EPTAnd yeah, obviously I'd like to give us as much time as possible... she should actually be off work for the summer, so it'll just be my job I'd have to worry about. I can probably accumulate 2-3 weeks off to do this.
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22256 Posts
And yeah, obviously I'd like to give us as much time as possible... she should actually be off work for the summer, so it'll just be my job I'd have to worry about. I can probably accumulate 2-3 weeks off to do this. | ||
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FuDDx
United States5008 Posts
The Painted Desert The Painted Desert encompasses over 93,500 acres and stretches over 160 miles. It begins about 30 miles north of Cameron, Arizona near the southeastern rim of the Grand Canyon to the Petrified Forest about 26 miles east of Holbrook, AZ. Along the way, it grazes the backyard of the Wupatki National Monument Indian Ruins. | ||
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AttackZerg
United States7465 Posts
Then simply driving north you driving towards Orange country, Long Beach, and every other famous so cal spot. TBH , I am not a Southern california person so the few places I've been aren't top notch most likely. Santa cruz is a cool surfer hippie town, very nice beach, cool stores, definately a nice place to take a girl. Monteray is my favorite place in CA, it is a cold beach (nor cal) but the air and view and beautifull landscape are just enjoyable. There is a golf course near the water (Any map will show you, its a very famous course) and right behind it there are hotels that are walking distance to the water and a couple block walk to breakfast/dinner. Very romanatic, Very relaxing. Halfmoon bay, is another one of our famous beaches, right off of the freeway its a drop to the water. The great thing about this beach is the sunset and the ability to literally walk for hour and hours in either direction and literally not see anybody else, once you get out there. (Both of these places are expensive to stay. although in monteray you can find lodging for 80~ a night, but its worth it) Now from here I would say go straight to San fran (take highway 1, it is the longest route but worth it) You will notice there are beaches along the entire route, great places for picnics and such. This is the stretch where you just literally enjoy the ride, and take in some of the best sights of your life. San Fran. Check out the warf, everybody who isn't from SF absolutely loves it, make sure to eat seafood on the warf, it is AMAZING AMAZING. So are clam chowder bowls (clam chowder in circular beard). Use priceline.com to find lodging since your entire trip is going to be so much more expensive then you expect. .... I mean the entire california coast to sleep/eat is a expensive. The rest of california north of san fran I've only stayed in the Redwoods, other then that is has just been driving out of state. Learn some history about San fran, the city has everything so whether its arts or sports or kinky sex or war history or food or music it has depth in everything. | ||
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AttackZerg
United States7465 Posts
Arizona, new mexico, oklahoma, blah blah blah .... they are boring and ugly and take FOREVER to get threw ... route 66 is a rip off. | ||
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thedeadhaji
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I'd talk to pple who have actually gone cross country before though and ask whether they got tired / pissed off / annoyed, etc though, b/c it's definitely a huge commitment to be in (well I guess it's smaller than marriage but still  ). I remember intrigue went from MD to SF and back in like 2 weeks, so ask him how it went I guess. While you're in the area I'd go to Napa Valley as well, maybe book a wine tasting day etc. | ||
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22256 Posts
I just spent the last 20 minutes or so poking around wikipedia, this is a cool link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scenic_Byway Lists all the scenic byways, as well as roads dubbed "All American Roads" (which Highway 1 is of course a part of). Some really, really breathtaking scenary on a off a lot of those roads. Honestly if I had the money for it, I'd take a year off work and just travel every road I possibly could. TBH I had looked at route 66 a bit, and I didn't really see that much apart from the historicness of it. | ||
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Trumpet
United States1935 Posts
Side bonus: it's completely free. Also, New Orleans seafood > **. Provided you don't ask for "crayfish." If you ask for "crayfish," you're likely to be shanked. Deservedly too, imo. For a year round bit, if you're into jazz, there's a club called Snug Harbor in New Orleans that has absolutely amazing live jazz every weekend. You'll get kicked out for making noise during performances, but it doesn't get much better than it is in there. | ||
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22256 Posts
On February 21 2009 16:59 thedeadhaji wrote: I'm prolly partial b/c I'm from the area, but SF seems like a nice place to drive through, with the Golden Gate bridge, that weird windy brick road, the retardedly steep hills that are a bitch to drive on (lol), etc. I'd talk to pple who have actually gone cross country before though and ask whether they got tired / pissed off / annoyed, etc though, b/c it's definitely a huge commitment to be in (well I guess it's smaller than marriage but still ). I remember intrigue went from MD to SF and back in like 2 weeks, so ask him how it went I guess. While you're in the area I'd go to Napa Valley as well, maybe book a wine tasting day etc. Haha yeah intrigue already posted here, and yeah, this is actually one of my concerns... obviously I don't want to be driving non-stop, that's why I'm looking for destinations too, or really any other tips from anyone who has done it. ^_^ | ||
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22256 Posts
