Road trip to the south

Old Nov 22nd, 2001, 02:28 PM
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Erin
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Road trip to the south

I'm planning a road trip to anywhere in the south--the Carolinas and Georgia to be more specific. I am coming from Philadelphia and I was wondering a few things:

1. If my trip is for 9 days, will driving take up too much time? I'm not sure how long it should take.

2. What would be some good towns/cities for a 24-year old woman?

3. Are there any towns/cities that are more "casual" than others (i.e. I find Philadelphia to be more casual and less intimidating than NYC)?

4. Are there a lot of cheap motels to stay in?

I think that's all for now--thanks. And please let me know if my questions are too general/unclear.
 
Old Nov 22nd, 2001, 02:31 PM
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How about a round trip to Charleston, Savannah area. Two driving days each way and a couple of days in each city. Come back and we can talk more.
 
Old Nov 22nd, 2001, 03:23 PM
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Erin, I live in NY and my brother lives in NC and we can make the trip, driving non-stop in 12 hours.At the most,..so 9 days is plenty for driving there.My daughter lives in Fla and her favorite weekend away spot is Charleston SC..there are plenty of B&B's and small hotel/motels and plenty to do, nice for a young woman.I think on the whole the South is more casual than up around here..I like the small towns in SC(Beaufort-Charleston) and GA, there is such a nice relaxed & friendly feeling, the food is great, and it will not be too cold, what a nice time you will have! ~C
 
Old Nov 23rd, 2001, 06:40 AM
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Thank you both for the info. When would you suggest to go between April and June? Is there a "tourist" season I can avoid? Any fun/interesting festivals/events that I shouldn't miss? What is the weather like in those months? Thanks.
 
Old Nov 23rd, 2001, 07:20 AM
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My daughter goes there all the time, so I will ask her to write to you and let you know-she knows the best places to go in Charleston for jazz,places to stay that are not too expensive..she should be back from London on Sat.so she will be online Sunday..c
 
Old Nov 23rd, 2001, 10:57 AM
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Erin,

April through June is a beautiful time of year in Charleston. Following is a link to our local newspaper, along with a listing of all that there is to do in town.

It takes us about 13 hours to drive from Isle of Palms, SC to Long Beach Island, NJ (as long as we can avoid ''rush hour'' around Washington, DC.

http://www.charleston.net/visitor/index.html

Post again if you need more information! You'll love the cities of Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah.

Carol
 
Old Nov 23rd, 2001, 12:54 PM
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Thanks again everyone. I have Charleston, Savannah, and Beaufort on my list--is there anywhere you would suggest going in North Carolina?
 
Old Nov 26th, 2001, 09:56 AM
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Erin,

you asked specifically about NC (you already have some good tips about SC/GA).

You should consider:
1. the outer banks (especially if you're flying into Raleigh, as per a few of your later posts)--the towns are extremely small and casual, Manteo, Nags Head, Ocracoke. You could drive into Manteo/Nags Head and head south to Ocracoke, where you could take a car ferry to the Morehead City and Beaufort (NC) area.
2. Wilmington NC--great small town (approx. 60,000 population), a port city, about 15 minutes from the beach.
3. Southport NC--the closest thing NC has to the SC low country, a great little place (eat at the very casual Provisions Company)
4. from Southport you can drive to Charleston along the coast (Highway 17) or go inland and pick up I-95 and then I-26. If you go the coastal route, you'll pass through the Grand Strand/Myrtle Beach area (don't worry, it won't bite you, contrary to what some folks on this forum think), BUT you don't want to do this between mid-June and mid-August, traffic will be bad. Finally, my reason for mentioning the coastal route (Highway 17) is that you will go through Georgetown, which is a nice old waterfront port city about an hour north of Charleston.

Whatever you choose, have a great time!
 
Old Nov 26th, 2001, 11:07 AM
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The best way for a young person to see the real South is by Greyhound Bus. The bus system never became the transport of last resort as it has become in other parts of the country.
 
Old Nov 26th, 2001, 12:09 PM
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The Outer Banks have been turned into the Atlantic City of North Carolina. Rude, foul mouthed Northerners (bless their little hearts with their Range Rovers and other status symbols that tell the world how important they are) have lined the once pristine shoreline with their million dollar tributes to themselves. Thanks for ruining another stretch of Atlantic shoreline.

Thanks again!
 
Old Nov 26th, 2001, 12:11 PM
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Don't worry, Thanks Yankees, the next hurricane or the one after that will take care of them. Never understood which company was stupid enough to insure those McMansions, though...
 
Old Nov 27th, 2001, 11:55 AM
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Hey yankee bashers,

Given your disdain for the apparent influx of northerners to the Outer Banks, I am sure that you have refused to accept the benefits of any taxes paid on those mansions of which you are so envious.

And though I have met a lot of rude and stupid people in my life, I have found that stereotypes (whether you're talking rude, foul-mouthed northerners or dim-witted, uncultured southerners) are not usually good indicators of a person's character and qualities.
 
Old Nov 27th, 2001, 02:21 PM
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Hi everyone--thank you for continuing to give great info. I didn't mean for my post to turn so ugly--can we get back on track so people can actually benefit from this site? Thank you.

Wildeyed--serious about the bus? That's great to hear--I went busing for 2 months in Ireland and it was fantastic--thanks for giving me that idea--I'll look into it.
 

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