Hi

My partner and I plan an 8 days visit to the US in mid-june. We like nature, history and vibrant cities. Are there any routes which are recommended for a romantic holiday? I know this can be taken to many directions and would be happy to hear some ideas.

Thanks!

Well, it's not actually in the US, but Victoria BC would be my vote for a romantic city getaway. What sort of nature do you like? Where are you from?

I'd vote for San Francisco and some time in a wine region nearby.

If this is eight more days in addition to Canada, start in New York City, and work your way up the Hudson Valley and across the Finger Lakes to Niagara Falls... then add the Niagara Falls to Quebec City trip...

California: Fly into San Francisco and spend three nights ... drive to Yosemite... spend three nights and return to The City to fly home.

South Carolina: Fly into Atlanta or Charleston and see all the history you want from the revolutionary and civil wars.

Washington DC: Enjoy the city and spend time in Virginia as well.. its beautiful country and its theme is "Virginia is for Lovers!"

> nature, history and vibrant cities

For the most part, "vibrant cities" are on the coasts. Yes, there are exceptions, but that's a place to start.

If by "history" you mean places of historical interest, those are going to be centered on the East Coast.

Unfortunately, "nature" is going to be easier to find on the West Coast than on the East.

So what I would recommend is to visit the coast that is closer to where you are now -- your profile doesn't say whether you're closer to the U.S. East Coast or West Coast.

Then choose a "vibrant" city that will be bearable in June (some cities in the South will already be too hot by then), and then concentrate on what that city will specialize in. If history, focus on the history; if nature, focus on the nature. Check the secondary value if you can, but realize you'll have to sacrifice one or the other.


Or you can simply declare, "I choose nature over history [or vice versa]," and then just go to a city with more of your higher priority.


As MarvelousMouse first noted, there are some cities in Canada that may very well meet all your needs, so don't overlook those.


With just a little more information, we can help you focus on the best possible choice. Maybe if you listed four or five cities that YOU think would meet your needs, then we can help pinpoint the best of those.

Hawaii.

Yeah. Little to nothing of historic interest has occurred anywhere but the East Coast....

Thanks for the ideas!

We consider to do one of the following:

- Niagra Falls - New York (and in between either finger lakes / Canada / Maine)
- Charleston - Savanah
- Zion - Bryce - Moab
- Pacific Coast Highway

What is best for 9 days in mid-June in terms of good weather (prefer hot places over cold), nice nature views, romantic places, and not too long driving (flights ok). Pacific Coast seems perfect except we visited parts of it so we might prefer other places.

Thanks!

I'd say not Pacific Coast, because you'd be about a month early for reliably amazing weather. At least for northern CA/OR/WA. It's beautiful anytime, don't get me wrong, but the pics you see in travel publications are often from mid-July to September.

> Little to nothing of historic interest has occurred
> anywhere but the East Coast

I stand by my statement that places of historic value are "centered" on the East Coast, which is VERY different from saying "nothing of historic interest" happened anywhere else.

If we're talking about American history, for example, the events just in Independence Hall in Philadelphia are more significant than the total of just about any other city -- maybe even state -- west of the Appalachians.

Cities like New Orleans, San Antonio, Santa Fe, Memphis, Kansas City, etc, etc all have some degree of historical interest. Places like Boston, Philadelphia, Charleston, Richmond, Jamestown -- just for starters -- simply have more.

This^^^�� Also- it depends what sort of history you're into. I love history in general but my favorite era as a child was the Gold Rush and the Oregon trail...and the topic that really fascinates me as an adult is Native American culture, pre and post cotact. Where will you find all of those? The West! Boston is probably my favorite US city, but that certainly doesn't make the West coast have less history- just as interesting, just unique in its own way.

I'd say not Pacific Coast, because you'd be about a month early for reliably amazing weather. At least for northern CA/OR/WA. It's beautiful anytime, don't get me wrong, but the pics you see in travel publications are often from mid-July to September.

I would've said that was true at one point but at least on the central/northern CA coast, it seems to be trending warmer and sunnier every year which is disappointing to us cause if we wanted SoCal like weather, we would've just stayed in SoCal

I think you should refine your original idea, and go to New England, but skip Niagara falls. That's the part that was making that trip difficult. Fly to Boston, spend a few days. Then spend 6 or so days elsewhere in New England. You could go up to the Maine Coast, stopping in Portsmouth for some history and good food. You could stay someplace like Camden or Boothbay. Then drive back towards New York. You could fit in some time in the White Mountains, or in the Berkshires, or in Newport...whatever appeals and fits your driving schedule. I know you don't want to drive too much.

to really keep the driving down, start in Boston, go to the Berkshires, then the Hudson Valley, then New York. That would give you a nice mix of city/nature/history. There are plenty of romantic b&b's in the Berkshires or in the Hudson Valley area. Scenery, historic homes, gardens, light hiking...plenty to see and do.

Without saying you should go there, Charleston, Savannah, and other places along the Carolina and Georgia coasts (Wilmington N.C. to St. Mary's, Georgia, and Cumberland Island would work. Chances are it will be warm enough for you, and maybe too warm.

Savannah is one of the most romantic cities for just walking around through the squares and as noted above, the east coast is full of history.

We just did a fantastic trip to Washington D.C. and Mount Vernon. D.C. has tons of amazing history and lots of free museums and great food. Mount Vernon was charming and beautiful; we were there for six hours and didn't see and do it all - great views of the Potomac River. We stayed in Old Town at the Hotel Monaco and loved it. Boston is another favorite spot. We also like Newport and Charleston.

Another vote for Savannah! While not exactly a vibrant city, it is very romantic and full of history. One of our favorite places.