Vacation

[jray]

Hello everyone I will be leaving for Long Island next Thursday
and the long ride that awaits us. My question is, what are some good out of the way places or things to visit on this trip
besides the obvious in the city. We will be taking I80 out there and I think we'll try and take I70 back. I'm not looking for anything fancy just something on the interesting and beautiful side. We've have talked about driving through the Amish country /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif, but I don't know of anything else. I'm sure there is othr things because of the history in that part of the country.

 

[frank_f15]

not sure of your time restraints, but if u can u should check out GETTYSBURG PA. not not be a great time of year but what the heck. not sure(have not done a check) but i think i80 runs thru pa. also u might want to consider takin I 90 will take you very close to NIAGARA FALLS. by close i mean 40 min. once u get to BUFFALO NY. any how have a safe and fun vac.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I80 runs thru PA. As someone who used to think "'Niagra Falls is just water running over a rock" I would also recommend a visit there. Saw it for the first time in person a couple of years ago...standing at the falls edge on the Canadian side it is hard to describe the sheer power, needless to say I was impressed...

 

[DocHeb]

If you do go to Gettysburg, hire one of the guides that go with you in your car and tell you all about the battle. It was so fascinating even my teenage boys remained interested. Best $50 I've ever spent. It was a couple years ago, but we found the guide at the National Park Service Building.

Another favorite family spot is Mammoth Caves in Kentucky. I've been there five times, and still find it amazing. Look into buying tickets on-line, since the best tours sell out fast.

 

[Dozernut]

Just a suggestion if your not on a time schedule. Instead of taking I-70 back, try US 40 which parallels I-70. This will slow your travel down, but take you back about 50 years and show you America. Some parts of US 40 no longer exist, they have merged it into I-70, ie. the Il. and In. border section. They have also eliminated the East St Louis section in Il. There is some really pretty, rolling country on this highway and it has just been redone (in Illinois) and is a real good, smooth road. I cannot vouch for the condition of the road in other states. It kind of reminds me of route 66. Amish country in Illinois is north of I-70 in the Arthur, Tuscola and Arcola area. There is a small settlement south of I-70 in Crawford county. Enjoy, be safe!

 

[GaryM]

And don't forget the Gateway Arch in St. Louis!

 

[Loges1]

Don't know if it's your thing or not, but you can take I44 out of St. Louis down through S.W. Mo. Then hook back up with I70 out in nowhere Kansas(my 10 yr olds words two years ago going to Colorado) There are two trout fishing parks on your way. Meremac Springs south of Rolla and Benett Springs north of Springfeild. And then there is always the original Bass Pro Shops in Springfeild. All though the way Johnnie Morris is building them if there isn't one in Colorado yet there soon will be. A new one going up in Hampton VA and Bossier City LA so far this year

 

[jray]

I would like to say thanks to everyone for responding. I wopuld really like to visit Gettysburg Va I enjoy the old Civilwar parks. I have been to Vicksburg and Shilo already. I will have to see where Mammoth Caves are in relation to the Interstates that would be interesting as well. Again thanks to all. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bird]

If you want to see Mammoth Cave, don't forget what Chris said about getting tickets in advance. We drove out there one day and thought we'd take a tour. At the ticket window they told us they were already booked up for the day and if we wanted to make reservations for the next day, to call on the phone. I asked, "Can't we just make reservations here and now?" and was told that you have to call on the phone, can't make reservations in person. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif I think they have more business than they want, so I decided to help them out and go elsewhere. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[BubbaJr]

If you take I-70, and you have the slightest interest in airplanes, stop at the Air Force Museum in Fairborn Ohio, just east of Dayton. The museum is on the grounds of Wright Patterson Air Force Base and very easy to get to from I-70 with plenty of signs. They have more planes and exhibits than you can shake a stick at. And the best part is..............it's FREE!!!

Honk if you love peace and quiet.

 

[cwave]

A Word to the wise on Road construction Fines in PA

Points of Interest in Pennsylvania :

Boyd Bears also in Gettysburg

Lancaster County PA - Amish - Outlet Mall

Hershey's Chocolate World

Harley-Davidson in York, PA

All of the above are less than a 1 hour drive radius.

 

[Bird]

Yep, Bubba, the Air Force Museum is one of my favorites. First time we were there we only spent one day there, but the second time, we spent two full days there. And for information about it, you can go to Air Force Museum.

I've been to the Smithsonian, Davis-Monthan AFB, the Pima County air museum, also, but for me the Air Force Museum is number one and the Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, FL is number two. They also have a web site at Museum of Naval Aviation. Of course, Pensacola would be a little off the path for the vacation in question. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[BubbaJr]

Hi Bird,
I've probably been there a dozen times through the years, which is a testament to their constant upgrading and new acquisitions that make each trip a brand new experience. Even people that don't care much for planes are totally fascinated by the wide scope of the displays. Perhaps the most touching and heart rending are the displays devoted to POW's and the misery they went through. If you can look at some of the pictures and artifacts in the POW displays and don't get a lump in your throat or a tear in your eye, you're a better man than I am. We've been to the Smithsonian Air and Space museum, and the Neil Armstrong museum in Wapakoneta Ohio, and the Wright Patterson Air Force museum beats them all in my opinion.

Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.

 

[MossRoad]

Hope it's not too late...

Here's a picture of the Arch taken about 5 hours ago /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Bird]

One of my very good friends lost his pilot's license about 25 years ago for flying a small plane under that arch. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[MossRoad]

<font color="blue"> One of my very good friends lost his pilot's license about 25 years ago for flying a small plane under that arch. </font>

Hee hee! A tempting conquest for any pilot.