Road Trip from San Diego to Pittsburgh in March/April
Feb 5th, 2010, 09:13 PM
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Road Trip from San Diego to Pittsburgh in March/April
We will be driving from San Diego to Pittsburgh around the middle of March and are looking for suggestions of places to stop. We plan to take 2-3 weeks for the drive and want your favorite suggestions of places you have enjoyed. Thanks, MikeGold
Feb 6th, 2010, 05:10 AM
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Actually, we like driving thru Hot Springs, staying the night and having going to the Buckstaff for a w0nderfull mineral bath and message, very reasonable in price: http://www.buckstaffbaths.com/
Leaving Memphis, you could head toward Bardstown Ky: http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...n-kentucky.cfm
Going thru southern Ohio could find you in Hocking Hills, hiking Ash Cave and soaking on that front porch in your hot tub. (weather permitting) http://www.hockinghills.com/
Leaving Memphis, you could head toward Bardstown Ky: http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...n-kentucky.cfm
Going thru southern Ohio could find you in Hocking Hills, hiking Ash Cave and soaking on that front porch in your hot tub. (weather permitting) http://www.hockinghills.com/
Feb 6th, 2010, 05:46 AM
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I can make some recommendations once you reach Pittsburgh...
Definitely make time to ride the Duquesne incline - cool experience and awesome views of the city. Also, fit in time to visit the Strip District - and go hungry - you can literally stuff yourself with all the yummy sidewalk vendor bites available. The Carnegie Museum is worth a visit and it's between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon's campuses, if you're into college campuses. Tons of great ethnic restaurants in the area for lunch. The South Side is a must if you like bohemian, funky, fun people watching. Nakama is my favorite sushi restaurant there (great non-sushi food, too) with sidewalk window seating that's great for people watching. Enjoy my hometown - it's a great place to visit.
Definitely make time to ride the Duquesne incline - cool experience and awesome views of the city. Also, fit in time to visit the Strip District - and go hungry - you can literally stuff yourself with all the yummy sidewalk vendor bites available. The Carnegie Museum is worth a visit and it's between the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon's campuses, if you're into college campuses. Tons of great ethnic restaurants in the area for lunch. The South Side is a must if you like bohemian, funky, fun people watching. Nakama is my favorite sushi restaurant there (great non-sushi food, too) with sidewalk window seating that's great for people watching. Enjoy my hometown - it's a great place to visit.
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Well I wont tell you where to go 
but I will say one thing. Plan your trip routing so you are not going to drive any of the interstate highway system... You have more than enough time... We have driven this way more than once across this great country we live in... We use AAA Tour Books and maps and read up on all the small towns we will be going thru along our route... Many interesting things can be found this way. You may even want to stop for a moment to see the worlds largest Coffee Pot, we did.
http://www.worldslargestthings.com/iowa/coffee.htm
http://www.byways.org/
but I will say one thing. Plan your trip routing so you are not going to drive any of the interstate highway system... You have more than enough time... We have driven this way more than once across this great country we live in... We use AAA Tour Books and maps and read up on all the small towns we will be going thru along our route... Many interesting things can be found this way. You may even want to stop for a moment to see the worlds largest Coffee Pot, we did. http://www.worldslargestthings.com/iowa/coffee.htm
http://www.byways.org/
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