FAVORITE place in America!

jr1985 · February 2013

I'm thinking a road trip might be in order in the next couple of months!

I need suggestions of your Favorite place to go in America, and Your Favorite things to do once you are there.

I have already been to these places at least once, and would like to try something new:
Orlando, FL
St. Louis, MO
Chicago, IL
NYC
Boston, MA
L.A
San Diego
Houston, TX
Estes Park Colorado,
Nashville, TN
Louisville, KY
St. Paul, MN....

I do like the outdoors, I love nature walks, canoeing, etc. I don't even mind camping on a fixed campground site what has a shower house... But I'm not exactly a 'let's completely rough it out in the wilderness with only a pack a matches, a compass, and a contraption to filter our own urine into drinking water" type of girl either...

I'm also not really into 'modern art',or poetry readings type attractions to visit.

And being toooo close to any animal bigger than a large dog also freaks me out a little.

Keeping those things in mind... I'm open to any of your suggestions!

Thanks for your help!

WDEvy · February 2013

I want to answer you something in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica... because my biggest pet peeve is calling the United States " America".

futurestarz · February 2013

Come out to Colorado!!! Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is beautiful, and Hanging Lake is amazing!!! There is so much to see and do here, you will never be bored.

devil_in_a_blue_dress · February 2013

Hatteras Island, NC

vickilm1976 · February 2013

I'm particularly fond of your West Coast. Love San Francisco, anywhere in Coastal Oregon or Washington is pretty awesome too. You are always welcome to come check out the southern BC coast too. It's beautiful here

mariapuhl · February 2013

I want to answer you something in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica... because my biggest pet peeve is calling the United States " America".

I

You.

RunsOnEspresso · February 2013

I didn't see Washington DC or Las Vegas on your list. Arizona has some nice stuff. Madison, WI is a great city. I'm sure theres more but thats all I have now.

_the_feniks_ · February 2013

Bar Harbor, Maine. Acadia National Park. Thank me later.

_DaniD_ · February 2013

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia

Christizzzle · February 2013

Albuquerque, New Mexico!! There is plenty to see all year round but October is especially amazing because of the Balloon Fiesta. It is definately a must see!

JUDDDing · February 2013

I grew up in Wyoming so I'll be biased and say Northwest Wyoming. Wait until late May-Sept or go now (for the skiing).

You have Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, the Tetons, etc.

It's all awesome. And if you're getting too close to an animal bigger than a dog at any of them - you're doing it wrong.

Depending on which direction you are going to them from - there's also cool side-trips from any direction.

jr1985 · February 2013

Come out to Colorado!!! Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is beautiful, and Hanging Lake is amazing!!! There is so much to see and do here, you will never be bored.

My old roomate visited that a few years ago and LOVED it. Definitely something to look into! Unfortunately though I think I will either need to have a better car before I go, or fly or rent a car... my old beater can probably not handle the altitude

But it's going on my bucket list!

wareagle8706 · February 2013

I want to answer you something in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica... because my biggest pet peeve is calling the United States " America".

THE ANSWER IS AUBURN, CRAZY WOMAN!!! lol

jr1985 · February 2013

I'm particularly fond of your West Coast. Love San Francisco, anywhere in Coastal Oregon or Washington is pretty awesome too. You are always welcome to come check out the southern BC coast too. It's beautiful here

Also on my bucket list... just had a friend move back from Northern Cali... Her pics were amazing of the scenery! Would love somewhere to stay driving distance for a long day trip in between both the mountains and the ocean... any suggestions on a good area/time of year?

ILoveTheBrowns · February 2013

estes park colorado

jr1985 · February 2013

I didn't see Washington DC or Las Vegas on your list. Arizona has some nice stuff. Madison, WI is a great city. I'm sure theres more but thats all I have now.

