Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I vote for an Alaskan cruise as well! but, I really think you should come to Boston, it's very Historic!! Old North Church Freedom Trail Old Ironsides Plymouth Rock America's Stonehedge (NH) Copley Place Fanuiel Hall Me!!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Also, Johnny Appleseed & the lady that wrote "Mary had a Little Lamb" can't remember her name but, there is a Lamb statue in Sterling, MA in her honor!
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I second dshyates' comments on Gatlinburg and the Smokey Mountains. For a true "vacation" I like to stay away from the amusment parks.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Wow, there's now so many choices that I don't know what to do! I really like the idea of visiting with either ilvdland or the iamsally's, but I am also intrigued with the Washington DC idea. Most everyone I've talked to told me that if we do Tennessee, to avoid Graceland like the plague, so not sure about that any more. I'm so torn right now. San Fran would be way cheaper allowing funds for a second vacation later in the year. But the road trip that friendofdd mentioned would be a wonderful opportunity for PB to put her photo skills to the test. I have to think about this a little more. Time's a ticking, too!
Originally Posted By dshyates Another BEAUTIFUL roadtrip is to hit Yellowstone N.P in WY and Glacier N.P. in Montana. Both are stunningly gorgeous. And if you stay in the parks very reasonable. VERY Wilderness Lodge-like. And TONS of unique wildlife. Washington D.C. has SOOO much to see and do.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Come up to Sacramento where we have a lot of facinating things happening! You can watch grass grow, paint dry and the exciting sidewalk roll-up that takes place every evening at 6:00 p.m.!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted By beamerdog >>One of the vacations I'd like to do someday is visit as many baseball parks I can within whatever vacation time I have. Not sure if you guys are into baseball or not.<< <<<very into baseball and I've thought about doing the very same thing! Don't miss Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. If you go to DC, take some time to drive north and see Longwood Gardens in PA. If you like science museums, the Franklin Institute is a must see with wrap around (sides and almost over your head) Tuttleman Omniverse Theatre, Planetarium, and a fun multiple stories high bike ride inside the amphitheater. Philly has tons of stuff to do! NYC also has a holographic museum - off the beaten path and lots of fun. Also has a Magic dinner theater where you sit at a table across from a magician who does close up magic. The food stinks, but it's really fun and different.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I would suggest a see the country vacation. From California I would head to New Mexico to see Carlsbad Caverns. The caves and bats are really cool. You can also go and see the aliens in Roswell. From there, I would head to New Braunfels TX and San Antonio. Schlitterbahn is a really cool water park. You could also float the Guadelupe and visit Gruene Hall. In San Antonio, the riverwalk is nice and you can get fantastic mexican food, and don't forget the Alamo. From there, I would head to New Orleans for great music and food. You can swing by Houston on the way and visit NASA. From New Orleans, head to Tennesse and you can visit Nashville, Dollywood, and Memphis. I have toured Graceland twice and I loved it. Also, if you are in Memphis, you need to eat at the Rendezvous. THE BEST BBQ! You can watch the ducks walk the red carpet at the Peabody. Head back thru Arkansas. Northern Arkansas is really pretty. You can see the Great Passion Play.
Originally Posted By Labuda "One of the vacations I'd like to do someday is visit as many baseball parks I can within whatever vacation time I have. Not sure if you guys are into baseball or not." Whoa! This is similar to some of my tentative travel plans for next year... I want to travel to a home game for each team I follow - that will have me hopping down to SA for the Spurs, up to Pittsburgh for the Steelers, over to Houston for the Astros, and up to Detroit for the Red Wings. Possible trips to see the Rockets and the Mets, too - my tier 2 bball and bball teams. Would be kinda fun to follow the Astros for a week, though.
Originally Posted By Labuda "Also, if you are in Memphis, you need to eat at the Rendezvous. THE BEST BBQ!" Please surrender your Texas Drivers License at your earliest opportunity.
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I vote for the Gatlinburg area visit.....I love Dollywood and all of that area.......I grew up there and the food cannot be beat...plus the friendly people!!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Well, it would not make a good road trip, but my absolute favorite Non-Disney U.S. vacation destination is Washington D.C. It is almost impossible to describe what a thrill it was (for me) to be there. There is more to do there than anywhere else I've been. With the Metro it is also one of the most user-friendly vacation destinations I've found.
Originally Posted By dshyates NYC is also a fun destination. But the main reason I suggested Gatlinburg and the Smokeys is that it is the polar opposite of Cali. Dollywood is also a great park in its own way. And the best Funnel Cakes on the planet. But it woul be hard to spend 10 days there.
Originally Posted By magic0214 What about one to L.A. where you try to get tickets to as many T.V. show tapings as possible!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD <"Also, if you are in Memphis, you need to eat at the Rendezvous. THE BEST BBQ!" Please surrender your Texas Drivers License at your earliest opportunity. > LOL Labuda. Don't tell anyone here I said that. Texas does have good BBQ too.
Originally Posted By markymouse On I-40 as you drive from North Carolina to Tennessee, there should be a giant sign that reads Abandon hope for real barbecue, all yee who enter here! Chunks of meat swimming in various flavors of tomato sauce, whether its from Memphis, Kansas City, or Texas can be quite tasty. But it ain't barbecue. My mouth's watering remembering helping to flip the pig over on the huge grill my uncle'd built the night before out of cinder blocks and tie bars. Clearing my sinuses by sniffing the vinegar based sauce my grandfather would baste on with a rag tied onto the end of a big stick. Pulling that crispy pork off. Crunchy on top and succulent underneath. That was barbecue.
Originally Posted By markymouse Oh, and we never spelled it BBQ. Real barbecue is too good for just three letters!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Beyond the usual sights, I like to seek out factory tours. Here's a site that has listings for what's available: <a href="http://factorytoursusa.com/" target="_blank">http://factorytoursusa.com/</a>