On February 21 2009 17:01 Trumpet wrote: So your list of "must see" things in the country are a bunch of rocks and trees. Riveting. Well, if your up for an impromptu road trip, you can still catch Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Take it from a local, I personally guarantee it to be more interesting than trees. If you start now you can still make it in time for Endymion ;D Side bonus: it's completely free. Also, New Orleans seafood > **. Provided you don't ask for "crayfish." If you ask for "crayfish," you're likely to be shanked. Deservedly too, imo. For a year round bit, if you're into jazz, there's a club called Snug Harbor in New Orleans that has absolutely amazing live jazz every weekend. You'll get kicked out for making noise during performances, but it doesn't get much better than it is in there. Hahaha, no, it's not going to be just rocks & trees, although that'll be part of it. New Orleans is definitely going to be one of her top destinations, so thanks for the Snug Harbor recommendation. | ||
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Xeris
Iran17695 Posts
Also if you're interested in driving along the coastline - PCH (Southern California) is fantastic. It goes from like Santa Monica through Malibu and beyond (I've never taken it much farther than Malibu). Especially since Santa Monica and Malibu are pretty wealthy areas, there is some real amazing scenery, good places to eat, and lots of popoular places (The Promenade in Santa Monica for example). I've heard Washington DC is amazing too, but I've never been (going in the fall) | ||
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22256 Posts
 I do like the Yosemite suggestion though. | ||
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CDRdude
United States5625 Posts
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On February 21 2009 17:07 EvilTeletubby wrote: Hahaha, no, it's not going to be just rocks & trees, although that'll be part of it. New Orleans is definitely going to be one of her top destinations, so thanks for the Snug Harbor recommendation. French quarters really aren't that great. It's bars and a bunch of drunk tourists. Art district is supposedly nice though. The city itself is uh... it's beautiful and the air isn't too gross like LA/NY, but it's still in rough shape and the cops are seriously the scariest people down there. The neighborhoods are gorgeous and all the homes have personality. Oh, Mississippi sucks. Gulf Port is the most overrated place I've ever been to. | ||
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AttackZerg
United States7465 Posts
On February 21 2009 17:00 EvilTeletubby wrote: Thanks again AttackZerg... yeah, budget will obviously play into how long and how far we can go, with a good portion of our time most likely to be spent in cali I'm sure. I just spent the last 20 minutes or so poking around wikipedia, this is a cool link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Scenic_Byway Lists all the scenic byways, as well as roads dubbed "All American Roads" (which Highway 1 is of course a part of). Some really, really breathtaking scenary on a off a lot of those roads. Honestly if I had the money for it, I'd take a year off work and just travel every road I possibly could. TBH I had looked at route 66 a bit, and I didn't really see that much apart from the historicness of it. I never was a tourist on 66 I had to take it, and every shop was commericalized shit, for places that I didn't give a fuck about ... then again I'm a westcoast/eastcoast person, the middle is a different country =). I stand behind my original idea. OMG.. I FORGOT ITS YOUR HONEYMOON. GO TO NAPA. GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPAGO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPAGO TO NAPAGO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA It isn't that far from San fran, it has some of the best wine in the world and I will have my mom give you her all-time favorite hidden spots there (we are a wine tasting family). omg GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPAGO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA | ||
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johanes
Czech Republic2229 Posts
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EvilTeletubby
Baltimore, USA22256 Posts
On February 21 2009 17:52 AttackZerg wrote: I never was a tourist on 66 I had to take it, and every shop was commericalized shit, for places that I didn't give a fuck about ... then again I'm a westcoast/eastcoast person, the middle is a different country =). I stand behind my original idea. OMG.. I FORGOT ITS YOUR HONEYMOON. GO TO NAPA. GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPAGO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPAGO TO NAPAGO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA It isn't that far from San fran, it has some of the best wine in the world and I will have my mom give you her all-time favorite hidden spots there (we are a wine tasting family). omg GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPAGO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA GO TO NAPA Hahahahahaha.... this is exactly the shit I'm looking for, I forgot all about it... and she LOVES wine tasting, that's peeeerfect. :-D On February 21 2009 17:53 johanes wrote: Korea? I wish, that's more of a personal destination for me someday... I think she'd hate it. | ||
FakeSteve[TPR]
Valhalla18444 Posts
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AttackZerg
United States7465 Posts
On February 21 2009 18:00 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote: Denny's If they travel the country, they will eat there at least 6 times..... =) | ||
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LeperKahn
Romania1845 Posts
However, if you don't ski or snowboard I wouldn't recommend it. First days for either mostly involve frustration and typically unromantic things. | ||
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