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Motor home trip from Pittsburg to DC to Orlando
Posted on 7/25/17 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 7/25/17 at 8:17 pm
trip will be the first time in the north and looking for things to do along the way. any ideas on don't miss stops? thanks 
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Posted on 7/26/17 at 7:21 am to sstig
Do you have a general route picked out, and how long do you have? How big is the motorhome, are you taking a "runabout" car as well, and how comfortable are you driving the motorhome?
I would say for sure stop in Gettysburg. From there you can either head directly to DC, or go to Baltimore and then to DC. Technically you could even go over to Philly and then head down 95 to DC.
If you leave Gettysburg and go down through Frederick, MD and into DC, you could also detour to the south and west a bit and hit Harpers Ferry and/or Antietam.
I would say for sure stop in Gettysburg. From there you can either head directly to DC, or go to Baltimore and then to DC. Technically you could even go over to Philly and then head down 95 to DC.
If you leave Gettysburg and go down through Frederick, MD and into DC, you could also detour to the south and west a bit and hit Harpers Ferry and/or Antietam.
Posted on 7/26/17 at 7:52 am to sstig
If you are renting one of those rv America type of RV's just know that they are underpowered so your highway speed will be Max'd about 70 and they don't do hills/ mountains well. It will not be a problem just know that ahead of time you will be slower than a car.
Posted on 7/26/17 at 6:31 pm to PJinAtl
We will have 9 days. Smaller 25 foot motorhome. We have taken this size on 6 other trips and know we will be in the slow lane. lol Want to go to Gettysburg and will spend a few days in DC. Never been to either. Recommendations?
Posted on 7/27/17 at 12:56 pm to sstig
Gettysburg is amazingly power. It has been years since I have been there, but want to go back. NPS has tried to restore the battlefield to as close as possible to what it was in 1863 - removing trees, etc. so you get a better feel. The driving tour is nice, but get out and explore by foot to get the best experience. There are also guides that can be hired that can explain the battle and movements in detail.
DC - so much to choose from. I could spend a couple of days jus in the Smithsonian museums. For a first timer, I would say must sees are Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam and WW2 memorials, as well as Arlington. Spend at least a day to go in and out of a couple of the Smithsonian buildings - Air & Space and American History would be 1a and 1b with Natural history a close 2. If possible, do a Capitol tour, and also check out the US Archives, at least the part where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights are on display.
DC - so much to choose from. I could spend a couple of days jus in the Smithsonian museums. For a first timer, I would say must sees are Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam and WW2 memorials, as well as Arlington. Spend at least a day to go in and out of a couple of the Smithsonian buildings - Air & Space and American History would be 1a and 1b with Natural history a close 2. If possible, do a Capitol tour, and also check out the US Archives, at least the part where the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights are on display.
Posted on 7/27/17 at 4:41 pm to PJinAtl
We drove from NOLA to Pittsburgh several years ago and stopped in Gettysburg along the way. YOU HAVE to go there. When we left, we were upset we only had 1 day there. We definitely want to go back for an overnight trip one day.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 10:06 am to GeauxColonels
Thank you!! We are going to stop in Charleston as well.
Any ideas on places to see/eat there?
Any ideas on places to see/eat there?
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