I will drive from SF on 11/22/06, do not wish to waste too much time to detour, so is there anything that's not too far away from I-5 and interesting that i can stop in between? city, farm, tourist attraction, national park, Will do.
thanks!!
2006-11-08 08:31:45 · 6 answers · asked by biglobster2k 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Seattle
If you are interested in politics, you might stop in Salem, Oregon and Olympia, Washington to see both state capitals. Neither is far from the highway, and I think both give free tours. Also in Salem, OR is a great historical carasoul at Riverview Park.
You might also stop in Portland, OR. They have a great Japanese Garden that I would highly recommend and their downtown area is kind of cute.
http://www.japanesegarden.com/
There is also a Mount St. Helen's visitor center about 5 miles east of I-5 on State Route 504. You probably won't be able to see the volcano unless it's a clear day, but there is quite a bit of information and a great documentary at this center.
http://www.parks.wa.gov/mountsthelens.asp
I think that about covers it...unless you are willing to drive up the coast on 101. That's the scenic route.
Have fun!
2006-11-08 12:02:30 · answer #1 · answered by seattlecutiepie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're looking at a 17hr drive full of lots of NOTHING. Ugh. When I went from NW Washington to San Diego a few years back... that was the one day that made me really question WHY I decided to DRIVE (I drove from Portland to SF, straight through... 13hrs). LOL I wanted to check out the Redwoods, but they're a ways off I-5. About the only nice thing right off I-5 is Shasta Lake. Other than that... there's a couple of nice rest stops. :) I've always wanted to take 101... I hear it's beautiful... but it's a lot longer drive. Have fun!
2006-11-10 11:45:01 · answer #2 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-28 22:31:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, there isn't much to do off I-5 - If you take 101 up the Coast, it'll take you a bit longer, but you'll find plenty - Animal Parks, great beaches (Lots of seals), Giant Redwoods, the list goes on & on!
2006-11-08 08:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit in traffic on I-5 non-stop. UGH!
2006-11-10 14:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mollie's Daddy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pick your nose while driving...that's what I usually do to keep me entertained on a long drive.
I also keep a big bag of sunflower seeds , In case I run out of bugers to eat.
2006-11-08 08:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by Philbert 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