that it had become dangerous and filled with homeless, but I didn't believe that until I went there. They were right. I suggest adding Toronto to your Buffalo/Niagara Falls idea, and if you like wine, go to the wineries near the Canadian side. Mount Rushmore is impressive, but it way out of the way of most other interesting places. You look at it. You say, "Wow." And then there's nothing else to do. Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Sedona can be great to see and can be done in one trip if you drive Seattle is not on your list, but just in case -- It is beautiful but so expensive that when I was in NYC last week, 2 weeks after being in Seattle I thought NYC was cheap!!!!! Seattle is not on the list because my wife visited for work (on their dime!) and agrees with you, that it's a terrific place. Lessingham needed you as a tour guide, I guess? We'll look for a place out of town to stay, I guess. We visited New York for Martin Luther King's birthday weekend and street parking was free on Sundays. That helps the budget. Stayed in Rochelle, NJ. Getting in town made us think that a cheap place on teh island might be nice. I'll need to write a few travel notes about NYC. Do you have a specific winery you can direct folks too? Anything specific about Toronto? Or is it the cityscape that's amazing, like Seattle? Yes, our tastes differ, I appreciate both kitsch and wondrous, natural beauty. Serotonin serenity, and unapologetic dopamine assault. I find the serenity much easier to find, so I like to hear about touristy things that have lasting value. Superior natural settings are just as valuable so Muzack and your overlapping recommendations are powerful incentives. |
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Post by mirrororchid on Jun 19, 2023 20:16:44 GMT -5
Mirrorcrchid,.... I suggest the Asheville area. The Billtmore House is worth an entire day. Really good wine, and meals used to be reasonably priced last time i was there. In addition there are numerous waterfalls in the area, any # of wineries. About an hr away is Linville falls an caverns. There is white water raftong if you go for that also at Ashville. Minor league baseball can be found in Ashville, Hickory and Charlotte. About 2 hrs from Asheville to Charlotte for the US kiack training facility that also has a short zip line. Wait, did I say I needed to go near Asheville? If not, you're psychic. I'm scheduled to attend a wedding and visit unrelated friends very close to there. It isn't on my wife's bucket list / vaca plans, but your hints are going to be tremendously useful! Thanks! Good suggestion about minor league baseball. For anyone who hasn't looked into it, it can be found almost everywhere. It's an easy way to find something to do wherever you are. I went to a college league game this past Saturday. My daughter found out three players from our home team come from her college. She got into the spirit of things far more than I expected. |
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Post by muzack on Jun 20, 2023 19:41:08 GMT -5
I can't remember the name of any diners. I just asked the hotel staff for local recommendations.
On the road, I stopped at whatever non-franchise place looked interesting.
And I'm sure I gave that rental car's suspension more wear and tear than the miles would suggest going down all those dirt roads.
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