We're Going On The Most Epic Road Trip... Ever
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- We're planning the route of the most epic road trip ever, however, we are travel novices, and could use your help.
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2. Comment with your state's Must-See places.
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Colorado: Rocky Mountain National Park, make a reservation, drive in from west side (after having a meal in Grand Lake) and go thru to east side to see Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. At the peak of RMNP, stop at the visitor center. Many other short hikes on the east side. Have fun! We did all 50 states with our kids over a 17 year time span. Don’t force a goal if it ruins the fun. Good luck and be open to changing plans.
Thank you so much! Great advice!
Utah - Take the National Park Route in Southern Utah. Especially Arches and Bryce Canyon, two of my favorite parks. The mountains of Northern Utah are pretty too, but you can see pretty mountains in other states. But you won’t see things like the stone arches and formations of Southern Utah in too many other spots. Have fun and enjoy Utah!
Thank you so much!
Utah is actually our home state :)
We try to get to arches and southern Utah as much as possible!
In Pittsburgh, PA, take the kids to Primanti Bros. to try a sandwich the Pittsburgh way (French fries on the sandwich). And visit Kennywood Park - a great amusement park for the whole family! Visit the strip district where the trucks come in and unload their wares. There are lots of cools shops to check out and some restaurants that would be unique.
And in Buffalo, where I now live, you might want to check out the Anchor Bar where the Buffalo chicken wing was invented. It is still a very popular spot!
It all sounds so fun! Thank you for the recommendations, and I hope you enjoy following along the journey 😊
Oregon, Cannon Beach on coast. Portland, Multnomah Falls
Thank you so much!!
For food, you must visit Federal Hill for Italian food in Providence RI or Newport for the mansions and touring and great kite flying at Breton Point park in Newport.
Thank you so much!
Also from CT and I would second the prior comment about New Haven Pizza- Pepe’s, Sally’s and Modern -- the pizza Trinity and all within a mile of each other . A can’t miss destination.
Also would recommend Mystic Seaport and Aquarium. Right off I-95. A great family destination.
Thank you so much!!
Places to visit are Georgia aquarium, Stone Mountain state park,see north Georgia fall colors during last week of October. Love your UA-cam information. Thank you !!!
So excited to see Georgia! We'll be going through Savannah. Releasing some videos soon around the itinerary 🙂
Iowa here - has to be Field of Dreams in Dyersville.
Going to put that on the list! Thank you!!
Kudos to you! New Jersey - visit the Jersey shore, Cape May
Thank you! I've only been through Newark for a flight. Excited to see more of the state :)
Hang gliding beginner lesson at Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head near Kitty Hawk in NC!
I am terrified of heights, haha! But maybe this trip will make me face my fears.
Grand Rapids Michigan. Beautiful city with a lot of healthcare companies, stop by out HQ, Glad to intro to our CEO.
Sounds like a good time :)
Cleveland.. if the kids want like amusement parks, hit Cedar Point..
Thank you! I think my wife is more excited for Cedar Point than anyone!
Augusta ga. home of late legend singer James Brown, best eat Sconyers bbq ,GOOD OLE FASHION PIT COOKED
Sounds soooooo good!
Washington State - If I were to recommend just one destination, I guess it would be Mount Rainier National Park, though it is SUPER popular and busy during the summer months (I think they now do reservations for entry.). For fewer people, there's the North Cascades and Mount Baker near the Canadian border. Of course, the coast along the Olympic National Park is amazing as well. I greatly prefer the wilds on the western part of the state to the city, so a visit to just the Seattle landmarks seems like a very limited peek at the state. I'll leave to other Washingtonians to sell you on the eastern, much drier side of the state.
We got to see Rainier 😀
This channel is a little behind, but more videos are coming!
@@SodasOnTheRoad I'm late to the party! I hope that "The Mountain" cooperated (On a nice day, we say that "The Mountain is out, which makes it sound like it plays peekaboo with us.). Safe travels!
Almost ready to post our Washington experiences! The Mountain was stunning 😍
Skip Portland, OR unless you want to get robbed or need drugs. Re-route through Bend, OR! Beautiful mountains, water and people and some really great restaurants.
