2022 USA Road Trip Draft
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Whoops. Didn’t even realize it was the finals.
Either way, congrats Matte.
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The Canadian Content Nov 18, 2022 17:08:07 GMT -5 |
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I also intentionally limited any one state to two stops max (Florida and California). A concert at the Hollywood Bowl was going to be my version of Cole's concert at Red Rocks, but I had Hollywood Studios and Yosemite already taking up my California stops. I really like the Red Rocks concert stop. A concert at The Hollywood Bowl was going to be my last pick before I changed it to The Museum of Death.
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cletusegw Nov 15, 2022 20:21:19 GMT -5 |
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Hodgey's trip starts out a little slow for me, but picks up pretty well starting with the Alamo. Would love to see the San Diego Zoo, Griffith Observatory was closed when I was in LA in 2020 because of the pandemic so I'd like a chance to see that, Alcatraz would be an awesome experience, and I'm down for the California redwoods evidenced by me drafting Yosemite for my trip.
Contrast that to my favorite of Solly's stops with Niagara Falls (which I've visited and enjoyed, but also remember looking across the bridge and envying those on the Canada side with the better views and city—the person I was with didn't have a passport, so we were stuck on the US side), the Statue of Liberty, maybe Mount Rushmore, Blockbuster, and Tombstone. Hodgey's have more oomph for me, so I've gotta give him the edge here.
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Matte Nov 14, 2022 23:54:09 GMT -5 |
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Three 3-0 records and one 2-0-1 advanced to the semis. Voting is open. The previous round was probably too much at once to really comment on, but maybe this round we can provide some feedback on the trips along with our votes.
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Matte Nov 14, 2022 14:32:09 GMT -5 |
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Mayhem
The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA (free) The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, CA Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio in Paradise, NV a.k.a. Las Vegas, NV Grand Canyon National Park in northwestern AZ Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, CO (2 Days) Leona General Store in Leona, TX (restaurant) Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL (2 Days) Willis Tower in Chicago, IL Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL (3 Days) The Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY (special event) Luray Caverns in Luray, VA Bronx Zoo in New York City, NY Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, NY Coney Island in New York City, NY Solly Niagara Falls Fenway Park The Freedom Trail The Statue of Liberty The Lincoln Memorial Philadelphia Museum of Art Field of Dreams Mount Rushmore The Last Blockbuster Tombstone Franklin’s Barbecue The Sixth Floor Museum Texas Theatre National Civil Rights Museum
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:51:15 GMT -5 |
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise in Chicago, Illinois See the iconic buildings and learn the stories and history behind them and the Windy City's growth and development, while cruising through the heart of downtown Chicago on the Chicago River. Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts "The cradle of liberty" with key sites including but not limited to the Old State House, the Bunker Hill Monument and Museum, and the USS Constitution and USS Cassin Young at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Central Park in New York City, New York Spend two days experiencing everything that the most visited urban park in the United States has to offer. From simply taking in the sights and scenery to exploring attractions like the Central Park Zoo and the largest museum in the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "The birthplace of American democracy" with key sites including but not limited to the Benjamin Franklin Museum, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia The largest aquarium in the United States and the only aquarium in the United States to feature whale sharks and manta rays. Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida Five days total - one day at each of the main parks (EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom) and one day at Disney Springs. South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida (free) Spend two days recovering from the hustle and bustle of the previous stop by relaxing at the beach and exploring the beautiful Art Deco Historic District. The Super Bowl (special event) Attend the biggest sporting event in the United States. Hopefully it's a good one. For the sake of placement along my route: statistically, this one goes either in Florida or Louisiana. The San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas The #1 attraction in Texas. River boats, taverns and breweries, bistros and restaurants, shopping districts, museums, Mission Reach, and more. Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico Self-explore miles of natural caves and caverns and see the Big Room, the largest chamber in North America. Top of the World in Las Vegas, Nevada (restaurant) Ascend 844 feet to this fully-rotating bar and restaurant in the SkyPod of the STRAT that offers panoramic views of the Vegas Strip and the city and mountains that surround it. Not to mention, great food. Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California The only authentic working movie studio and theme park in the world. Movie-based rides, live shows and entertainment, and the world-famous Studio Tour. Yosemite National Park in central California Spend three full days camping in and hiking the trails of Yosemite. Witness the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome and El Capitan, the tallest waterfall in the continental United States, and giant sequoia trees native only to the mountains of California. Denali National Park and Preserve in interior Alaska Spend five days fully experiencing what Alaska has to offer, from lakes and forests to desert tundra to snow-capped mountains and glaciers and everything in between. And of course, take in the sight of the tallest mountain in North America. Shark 1. Visit Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Massachusetts 2. Visit The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio 3. Visit Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee 4. Drive the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida 5. Attend Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 6. Visit Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis Missouri 7. Visit The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri 8. Visit The San Jacinto Monument & Museum, LaPorte, Texas 9. Visit the USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi, Texas 10. Go up The Tower of The Americas, San Antonio, Texas 11. Dine at The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas 12. Visit Four Corners Monument Navajo Tribal Park, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona 13. The Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada 14. Cross The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco California
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:51:12 GMT -5 |
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Hodgey
All of my locations are featured in movies. Thought that would be a fun way to set up my tour. Martha's Vinyard (Massachusetts) - featured in Jaws; a chance to do rich-people things in a rich-people place. But probably no swimming, just in case. Rockefeller Center (New York, NY) - featured in The Godfather, Elf, Annie, and a million other things; includes 30 Rock, Radio City Music Hall, SNL and Seth Myers tapings, shopping, dining, skating, and the big Christmas tree. Hook and Ladder Company 8 (New York, NY) - featured in Ghostbusters as the team's home base; free attraction, mainly just getting a picture or two. Chippewa Square (Savannah, GA) - featured in Forrest Gump; Gump waits for the bus here and tells his story. It's a beautiful park; would be a nice place to visit. Top Notch Hamburgers (Austin, TX) - featured in Dazed and Confused; restaurant requirement; maintains its 70s vibe to this day. The Alamo (San Antonio, TX) - featured in Pee Wee's Big Adventure; I hear they have a basement apartment for rent. Golfland Sunsplash water park (Mesa, AZ) - featured in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure; if Napoleon can have fun here, so can I. The San Diego Zoo (San Diego, CA) - featured in Anchorman; a world-class zoo; I just hope the stupid panda jerks don't make me look like an idiot. Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles, CA) - featured in La La Land and Rebel Without a Cause, among others; really cool building that I'd love to check out. Alcatraz (San Francisco, CA) - featured in So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Rock, and more; I hope I get a good tour guide. I love Vicky. He's the best. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (California) - featured in Return of the Jedi (Endor scenes); gorgeous scenery and the chance for an Ewok sighting? I've got a good feeling about this. Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, OR) - featured in The Shining (external shots of the Overlook Hotel); super creepy fun from the best horror movie ever made. Devils Tower National Monument (Wyoming) - featured in Close Encounters of the Third Kind; a cool natural monument that has its own catchy tune. Wrigley Field (Chicago, IL) - featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more; I got to see Ryne Sandberg Third-Base-Coach here once. That was neat. Also, it rained and the whole place flooded; just a river running through the whole thing. Good times. Also, also, go Cubs. Cliff The CliffSnotes Road Trip! Day 1: Microbrewery Tour - Denver, CO Days 2-7: Ski Trip - Aspen, CO Day 8: Travel Day Day 9-12: University of Texas - Austin, TX Day 16: Travel Day Day 17-19: DDP Yoga Performance Center - Smyrna, GA Day 20-23: University of Georgia - Athens, GA Day 25: Travel Day Day 25-30: New River Gorge National Park - Shady Spring, WV (White Water Rafting/Kayaking, Base Jumping, Rock Climbing, Camping, Drinking) Day 31-37: National Mall - Washington, DC Day 38-48: Broadway Street - NYC, NY Day 49: Travel Day Day 50-53: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI Day 54-60: Mackinac Island and The Straits of Mackinac - MI Day 61: The Idler Riverboat (Restaurant) - South Haven, MI Day 62-64: Travel Days Day 65-68: Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA (Free event) Day 69-72: Stanford University - Stanford, CA Day 73-75: Napa Valley Wine Tour - Napa County, CA
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:51:09 GMT -5 |
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Cole
Overview • Begins in mid-June in Aspen, Colorado and lasts 28 days until the final stop at Mt. Rainer National Park • Total miles = 3,852 • Average miles per day of trip = 138 • Average miles per designated driving day = 275 (~ 4 hr average) • Longest drive is San Francisco to Mt Rainer which is ~12 hours • Only 4 other drives are over 400 (and all less than 500, ~7 hours) 1. Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Colorado (Special Event): Spend 3 days in scenic Aspen, Colorado at this event that brings the world’s best chefs and winemakers together for cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and panel discussions. 2. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Visit the beautiful natural hot springs in Steamboat Springs. Will enjoy an afternoon session after the drive and then come back for the Adults Only nighttime experience after dinner 3. See a Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado: This open-air venue cut into the Colorado Rockies is flat out one of the best venues to watch any concert. In 1999 Pollstar awarded Red Rocks the title of best small outdoor venue for the ELEVENTH TIME. They then renamed the award the Red Rocks Award and took the venue out of the competition. 4. Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado (Free Admission): This natural landmark is located at the foot of Pike’s Peak and is famous for it’s massive red rock formations. 5. Purple Pie Place in Custer, South Dakota: On the drive from Colorado Springs to Deadwood we make a stop at this cozy little restaurant just outside Rushmore that serves up some of the tastiest pie I’ve ever eaten. I’ll order the Cherry but they have some other exotic flavors like Raspberry Rhubarb Jalapeno. 6. Deadwood, South Dakota: We will spend 2 days in Deadwood. They have historical recreations of Wild Bill Hickok’s murder while holding Aces & Eights. Other actors portray Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and Al Swearengen to bring the legacy of Deadwood to life. Oh, and did I mention you can gamble in the casinos? 7. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming: We will spend 3 nights in Yellowstone National Park. The park is known for wildlife and other geothermal features including the famous Old Faithful geyser. Other must dos include Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Mammoth Hot Springs 8. Lagoon Amusement Park near Salt Lake City, Utah: This privately owned “hidden gem” is 136 years old and expertly blends classic amusement park with new age thrills. Take a ride on the ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) Landmark wooden coaster that is the fourth oldest in the United States. And ride the imposing Cannibal, the tallest BEYOND VERTICAL drop in the world. Cannibal has been ranked in the top 50 steel coasters worldwide every year since it opened. 9. Arches National Park near Moab, Utah: We spend 2 days in this park that includes over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including the famous Delicate Arch and other famous landmarks such as Balanced Rock. 10. The Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada: We spend 4 days on the Vegas Strip. Casinos, shows, and resorts that are attractions. 11. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California: We go 3 days to Walt’s original family destination. We will do one day at Disneyland, one at California Adventure, and another to spend in the resorts and Downtown Disney area. 12. Watch a ballgame at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California: We travel up to San Francisco to one of the most scenic ballparks in MLB. We will watch some sluggers pound the ball into McCovey Cove. I just hope it isn’t Aaron Judge unless he is still in a Yankees uniform. 13. Muir Woods National Monument just outside San Francisco, California: Less than 20 miles over Golden Gate Bridge from San Fran sits this national monument full of the world famous redwoods of California. We will stop here on the longest drive of the trip from San Francisco to Washington 14. Mt. Rainer National Park in Washington: We end the trip with 2 days in this national park which is home to the 14,410 ft Mount Rainer as well as other volcanoes including Mount Adams. Cletus Stop #1 - Attend WrestleMania live (Always been a dream of mine, but something always seen to roadblock me when it's in my range. For the sake of roadtrip continuity, let's say it's in Florida.) Stop #2 - Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans (Have always heard about their beignets, so let's try them Stop #3 - The Grand Ole Oprey, Nashville (Headin 531 miles north to visit the Orpy. My father always wanted to go, but never got the chance. Stop #4 - A Christmas Story House and Museum, Cleveland (One of my favorite movies, so let's head 521 miles northeast to see the worlds most famous leg lamp.) Stop #5 - Cheers on Beacon Hill (640 miles east of Cleveland sits the former Bull & Finch pub, the inspiration for my favorite tv show. Gotta go see it!) Stop #6 - Assateague Island off the eastern coast of MD and VA (369 miles south to see the majestic wild horses roam the beach freely) Stop #7 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (As an Army veteran, and son of a Vietnam vet, I have to travel the 114 Miles inland to pay my respects) Stop #8 - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. (While I'm already in DC, let's learn some cool stuff.) Stop #9 - Mammoth Cave National Park in central KY (661 miles back west to check out the natural wonders of the worlds largest know cave system) Stop #10 - Biggest Ball of Twine in Darwin, MN (Only a Weird Al superfan would drive 861 miles northwest to see "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota", and that superfan would be me!) Stop #11 - Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer County, SD (568 miles west to The Black Hills of South Dakota to see this amazing mountain side sculpture) Stop #12 - Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, NE (520 miles southeast to check out the history of air and space travel) Stop #13 - The Munster Mansion in Waxahachie, TX (692 miles south sits an exact reolica of the house from the tv shoe The Munsters. This I gotta see) Stop #14 - Museum of Death in Hollywood, CA (Final stop of this trip ia almost 1500 miles, but what can I say, I'm a weird guy!!!)
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:51:05 GMT -5 |
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Dev
1. Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska (1-2 days) 2. Pike Place in Seattle, WA (2-3 days) 3. Cable Car Tour in San Francisco, CA (2-3 days) 4. Drive Down the Pacific Coast Highway, CA (3-4 days) 5. Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, CA (4-5 days) 6. Santa Monica Pier State Beach, CA (2-3 days) 7. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum (1 day) 8. World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, NV (7-10 days) 9. Caesar's Bacchanal Buffet, Las Vegas, NV (1 day) 10. Downtown Entertainment District in Austin, TX (2-3 days) 11. The French Quarter in New Orleans, LA (5-7 days) 12. Downtown Memphis, TN (2-3 days) 13. SoundWaves Water Resort in Nashville, TN (1 day) 14. The Loop in Chicago, IL (5-7 days) SG In Order: NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four- Houston Texas(3 days) Kennedy Space Center- Merrit Island Florida Atlanta Magic Theater- Atlanta Georgia College Football Hall of Fame- Atlanta Georiga Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Historical Park- Atlanta Georgia Smithsonian National Museum of American History- Washington DC Paley Center for Media- New York City National 9/ll Memorial and Museum- New York City Billy Joel Live at Madison Square Garden- New York City Katz's Deli- New York City National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum- Cooperstown NY International Boxing Hall of Fame- Canastota NY Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- Cleveland Ohio Cedar Point Amusement Park- Sandusky Ohio
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:51:03 GMT -5 |
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Dev
1. Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska (1-2 days) 2. Pike Place in Seattle, WA (2-3 days) 3. Cable Car Tour in San Francisco, CA (2-3 days) 4. Drive Down the Pacific Coast Highway, CA (3-4 days) 5. Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, CA (4-5 days) 6. Santa Monica Pier State Beach, CA (2-3 days) 7. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum (1 day) 8. World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, NV (7-10 days) 9. Caesar's Bacchanal Buffet, Las Vegas, NV (1 day) 10. Downtown Entertainment District in Austin, TX (2-3 days) 11. The French Quarter in New Orleans, LA (5-7 days) 12. Downtown Memphis, TN (2-3 days) 13. SoundWaves Water Resort in Nashville, TN (1 day) 14. The Loop in Chicago, IL (5-7 days) Shark 1. Visit Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Massachusetts 2. Visit The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio 3. Visit Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee 4. Drive the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida 5. Attend Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 6. Visit Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis Missouri 7. Visit The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri 8. Visit The San Jacinto Monument & Museum, LaPorte, Texas 9. Visit the USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi, Texas 10. Go up The Tower of The Americas, San Antonio, Texas 11. Dine at The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas 12. Visit Four Corners Monument Navajo Tribal Park, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona 13. The Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada 14. Cross The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco California
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:50:59 GMT -5 |
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Cole
Overview • Begins in mid-June in Aspen, Colorado and lasts 28 days until the final stop at Mt. Rainer National Park • Total miles = 3,852 • Average miles per day of trip = 138 • Average miles per designated driving day = 275 (~ 4 hr average) • Longest drive is San Francisco to Mt Rainer which is ~12 hours • Only 4 other drives are over 400 (and all less than 500, ~7 hours) 1. Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Colorado (Special Event): Spend 3 days in scenic Aspen, Colorado at this event that brings the world’s best chefs and winemakers together for cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and panel discussions. 2. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Visit the beautiful natural hot springs in Steamboat Springs. Will enjoy an afternoon session after the drive and then come back for the Adults Only nighttime experience after dinner 3. See a Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado: This open-air venue cut into the Colorado Rockies is flat out one of the best venues to watch any concert. In 1999 Pollstar awarded Red Rocks the title of best small outdoor venue for the ELEVENTH TIME. They then renamed the award the Red Rocks Award and took the venue out of the competition. 4. Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado (Free Admission): This natural landmark is located at the foot of Pike’s Peak and is famous for it’s massive red rock formations. 5. Purple Pie Place in Custer, South Dakota: On the drive from Colorado Springs to Deadwood we make a stop at this cozy little restaurant just outside Rushmore that serves up some of the tastiest pie I’ve ever eaten. I’ll order the Cherry but they have some other exotic flavors like Raspberry Rhubarb Jalapeno. 6. Deadwood, South Dakota: We will spend 2 days in Deadwood. They have historical recreations of Wild Bill Hickok’s murder while holding Aces & Eights. Other actors portray Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and Al Swearengen to bring the legacy of Deadwood to life. Oh, and did I mention you can gamble in the casinos? 7. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming: We will spend 3 nights in Yellowstone National Park. The park is known for wildlife and other geothermal features including the famous Old Faithful geyser. Other must dos include Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Mammoth Hot Springs 8. Lagoon Amusement Park near Salt Lake City, Utah: This privately owned “hidden gem” is 136 years old and expertly blends classic amusement park with new age thrills. Take a ride on the ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) Landmark wooden coaster that is the fourth oldest in the United States. And ride the imposing Cannibal, the tallest BEYOND VERTICAL drop in the world. Cannibal has been ranked in the top 50 steel coasters worldwide every year since it opened. 9. Arches National Park near Moab, Utah: We spend 2 days in this park that includes over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including the famous Delicate Arch and other famous landmarks such as Balanced Rock. 10. The Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada: We spend 4 days on the Vegas Strip. Casinos, shows, and resorts that are attractions. 11. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California: We go 3 days to Walt’s original family destination. We will do one day at Disneyland, one at California Adventure, and another to spend in the resorts and Downtown Disney area. 12. Watch a ballgame at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California: We travel up to San Francisco to one of the most scenic ballparks in MLB. We will watch some sluggers pound the ball into McCovey Cove. I just hope it isn’t Aaron Judge unless he is still in a Yankees uniform. 13. Muir Woods National Monument just outside San Francisco, California: Less than 20 miles over Golden Gate Bridge from San Fran sits this national monument full of the world famous redwoods of California. We will stop here on the longest drive of the trip from San Francisco to Washington 14. Mt. Rainer National Park in Washington: We end the trip with 2 days in this national park which is home to the 14,410 ft Mount Rainer as well as other volcanoes including Mount Adams. SG In Order: NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four- Houston Texas(3 days) Kennedy Space Center- Merrit Island Florida Atlanta Magic Theater- Atlanta Georgia College Football Hall of Fame- Atlanta Georiga Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Historical Park- Atlanta Georgia Smithsonian National Museum of American History- Washington DC Paley Center for Media- New York City National 9/ll Memorial and Museum- New York City Billy Joel Live at Madison Square Garden- New York City Katz's Deli- New York City National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum- Cooperstown NY International Boxing Hall of Fame- Canastota NY Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- Cleveland Ohio Cedar Point Amusement Park- Sandusky Ohio
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:50:55 GMT -5 |
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Chicago Architecture River Cruise in Chicago, Illinois See the iconic buildings and learn the stories and history behind them and the Windy City's growth and development, while cruising through the heart of downtown Chicago on the Chicago River. Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts "The cradle of liberty" with key sites including but not limited to the Old State House, the Bunker Hill Monument and Museum, and the USS Constitution and USS Cassin Young at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Central Park in New York City, New York Spend two days experiencing everything that the most visited urban park in the United States has to offer. From simply taking in the sights and scenery to exploring attractions like the Central Park Zoo and the largest museum in the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "The birthplace of American democracy" with key sites including but not limited to the Benjamin Franklin Museum, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia The largest aquarium in the United States and the only aquarium in the United States to feature whale sharks and manta rays. Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida Five days total - one day at each of the main parks (EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom) and one day at Disney Springs. South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida (free) Spend two days recovering from the hustle and bustle of the previous stop by relaxing at the beach and exploring the beautiful Art Deco Historic District. The Super Bowl (special event) Attend the biggest sporting event in the United States. Hopefully it's a good one. For the sake of placement along my route: statistically, this one goes either in Florida or Louisiana. The San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas The #1 attraction in Texas. River boats, taverns and breweries, bistros and restaurants, shopping districts, museums, Mission Reach, and more. Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico Self-explore miles of natural caves and caverns and see the Big Room, the largest chamber in North America. Top of the World in Las Vegas, Nevada (restaurant) Ascend 844 feet to this fully-rotating bar and restaurant in the SkyPod of the STRAT that offers panoramic views of the Vegas Strip and the city and mountains that surround it. Not to mention, great food. Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California The only authentic working movie studio and theme park in the world. Movie-based rides, live shows and entertainment, and the world-famous Studio Tour. Yosemite National Park in central California Spend three full days camping in and hiking the trails of Yosemite. Witness the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome and El Capitan, the tallest waterfall in the continental United States, and giant sequoia trees native only to the mountains of California. Denali National Park and Preserve in interior Alaska Spend five days fully experiencing what Alaska has to offer, from lakes and forests to desert tundra to snow-capped mountains and glaciers and everything in between. And of course, take in the sight of the tallest mountain in North America. Mayhem The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA (free) The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, CA Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio in Paradise, NV a.k.a. Las Vegas, NV Grand Canyon National Park in northwestern AZ Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, CO (2 Days) Leona General Store in Leona, TX (restaurant) Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL (2 Days) Willis Tower in Chicago, IL Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL (3 Days) The Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY (special event) Luray Caverns in Luray, VA Bronx Zoo in New York City, NY Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, NY Coney Island in New York City, NY
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Matte Nov 11, 2022 5:50:52 GMT -5 |
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Solly
Niagara Falls Fenway Park The Freedom Trail The Statue of Liberty The Lincoln Memorial Philadelphia Museum of Art Field of Dreams Mount Rushmore The Last Blockbuster Tombstone Franklin’s Barbecue The Sixth Floor Museum Texas Theatre National Civil Rights Museum Cliff The CliffSnotes Road Trip! Day 1: Microbrewery Tour - Denver, CO Days 2-7: Ski Trip - Aspen, CO Day 8: Travel Day Day 9-12: University of Texas - Austin, TX Day 16: Travel Day Day 17-19: DDP Yoga Performance Center - Smyrna, GA Day 20-23: University of Georgia - Athens, GA Day 25: Travel Day Day 25-30: New River Gorge National Park - Shady Spring, WV (White Water Rafting/Kayaking, Base Jumping, Rock Climbing, Camping, Drinking) Day 31-37: National Mall - Washington, DC Day 38-48: Broadway Street - NYC, NY Day 49: Travel Day Day 50-53: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI Day 54-60: Mackinac Island and The Straits of Mackinac - MI Day 61: The Idler Riverboat (Restaurant) - South Haven, MI Day 62-64: Travel Days Day 65-68: Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA (Free event) Day 69-72: Stanford University - Stanford, CA Day 73-75: Napa Valley Wine Tour - Napa County, CA
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Cletus
