Road trip! Where should I go in the U.S.?

Question

Okay, I like the places off the beaten path, that aren't full of tourists and are cheap and fun. Where have you all been that you enjoyed?

Answer 1

Travel around the state highways and old US highways of Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana. There are a few different National Parks you can visit, numerous state and county parks, as well as hundreds of National Forests and Historic Sites. There are many small towns all over these places, many historic places, and lots of cool things to explore.

Go panning for silver/gold in the Silver Valley of Idaho, Visit the House of Mystery near Columbia Falls, Montana; Bike ride the Hiawatha Trail in Idaho and Montana; Walk the centennial trail in Idaho and Washington; see the Grand Coulee dam in WA; swim in Lake Pend Oreille in Idaho, one of North America's deepest lakes (and used to test submarines for 60 years); see the old abandoned mining towns around Wallace Idaho; Ride the world's longest enclosed gondola ride to Silver Mountain (Idaho); Drive the 50+ mile scenic route around Hungry Horse Reservoir and Dam in Montana; travel over the Going to the Sun road and see the most beautiful spots in the US in Glacier National Park (Montana); Swim in the slow flowing (and warm) Bull River near the Yaak River Valley in Montana; see the abandoned towns and mining operations in Idaho's St Joe National Forest; see the world's largest wooden penguin (and the coldest spot in the USA) in Cut Bank, MT. Visit the sites of numerous battles between Native American warriors and the US Calvary all over eastern Washington; go to a concert at the Gorge at George, the world's largest and most beautiful outdoor concert venue; see the thousands of acres of tulips in the Palouse valley of Washington; Drive the scenic loop around Flathead Lake and go to the Museum of Americana in Polson, MT (The world's largest museum devoted to American history and pop culture, with tens of thousands of items on display, including real steam trains, photos, a 1950s soda shop, war planes, a car Elvis owned, and an entire 120 year old ghost town). See the live Buffalo herds (including some naturally white albino Buffalo) living in a preserve near Plains and Thompson Falls, MT.

Eat at good old fashioned greasy spoon diners like the 'OK Cafe' in St Regis, MT, the Pin and Cue & The Night Owl (in Whitefish and Columbia Falls, MT), The Westmond Exxon Cafe at Lake Cocolalla (Idaho), The Airway Diner in Airway Heights, WA, the Loon Cafe in Loon Lake, WA, and many more.

See the hundreds of miles of back road scenery, more wildlife than you can shake a stick at, and more rivers, lakes, and mountains than you could ever count.

These are just some of the really cool things you could see in E WA, N ID, and W MT. A person could spend 10 years driving all over this area, and not see everything.

Answer 2

Go to Wyoming. Drive into the valley, as you approach the town of Jackson, you can imagine the great beauty and vastness of the land that Lewis & Clark saw. It is still beautiful under the big blue sky and the snowcapped mountains. But don't stay in Jackson Hole where there will be PLENTY of tourists.

There are inexpensive cabins (no electricity, I believe) in the Grand Tetons and in Yellowstone National Park. http://www.nps.gov/ If you like to camp, you can certainly do that. Cheap eats is easy to come by. You can also pre-arrange for hike/tour with a U.S. Park Ranger before you head for Wyoming. You can walk slowly among the bison herds and see moose and elk and so many wild animals. The Snake River is where you will spot many bald eagles. And the vistas from the mountain tops are incredible.

Answer 3

I don't know where you're from or where you'd want to go. I would choose things I have wanted to do for a long time. Like hit all the oudoor concerts in a five state area. If it's scenery you're after Colorado has always been one of my favortie states. Try Steamboat Springs there is plenty to do there. If you wanted to have crazy fun sign up for time share resort vacations. Of course you'll have to fight your way out of the deal they are selling. It coudl be fun, so could collecting teh ugliest ashtrays at yard sales across country all summer with another friend in competition, just for the fun of it of course.Go wild!!! A road trip is a road trip- you figure it out. Good luck!!! S.

Answer 4

I would definately have to say, anywhere in Vermont. Vermont is a small state, not very populated. You would not belive the views at this time of year and especially fall time, foilage season. The mountains, lakes, and countrysides can be breathtaking. Whats there to do thats fun and not expensive? We have plenty of hiking trails, camping sites, lakes and more. If you can, i recommend Lake Willoughby in Westmore, Vermont.Breathtaking it is , plus things to do at no cost like swimming or laying out with a full view in front of you of lake and mountains which also have hiking trails and if you like fishing. So if you want a refreshing road trip with so many beautiful views that will amaze you, i definately recommend Vermont. Plenty of other things to do also such as art n craft shows, county fairs and so on. of course this is the warm season. Winters? So much snow, its also breathtaking with the mountains, and you can try out skiing ( I recommend Jay Peak,VT), snow machining, ice fishing, come make a snowman or a snow angel. Dont forget your camera!!!

Answer 5

Hume Lake Christian Camps. It's located 60 miles off Fresno, and this spectacular camps averages 1700 campers a week, offers great activities including fishing, hiking, biking, swimming, and EATING.

And almost everyone there, WANTS to go back again. Seriously, I have been there the last five years and truly consider this place my second home.

It's not your typical camp. Instead, it offers SO MUCH more.

Answer 6

Have you been to the Grand Canyon? I suggest that. If you're taking it soon, then how about Mount Rushmore, just in time for 4th of July celebration.

Answer 7

take a trip on route 66 we did it one summer it was so cool. lots of little places to stop and take pictures. It only made me appreciate the beauty of our country all the more.

Answer 8

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dollywood, Ripley's Believe it or Not. And so much more. Have fun!

Answer 9

Seattle in the summer. Nothing's better!

Answer 10

Come to Cali!!!
Oregon is really pretty too. Have fun wherever u go! :)