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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 21, 2021 16:09:18 GMT
Yes another “where should we go in August?” My kid has a short window when he is free and I want to go with him somewhere new to him
Details:
- would just be me and my 20yo college student and maybe my 19yo college student
- he is very into history and we are all into food and exploring
- we all don’t like heat and humidity
- only 3 -4 nights so fairly easy to get to from Bay Area (direct flight ideal) but a flight and a drive would be fine
- not on the west coast
Right now thinking about:
NYC, (realize it could be hot but he’s never been), New Orleans (ridiculously hot?) and as I’m writing this I’m thinking DC?
Love your thoughts on these and others
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Post by Belle on Jun 21, 2021 16:11:11 GMT
I was going to say DC for history, exploring and food. But…it will be very hot and humid in August.
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Post by mom on Jun 21, 2021 16:11:53 GMT
New Orleans will be flaming hot. I'd strike that from my list.
I would choose DC or maybe even Savannah (though both could be hot). Or what about Gatlinburg?
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Post by Belle on Jun 21, 2021 16:15:42 GMT
One more suggestion is to look into flight schedules and consider how that will impact a 3-4 night vacation.
We are taking a short, 5 day trip this summer. Our first choice was NYC but leaving from Seattle, we would have spent 2 of our vacation days just traveling so we opted for Southern California instead.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 21, 2021 16:16:59 GMT
Yes another “where should we go in August?” My kid has a short window when he is free and I want to go with him somewhere new to him Details: - would just be me and my 20yo college student and maybe my 19yo college student - he is very into history and we are all into food and exploring - we all don’t like heat and humidity - only 3 -4 nights so fairly easy to get to from Bay Area (direct flight ideal) but a flight and a drive would be fine - not on the west coast Right now thinking about: NYC, (realize it could be hot but he’s never been), New Orleans (ridiculously hot?) and as I’m writing this I’m thinking DC? Love your thoughts on these and others DC, NOLA and NYC will all be super hot and humid in August. What about Maine? You could fly into Boston and drive up, hit Portland, Acadia. If you like lobster... |
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 21, 2021 16:17:47 GMT
If you can do Canada (have passports), you could check out Quebec!
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 21, 2021 16:26:46 GMT
Good input on those cities being too hot.
I was thinking of Canada but didn’t know if border was open.
I was also thinking of Alaska (we went to anchorage and the Kenai peninsula a few years ago and loved it)
Maine is great idea.
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Post by maryannscraps on Jun 21, 2021 16:28:49 GMT
Portland, ME is a foodie heaven! We were there a few months ago and had some fantastic meals.
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Post by ntsf on Jun 21, 2021 16:29:26 GMT
boston (though it will be hot and humid).. drive up the coast. visit Lowell, north shore, maine coast..
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 21, 2021 16:35:07 GMT
Good input on those cities being too hot. I was thinking of Canada but didn’t know if border was open. I was also thinking of Alaska (we went to anchorage and the Kenai peninsula a few years ago and loved it) Maine is great idea. Just sent you a private message with some Maine info from my brother. |
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Post by brookeq on Jun 21, 2021 16:53:36 GMT
anything east coast will be hot and humid unless you get up to maine maybe. You could go to chicago maybe. Not sure how humid it gets there.
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Post by compeateropeator on Jun 21, 2021 16:57:32 GMT
I am in New England and I think Maine is a wonderful idea. However depending on where and when it may be difficult to find some place and/or not at an ungodly rate. A lot of people from my area go and can’t even get spots at long time frequented places.
So if that doesn’t work out, I would suggest Vermont…Southern, central, or Northern. Not a terrible drive from Boston if you can find rentals, but try flying into BTV for central or northern. Stowe, Jaypeak, Killington? I will also put in a plug for some place like North Conway, NH. A car and driving would be part of these places though.
I bet if you could fly into Portland Maine you could Uber around, although I am betting things are really busy. Good luck.
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Post by MichyM on Jun 21, 2021 17:00:26 GMT
Not hot and humid in August and not on the west coast limits things. I've done Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head in August and was very uncomfortable for anything other than hanging by water. For 3-4 nights I'd probably not go that far anyhow as you lose a day on each end just traveling. Revisiting in April it was an entirely different experience.
What about Montana? It'll be warm, but not humid. Or Colorado? Do you two enjoy doing outdoorsy things?