Stop #1 - Attend WrestleMania live (Always been a dream of mine, but something always seen to roadblock me when it's in my range. For the sake of roadtrip continuity, let's say it's in Florida.) Stop #2 - Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans (Have always heard about their beignets, so let's try them Stop #3 - The Grand Ole Oprey, Nashville (Headin 531 miles north to visit the Orpy. My father always wanted to go, but never got the chance. Stop #4 - A Christmas Story House and Museum, Cleveland (One of my favorite movies, so let's head 521 miles northeast to see the worlds most famous leg lamp.) Stop #5 - Cheers on Beacon Hill (640 miles east of Cleveland sits the former Bull & Finch pub, the inspiration for my favorite tv show. Gotta go see it!) Stop #6 - Assateague Island off the eastern coast of MD and VA (369 miles south to see the majestic wild horses roam the beach freely) Stop #7 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (As an Army veteran, and son of a Vietnam vet, I have to travel the 114 Miles inland to pay my respects) Stop #8 - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. (While I'm already in DC, let's learn some cool stuff.) Stop #9 - Mammoth Cave National Park in central KY (661 miles back west to check out the natural wonders of the worlds largest know cave system) Stop #10 - Biggest Ball of Twine in Darwin, MN (Only a Weird Al superfan would drive 861 miles northwest to see "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota", and that superfan would be me!) Stop #11 - Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer County, SD (568 miles west to The Black Hills of South Dakota to see this amazing mountain side sculpture) Stop #12 - Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, NE (520 miles southeast to check out the history of air and space travel) Stop #13 - The Munster Mansion in Waxahachie, TX (692 miles south sits an exact reolica of the house from the tv shoe The Munsters. This I gotta see) Stop #14 - Museum of Death in Hollywood, CA (Final stop of this trip ia almost 1500 miles, but what can I say, I'm a weird guy!!!) Hodgey All of my locations are featured in movies. Thought that would be a fun way to set up my tour. Martha's Vinyard (Massachusetts) - featured in Jaws; a chance to do rich-people things in a rich-people place. But probably no swimming, just in case. Rockefeller Center (New York, NY) - featured in The Godfather, Elf, Annie, and a million other things; includes 30 Rock, Radio City Music Hall, SNL and Seth Myers tapings, shopping, dining, skating, and the big Christmas tree. Hook and Ladder Company 8 (New York, NY) - featured in Ghostbusters as the team's home base; free attraction, mainly just getting a picture or two. Chippewa Square (Savannah, GA) - featured in Forrest Gump; Gump waits for the bus here and tells his story. It's a beautiful park; would be a nice place to visit. Top Notch Hamburgers (Austin, TX) - featured in Dazed and Confused; restaurant requirement; maintains its 70s vibe to this day. The Alamo (San Antonio, TX) - featured in Pee Wee's Big Adventure; I hear they have a basement apartment for rent. Golfland Sunsplash water park (Mesa, AZ) - featured in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure; if Napoleon can have fun here, so can I. The San Diego Zoo (San Diego, CA) - featured in Anchorman; a world-class zoo; I just hope the stupid panda jerks don't make me look like an idiot. Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles, CA) - featured in La La Land and Rebel Without a Cause, among others; really cool building that I'd love to check out. Alcatraz (San Francisco, CA) - featured in So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Rock, and more; I hope I get a good tour guide. I love Vicky. He's the best. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (California) - featured in Return of the Jedi (Endor scenes); gorgeous scenery and the chance for an Ewok sighting? I've got a good feeling about this. Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, OR) - featured in The Shining (external shots of the Overlook Hotel); super creepy fun from the best horror movie ever made. Devils Tower National Monument (Wyoming) - featured in Close Encounters of the Third Kind; a cool natural monument that has its own catchy tune. Wrigley Field (Chicago, IL) - featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more; I got to see Ryne Sandberg Third-Base-Coach here once. That was neat. Also, it rained and the whole place flooded; just a river running through the whole thing. Good times. Also, also, go Cubs.
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Cliff
The CliffSnotes Road Trip! Day 1: Microbrewery Tour - Denver, CO Days 2-7: Ski Trip - Aspen, CO Day 8: Travel Day Day 9-12: University of Texas - Austin, TX Day 16: Travel Day Day 17-19: DDP Yoga Performance Center - Smyrna, GA Day 20-23: University of Georgia - Athens, GA Day 25: Travel Day Day 25-30: New River Gorge National Park - Shady Spring, WV (White Water Rafting/Kayaking, Base Jumping, Rock Climbing, Camping, Drinking) Day 31-37: National Mall - Washington, DC Day 38-48: Broadway Street - NYC, NY Day 49: Travel Day Day 50-53: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI Day 54-60: Mackinac Island and The Straits of Mackinac - MI Day 61: The Idler Riverboat (Restaurant) - South Haven, MI Day 62-64: Travel Days Day 65-68: Pacific Beach - San Diego, CA (Free event) Day 69-72: Stanford University - Stanford, CA Day 73-75: Napa Valley Wine Tour - Napa County, CA Cletus Stop #1 - Attend WrestleMania live (Always been a dream of mine, but something always seen to roadblock me when it's in my range. For the sake of roadtrip continuity, let's say it's in Florida.) Stop #2 - Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans (Have always heard about their beignets, so let's try them Stop #3 - The Grand Ole Oprey, Nashville (Headin 531 miles north to visit the Orpy. My father always wanted to go, but never got the chance. Stop #4 - A Christmas Story House and Museum, Cleveland (One of my favorite movies, so let's head 521 miles northeast to see the worlds most famous leg lamp.) Stop #5 - Cheers on Beacon Hill (640 miles east of Cleveland sits the former Bull & Finch pub, the inspiration for my favorite tv show. Gotta go see it!) Stop #6 - Assateague Island off the eastern coast of MD and VA (369 miles south to see the majestic wild horses roam the beach freely) Stop #7 - The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. (As an Army veteran, and son of a Vietnam vet, I have to travel the 114 Miles inland to pay my respects) Stop #8 - Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. (While I'm already in DC, let's learn some cool stuff.) Stop #9 - Mammoth Cave National Park in central KY (661 miles back west to check out the natural wonders of the worlds largest know cave system) Stop #10 - Biggest Ball of Twine in Darwin, MN (Only a Weird Al superfan would drive 861 miles northwest to see "The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota", and that superfan would be me!) Stop #11 - Crazy Horse Memorial in Custer County, SD (568 miles west to The Black Hills of South Dakota to see this amazing mountain side sculpture) Stop #12 - Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, NE (520 miles southeast to check out the history of air and space travel) Stop #13 - The Munster Mansion in Waxahachie, TX (692 miles south sits an exact reolica of the house from the tv shoe The Munsters. This I gotta see) Stop #14 - Museum of Death in Hollywood, CA (Final stop of this trip ia almost 1500 miles, but what can I say, I'm a weird guy!!!)
