I am moving from Colorado Springs to Savannah Ga, and i will be travling begining Friday July 10th or Saturday July 11th. I have a free schedule, so I would like to take our time and catch as many sites as possible.
It looks like I will be Traveling through Kansas, MO, into Indiana/KY border to stop and visit family, then through KY and TN, Atlanta and then to Savannah.
Here were some recommendations I have had for the South East segment:
Mammoth caverns
Dolly Wood
Smoky mtn Nat'l park
I would love any recommendations for our trip. My sister is underage, so that limits it to no night life, but I would LOVE to show her some of the national parks, or quirky road stops and local color!
Thank you for any recommendations!
Road trip from Colorado to Georgia- Any Recommendations for sites to see?
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For your Kentucky portion, Mammoth Cave NP is on I-65. You can get to Nashville via 65 and then over to Knoxville, TN, and on to the Smokies, but that adds some miles. If you come through St. Louis on I-64, you can go through Lexington, KY, and down I-75 to Knoxville, which would be closer.
You can detour off I-64 and go through Harrodsburg to see Fort Harrod, a restored pioneer fort built for protection from the Indians, which, depending on her age, your sister may like. Then you can drive 7 miles toward Lexington on a scenic highway (passing some horse farms) and stop at Pleasant Hill, a restored Shaker village with a wonderful dining room in the Trustees' building.
Down I-75, you could stop at Berea, a college town where Applachian students were offered an education on a work-exchange program before the Civil War and which still continues to do that. It also has a good restaurant in Boone Tavern staffed by culinary school students.
Then there is Corbin, KY, where you can eat in the original store where Colonel Sanders started KFC and which is also the exit for Cumberland Falls State Park, one of only two places in the world where a moonbow can be seen (but it's pretty elusive).
Enjoy your trip!
Tank you so much for the wonderful advice!
If you are interested in US Presidental history and willing to make sidetrips, the Eisenhower Musuem is an Abilene, KS, Truman in Independence, MO and Linclon museums abound in IL, IN and KY. The one in Springfield, IL is extra good.
Also, Hannibal, MO is interesting for the Mark Twain connection.
In KY around Bardstown and Lawrenceberg you'll find the Bourbon Whiskey Trail, distillaries that welcome visitors.
And Chattonooga, TN is the new home of the famed paddlewheel steam ship, Delta Queen. Finally, the Georgia wine country (yes there is such a thing) is in the mountains around Dahalonega.
Have fun deciding where to go.
Stop in St. Louis to see the Gateway Arch. We also have one of the best zoos in the country and it's free.
Some Quirky St. Louis Attractions:
The City Museum. Not really a museum, but more of a playground for all ages. It's open until 1AM on Fri/Sat night, if that fits your schedule.
Crown Candy Kitchen (daytime only). It's an all-original candy and ice cream shop.
The Delmar Loop. This is a trendy college area. Visit Blueberry Hill, Pin-up Bowl, Bubble Tea.