Originally Posted By RoadTrip Well, I'm back from my Vegas trip so I need to start planning another vacation. We have WDW coming up in early January but I always like having at least two vacations planned. I'm looking for a new non-Disney vacation destination. We always do at least one Disney vacation a year and one non-Disney vacation. Places we've been and really enjoyed are (in no particular order): Disneyland Walt Disney World Chicago Washington DC Branson Redwoods National Park (CA) Las Vegas Duluth (MN) We like vacations where there is a lot to see and do. A week spent lying around on a beach or by the pool sounds worse than going to work. I need ACTIVITY! Any thoughts on what a great new place would be?
Originally Posted By lesmisfan i hear there are lots of places in massachutes to go see. but again, that is just what i have heard
Originally Posted By lesmisfan here is a website i found on it. <a href="http://www.mass-vacation.com/jsp/index.jsp" target="_blank">http://www.mass-vacation.com/j sp/index.jsp</a>
Originally Posted By friendofdd Consider Utah's "Grand Circle" You can easily include the north rim of Grand Canyon as well. <a href="http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/grandcircle.htm" target="_blank">http://www.utah.com/nationalpa rks/grandcircle.htm</a>
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Tidewater/Hampton Roads region of Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement, and Yorktown for some really great historical colonial sights. You can even visit what is arguably the theme park with the most picturesque setting: Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Did you say beach? There's Virginia Beach too. San Francisco, with Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, North Beach, Alcatraz, Cable Cars, Lombard "the world's crookedest" Street, Nearby Muir Woods and Napa Valley... you won't lack for things to see and do.
Originally Posted By discobay You don't say where you are starting out from or how much you want to spend but Lake Tahoe (South Shore) has a lot of things for all ages and could keep you busy day and night. Summer- horseback riding ,jet skis, hiking, adventures by boat to castles etc-winter- skiing, snow play, cabin rentals-all year- unbelievable sights, casinos, headliner shows, shoping, dining, the list is endless.
Originally Posted By avromark Nunavut, see Canada's newest Territory! How about Quebec? Vancouver? Australia? You could just go to Vale or something.
Originally Posted By whistler Yosemite. There are some amazing places in this world ( I've been to many) especially the other U.S. national parks, Yellowstone ( amazing ) Glacier , but there is NOTHING like Yosemite. It can be a hassle in the summer, but... if you know what to do you can be alone in the valley on the 4th of july. If you ever want any tips or info, i'll be happy to help.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Maybe I am assuming when I shouldn't, but I think that while Australia would be an excellent choice for a vacation, RT can't drive there... unless his vehicle happens to be amphibious!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Wow!! What a bunch of great ideas. All sounded good. The ones that seem most intriguing at the moment include Colonial Williamsburg, Boston and Quebec. Except for our trip to D.C., we've never vacationed out east. Do you think a person could reasonably drive from Minnesota to Williamsburg, and then head north to catch Boston and Quebec and return home on a two week vacation without being too rushed?
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Tour New England. Conn., Mass, R.I., N.H., Maine and Vermont. Lot's to do and see there and when you get to Vermont you are just a few hours away from Montreal, Que.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Maybe I am assuming when I shouldn't, but I think that while Australia would be an excellent choice for a vacation, RT can't drive there... unless his vehicle happens to be amphibious!>> LOL Even though I'm 'RoadTrip' we do fly frequently because of time limitations. Australia sounds very interesting, but isn't flying there EXTREMELY expensive?
Originally Posted By debtee ^ Hee hee I was just joking! I have no idea what airfares cost from USA to here, I do know from Syd to Lax they run at approx US$2,000pp and let's not forget the 14 hour flight! LOL It's well worth the trip though as Australia is such a beautiful country. I would like to tour New England, Maine & Vermont it always looks so pretty in the movies, so that's my vote for you!
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Ya, how about Whistler, B.C. a couple hours out of Vancouver B.C. - soon to be home to the 2010 Winter Olympics. You can ski, hike, shop, hot tub, ummm.. drink - lots of good activities. Vancouver is a "world class city" you know, (lol big time)
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <The ones that seem most intriguing at the moment include Colonial Williamsburg, Boston and Quebec.> 2007 is the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh <Do you think a person could reasonably drive from Minnesota to Williamsburg, and then head north to catch Boston and Quebec and return home on a two week vacation without being too rushed?> I think they would. A more linear trip might be better, and there's some nice amusement parks in Pennsylvannia and Ohio.
Originally Posted By DouglasDubh I just checked Yahoo. Looks like it's about 3500 miles to go round trip from Minnesota to Williamsburg, Boston, Quebec. That's about 4 hours average driving each day, so it doesn't leave much time for seeing stuff, and there's a lot to see in those places. Frankly, we went to Montreal once, and I wasn't that impressed.