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Mayhem
The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood, CA (free) The Comedy Store in West Hollywood, CA Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio in Paradise, NV a.k.a. Las Vegas, NV Grand Canyon National Park in northwestern AZ Dunton Hot Springs in Dolores, CO (2 Days) Leona General Store in Leona, TX (restaurant) Galloping Ghost Arcade in Brookfield, IL (2 Days) Willis Tower in Chicago, IL Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, FL (3 Days) The Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY (special event) Luray Caverns in Luray, VA Bronx Zoo in New York City, NY Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, NY Coney Island in New York City, NY Hodgey All of my locations are featured in movies. Thought that would be a fun way to set up my tour. Martha's Vinyard (Massachusetts) - featured in Jaws; a chance to do rich-people things in a rich-people place. But probably no swimming, just in case. Rockefeller Center (New York, NY) - featured in The Godfather, Elf, Annie, and a million other things; includes 30 Rock, Radio City Music Hall, SNL and Seth Myers tapings, shopping, dining, skating, and the big Christmas tree. Hook and Ladder Company 8 (New York, NY) - featured in Ghostbusters as the team's home base; free attraction, mainly just getting a picture or two. Chippewa Square (Savannah, GA) - featured in Forrest Gump; Gump waits for the bus here and tells his story. It's a beautiful park; would be a nice place to visit. Top Notch Hamburgers (Austin, TX) - featured in Dazed and Confused; restaurant requirement; maintains its 70s vibe to this day. The Alamo (San Antonio, TX) - featured in Pee Wee's Big Adventure; I hear they have a basement apartment for rent. Golfland Sunsplash water park (Mesa, AZ) - featured in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure; if Napoleon can have fun here, so can I. The San Diego Zoo (San Diego, CA) - featured in Anchorman; a world-class zoo; I just hope the stupid panda jerks don't make me look like an idiot. Griffith Observatory (Los Angeles, CA) - featured in La La Land and Rebel Without a Cause, among others; really cool building that I'd love to check out. Alcatraz (San Francisco, CA) - featured in So I Married an Axe Murderer, The Rock, and more; I hope I get a good tour guide. I love Vicky. He's the best. Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park (California) - featured in Return of the Jedi (Endor scenes); gorgeous scenery and the chance for an Ewok sighting? I've got a good feeling about this. Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, OR) - featured in The Shining (external shots of the Overlook Hotel); super creepy fun from the best horror movie ever made. Devils Tower National Monument (Wyoming) - featured in Close Encounters of the Third Kind; a cool natural monument that has its own catchy tune. Wrigley Field (Chicago, IL) - featured in Ferris Bueller's Day Off and more; I got to see Ryne Sandberg Third-Base-Coach here once. That was neat. Also, it rained and the whole place flooded; just a river running through the whole thing. Good times. Also, also, go Cubs.
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Solly
Niagara Falls Fenway Park The Freedom Trail The Statue of Liberty The Lincoln Memorial Philadelphia Museum of Art Field of Dreams Mount Rushmore The Last Blockbuster Tombstone Franklin’s Barbecue The Sixth Floor Museum Texas Theatre National Civil Rights Museum Dev 1. Northern Lights in Fairbanks, Alaska (1-2 days) 2. Pike Place in Seattle, WA (2-3 days) 3. Cable Car Tour in San Francisco, CA (2-3 days) 4. Drive Down the Pacific Coast Highway, CA (3-4 days) 5. Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego, CA (4-5 days) 6. Santa Monica Pier State Beach, CA (2-3 days) 7. La Brea Tar Pits & Museum (1 day) 8. World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, NV (7-10 days) 9. Caesar's Bacchanal Buffet, Las Vegas, NV (1 day) 10. Downtown Entertainment District in Austin, TX (2-3 days) 11. The French Quarter in New Orleans, LA (5-7 days) 12. Downtown Memphis, TN (2-3 days) 13. SoundWaves Water Resort in Nashville, TN (1 day) 14. The Loop in Chicago, IL (5-7 days)
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SG
In Order: NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four- Houston Texas(3 days) Kennedy Space Center- Merrit Island Florida Atlanta Magic Theater- Atlanta Georgia College Football Hall of Fame- Atlanta Georiga Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Historical Park- Atlanta Georgia Smithsonian National Museum of American History- Washington DC Paley Center for Media- New York City National 9/ll Memorial and Museum- New York City Billy Joel Live at Madison Square Garden- New York City Katz's Deli- New York City National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum- Cooperstown NY International Boxing Hall of Fame- Canastota NY Rock and Roll Hall of Fame- Cleveland Ohio Cedar Point Amusement Park- Sandusky Ohio Matte Chicago Architecture River Cruise in Chicago, Illinois See the iconic buildings and learn the stories and history behind them and the Windy City's growth and development, while cruising through the heart of downtown Chicago on the Chicago River. Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts "The cradle of liberty" with key sites including but not limited to the Old State House, the Bunker Hill Monument and Museum, and the USS Constitution and USS Cassin Young at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Central Park in New York City, New York Spend two days experiencing everything that the most visited urban park in the United States has to offer. From simply taking in the sights and scenery to exploring attractions like the Central Park Zoo and the largest museum in the United States, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania "The birthplace of American democracy" with key sites including but not limited to the Benjamin Franklin Museum, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia The largest aquarium in the United States and the only aquarium in the United States to feature whale sharks and manta rays. Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida Five days total - one day at each of the main parks (EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom) and one day at Disney Springs. South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida (free) Spend two days recovering from the hustle and bustle of the previous stop by relaxing at the beach and exploring the beautiful Art Deco Historic District. The Super Bowl (special event) Attend the biggest sporting event in the United States. Hopefully it's a good one. For the sake of placement along my route: statistically, this one goes either in Florida or Louisiana. The San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas The #1 attraction in Texas. River boats, taverns and breweries, bistros and restaurants, shopping districts, museums, Mission Reach, and more. Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southeastern New Mexico Self-explore miles of natural caves and caverns and see the Big Room, the largest chamber in North America. Top of the World in Las Vegas, Nevada (restaurant) Ascend 844 feet to this fully-rotating bar and restaurant in the SkyPod of the STRAT that offers panoramic views of the Vegas Strip and the city and mountains that surround it. Not to mention, great food. Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California The only authentic working movie studio and theme park in the world. Movie-based rides, live shows and entertainment, and the world-famous Studio Tour. Yosemite National Park in central California Spend three full days camping in and hiking the trails of Yosemite. Witness the towering granite monoliths of Half Dome and El Capitan, the tallest waterfall in the continental United States, and giant sequoia trees native only to the mountains of California. Denali National Park and Preserve in interior Alaska Spend five days fully experiencing what Alaska has to offer, from lakes and forests to desert tundra to snow-capped mountains and glaciers and everything in between. And of course, take in the sight of the tallest mountain in North America.
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Shark
1. Visit Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Massachusetts 2. Visit The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Ohio 3. Visit Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee 4. Drive the Overseas Highway to Key West, Florida 5. Attend Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 6. Visit Gateway Arch National Park, St. Louis Missouri 7. Visit The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Kansas City, Missouri 8. Visit The San Jacinto Monument & Museum, LaPorte, Texas 9. Visit the USS Lexington Museum, Corpus Christi, Texas 10. Go up The Tower of The Americas, San Antonio, Texas 11. Dine at The Big Texan Steak Ranch, Amarillo, Texas 12. Visit Four Corners Monument Navajo Tribal Park, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona 13. The Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas, Nevada 14. Cross The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco California Cole Overview • Begins in mid-June in Aspen, Colorado and lasts 28 days until the final stop at Mt. Rainer National Park • Total miles = 3,852 • Average miles per day of trip = 138 • Average miles per designated driving day = 275 (~ 4 hr average) • Longest drive is San Francisco to Mt Rainer which is ~12 hours • Only 4 other drives are over 400 (and all less than 500, ~7 hours) 1. Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Colorado (Special Event): Spend 3 days in scenic Aspen, Colorado at this event that brings the world’s best chefs and winemakers together for cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and panel discussions. 2. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Visit the beautiful natural hot springs in Steamboat Springs. Will enjoy an afternoon session after the drive and then come back for the Adults Only nighttime experience after dinner 3. See a Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado: This open-air venue cut into the Colorado Rockies is flat out one of the best venues to watch any concert. In 1999 Pollstar awarded Red Rocks the title of best small outdoor venue for the ELEVENTH TIME. They then renamed the award the Red Rocks Award and took the venue out of the competition. 4. Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado (Free Admission): This natural landmark is located at the foot of Pike’s Peak and is famous for it’s massive red rock formations. 5. Purple Pie Place in Custer, South Dakota: On the drive from Colorado Springs to Deadwood we make a stop at this cozy little restaurant just outside Rushmore that serves up some of the tastiest pie I’ve ever eaten. I’ll order the Cherry but they have some other exotic flavors like Raspberry Rhubarb Jalapeno. 6. Deadwood, South Dakota: We will spend 2 days in Deadwood. They have historical recreations of Wild Bill Hickok’s murder while holding Aces & Eights. Other actors portray Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and Al Swearengen to bring the legacy of Deadwood to life. Oh, and did I mention you can gamble in the casinos? 7. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming: We will spend 3 nights in Yellowstone National Park. The park is known for wildlife and other geothermal features including the famous Old Faithful geyser. Other must dos include Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Mammoth Hot Springs 8. Lagoon Amusement Park near Salt Lake City, Utah: This privately owned “hidden gem” is 136 years old and expertly blends classic amusement park with new age thrills. Take a ride on the ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) Landmark wooden coaster that is the fourth oldest in the United States. And ride the imposing Cannibal, the tallest BEYOND VERTICAL drop in the world. Cannibal has been ranked in the top 50 steel coasters worldwide every year since it opened. 9. Arches National Park near Moab, Utah: We spend 2 days in this park that includes over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including the famous Delicate Arch and other famous landmarks such as Balanced Rock. 10. The Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada: We spend 4 days on the Vegas Strip. Casinos, shows, and resorts that are attractions. 11. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California: We go 3 days to Walt’s original family destination. We will do one day at Disneyland, one at California Adventure, and another to spend in the resorts and Downtown Disney area. 12. Watch a ballgame at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California: We travel up to San Francisco to one of the most scenic ballparks in MLB. We will watch some sluggers pound the ball into McCovey Cove. I just hope it isn’t Aaron Judge unless he is still in a Yankees uniform. 13. Muir Woods National Monument just outside San Francisco, California: Less than 20 miles over Golden Gate Bridge from San Fran sits this national monument full of the world famous redwoods of California. We will stop here on the longest drive of the trip from San Francisco to Washington 14. Mt. Rainer National Park in Washington: We end the trip with 2 days in this national park which is home to the 14,410 ft Mount Rainer as well as other volcanoes including Mount Adams.