We actually are going through Bend! Family there. Wanted to see the Nike campus, but heard tourists can't check it out so No Portland on this trip.
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Thank you so much!
When you visit Ohio go the the National Museum of the USAF
Sounds amazing! Thank you for the tip!
Suburban Cook County (Cook County, not including Chicago)
Thank you!!
Western South Dakota is beautiful. Lots of things to do in the Black Hills including the famous Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park has some beautiful small lakes you can hike around and you could hike Bear Butte by Sturgis . Avoid Sturgis if it is the first 10 days or so of August unless hundreds of thousands of motorcycles are your thing.
Thank you!
Some good friends go to Sturgis. I've seen the videos and pictures. Pretty wild!
For Iowa, a lot of the prettiest parts of the state are in the East…but if you want to see something unexpected and unique hidden in the middle of nowhere corn fields, I’d check out the Grotto of the Redemption “ in tiny West Bend Iowa. However this is likely out of the way for most road trips and perhaps not terribly interesting for kids. So if you try either the State Faur, or the Clay County fair depending on time and location, those are both good options.
Thank you so much for sharing! We are planning to cut across Iowa from Omaha over to Madison, Wisconsin. We'll try and get this in there!
@@SodasOnTheRoad with that route, you can stop at the Amana Colonies near Cedar Rapids, the National Czech and Slovak Museum in Cedar Rapids, the Field of Dreams in Dyersville a little west of Dubuque, and Dubuque is a pretty area (as I said…East part of the state. :-). You can check and see if any of those interest your family and it won’t take you off your planned route.
In So. Cal., go to Laguna Beach. Much better than Disneyland.
Thank you! Don't know if we could convince the kids that Disneyland isn't the best place on earth haha!
I've lived half my life in Oregon and half my life in Arizona. Agree on skipping Portland. It's a cesspool with sights not suitable for children. The must see site in Oregon is Crater Lake. The most see in Arizona is, no surprise, the Grand Canyon.
Thank you Tom!
Connecticut: Food (pizza)- Wooster Square area in New Haven. It's right at the intersection of I-95 and I-91, so likely on your way for a road trip. You can wander over to Yale, which viewers will likely recognize.
But my favorite: Pick up the Appalachian Trail via the Undermountain trailhead north of Salisbury in northwestern CT for a great round-trip day hike to Bear Mountain, the state's highest point. I'm learning much from your channel, please keep it up, and have fun! And definitely interested in hearing what MY living choice will have on Medicare.
Thank you so much!!
If you’re going the Northwestern CT don’t miss Kent Falls State Park. Waterfalls.
I live in the Dayton, OH area. Dayton is the Birthplace of Aviation. The Wright Brothers designed and tested their aircraft here Highly recommend the National Museum of the US Air Force. It is the world's largest military aviation museum, and best of all it is FREE! One whole hangar is devoted to Presidential planes, including the one that brought back President Kennedy from Dallas after his assassination.
Wow! Sounds awesome! Thank you!
Argentina is beautiful.There's so much to see and the food is delicious.They have a lot of stakes.Oh my gosh, thanks, I've been wishing.There's so much to see the oceans.The land I mean, it's just gorgeous.You won't be sorry coming here.And seeing all the beautiful things they have here and say wonderful trip
Love it! Families that travel together are awesome!
Make sure to hit Letchworth State Park near Rochester, NY… the Grand Canyon of the East.
Also… down in Charleston SC there’s a restaurant that serves epic PB&J chicken wings. Worth the stop!
Have fun!
Thank you! We do have a stop in Charleston, so we'll check it out!
I can’t wait ! This is going to be fun to watch! I subscribed. I live in Florida so lots to do here
Thank you for subscribing! Orlando is the Florida spot we'll see. Kids are excited for Harry Potter world 🙂
Looking forward to traveling with your family!
Look forward to showing the excitement! 😊
Missouri. I have only lived here about 9 months and I turn 65 in September...so Help Me!!! Okay, I've been watching your videos so I'm not panicking. South Missouri has some beautiful springs. Big Spring near Van Buren is great and you and your family can take a float trip on the Current River there too. And catch a show in Branson. They are fun and family friendly. Enjoy your trip!