Long weekend trip to Vegas definitely on the agenda sometime this year! Washington D.C... Don't me wrong I watched the election and some of the pre-election political debates, but I'm not a hugely politically inclined type of person... still enough to keep me interested or is it more for the politically/historically minded?

Serah87 · February 2013

Yellowstone National Park, a lot of good hiking/walking and tons of things to see!!!!! :bigsmile:

jr1985 · February 2013

Bar Harbor, Maine. Acadia National Park. Thank me later.

Duely Noted

Thanks for the suggestion

jr1985 · February 2013

Albuquerque, New Mexico!! There is plenty to see all year round but October is especially amazing because of the Balloon Fiesta. It is definately a must see!

Oh Thanks for the tip, that sounds awesome! One of my friends was talking about a vegas trip sometime this year anyways... that might be a good time to go so we can hit both, the Balloon Festival sounds like a lot of fun!.

sofulnaturalee · February 2013

I would say Nashville, TN but since you already been there how about Charleston, SC

jr1985 · February 2013

I grew up in Wyoming so I'll be biased and say Northwest Wyoming. Wait until late May-Sept or go now (for the skiing).

You have Jackson Hole, Yellowstone, the Tetons, etc.

It's all awesome. And if you're getting too close to an animal bigger than a dog at any of them - you're doing it wrong.

Depending on which direction you are going to them from - there's also cool side-trips from any direction.

I've heard awesome things about Yellowstone! But is it also pretty friendly for people like more day trips out in the wilderness instead of being completely submersed in it?

Tuffjourney · February 2013

estes park colorado

Thats where I want to go....

lovelyMYlovely · February 2013

I think hawaii or florida !!

PopCorn_Said · February 2013

I was just on a roadtrip from Chicago to Nashville... Absolutely loved everything about it...
This is my route: http://goo.gl/maps/fGjFx

My fave parto of it (apart from Nashville, of course) was Bowling Green... I don't know why, there was something about it that I just loved...

xx

JUDDDing · February 2013

I've heard awesome things about Yellowstone! But is it also pretty friendly for people like more day trips out in the wilderness instead of being completely submersed in it?

Definitely, while it is huge, it's also very accessible. You can stay close to the park (or in the park) - and do day trips in and see a lot of neat places. No heavy duty hiking or camping required.

KateRunsColorado · February 2013

Come out to Colorado!!! Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is beautiful, and Hanging Lake is amazing!!! There is so much to see and do here, you will never be bored.

My old roomate visited that a few years ago and LOVED it. Definitely something to look into! Unfortunately though I think I will either need to have a better car before I go, or fly or rent a car... my old beater can probably not handle the altitude But it's going on my bucket list!

If you make it out to Colorado, come over to the West Slope - we've got the Colorado National Monument, Black Canyon National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and the GOREGOUS San Juan Mountain Range...

Then if you have more time, head over to Moab, Utah and check out Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. Lots of beautiful scenery and hiking!!!

yourenotmine · February 2013

I want to answer you something in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica... because my biggest pet peeve is calling the United States " America".

Wow. Since she didn't specify US only, and did say road trip, maybe that is what she meant. Go ahead, suggest away. I live in the US and I could drive to all those places, except Jamaica. Wouldn't necessarily want to, but I could.

Edited to add something helpful.

Go look for diamonds in Arkansas. Also, New Orleans is not on your list. Nor are Charleston, SC, or Savannah, GA. Good stuff.

KateRunsColorado · February 2013

estes park colorado

Thats where I want to go....

I think she said she had already been to Estes, but for anyone who hasn't, I got married in Estes Park at the Stanley Hotel, it is GOREGOUS! I love it so much...I live 5 hours away from it now though so don't get over there much anymore

. But definitely recommended!

nicholsdnice · February 2013

I think the Yosemite Valley is one of the most beautiful places on earth. If you're into nature, it's a must visit and there are so many great hikes you can while visiting. Highly recommend going in June when the weather is nice and the waterfalls are gushing.