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I went to Wrestlemania the last time it was in Orlando (33). Funny thing is I lived in Orlando when we bought the tickets and moved to Colorado 2 weeks before the show. So right after getting settled in I hoped my ass on a plane back to Orlando for the weekend. We did the NXT Takeover show on Saturday also. Got no sleep. Fun times.
Only other stop on your trip I've done is Crazy Horse. Very cool looking. The Black Hills area of South Dakota on a whole has a whole lot to offer. Way more attractions than just Rushmore.
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Overview
• Begins in mid-June in Aspen, Colorado and lasts 28 days until the final stop at Mt. Rainer National Park • Total miles = 3,852 • Average miles per day of trip = 138 • Average miles per designated driving day = 275 (~ 4 hr average) • Longest drive is San Francisco to Mt Rainer which is ~12 hours • Only 4 other drives are over 400 (and all less than 500, ~7 hours) 1. Food & Wine Classic in Aspen Colorado (Special Event): Spend 3 days in scenic Aspen, Colorado at this event that brings the world’s best chefs and winemakers together for cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, and panel discussions. 2. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Visit the beautiful natural hot springs in Steamboat Springs. Will enjoy an afternoon session after the drive and then come back for the Adults Only nighttime experience after dinner 3. See a Concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado: This open-air venue cut into the Colorado Rockies is flat out one of the best venues to watch any concert. In 1999 Pollstar awarded Red Rocks the title of best small outdoor venue for the ELEVENTH TIME. They then renamed the award the Red Rocks Award and took the venue out of the competition. 4. Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado (Free Admission): This natural landmark is located at the foot of Pike’s Peak and is famous for it’s massive red rock formations. 5. Purple Pie Place in Custer, South Dakota: On the drive from Colorado Springs to Deadwood we make a stop at this cozy little restaurant just outside Rushmore that serves up some of the tastiest pie I’ve ever eaten. I’ll order the Cherry but they have some other exotic flavors like Raspberry Rhubarb Jalapeno. 6. Deadwood, South Dakota: We will spend 2 days in Deadwood. They have historical recreations of Wild Bill Hickok’s murder while holding Aces & Eights. Other actors portray Calamity Jane, Seth Bullock, and Al Swearengen to bring the legacy of Deadwood to life. Oh, and did I mention you can gamble in the casinos? 7. Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming: We will spend 3 nights in Yellowstone National Park. The park is known for wildlife and other geothermal features including the famous Old Faithful geyser. Other must dos include Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Mammoth Hot Springs 8. Lagoon Amusement Park near Salt Lake City, Utah: This privately owned “hidden gem” is 136 years old and expertly blends classic amusement park with new age thrills. Take a ride on the ACE (American Coaster Enthusiasts) Landmark wooden coaster that is the fourth oldest in the United States. And ride the imposing Cannibal, the tallest BEYOND VERTICAL drop in the world. Cannibal has been ranked in the top 50 steel coasters worldwide every year since it opened. 9. Arches National Park near Moab, Utah: We spend 2 days in this park that includes over 2,000 natural sandstone arches including the famous Delicate Arch and other famous landmarks such as Balanced Rock. 10. The Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada: We spend 4 days on the Vegas Strip. Casinos, shows, and resorts that are attractions. 11. Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California: We go 3 days to Walt’s original family destination. We will do one day at Disneyland, one at California Adventure, and another to spend in the resorts and Downtown Disney area. 12. Watch a ballgame at Oracle Park in San Francisco, California: We travel up to San Francisco to one of the most scenic ballparks in MLB. We will watch some sluggers pound the ball into McCovey Cove. I just hope it isn’t Aaron Judge unless he is still in a Yankees uniform. 13. Muir Woods National Monument just outside San Francisco, California: Less than 20 miles over Golden Gate Bridge from San Fran sits this national monument full of the world famous redwoods of California. We will stop here on the longest drive of the trip from San Francisco to Washington 14. Mt. Rainer National Park in Washington: We end the trip with 2 days in this national park which is home to the 14,410 ft Mount Rainer as well as other volcanoes including Mount Adams. Other considerations here: The drives on this trip are top notch. Driving in Colorado is an event onto itself. The Aspen to Steamboat drive includes a trip through the breathtaking Glenwood Canyon. Steamboat to Denver includes a trip over Rabbit Ears Pass. Some of the best drives around. I never took the drive through Wyoming that would be included in Deadwood to Yellowstone but Mikey posted some gorgeous pics from when he drove his kid to college. The drive around San Francisco goes over the Golden Gate and through Sausalito which I also found great. Get yourself a great playlist and those drives which are on the shorter side add to the enjoyment of the trip.
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I appreciate the total miles. I did the same on my entry. I'm going to factor in the driving amount and the scenic factor in the drives in my voting criteria. To me that's an essential part of any trip. Cedar Point, KSC, Final Four were all high on my list until I settled on a West Coast theme. Same with many of the NYC stops, those would easily have made my list. Great looking trip.
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Oct 11, 2022 14:35:41 GMT -5 @devilsoprano said: I think the biggest discrepancy we're having is you want more of a vacation road trip that you could take with 1 or 2 weeks off where you drive from point A to point B and make stops between those points and I'd prefer it to be, take a summer or year off and travel around the country visiting the places/things that most interest you whether they take a day to see or 4 or 5 days to experience. Setting a time frame, to me, changes it from a road trip to a vacation.This is accurate. The disagreement here is because we just have different ideas of what constitutes a road trip. Your idea is basically the USA version of what my future "world tour draft" would be. I'll admit that I might be thinking too "real life" on this one. How many of us could realistically take 6-12 months off work to sightsee? But it's a fantasy draft. I'll concede and renege on the time limits.
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