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3 weeks in the USA.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 4:53 pm
Posted on 4/6/18 at 4:53 pm
Hey.
I am visiting the USA for 3 weeks in October/November but will not have a car. It will be my 4th time visiting but the other 3 times were mainly on the East Coast.
I am starting in Miami Beach(cheap flight and want a bit of sun) and ending in Los Angeles(watching the WWE Survivor Series). I am going to New Orleans after Miami for a LSU game but where else should I go?
I am thinking maybe Vegas with a trip to the Grand Canyon(it looks incredible) or maybe San Francisco or San Diego.
I am visiting the USA for 3 weeks in October/November but will not have a car. It will be my 4th time visiting but the other 3 times were mainly on the East Coast.
I am starting in Miami Beach(cheap flight and want a bit of sun) and ending in Los Angeles(watching the WWE Survivor Series). I am going to New Orleans after Miami for a LSU game but where else should I go?
I am thinking maybe Vegas with a trip to the Grand Canyon(it looks incredible) or maybe San Francisco or San Diego.
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Posted on 4/6/18 at 4:56 pm to hrryhll
Route 66
Posted on 4/6/18 at 5:15 pm to hrryhll
Just go to Dallas, it is the NYC of the south
Posted on 4/6/18 at 5:26 pm to tduecen
I will not have a car for Route 66.
I would not mind seeing the JFK stuff in Dallas and eating Texan food but I heard negative things about Dallas for a tourist.
I would like to go to one or two of the national parks but without a car they seem awkward to get to which is why I was thinking of doing a tour to the Grand Canyon from Vegas.
I would not mind seeing the JFK stuff in Dallas and eating Texan food but I heard negative things about Dallas for a tourist.
I would like to go to one or two of the national parks but without a car they seem awkward to get to which is why I was thinking of doing a tour to the Grand Canyon from Vegas.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 5:27 pm to hrryhll
Are you driving across the US or flying? Would suggest grand canyon and rockies for sure
ETA: OK I see no car. Flight wise new orleans to dallas or houston is super easy and cheap. Then fly to denver and make your way into the rocky mountains. Denver fly to vegas and see the grand canyon on a tour
ETA: OK I see no car. Flight wise new orleans to dallas or houston is super easy and cheap. Then fly to denver and make your way into the rocky mountains. Denver fly to vegas and see the grand canyon on a tour
This post was edited on 4/6/18 at 5:29 pm
Posted on 4/6/18 at 5:38 pm to CuseTiger
Thanks cuse.
Between New Orleans and Los Angeles I have 10 or 11 days to play with.
Would Dallas be the choice for Texas then?
I have never even thought of Denver. How do the Rocky Mountains compare in Denver to Canada because I might be going to Canada in 2019.
Is the Grand Canyon still worth doing for a day trip from Vegas? It would be a long day but it goes to the South Rim which is the best bit. Only $89 for a round trip.
Between New Orleans and Los Angeles I have 10 or 11 days to play with.
Would Dallas be the choice for Texas then?
I have never even thought of Denver. How do the Rocky Mountains compare in Denver to Canada because I might be going to Canada in 2019.
Is the Grand Canyon still worth doing for a day trip from Vegas? It would be a long day but it goes to the South Rim which is the best bit. Only $89 for a round trip.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:04 pm to hrryhll
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How do the Rocky Mountains compare in Denver to Canada because I might be going to Canada in 2019.
Rocky Mts outside of Calgary are much more scenic and less developed than in Colorado.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:25 pm to RogerTheShrubber
I’d skip Colorado and hit up Jackson Hole/Tetons/YellowStone.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:45 pm to hrryhll
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Would Dallas be the choice for Texas then?
I'm not sure, there's a few different options that we'll probably want the texans to weigh in on.
Denver has a bunch of micro breweries so lots of beer, weed (it's legal there), and hiking in the rockies. Now if you're going to canada in 19 then you may want to skip it, but I personally like colorado for a getaway.
Cash mentioned the tetons and rocky mountain national park. If you don't mind spending the extra $$ on flights, then that is the true nature/wilderness scenery in wyoming. Flights into and out of jackson are very expensive, however you may be able to find a decent deal if you look far enough in advance.
Grand canyon is definitely worth it, I went about 5 years ago and it is crazy to see in person. You can even take your hoveround there!
This post was edited on 4/6/18 at 6:47 pm
Posted on 4/6/18 at 6:58 pm to hrryhll
I’m curious as to how you found tigerdroppings
Posted on 4/6/18 at 7:00 pm to hrryhll
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I would not mind seeing the JFK stuff in Dallas and eating Texan food but I heard negative things about Dallas for a tourist.
Dealey Plaza, where JFK was shot, is an interesting place. They have a museum on the 6th floor of the former Texas School Book Depository with a lot of information and artifacts and the window where Oswald was perched in enclosed in glass.
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I would like to go to one or two of the national parks but without a car they seem awkward to get to which is why I was thinking of doing a tour to the Grand Canyon from Vegas.
