Kitt3000 757 Posted April 1, 2014 Need some ideas! Since we are from every part of the country, where in the USA, where is that best kept secret vacation of your dreams? 1 PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimk1999 450 Posted April 1, 2014 There's so much I want to see/do that it is a bit pointless to list it all. Mostly we've been focusing on seeing Florida lighthouses. Which way are you leaning? Outdoors with hiking? Sightseeing historical monuments, theme parks, etc. that might help us give a better structured opinions. 3 Mikee57, Kitt3000 and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted April 1, 2014 Raft trip down the Grand Canyon. 8 Susysleever, Mikee57, beeteroo and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HealthyNewMe 1,935 Posted April 1, 2014 My husband and I are trying to get to all of the National Parks. 4 PrettyThick1, Mikee57, Kitt3000 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wags 549 Posted April 1, 2014 All the Major League Baseball ballparks!! 7 cccv4, Mikee57, PrettyThick1 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitt3000 757 Posted April 1, 2014 You are right, there are so many things! I have traveled to almost every state, but much of that was on a highway, I think we are looking for something outside of Florida, our hobbies are outdoor. Maybe shake it up, not do any of what we normally do. A unique town maybe, someplace beautiful, bike trails town or walk. Historical is always good, quirky is excellent! We love new adventures. Waterfalls? Special hotel? Amazing architecture? 2 PrettyThick1 and Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimk1999 450 Posted April 1, 2014 Yeah if you're from Florida just about everything will be better (I live here too so I can say that). Here's my wish list California - make a 2+ week trip to cover everything - redwood forest, wineries, coastline, San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, isn't Yellowstone up there near the Redwood trees? Washington - Seattle (my brother lives in Spokane so I've seen the eastern side of the state) Oye there's too much to type with my little phone keyboard. Lol. Mine are the major highlights. Hiking here, seeing that. Etc. I have the travel bug big time, just not the budget to make it all happen anytime soon. 3 Mikee57, cccv4 and Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimk1999 450 Posted April 1, 2014 Oh - one thing a family I knew that would do... Say they are going to a state for something specific (family reunion), they'd stop at the state line and pick up a ton of brochures and make lots of stops along the way. If it was normally say a 16 hr straight drive, it might take them 4-5 days to get there. They really enjoyed their journey to their destination. 1 Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted April 1, 2014 My Grand Canyon suggestion was serious...I used to live in Florida and took an 8 day commercial raft trip down the Grand Canyon. It was so amazing, I went back to Florida, quit my job, sold my house and moved to SW Colorado. 10 years later I went back to the Grand Canyon and did an 18 day private trip, rowing my own boat that time. Truly the best vacation ever! 3 backpacking5, beeteroo and Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bandista 7,466 Posted April 1, 2014 Vermont is quirky and beautiful if you like small towns and beautiful scenery, biking, hiking, etc. 1 Mikee57 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PrettyThick1 1,860 Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Do you know what it means to miss New OrleansAnd miss it both night and day?I know it's wrong, but this feeling's gettin' strongerThe longer, I stay away.Miss them moss covered vines, the tall sugar pinesWhere mockin' birds used to singAnd I'd like to see that lazy Mississippi hurryin' into springThe Mardi Gras, the madness A creole tune that fills the airI dream about magnolias in bloom and I'm wishin' I was thereDo you know what it means to miss New OrleansCause that's where you left your heartAnd there's one thing more How I miss the ones I care forJust as much as I miss New OrleansThe moonlight on the bayou A creole tune that fills the airI dream of oleanders in June and I'm wishin' I were thereDo you know what it means to miss New OrleansCause that's where you left your heartAnd there's one thing more I miss the one I care forJust as much as I miss New Orleans No place in the U.S. like it. You are right, there are so many things! I have traveled to almost every state, but much of that was on a highway, I think we are looking for something outside of Florida, our hobbies are outdoor. Maybe shake it up, not do any of what we normally do. A unique town maybe, someplace beautiful, bike trails town or walk. Historical is always good, quirky is excellent! We love new adventures. Waterfalls? Special hotel? Amazing architecture? Edited April 1, 2014 by PrettyThick1 2 NMJG and cccv4 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HealthyNewMe 1,935 Posted April 1, 2014 PrettyThick...... I love your poem and your love for our great city..... So, yes, New Orleans is a must visit place for EVERYONE. However, do yourself a favor, and don't visit from June through September unless you can handle hot temps and high humidity!!!!!! 3 NMJG, cccv4 and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NMJG 1,266 Posted April 1, 2014 Sounds like Santa Fe, New Mexico is the place for you. Sunny warm days and cool nights at 6500'. Amazing architecture and some of the oldest history in the US, fabulous food (order appetizers or side dishes lol), stunning arts and crafts, great museums, and wonderful outdoor hiking/jeeping/ballooning opportunities. You will love our dry, clean desert air for a change of pace. 2 cccv4 and PrettyThick1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsoworthit 430 Posted April 1, 2014 I love the southwest. Grand canyon, zion national park, capital reef, bryce canyon, ALL of Moab Utah (I'd move there tomorrow if hubby would agree) due to arches, canyonlands and dead horse state park. Those are all my happy places in the southwest. Last year we spent 3 weeks in California doing sequoia, redwoods, death valley, Yosemite (while beautiful my least favorite because there were way too many people) well except I loved tuoalume meadows (sp)? Yellowstone should be on everyones bucket list in ny opinion. Spend a lot of time, it is huge. Jackson Hole is wonderful too!! New hampshire has great waterfalls hiking and most important to me QUILT SHOPS!! Finally, this country is amazing. I truly believe there are hidden treasures in every state. I've been to most and can say I've yet to go to a state that I didnt love something. We live in florida and my husband and I lovr some of the quirky towns in the panhandle. Apalachicola, cedar key, etc. Plus beer and oysters are always a great combo. 1 cccv4 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kitt3000 757 Posted April 1, 2014 Many years lived in ca. And Az, so... Sounds jaded, been there, done that and both suggestions are awesome- I agree. Vermont...hmm tell me more please, any particular area / town? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites