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RE: Backpacking in the US

by VinnyD 24 May 2012

It sounds like you mean backpacking in the US sense and are American. So I'm a little surprised that you've apparently never heard of…
RE: Virginia

by tiltedflipcurves 20 May 2012

In addition to the above suggestions, Staunton, Harper's Ferry, and Williamsburg.
RE: Civil War Tours

by shazzamom 05 April 2012

Dutch Uncle....I'm SO jealous that you did a tour with Ed Bearss!! He's forgotten more about the Civil War than most of us will ever…
Re: Asheville, NC vs. Maine for Memorial Day weekend

by BubbaK 04 April 2012

Missed the part about DC. We used to live there. Frankly, I wouldn't choose either place for Memorial Day, especially a short trip if…
RE: Civil War Tours

by tiltedflipcurves 04 April 2012

I have no tour company info to provide, but a few of points that may be helpful: 1) a new Museum of the Confederacy just openend in Appomat…
RE: holidays in the fall in New England

by tiltedflipcurves 03 April 2012

Consider spending a couple of nights in one of the several attractive and historic mountainside towns reachable by rail (or bus) from…
Re: Civil War Tours

by BubbaK 01 April 2012

Virginia and Gettysburg?? Virginia is an entire state, with many, many, many battlefield sites. Gettysburg is one town, and battlefield,…
RE: A week trip from Washington DC

by ianw6705 29 March 2012

There are mountains and beaches. I would look at a lazy loop that took you to Shenandoah NP, then Harpers Ferry, then Gettysburg, then…
RE: DC to the Carolinas

by tiltedflipcurves 28 March 2012

Lacking the info on your interests to tailor, here's a generic suggestion. 1) Drive to Wilmington.NC. Can be done in a straight shot,…
RE: Road Trip NYC to Washington and back - any tips?

by VinnyD 25 March 2012

A snob would probably be happy on the Acela (faster Amtrak train). You really won't want the car within any of those cities. I bet the…
RE: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

by VinnyD 24 March 2012

I'm not that crazy about either the cafeteria or the exhibits at the Ameircan Indian museum. The organizers made a conscious decision…
RE: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

by ianw6705 24 March 2012

+A lot of people go there just for the cafeteria and skip the museum ...+ Talk about classy patrons ... a bit like all the punters who…
RE: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

by tiltedflipcurves 23 March 2012

NY to Philadelphia is a quick but not scenic shot on the most direct route. It's not much more than an hour's drive, and there's plenty…
Re: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

by BubbaK 23 March 2012

Your goals are still extremely broad. -You could drive down the coast to Cape May, NJ, take the ferry to Lewes, DE and then drive over…
RE: Driving to Washington and Philadephia

by StanInMaryland 23 March 2012

The direct route down Interstate 95 is pretty boring. If you want scenery and history I would say you can either go east or west of 95.…
RE: Nicest places in USA (hostels + public transport) - 28 days

by TMMT 19 March 2012

Thank you all again for the extensive responses. Where would I be without you all.... I'd prefer to go as much to the West and/or Florida…
RE: Nicest places in USA (hostels + public transport) - 28 days

by VinnyD 18 March 2012

Two more possibilities to add to bzookaj's list (overnight trips from DC, or maybe two-night for the same reason as Harpers Ferry): Frederic…
RE: Nicest places in USA (hostels + public transport) - 28 days

by bzookaj 18 March 2012

>Miami, FL or Fort Lauder (7 days) - Everglades NP First: Fort Lauderdale. Second: Without a car, you will need to join a tour…
RE: General tips for NYC/Florida/Vegas/San Fran travels

by bzookaj 16 March 2012

>do people recommend sorting out a vague route now and booking into cheap places, or risking it and booking into motels/hostels when you…
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…
RE: One city per letter...

by ianw6705 09 March 2012

Okay - I'll play. These are places I've been to: Ahuimanu, Hawaii Baltimore, Maryland Cincinnati, Ohio Denver, Colorado East Pro …
RE: Cross-country questions

by SusieGirl7 27 February 2012

I agree, take time out of Baltimore and add to DC. It's nicer and there is more to see. Then fly to Chicago. Chicago has two airports…
RE: Cross-country questions

by bzookaj 27 February 2012

+When is your trip?+ It matters. First, your questions:: 1. Are you willing to rent a car? Without one, you'll find yourself very limi…
RE: Cross-country questions

by carracar 27 February 2012

Washington DC also has a hostel And makes more sense as a travel destination... The train should be the "Cardinal" DC/Chicago... Harpers…
Cross-country questions

by TMMT 27 February 2012

Hi all- I've been planning a trip with help of some other forums, yet a few questions could not be answered. I'm traveling solo and sleep…