When I went to the Grand Canyon I rented a car in Vegas and drove there. Stopped at Hoover Dam along the way. I don't really care for organized tours in general but you can definitely find one to the GC from Vegas if that's what you want to do.
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Would Dallas be the choice for Texas then?
IMO, yes. But plenty of people would probably say Houston or San Antonio.
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I have never even thought of Denver. How do the Rocky Mountains compare in Denver to Canada because I might be going to Canada in 2019.
IMO, the Canadian Rockies are way more scenic than the Colorado Rockies.
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Is the Grand Canyon still worth doing for a day trip from Vegas? It would be a long day but it goes to the South Rim which is the best bit. Only $89 for a round trip.
The Grand Canyon is arguably the USA's most famous natural landmark. If you're going to spend three weeks in the USA I think it's worth a day to see at least some part of it.
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I’d skip Colorado and hit up Jackson Hole/Tetons/YellowStone.
I would too if it's practical for the OP and he wants to devote the time and money to getting there.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 7:24 pm to hrryhll
Hm, no DC? I’d not want to spend 3 weeks in the US without a day or two in DC.
Yes to the Grand Canyon, yes to San Francisco.
Yes to the Grand Canyon, yes to San Francisco.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 7:31 pm to hrryhll
Skip Dallas.
So much to see in this country.
Dallas, like Atlanta, is a nice place to live but I wouldn’t want to visit there.
So much to see in this country.
Dallas, like Atlanta, is a nice place to live but I wouldn’t want to visit there.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 9:50 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Thanks for the suggestions. Appreciate it.
To try and reply to a couple of posts:
I found Tigerdroppings when I was searching for information on LSU tickets and transportation to the game from New Orleans. It looked a lively forum so thought I would sign up and learn more about the LSU Tigers if I am planning on a game. I am a bit of a College Football novice but I have liked the small bits I have seen.
I have actually been to DC. US cities I have already visited are New York, DC, Boston, Chicago and New Orleans.
I like the thought of Dallas over other Texan cities for a couple of reasons:
Decent public transit
More attractions that appeal to me - JFK stuff, George Bush library/museum, Fort Worth seems cool to visit for a few hours, more options to catch a sporting event(probably NHL or NBA)
It also looks to be the type of conservative Texas I imagine and want to experience.
To try and reply to a couple of posts:
I found Tigerdroppings when I was searching for information on LSU tickets and transportation to the game from New Orleans. It looked a lively forum so thought I would sign up and learn more about the LSU Tigers if I am planning on a game. I am a bit of a College Football novice but I have liked the small bits I have seen.
I have actually been to DC. US cities I have already visited are New York, DC, Boston, Chicago and New Orleans.
I like the thought of Dallas over other Texan cities for a couple of reasons:
Decent public transit
More attractions that appeal to me - JFK stuff, George Bush library/museum, Fort Worth seems cool to visit for a few hours, more options to catch a sporting event(probably NHL or NBA)
It also looks to be the type of conservative Texas I imagine and want to experience.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 9:52 pm to hrryhll
Don’t come to Texas and fricking visit Dallas...go to the Hill Country...Austin and the surrounding area.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 10:09 pm to hrryhll
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transportation to the game from New Orleans.
How are you getting to Baton Rouge from New Orleans without a car?
Posted on 4/6/18 at 10:14 pm to hrryhll
Saw this from one of your previous posts...
No. Just no.
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I have already learned to pronounce it Nawlins....
No. Just no.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 10:31 pm to lsunurse
Nurse, Why no? ??
And I have found a fan bus that goes to the game for $50.
And I have found a fan bus that goes to the game for $50.
Posted on 4/6/18 at 10:40 pm to lsunurse
I live in Dallas and it's a fine place to live. But there is not a lot here for tourists. FYI, Dallas is a liberal city, just like all Texas cities where you have educated people. It's the suburbs full of people afraid of blacks and Mexicans and the rural areas of Texas that give us a bad name. If I were visiting one city in Texas without a car it would be Austin, our state capitol. Beautiful area with a lot of Texas history. But you might also like Ft Worth since you can see some real Cowboys in the stock yards area. And ft. Worth has some great art museums and a nice downtown. Going with the No car theme, other cities I would suggest would be Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and Portland, Oregon. Nashville would be another cool option.
I guess the question is where are you from and what do you want to experience?
I guess the question is where are you from and what do you want to experience?
This post was edited on 4/6/18 at 10:47 pm
Posted on 4/6/18 at 10:53 pm to Zappas Stache
Zappas, thanks.
6th Street looks good for live music but not sure what else I would do. Maybe visit the state Capitol. I have read it is the type of place you go to for the vibe and atmosphere rather than attractions.
Nashville looks good but Hotels are quite expensive.
6th Street looks good for live music but not sure what else I would do. Maybe visit the state Capitol. I have read it is the type of place you go to for the vibe and atmosphere rather than attractions.
Nashville looks good but Hotels are quite expensive.
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