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Post by MichyM on Jun 21, 2021 17:04:18 GMT
Good input on those cities being too hot. I was thinking of Canada but didn’t know if border was open. I was also thinking of Alaska (we went to anchorage and the Kenai peninsula a few years ago and loved it) Maine is great idea. Just sent you a private message with some Maine info from my brother. Hey SockMonkey could you send me the info too please? Next summer I'd like to meet my son somewhere on the east coast, north of NYC for us to vacation. I've never been up that way, nor has he. Thank you! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 21, 2021 17:05:38 GMT
I’ve already been to Idaho this year and we are potentially doing Yellowstone in early July. And we are in lake Tahoe right now (all short vacations) oh and I have Yosemite camping reserved for September so already lots of outdoor stuff - urban seems more fun to me.
He’s never even been to the east coast so flying into Boston snd renting car seems ideal. I did east coast road trip a couple years ago but that was with my younger two for a college tour.
I realize everything might be too booked up so I will start researching tonight.
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Post by peppermintpatty on Jun 21, 2021 17:05:39 GMT
While DC would be ideal, it is so freakin' hot and sticky here in August that you will melt.
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Post by desertgirl on Jun 21, 2021 17:13:11 GMT
Santa Fe.
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Post by peasapie on Jun 21, 2021 17:16:33 GMT
My favorite dude ranch in Wyoming? You can fly into Billings or Denver and either drive or take a short flight.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 21, 2021 17:50:33 GMT
If you can do Canada (have passports), you could check out Quebec! So far, the border is still closed. ☹ |
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jun 21, 2021 17:59:30 GMT
Boston, Maine, or New York would be my picks from the options you’re tossing around. Washington and New York will both be really hot but maybe worth it. I would strike New Orleans and anything in the south (Charleston and Savannah are great options, but not in August!).
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Post by Zee on Jun 21, 2021 18:10:01 GMT
August out east anyplace with real historical interest will be hot and humid, no way around it, but you'll have AC to retreat into so I wouldn't let that limit me.
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Post by allison1954 on Jun 21, 2021 19:30:34 GMT
remember to check the prices of rental cars
they are ridiculous right now
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Post by ellen on Jun 21, 2021 19:57:01 GMT
We've done a couple DC trips recently since my daughter lives in that area. We went in July and it was hot, but we were out and about every day. If you flew into Ronald Reagan there is a Metro stop right off the baggage claim. The DC Metro is incredibly easy to use and you could avoid renting a car. I don't really know how museums are handling their reopenings, but it would be pretty easy to find out. I am a pretty firm believer that everyone should visit DC if they can.
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Post by Tearisci on Jun 21, 2021 20:15:57 GMT
We've done a couple DC trips recently since my daughter lives in that area. We went in July and it was hot, but we were out and about every day. If you flew into Ronald Reagan there is a Metro stop right off the baggage claim. The DCA Metro is incredibly easy to use and you could avoid renting a car. I don't really know how museums are handling their reopenings, but it would be pretty easy to find out. I am a pretty firm believer that everyone should visit DC if they can. I agree with all of this. DC is just a special, unique place with history every place you look and a great food scene. But...I will take my hot August Texas days over the heat and humidity in DC in August. I really miss living there all except for that part! |
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Post by seaexplore on Jun 21, 2021 20:33:30 GMT
Go to the Keys!
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Post by oliquig on Jun 21, 2021 20:42:50 GMT
Boston would be my choice over NYC in August. Especially as using the subway sucks in the summer.
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 21, 2021 20:56:22 GMT
I'll add Rhode Island into your choices if flying into Boston. Especially the Newport Mansions.
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Post by SockMonkey on Jun 21, 2021 20:59:31 GMT
Just sent you a private message with some Maine info from my brother. Hey SockMonkey could you send me the info too please? Next summer I'd like to meet my son somewhere on the east coast, north of NYC for us to vacation. I've never been up that way, nor has he. Thank you! Sent! |
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Post by librarylady on Jun 21, 2021 22:06:30 GMT
If you can do Canada (have passports), you could check out Quebec! Border is not open, so strike that from the list. |
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Post by ~summer~ on Jun 21, 2021 22:35:57 GMT
My favorite dude ranch in Wyoming? You can fly into Billings or Denver and either drive or take a short flight. can you give me the name of the dude ranch? |
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