I'm almost 74yo and I hate travelling more and more each year, especially the thought of a long flight overseas. I don't have anyplace on my bucket list to see. Hopefully, I don't forget anything, but I've been to Portland, ME, Providence, RI, skiing all thru VT and NH, Boston, various cities in CT, Long Island and NYC, upstate NY, Jersey shore, Philly and Amish country, DC and northern VA, Charleston, Savannah, Disney World, S.E. FL, New Orleans, Santa Fe and Albuquerque , Skiing in CO, Yellowstone and Big Sky, MT, Badlands and Mt. Rushmore, Custer's Last Stand, Devil's Tower, all of AZ, all of UT, Sun Valley, ID, Jackson Hole, WY, Vegas/Reno/Lake Tahoe (winter and summer) NV, Seattle, Portland and the northern coast of OR (unfortunately missed Crater Lake, but wouldn't go back just to see that), Frisco, Monterey/Carmel, Wine country-Napa/Sonoma, San Diego- haven't been to Yosemite, but I don't think I'd make a trip just to see that, Maui and Big Island, Southern Alaska cruise and fishing near Anchorage.
Is there something left in the States that I would regret not seeing? Not interested in a beach area, and has to have some good restaurants
I have been to Chicago a couple of times for dental courses, so I've eaten there a little but didn't do any sightseeing. Thanks
By Frisco, I meant San Francisco. I might enjoy the music scene in Austin. I'd love good restaurants, but there would have to be stuff to do during the day other than sit in a hotel room or by a pool. Suggestions?
Great Smokey Mountains National Park is on my list of places to go.
It's just a few hours drive from Nashville I think.
Thanks, Chuck. As I just answered SMN, while I love good food, I need to be able to spend the rest of the day in a useful way. Not like I'd be there on business :)
Great Smokey Mountains National Park is on my list of places to go.
It's just a few hours drive from Nashville I think.
Forgot to mention Nashville. When I was writing Country music I was there a bunch of times- did some of the restaurants and the nighttime music scene.
It's tends to the hipster scene, but I like it. It's about 3 1/2 to 4 hours from me, but I'v been 5 or 6 times & have always had fun.
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Not sure what you're looking for.
Some people do stadium tours, I didn't see places like Milwaukee, Detroit, Minneapolis, etc. on your list maybe plan a long weekend and see Milwaukee, Detroit and Toronto (maybe Chicago if a ball game counts as something to do) when their baseball teams are in town (obviously Toronto is not US but close in proximity) and see all those cities and take in some baseball.
Toronto is not a food city IMO, and I didn't leave my hotel in Detroit, but I had a great Italian meal in Milwaukee at the Calderone Club.
Just a suggestion since it seems like you have thought about most other cities and have reasons why you're not interested.
We're heading to Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Tetons, Jackson and Park City in a few months. Any suggestions for us?
It's tends to the hipster scene, but I like it. It's about 3 1/2 to 4 hours from me, but I'v been 5 or 6 times & have always had fun.
Thanks, but I'm 73, married and Jewish, so neither me, and especially not Mrs. in UT is looking for that :)
Not sure what you're looking for.
Some people do stadium tours, I didn't see places like Milwaukee, Detroit, Minneapolis, etc. on your list maybe plan a long weekend and see Milwaukee, Detroit and Toronto (maybe Chicago if a ball game counts as something to do) when their baseball teams are in town (obviously Toronto is not US but close in proximity) and see all those cities and take in some baseball.
Toronto is not a food city IMO, and I didn't leave my hotel in Detroit, but I had a great Italian meal in Milwaukee at the Calderone Club.
Just a suggestion since it seems like you have thought about most other cities and have reasons why you're not interested.
Yes, I've given it thought, but I just want to miss something that I'd regret not seeing. BBI as a whole has a lot more experience and insight than I do as an individual. That's why I'm asking
I'm very into historical settings and bbq. And Graceland might be nice to visit. Combined with pjcas's suggestion of the Smokies Nat'l Park, it might be a thing. Thanks to both of you. I did see Pearl Harbor, btw. Quite an experience. I do some bourbon, but Mrs. in UT not a bit :)
We're heading to Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Tetons, Jackson and Park City in a few months. Any suggestions for us?