Happy to help! One of my closest friends and Medicare partners is in Missouri. Can totally help you 🙂 thank you for the suggestions!
How fun! I grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and highly recommend going north to Macinac Island... no cars but a ferry ride over to the island to hike, ride horses, or rent a bike to cruise all around. It's awesome. Now, I am living and retired in Arizona, where you may enjoy a stop at Lake Havasu and see the original London Bridge that was actually transplanted there piece by piece. I must say, the Grand Canyon is overrated unless you spend a few days there to get the full effect. It's a pretty expensive tourist trap. Can't wait to armchair travel along with your family. I grew up with 5 siblings, and I certainly understand the pros and cons of traveling. It will be an adventure, though.
Thank you for the recommendations! Should be an interesting adventure! 🙂
Depending on mode of transportation I would recommend US 129 the tail of the dragon. Unless you are in an RV. If in an RV, avoid it. Motorcycles and cars like it, there are ppl that set up to take pictures throughout the road and have websites to pay for a copy. Beautiful scenery along the way.
For Colorado, watch out for the altitude, might take a few days to acclimate. I Avoid Denver even though there are things to do, an aquarium, botanical gardens, water world theme park and elitch gardens. Things NOT IN Denver, You could drive up to Pikes Peak (mountain) or take the Cog Railway up to it from Manitou Springs which is not too far off from I25. However some people have a hard time breathing due to the altitude. So just be aware of that. Lol you said your wife is into fitness, in Manitou there is a stairway. Called the incline just an idea. But again, remember the altitude thing.
Southern Colorado also has the sand dunes! If you can handle spicy food and make it into Pueblo, CO. I recommend a slopper. From Gray's Coors Tavern. It is right off I25 and pretty much center of Pueblo. Parking is a little tricky sometimes. Good luck in whatever route and destinations you take!
Thank you so much! We currently live in a higher altitude area, but Denver is the end of the trip, so may need to reactivate after so much time away 😊
Appreciate the suggestions!
We’re in Western NY where you must see Niagara Falls (be prepared if you want to go to the Canadian side), Buffalo (chicken wings invented there), the Finger Lakes, Letchworth State Park, George Eastman House in Rochester, and tons of craft breweries.
The 1000 Islands are in the northeast part of the state, and the Adirondack Mountains.
Then there’s the New York City area downstate.
Probably not time to see everything.
Since you’re driving, I’d do the National Parks and get the America the Beautiful pass to save a fortune on admissions.
There are many places to stop if you venture onto old Route 66 along the way.
Your kids will never forget a trip like this, but be sure to enjoy the journey and not limit yourself to a tight schedule!
Definitely getting the pass. So much to see in NY. Poan on going through Albany and to Niagara 🙂
You must see the Blue Ridge Parkway! My preferred spot is near Buena Vista, VA, but the whole thing is great. If you do happen to be near Buena Vista/Lexington, I highly recommend eating at Napa Thai (although they are sometimes closed in July, so I can recommend other great food spots if needed). Lots of good views and hiking in that area!
We'll put this on the itinerary!! Thank you!
Live in Georgia but retiring in Indiana. Traffic is terrible in the Atlanta area. Savannah (lower part) and Blue Ridge (northern part) are beautiful cities to visit. Excited about this!
Thank you!
I do know Savannah is a place we will be. Super excited for Georgia!
Minnesota: So much to see/do it's hard to nail down. Obviously can't go wrong fishing/boating/camping near some of the 11,000+ lakes. We always love the North Shore (Duluth, Lake Superior) but that's a bit further north than your routes. We also love the scenic drive from Minneapolis down Hwy 61 along the river through Red Wing, Lake City etc to La Crosse WI. In Minneapolis/St. Paul, definitely great restaurants (we love Kincaids, Mason Jar, Patrick's, The Malt Shop, Red Rabbit (near Target Field), Manny's, Brit's Pub, etc.) Also recommend catching a Twins game at Target Field if it works out (great stadium!), Walker Art Center, Minnehaha Falls and the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes (even just to drive around). Lifetime Fitness HQ is here re: fitness opportunities. Can't wait to see/hear about your adventures!
