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Post by juanita on Mar 6, 2022 18:45:02 GMT
If you were asked what a person should see in your state or province if they were travelling there what would you recommend?
I am making up a travel journal of things to see. We have ordered a new camper van and are in the planning stages.
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Post by maryland on Mar 6, 2022 18:49:23 GMT
I am from Maryland, and love downtown Annapolis (Naval Academy is right there too) and Ocean City!
In Pittsburgh, I recommend the view of the city from Mt. Washington and the inclines.
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Mar 6, 2022 21:10:25 GMT
Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Mar 6, 2022 21:11:30 GMT
Texan here, so pretty much anything you want you will find in the state. It's a huge state so definitely you will need more time here than in some of the smaller states. Do you have specific interests or a theme to your travel plans (ie see all state capitols, historic sights, etc?)
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 6, 2022 21:24:58 GMT
Virginia, just off the top of my head and in no logical order:
-- Monticello -- Williamsburg -- Yorktown and Jamestown -- Chincoteague (the pony swim) and Assateague (although part of it is in Maryland) -- Mt. Vernon -- Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive -- Arlington National Cemetery -- Luray Caverns -- Udvar-Hazy (part of the Smithsonian but located in Northern Virginia) -- Civil War battlefields (you could make your whole trip just this, lol)
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Post by katlaw on Mar 6, 2022 21:35:50 GMT
Alberta, Canada here
Jasper National Park to Banff National Park - go to Maligne Canyon, take a boat to Spirit Island, go riverrafting on the Athabasca river, drive up to Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, Columbia Icefields, Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, camp at Wapiti campground (get a spot that backs onto the Athabasca river), go to Moraine Lake (take a look on Google, it is the most beautiful lake in Canada)
waterton Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology and Drumheller Calgary Stampede West Edmonton Mall Wood Buffalo National Park Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump Edmonton in the summer is known as Festival city. We have over 50 Festivals in Edmonton every year.
Honestly you could spend months in Alberta and not see everything there is to see. It is a beautiful province.
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Post by epeanymous on Mar 6, 2022 21:41:24 GMT
In Washington State, you want to go to Seattle and the San Juan Islands, for sure. I also think that the coast is beautiful—my favorite spot is Ruby Beach. Deception Pass is really nice (there are parks on both sides, and it would be easy to combine a trip there with taking the ferry to the San Juans from Anacortes).
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Post by zztop11 on Mar 6, 2022 21:44:17 GMT
Minnesota - The North Shore is an absolute must!
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 6, 2022 21:56:17 GMT
Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
It isn't the most touristy place, but it is impressive and I didn't know it was there until I was an adult. (And I've lived in Colorado my entire life)
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 6, 2022 21:58:01 GMT
Black Canyon of the Gunnison. It isn't the most touristy place, but it is impressive and I didn't know it was there until I was an adult. (And I've lived in Colorado my entire life) I was going to say riding through the Rocky Mountains at almost any point. Just amazing. I have friends who live in Gunnison and it does look lovely.
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Post by kamper on Mar 6, 2022 22:38:18 GMT
Alberta, Canada here Jasper National Park to Banff National Park - go to Maligne Canyon, take a boat to Spirit Island, go riverrafting on the Athabasca river, drive up to Pyramid and Patricia Lakes, Lake Minnewanka Cruise, Columbia Icefields, Banff Gondola, Lake Louise, camp at Wapiti campground (get a spot that backs onto the Athabasca river), go to Moraine Lake (take a look on Google, it is the most beautiful lake in Canada) waterton Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology and Drumheller Calgary Stampede West Edmonton Mall Wood Buffalo National Park Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump Edmonton in the summer is known as Festival city. We have over 50 Festivals in Edmonton every year. Honestly you could spend months in Alberta and not see everything there is to see. It is a beautiful province. I'm excited to see this because, we will spend two months in Alberta this summer.
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Post by katlaw on Mar 6, 2022 22:41:10 GMT
I'm excited to see this because, we will spend two months in Alberta this summer. That is great. There is so much to do, I hope you have an amazing time.
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Post by kamper on Mar 6, 2022 22:44:40 GMT
Our favorite place to camp in Texas in Palo Duro Canyon SP (not in the summer). Even if you don't hike the views are just incredible. The Museum of the Plains in Canyon is also really interesting.
I'd also say the Johnson Space Center is a must.
If you like wine add Fredericksburg to your list (and the nearby LBJ Ranch).
Texas really is like a whole country.
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Post by kamper on Mar 6, 2022 22:48:45 GMT
I'm excited to see this because, we will spend two months in Alberta this summer. That is great. There is so much to do, I hope you have an amazing time. I may email you for more suggestions. The reservation process for the national parks was quite the ordeal but, we got into Waterton Lakes, Banff (Banff townsite and Lake Lousie) and Jasper. We will have to move a couple of times but, our set up and take down is pretty simple.
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Post by ntsf on Mar 6, 2022 22:55:45 GMT
northern ca.. (it is larger than many states)
drive from sfo airport over the golden gate bridge up highway 1 to the redwoods south of eureka. so much to see along the way.. from bodega bay, to ft ross to the redwoods..
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Post by malibou on Mar 6, 2022 23:36:43 GMT
I'm in So Cal, and I think you might be too. From where I am we like to drive north along highway 1 all the way up thru CA.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Mar 6, 2022 23:47:25 GMT
Virginia, just off the top of my head and in no logical order: -- Monticello -- Williamsburg -- Yorktown and Jamestown -- Chincoteague (the pony swim) and Assateague (although part of it is in Maryland) -- Mt. Vernon -- Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive -- Arlington National Cemetery -- Luray Caverns -- Udvar-Hazy (part of the Smithsonian but located in Northern Virginia) -- Civil War battlefields (you could make your whole trip just this, lol) monklady123 named everything I was also going to list, and I would add a couple more: * Virginia Beach, including the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center * Richmond, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts * Natural Bridge
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Post by monklady123 on Mar 6, 2022 23:53:04 GMT
Virginia, just off the top of my head and in no logical order: -- Monticello -- Williamsburg -- Yorktown and Jamestown -- Chincoteague (the pony swim) and Assateague (although part of it is in Maryland) -- Mt. Vernon -- Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive -- Arlington National Cemetery -- Luray Caverns -- Udvar-Hazy (part of the Smithsonian but located in Northern Virginia) -- Civil War battlefields (you could make your whole trip just this, lol) monklady123 named everything I was also going to list, and I would add a couple more: * Virginia Beach, including the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center * Richmond, including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts * Natural Bridge Oh yeah, I forgot Richmond!! hahahaha I mean, it's only the capital. lol
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Post by myshelly on Mar 7, 2022 0:10:57 GMT
I am from Maryland, and love downtown Annapolis (Naval Academy is right there too) and Ocean City! In Pittsburgh, I recommend the view of the city from Mt. Washington and the inclines. We’ll be in Maryland this summer and our top must sees are Fort McHenry, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the historic ships. Any advice or opinions on those?
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 7, 2022 0:59:14 GMT
California- the land of extremes
Yosemite Valley during the off season Upper Yosemite - driving the Tioga road in summer is the most spectacular drive there is Driving north through redwoods and the lost coast The retro cool of Palm Springs and the Mojave Desert of Joshua Tree Death Valley Big Sur Santa Barbara Los Angeles
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Post by juanita on Mar 7, 2022 1:37:07 GMT
So excited to see all the replies, we are starting our drive back to Canada tomorrow and when I get home I’m going to start my travel journal of places and things to see!
We are open to everything!!! Keep them coming
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Post by maryland on Mar 7, 2022 1:53:20 GMT
I am from Maryland, and love downtown Annapolis (Naval Academy is right there too) and Ocean City! In Pittsburgh, I recommend the view of the city from Mt. Washington and the inclines. We’ll be in Maryland this summer and our top must sees are Fort McHenry, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the historic ships. Any advice or opinions on those? I am not too familiar with Baltimore, but hopefully someone here and give you some tips. I hope you enjoy your trip to Maryland!
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Post by Crack-a-lackin on Mar 7, 2022 2:38:33 GMT
In Washington State, you want to go to Seattle and the San Juan Islands, for sure. I also think that the coast is beautiful—my favorite spot is Ruby Beach. Deception Pass is really nice (there are parks on both sides, and it would be easy to combine a trip there with taking the ferry to the San Juans from Anacortes). I’m going to add to your great suggestions: Mt Rainier is beautiful and great hiking. Walla Walla for wine tasting, Lake Chelan, Leavenworth, especially in winter.
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Post by lisae on Mar 7, 2022 2:45:44 GMT
Western NC - Biltmore House in Asheville.
Also the waterfalls of western NC, upstate SC and NE Georgia. Many of them are short walks/hikes. Stay in Highlands or Cashiers.
Blowing Rock is a nice little town in the northern mountains of NC. It's not a must see IMO but if you are in the area or driving up the parkway, there are a few things to do in the area.
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 7, 2022 2:47:39 GMT
Most of CA has been covered, but I'll add San Diego and Lake Tahoe to the stops. A Vancouver Island BC tour should start with a ferry through the Gulf Islands and hit: - Victoria (Beacon Hill Park, The Empress, Legislative Building, Royal BC Museum, Butchart Gardens, Mt. Finlayson)
- drive over the Malahat and stop to see the murals in Duncan
- stay near Parksville/Qualicum and daytrip to Rathtrevor Beach and Cathedral Grove
- Tofino/Long Beach
- Strathcona Provincial Park
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Post by guzismom on Mar 7, 2022 2:49:13 GMT
The best crab cakes in Maryland are at G&M: G&M RestaurantI now live in New Mexico; at the intersection of two interstates sits Las Cruces. Within an easy drive of our fair town, you can see White Sands National Park ( white sands), Organ Mountain Desert Peaks National Monument ( Organ Mountains Desert Peaks), Cloudcroft/Ruidoso, White Sands Missile Range (where they have a small museum all about the development of missiles, specifically the ones used to launch the first atomic bomb), and so much more. We are an hour from El Paso, TX...and all that city has to offer. Stop on by!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2022 2:51:55 GMT
History- Henry Ford museum, Air Zoo (Kalamazoo), Fort Michmilimackinac, Mackinac Island
Wine - traverse city Beer - Grand Rapids (Founders) or Kalamazoo (Bell's)
Nature - the whole UP. So many waterfalls to see.
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 7, 2022 3:15:42 GMT
In Washington State, you want to go to Seattle and the San Juan Islands, for sure. I also think that the coast is beautiful—my favorite spot is Ruby Beach. Deception Pass is really nice (there are parks on both sides, and it would be easy to combine a trip there with taking the ferry to the San Juans from Anacortes). i thought hiking the temperate rain forests in Washington was amazing.
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Post by SallyPA on Mar 7, 2022 3:20:25 GMT
Just east of a Yellowstone, so of course that plus the Grand Tetons. But the Absaroka Beartooth Wildnerness area that is northeast of the park both in Wyoming and Montana is my favorite place in the world. Amazingly beautiful and rugged.
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Post by calgaryscrapper on Mar 7, 2022 3:36:46 GMT
If you go to Banff go down one of the side streets and check out the Banff Tea company. They are local and have unique teas. Vermillion lake near Banff is nice. Buy a day pass and drive the Highwood Pass (we picnic there too). It is between Calgary and Canmore (opens on June 15).
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