Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom The in-laws live in Virginia ( in the Richomnd area ) so I"m up there often. I have to admit its very nice and relaxing. Everytrip it seems I visit more and more of Virginia.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I would consider retiring there someday but the spouce doesn't want to live anywhere near his family.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo The US has the greatest diversity in the world, which is why I think so few Americans leave it. I was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and grew up near Sequoia National Park. These are two areas I dearly miss. Some of my favorite memories of US vacations and trips (non Disney): - San Diego - I love SD almost as much as SF, it has everything, great weather and killer Mexican Food - The Mission Trail and 49er trail, we did both as a kid. - Lassen Volcanic National Park - Yosemite (close to home, but we used to camp there all the time). - Carmel and Monterey - Death Valley - Yellowstone - Bryce Canyon - Grand Canyon (and most of Arizona) Washington DC - especially the Smithsonian Gettysburg Boston New York was ok, but I think it is an overrated city, much prefer SF!!!! Philidelpia Hawaii Alaska - especially Glacier Bay - wow!!! Las Vegas Reno, Tahoe and Virgina City (so cool!!!) I really did not like New Mexico (except Pueblo), Texas, Tennessee,Louisiana or any of the other Southern States I have been too. I don't really like Florida, and if it weren't for the parks, I would skip it.
Originally Posted By mj9401 ^^^ I agree davewasbaloo about NYC and San Francisco. I don't know maybe I just expected so much of NYC because I had wanted to visit for so long...glad to have actually visited NY but do not feel the need to go back but San Francisco I just LOVE!!! If I won a whole lot of money I could easily move the family from Australia to San Francisco...I fell in love with SF.
Originally Posted By trailsend >>>>I really did not like . . .Tennessee,Louisiana or any of the other Southern States I have been too. I don't really like Florida, and if it weren't for the parks, I would skip it.<<<< <----big sad face, maybe a tear dave ~ if you had come to see me in Atlanta, GA, you would have enjoyed your time in the south!! :þ
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hi Trailsend, Nothing personal. Our experience of the South was not good (though we have not seen it all to be fair). We encountered a lot of snakes, humid weather, weathered a major electrical storm and tornados, met a lot of bible bashers, and witnessed a lot of prejudice. It did indeed taint my view, and for everything we liked, there were about 50 things we didn't. However, I have met some great people from Atlanta, and indeed it may be nice. But when compared to other trips, this was one of the worst in my experience.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Oh, and we were mugged in New Orleans, as well as several other things - tick infestation and the car was charged by a long horn. Not cool. High points of that trip - getting back to California! The Alamo was interesting though.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom Lets see my favorite places in the south. I love the Gulf Coast! I love Charleston, SC. I have never been to Savanah, GA. I actually love Alabama if you can believe that. You know why its because of the pecan trees. I had never seen a pecan tree in my life and now I think they are just spectacular. And I really really really like Fairhope, AL ( I know its one of Alabama's best kept secrets ). Oh how about Dolphin Island, AL, wow what a place. I really like Chatanogga, TN. I still need to explore more of the south. I am so glad I live here. It really does give me the chance to explore the area. And you know what? I really like Kennesaw and Marrietta! They both have so much I really really like. A national park ( well battlefield park ), bike paths, mountains to hike, trains, trains, great food and wonderful people ( including you Trailsend and DVC_Dad.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m <<Gettysburg Boston New York was ok, but I think it is an overrated city, much prefer SF!!!! Philidelpia >> Wow Dave, you were in my area. I wonder what year it was you were near here. Probably before laughingplace.com? I'm 2 hours north of Philly.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo 1984 if memory serves t1lersm0m - although when the kids are old enough to appreciate their American heritage, we will come back to New England.
Originally Posted By trailsend >>>>Nothing personal. Our experience of the South was not good (though we have not seen it all to be fair). We encountered a lot of snakes, humid weather, weathered a major electrical storm and tornados, met a lot of bible bashers, and witnessed a lot of prejudice. <<<<< Lord Have Mercy, dave, WHERE WERE YOU??
Originally Posted By tapdancemom I loved New York City! Radio City Music Hall and their ever popular Rockettes. They put on a great show there. When I was there we not only got a fabulous variety stage show headlined by the Rockettes, but a first run movie as well. Broadway shows, restaurants, shopping, museums it's all there. The only way that trip could have been better was if it was at Christmas time. Maybe next time.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo All over New Mexico, Texas including Amerillo, Dallas, Houston, and Austin, Baton Rouge, Natchez, New Orleans, and Nashville.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj Anyone ever vacationed on Block Island -- off the U.S. east coast? I took the ferry over there for a day trip once, and thought it would be a great place to relax for a couple of days. I also attended a wedding on Bald Head Island, NC once -- I can imagine that being a great vacation spot if you have lots of $$$$.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm originally from RI. And I actually never ever went to Block Island. I hear its fun. Well maybe one of this trips when I head back home I will take it in. The problem is that there is so much more to do in RI, CT and Mass. why ride a bike around Block Island. I would much rather be visiting the Whaling Museum in New Bedford, MA or Gillett Castle in CT. There is much better food in Providence, RI. Just a lot more to do than be cooped up on a small island off the coast.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Kt--I take the kids to Providence all the time for the Roger Williams Park Zoo as we have AP's and then we always go to downtown just for the food. We love the cheesecake factory, Capital Grill, and on and on.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Heartbreaking news Tom is that KOBE, the baby bear that we all fell in love with, was moved, and the worst, Trixie, the mother passed on last year! They have a one year or so rehab in process building a new polar bear pavilion and then we get some new bears. It's just not the same going there without my beloved polar bears. When the kids were young we would stand there for hours and just stare, and that is why the global warming is such a big issue to me, as the PBs might lose their habitat.