Such great recommendations! Thank you!
Additional Minnesota thoughts: For food, Walleye is the best fresh fish to order (almost anywhere). Also, love your cute kids - Valleyfair amusement park in Shakopee is a fun time with kids, as is Nickelodeon theme park and Legoland, both in Mall of America. TBH, I wouldn’t stay past dinner time at MOA though, as there can be a less “family friendly” element that can show up there. Also St Paul has both a Children’s museum that’s quite good and a Science Museum with cool dinosaur stuff. (And Peanuts statues around town as it was home of Charles M Schultz who created the comic strip.). I admire your commitment to generating lasting family memories- I’ve just started “Die with Zero” - one of your book recommendations- and as we’ve just completed year 1 of our retirement, boy does focus on experiences ring true:). Safe travels!
Florida resident here. This is a wonderful idea. I sent you an email. You could spend the summer in Central Florida and be unable to see and do it all. But, it's a great stop if kids are involved...
Got it. Just replied. Appreciate you so much!
Cool, looking forward to the videos. I want to do a trip like this some day!
Should be unforgettable! We'll hope to keep the meltdowns and car issues to a minimum!
Acadia National park is great, My family loves Taste of Maine restaurant in Woolrich very tasty seafood. |On your way to Acadia nice stops would be Rockland/Camden area, Belfast, Fort Knox State Park in Prospect.
Thank you! I'm not a big sea food person, but I've made the goal to try a bunch of it, especially in the north east.
North Carolina: if it's fall, i'd say The Blue Ridge Mountains. But, in summer, gotta be the outer banks Kitty Hawk to Cape Lookout - nothing like it in summer.
Thank you so much! I've been wanting to visit North Carolina for a long time.
Hilton Head is beautiful
Looks amazing! Thank you!!
Erik, over my life I've been to all but three states (ND, VT and HI). In the Northeast definitely Niagara Falls (awesome), Ogunquit ME and some of the cities for historical reasons (Boston, Philadelphia and DC but I'd steer clear of NYC -- yuck). In the Southeast: Charleston SC, Savannah GA, Cape Kennedy FL, Mobile AL (you can tour the USS Alabama and other historic naval ships). In the Midwest: Upstate MI (Traverse City, Saute St Marie), Sandusky OH (Cedar Park). In the north: Mt Rushmore SD, anywhere in MT, WY (and Yellowstone NP) and ID -- all beautiful. In the Southwest: The Stockyards in Fort Worth TX, San Antonio (Alamo, Riverwalk), McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis TX, White Sands NP in NM and of course the Grand Canyon in AZ. In the West, I'd steer clear of Las Vegas and go to Reno/Lake Tahoe instead, and I would steer clear of the cities on the west coast and concentrate on the WA and OR coastline and the national parks in CA. Just my one dollar and two cents worth..... Hope you have fun!
Thank you so much Tom! We have several of those I know in the itinerary and I'm sure others are on the way. Should be an interesting adventure!
The Pacific Northwest: Hoh Rainforest
Thank you!!
In Louisiana you will probably come to New Orleans. The rest of the state is pretty rural and/or boring. New Orleans is great but be careful because we have our share of crime. Go on a swamp tour. They are a lot of fun. Check out the French Quarter. Go to the World War II Museum. It's amazing. Take a ride on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar. And eat some of our world class food. Get a roast beef po-boy at R & O's. Also Audubon Park and the zoo. City Park is amazing and the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Children's Museum are located there. Just outside the French Quarter are the Aquarium of the Americas and Insectarium. Both fun and great for kids to visit.
We are a bit nervous about New Orleans. All we ever hear about is voodoo and Mardi Gras
@@SodasOnTheRoad Voodoo is basically non-existent. Mardi Gras is just once a year. All the stuff I listed above are family friendly activities and venues.
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Horseshoe Bend. So much better than the Grand Canyon
Thank you for sharing!!