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Gettysburg and any of a bunch of other Civil and Revolutionary war sites north and south, Memphis for blues and barbecue. You don't want beaches, but the Outer Banks are great (and there's Kitty Hawk) at the right time, along with the US Virgin Islands. Old San Juan and other parts of PR are great. You mentioned Maui and the big island but not Pearl Harbor. If you like bourbon, there's Louisville and the bourbon trail.
I'm very into historical settings and bbq. And Graceland might be nice to visit. Combined with pjcas's suggestion of the Smokies Nat'l Park, it might be a thing. Thanks to both of you. I did see Pearl Harbor, btw. Quite an experience. I do some bourbon, but Mrs. in UT not a bit :)
We're heading to Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Tetons, Jackson and Park City in a few months. Any suggestions for us?
Sorry, I'll get back to you later about your trip.
St.Thomas and St.Barts....kind of cheating.
But your list is impressive
Best National Park I've been to and that includes Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
Body surfing sounds perfect, thanks :)
Not really my thing, definitely not Mrs. in UT's thing, but thanks
St.Thomas and St.Barts....kind of cheating.
But your list is impressive
Did Bermuda, Jamaica and Dominican Republic in my early days. Not an island/beach guy anymore. Been to Idaho. And I've actually had nightmares about the bridges going out to the Keys, lol
Best National Park I've been to and that includes Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon.
Yeah, I've heard people rave about Yosemite. I can't believe it outshines Bryce, but it would only be a one day thing and I don't really want to go to CA
BTW - If you're driving up the coast you can hit Sequoia on the way back.
Good Luck!
Bryce
Capital reef
Canyon lands
Arches
With a pit stop in page AZ
What about Montreal if you have passports ready? Not the US, but it seems like you've been fortunate enough to see most of the good spots.
Milwaukee
Tampa Area (It's more than beaches, but the beaches are spectacular) Beer, Natural Springs, Cuban Culture, FOOD!
Puerto Rico
Alaska in the summer Anchorage, Girdwood, Whittier, Denali
Banff CA
Victoria / Vancouver CA
Might as well include Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Nova Scotia on the list too.
Niagara Falls
Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Memphis - Went during World BBQ competition, was amazing!
Hershey PA was more than just Chocolate
Indy 500
Outer Banks, NC
Poconos
smokey mountains
Oh, you said ME, but did you do Acadia? That is a must do! Also going up the coast further Eastport, ME is a nice beautiful artist/quirky little town that most don't make it to.
Agree. I live about 3 hours south of Sedona now. Whenever I have family out for the first time, we take them to Sedona.
That's an idea. Thanks
BTW - If you're driving up the coast you can hit Sequoia on the way back.
Good Luck!
Thanks, GP
Bryce
Capital reef
Canyon lands
Arches
With a pit stop in page AZ
Have a great time, Earl. Weather is cool, still in the 90s :) We redid Bryce and Zion last year. If you're a hiker, Sunrise to Sunset at Bryce is great. I'm sure you know Arches and Canyonlands are all the way on the east side of the state. Antelope Canyon in Page is real nice, too. You'd be about 3 hours from the Grand Canyon at that point.
I've heard that what's left of the Alamo is a big disappointment, but if I did Austin, I'd certainly make the sidetrip
We went to college at SUNY Buffalo and my first date with Mrs. in UT was Niagara Falls at night. But we also went back and did Maid of the Mist. Great place to visit
What about Montreal if you have passports ready? Not the US, but it seems like you've been fortunate enough to see most of the good spots.
Went to Montreal for Expo '67. Been to Toronto, also. I do hear there are some beautiful areas in Western Canada, like Banff
Milwaukee
Tampa Area (It's more than beaches, but the beaches are spectacular) Beer, Natural Springs, Cuban Culture, FOOD!
Puerto Rico
Alaska in the summer Anchorage, Girdwood, Whittier, Denali
Banff CA
Victoria / Vancouver CA
Might as well include Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Nova Scotia on the list too.
Niagara Falls
Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Memphis - Went during World BBQ competition, was amazing!
Hershey PA was more than just Chocolate
Indy 500
Outer Banks, NC
Poconos
smokey mountains
Oh, you said ME, but did you do Acadia? That is a must do! Also going up the coast further Eastport, ME is a nice beautiful artist/quirky little town that most don't make it to.
