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  1. dwsmith78 avatar

    RE: Southeast of the US

    by dwsmith78 30 May 2012

    Since you have the time I would recommend hitting several of the "southern" regions. this is by no means an official or comprehensive…

  2. annam406 avatar

    RE: Southeast of the US

    by annam406 29 May 2012

    Atlanta would be a great place to start and spend some time in the city exploring all it has to offer. Then I'd head north and hit Savannah,…

  3. bzookaj avatar

    RE: USA 3 month trip. Need advice on Georgia/Missisippi part.

    by bzookaj 23 May 2012

    >Or first savannah then Charleston. The former is south of the latter. Since you're coming from the north and leaving to the south, it…

  4. Midwesterner avatar

    RE: Canadian on road trip in USA - South east - what to experience

    by Midwesterner 24 April 2012

    North of Charleston about 2 hours is [Brookgreen Gardens | http://www.brookgreen.org/directions.cfm] - we spent a day enjoying sculptures…

  5. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Road trip- Boston to New Orleans, route advice?

    by bzookaj 16 April 2012

    >Not sure of the best way to get to Charleston from DC, while getting to see some cool stuff on the way. Given your time frame, I-95 to…

  6. leon_guillot avatar

    Road trip- Boston to New Orleans

    by leon_guillot 16 April 2012

    Hi, I'm planning a road trip from Boston to New Orleans and back. I have a pretty good idea of which cities I want to go to in the south,…

  7. VinnyD avatar

    RE: New York to Miami by car

    by VinnyD 15 April 2012

    Charleston, an hour north of Savannah, is a nicer city than Savannah in my (and many other people's) opinion. I would take time from…

  8. rhythm_blues avatar

    Re: Summer Road Trip to the Southern States

    by rhythm_blues 11 April 2012

    Charleston, SC and Sanannah, GA - especially if you like strolling in public parks and looking at architecture. Were you ever a Girl…

  9. VinnyD avatar

    RE: Summer Road Trip to the Southern States

    by VinnyD 09 April 2012

    If you're going to be in Savannah, you have to go to Charleston, SC. A better destnation than any place on your list except New Orleans,…

  10. postcardsmiles avatar

    RE: Summer Road Trip to the Southern States

    by postcardsmiles 09 April 2012

    I mean 2013, yes, and I will look into Treme! I was thinking about Charleston, SC, as well! With the loop I do, there are a lot of places…

  11. pizwat avatar

    RE: Summer Road Trip to the Southern States

    by pizwat 09 April 2012

    I see - now I understand the timing. When you say "next summer" do yo mean 2012 or 2013? You're on the right track for music with Austin…

  12. owlette avatar

    The Carolinas & Neighboring States

    by owlette 06 April 2012

    Hey all, I'm attending a one-day class in Ashville, North Carolina on May 2nd and I was wondering if anyone here would have any advice…

  13. sundowner72 avatar

    Re: road trip washington d.c. to nashville along the coast

    by sundowner72 01 April 2012

    Hello everyone! I'm checking out all the suggestions right now! Thanks a lot - gives me something to do this sunday evening. I like a…

  14. bzookaj avatar

    RE: road trip washington d.c. to nashville along the coast

    by bzookaj 01 April 2012

    >I thought we would drive over to Ocean City, MD. Head down to Assateague Island NP. Go straight to Chincoteage. It's nicer, and a better…

  15. mrpenney avatar

    RE: road trip washington d.c. to nashville along the coast

    by mrpenney 01 April 2012

    >Are we spending too much time on the small coastal roads? Or should we rather pick a few beaches and do the main part of the driving…

  16. sundowner72 avatar

    road trip washington d.c. to nashville along the coast

    by sundowner72 31 March 2012

    HI - We are from Germany (my son, 4, my husband, the in-laws 70, and myself) and are planning an east coast road trip in June/July. I've…

  17. SusieGirl7 avatar

    RE: Nashville Memphis New Orleans road trip

    by SusieGirl7 20 March 2012

    Savannah and Charleston. Yes, I realize they are not in the direct line between Memphis and NOLA.

  18. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Nicest places in USA (hostels + public transport) - 28 days

    by bzookaj 19 March 2012

    >except the Deep South (Savannah and Charleston). Are those two places recommendable in this itinerary? Yes. Figure 3-4 days in Charleston…

  19. bzookaj avatar

    RE: USA South and Florida itinerary for 10 days.

    by bzookaj 18 March 2012

    >Is Memphis really missable if I am not very well into blues music? Yet Graceland is a must have! If Graceland is a must, then you have…

  20. bzookaj avatar

    RE: East Coast Road/Camping Trip

    by bzookaj 12 March 2012

    Still not clear whether this is two weeks one way or round trip. >we are both very outdoorsy type people, love hikes, wildlife, beaches,…

  21. bzookaj avatar

    RE: New York - Miami - New York in 1 month

    by bzookaj 11 March 2012

    >As for your comment "Miami is not the same thing as Miami Beach" I have no idea what you mean. I thought Miami is the city, with some…

  22. redivan88 avatar

    Re: New York - Miami - New York in 1 month

    by redivan88 11 March 2012

    Hey there! I took this route last summer and its a awesome trip! First of all I agree with what #3 said in that you should only do thi…

  23. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: One city per letter...

    by rhythm_blues 10 March 2012

    What a great challenge! I got 25 out of 26 letters: Anchorage, AK Birmingham, AL Charleston, SC Duluth, MN Eugene, OR Fort Wort …

  24. mrpenney avatar

    One city per letter...

    by mrpenney 09 March 2012

    ...and no more than one city per state. The only other rule: you have to have been to all of them. Just for our amusement. What's you…

  25. bzookaj avatar

    RE: Southern USA Road Trip

    by bzookaj 05 March 2012

    >if you must choose between Gatlinburg and Asheville I disagree. Gatlinburg is extraordinarily tacky, but do not underestimate the value…

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