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  1. nicolas500 avatar

    Re: Washington DC to Memphis

    by nicolas500 31 May 2012

    Hi Vinny, Thanks for the quick response but actually I've ruled out MIssissippi and was requesting a recommendation for the best part…

  2. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by VinnyD 31 May 2012

    If you're determkned to make a short trip from Memphis to Mississippi, then the best place is probably Oxford. Whether it's worth doing…

  3. nicolas500 avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by nicolas500 31 May 2012

    Thank you again for all of your very helpful responses. I am going to take a closer look at all of them and then make a decision as to…

  4. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by bzookaj 30 May 2012

    I put it in the xNiagara Falls category of attractions--surrounded by kitsch, but good to see once. But since I'm on the topic of kitsch,…

  5. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by bzookaj 30 May 2012

    >We both like pretty countryside, historical towns, history, music, hiking. With varying degrees of detour: [Shenandoah NP|http://www.nps.…

  6. MLM192 avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by MLM192 29 May 2012

    I really enjoyed Oxford. I wouldn't call it a "must see" but found it a pleasant stop for a night, with a nice downtown, decent restaurants…

  7. superbunny1 avatar

    Getting to Dahshur

    by superbunny1 29 May 2012

    I want to go and see the bent and red pyramids at Dahshur. I know where they are and which one I can go in but is it best to take a tour…

  8. nicolas500 avatar

    Re: Washington DC to Memphis

    by nicolas500 28 May 2012

    Many thanks for all of the responses; very helpful indeed. We visited Asheville a few years ago but it would be nice to head back that…

  9. Anonimo avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by Anonimo 28 May 2012

    >Also, for me, no trip to Memphis is complete without a meal at Central BBQ. It's not far from Overton Park, in Midtown. Our favorite…

  10. arkansawyer7 avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by arkansawyer7 28 May 2012

    I'm going to have to agree with Anonimo and VinnyD in saying that eastern Arkansas is pretty much a wasteland. My hometown of Little Rock…

  11. Fudgy_the_Whale avatar

    RE: Washington DC to Memphis

    by Fudgy_the_Whale 27 May 2012

    Driving straight from DC to Memphis, that's a 14-16 hour drive. Asheville, NC is on the way, and you can stop there for a few days and…

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    RE: Book Challenge 2012 - it's May already!

    by Scrubb 24 May 2012

    Finished another Amelia Peabody (The Crocodile, the Serpant, and the Dog) and am nearly done the next one (The Hippopotamus Pool)... …

  13. bzookaj avatar

    RE: First time US trip, need help with itinerary

    by bzookaj 22 May 2012

    >more just bars, food, shopping, arts and culture xAustin to xNYC in three weeks: 3 days xAustin and xSan Antonio. 1 long day drive to…

  14. tilos avatar

    RE: First time US trip, need help with itinerary

    by tilos 20 May 2012

    I disagree on timing. Temperatures are great in Austin and NOLA in November. Memphis should be nice as well, given it isn't at high elevatio…

  15. laketraveller avatar

    RE: First time US trip, need help with itinerary

    by laketraveller 20 May 2012

    First, you mentioned you are all in your 20's, but where in your 20's? If anyone will be under 21 drinking is not allowed so that might…

  16. friendsandfoes avatar

    First time US trip, need help with itinerary

    by friendsandfoes 20 May 2012

    3 friends and I are planning a trip to the US from Australia, We are all in our 20's, outgoing, friendly and work in creative/fashion…

  17. wastle avatar

    RE: Considering a road trip to Winnipeg

    by wastle 20 May 2012

    Let's see, four days, 1600 plus miles; don't worry about stopping and seeing anything! A Kansas City, St, Louis, Memphis, Kansas City…

  18. AristonVT avatar

    RE: Disneyland to Disneyworld

    by AristonVT 19 May 2012

    If you're going direct, you should consider stopping in Nashville and/or Memphis TN before arriving in Charlotte. Nashville is the home…

  19. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Campervan USA

    by ianw6705 15 May 2012

    Good move - choosing a sedan over a motorhome, I reckon. Have never travelled along the Mississippi - but I expect that there are parts…

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    RE: Detroit to Memphis 10 Day Roadtrip

    by SoloHobo 14 May 2012

    I think Cincinatti is one the most boring towns there is, at night, downtown is a morgue. I would head to anywhere but there. Go to Dayton.…

  21. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Detroit to Memphis 10 Day Roadtrip

    by mrpenney 14 May 2012

    >The Wright Bicycle Shop in Carillon Park in Dayton is a replica. The "real" (there were several) Wright Bicycle Shop where aviation was…

  22. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: Detroit to Memphis 10 Day Roadtrip

    by zeldasdad 14 May 2012

    Welcome to Thorn Tree. >We are only stopping in Cincinnati the first day as we can't leave until 4pm so we can't travel too far on the…

  23. mrpenney avatar

    RE: Detroit to Memphis 10 Day Roadtrip

    by mrpenney 14 May 2012

    >We are only stopping in Cincinnati the first day as we can't leave until 4pm so we can't travel too far on the way back. Don't write…

  24. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Detroit to Memphis 10 Day Roadtrip

    by bzookaj 14 May 2012

    >a few days in Tennessee and then down to Memphis xMemphis is +in+ xTennessee. >Any suggestions of things to do and places to stay woul…

  25. coreadventure avatar

    Detroit to Memphis 10 Day Roadtrip

    by coreadventure 14 May 2012

    We are planning a 10 day road trip from Detroit to Memphis with a night in Cincinnati, a few days in Tennessee and then down to Memphis…

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