Thanks for the list. Done some, but I'll take a good look at it
So I hear
I hear the Keys are great, but I don't think it's for us
We're heading to Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Tetons, Jackson and Park City in a few months. Any suggestions for us?
First off, the Mountain West is great if you're outdoors people- hiking, biking, fishing. In SLC, of course you've got to tour the Temple. Not really a lot of great sightseeing, but the mountain views are breathtaking. My favorite restaurant is Tiburon, in Sandy, just south of SLC. Park City is about 45 minutes east. The temps there will be 10-15 degrees cooler. Great for outdoors, spend half a day walking the shops on Main Street. Some good restaurants there. Sunday brunch at Stein Erikson's Lodge is nice, but I think it runs about $85pp now. The Winter Olympics training center still operates in PC and you can ride up a ski lift at some of the resorts if you've never done that. You can also take a bike up on the lifts if you're so inclined. They also have outdoor concerts on the grass at Deer Valley, you might want to look into that. Yellowstone is great, you can probably do a couple of days there. Haven't been to the Tetons, only saw them in the distance while driving. Might also consider Sun Valley/Ketchum ID. We got into a long conversation once with Dick Riordon, Mayor of Los Angeles, who was having dinner with his wife at the next table. Only been to Jackson Hole in the summer. Nice town/area. Expensive. I still remember I had the best rack of lamb ever at The Blue Lion- I just looked and it's still open. Enjoy your trip
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Magical place. Two cities in one. Never have I used my camera more. And it's not far from Austin, if you want to see both in one trip.
I've heard that what's left of the Alamo is a big disappointment, but if I did Austin, I'd certainly make the sidetrip
I wasn't disappointed by the Alamo, but that isn't why I'd go back. It's the River Walk that makes it a magical place.
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Thanks, Matty. I'll look it up
Haven't been to Taos, but I've been to a lot of ski towns
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Magical place. Two cities in one. Never have I used my camera more. And it's not far from Austin, if you want to see both in one trip.
I've heard that what's left of the Alamo is a big disappointment, but if I did Austin, I'd certainly make the sidetrip
I wasn't disappointed by the Alamo, but that isn't why I'd go back. It's the River Walk that makes it a magical place. Link - ( New Window )
Thanks for the link. I just did a riverwalk in New Orleans, but this looks better
Thanks. I've done most of the West Coast and my Alaska cruise stopped in Vancouver Island
Thanks, I'll take a look at that when I get a chance
haven't been there. That and Banff, Lake Louise might be worth a look
Plenty of good eating available downtown and in the surrounding areas. Jeff Ruby’s and BOCA are must do restaurants if you can get in. Location also makes it perfect for some great side trips. Very convenient if you like Bourbon to drive over the bridge into Kentucky and do the Bourbon trail. The trail could be a day trip or multiple days. Short drive over to Columbus to see an Ohio State game at a great venue. Cleveland is a 3 hour or so drive and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and other activities available. Just a few thoughts for you….
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We're heading to Salt Lake City, Yellowstone, Tetons, Jackson and Park City in a few months. Any suggestions for us?
First off, the Mountain West is great if you're outdoors people- hiking, biking, fishing. In SLC, of course you've got to tour the Temple. Not really a lot of great sightseeing, but the mountain views are breathtaking. My favorite restaurant is Tiburon, in Sandy, just south of SLC. Park City is about 45 minutes east. The temps there will be 10-15 degrees cooler. Great for outdoors, spend half a day walking the shops on Main Street. Some good restaurants there. Sunday brunch at Stein Erikson's Lodge is nice, but I think it runs about $85pp now. The Winter Olympics training center still operates in PC and you can ride up a ski lift at some of the resorts if you've never done that. You can also take a bike up on the lifts if you're so inclined. They also have outdoor concerts on the grass at Deer Valley, you might want to look into that. Yellowstone is great, you can probably do a couple of days there. Haven't been to the Tetons, only saw them in the distance while driving. Might also consider Sun Valley/Ketchum ID. We got into a long conversation once with Dick Riordon, Mayor of Los Angeles, who was having dinner with his wife at the next table. Only been to Jackson Hole in the summer. Nice town/area. Expensive. I still remember I had the best rack of lamb ever at The Blue Lion- I just looked and it's still open. Enjoy your trip
Thanks for the info.