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Posted: April 01 2009,4:16 pm

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Wonder if I can get some input here

Wife and I are celebrating 25 years in June. We have decided we 'prefer' to stay in the US, for a few reasons.

Neither of us have been to the eastern states. Our first thought is Niagara Falls. But seems like most of the nice places to stay and visit are in Canada as opposed to the US.??
Is this true? Not a deal breaker, but we just thought it would be nice (patriotic maybe??) to spend our $$ in the US.

If not Niagara, then where? We're only planning on a 4 or 5 night stay so no real time to travel around.

Where would you go? Why?

We like natural wonders, lakes and rivers (boat tours), and a fun adult night life. Don't like bus tours with 80+ year olds. Not crazy about beach destinations (florida), we live near the beach. Would be nice to see something we can't see in our back yard.

Any and all opinions are appreciated. :bowdown

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Posted: April 01 2009,4:33 pm

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Hmmm, you don't want the beach...but I really liked Hilton Head Island in SC. We rented a beach house and bikes. There were nature preserves to ride through, plus you can ride thru the golf courses and look for gators.

The island is divided up into plantations, we stayed in Sea Pines. There were some good restaurants and an outdoor patio area where you could drink and listen to live entertainment. It really was one of my favorite vacations and I'd love to go back and explore the area more. I havent' been to NC yet but everyone I know loves it too. Most of my east coast trips involve the southeast. I'd love to travel through New England, it's on my list. I really want a lobster roll! Nantucket/Martha's Vineyard/Cape Cod are places I'd love to see, but summertime stinks there, just too many people. Early June might be fine. Never been to Niagra, nor anywhere in Canada, but there are a lot of places I'd like to see there. I'll keep thinking.

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Posted: April 01 2009,5:09 pm

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Well, beach area's aren't completely out, just don't want the beach to be the main attraction.

Been to Charlotte, NC. Just for a few days for work. I liked the area. Not a NASCAR fan, but had to visit the speedway. Amazing how big that place is.

Anyone been to Baltimore or anywhere in the chesapeake bay area? Just looking at maps for idea's.

This is why I like cruises, just get on the boat and everything is there for you. Also still an option, but my wife gets seasick. Also looking for something we haven't done before.

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Posted: April 01 2009,6:02 pm

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I've been to the Norfolk/Virgina Beach portion of the Cheasapeake Bay, but it was in winter...on a small sailboat, in a storm and with the flu. :eek

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Ã‚Â But it was a fun place, seems like lots to do. Ã‚Â Went looking for whales in the bay but found none.

If you have piles of money, I'd suggest the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulfer Springs, WV. Ã‚Â It's a 5 diamond resort and has it's own cold war bunker! :good

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Awww damn, just saw that it filed for Chap. 11 and is being taken over by Marriot.

Ã‚Â Wow...a sad ending for a legendary place. It survived the Great Depression and the Cold War. Glad I got to experience it in my lifetime.

Hmmm, maybe rooms are cheap now! :good

It really was a cool place...you can read about it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greenbrier

I'm still thinking of more ideas!

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Posted: April 01 2009,9:56 pm

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Alot to See In The D.C. Area ......

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I wouldn't recommend SnoHio!.. :laugh

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Posted: April 02 2009,7:24 am

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Niagara Falls is cool.....for a while, then not a ton of other stuff to do unless you want to go to Canadia and make fun of the Canadians.

If you are really feeling patriotic, Washington D.C. and surrounding area is a must-see. You can spend 3-4 non-stop days and still not see everything.

The Capital, Smithsonian, all the memorials, Monticello, Mount Vernon, Arlington...I could go on and on. :good

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Posted: April 02 2009,7:38 am

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I'd rather go to the river!.. :rolleyes

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Posted: April 02 2009,9:30 am

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Quote (GoFastRacer @ April 02 2009,7:38 am)

I'd rather go to the river!.. :rolleyes

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Posted: April 02 2009,9:36 am

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How about something like Boston. Tons of American History type sites in the area, both on and off the water, as well as many around and out of the city.

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Posted: April 02 2009,9:40 am

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How about something like Boston. Tons of American History type sites in the area, both on and off the water, as well as many around and out of the city.

I've Heard That They Have An Interesting Way Of Making Tea...... :eek

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Posted: April 02 2009,9:45 am

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Quote (WATERDOG @ April 02 2009,9:36 am)

How about something like Boston. Tons of American History type sites in the area, both on and off the water, as well as many around and out of the city.

I've Heard That They Have An Interesting Way Of Making Tea...... :eek

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It's the original green tea. A bit salty for my taste. :stupid

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Posted: April 02 2009,9:46 am

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Yeah, DC is at the bottom of the short list. Would be cool to see all that, but seems more of an educational, than a fun trip.

Besides, if I'm in DC I may not be able to overcome the temptation to throw a rock at the White House. At the very least, a handfull of tea bags.

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I've been told before that Boston is a great place to visit. Will look more into that.

If for nothing else, I can spend all day makeing fun of the way they talk.

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I've been told before that Boston is a great place to visit. Will look more into that.

If for nothing else, I can spend all day makeing fun of the way they talk.

I stayed at a place right outside the entrance to Minutemen Park. Short drive to the city for day trips.

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Cleveland Is a great place to vist, We still have the rock'n roll hall of shame and we have a big lake but you don't want to go to the beach, Who know you might like it and not want to go back home (till winter that is) but southern ohio (dayton) has some cool stuff to do but other than than ohio has NOTHING!!!!! to see.
Oh we have Ceder point in sandusky and kings Island down by cinci.

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Quote (Carrera Elite @ April 02 2009,9:30 am)

Quote (GoFastRacer @ April 02 2009,7:38 am)

I'd rather go to the river!.. :rolleyes

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Oh we have Ceder point in sandusky

Wow, that's still there huh!.. :eek

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Posted: April 03 2009,6:23 am

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NYC by far... :good

Been 5-6 times...it NEVER gets old... :cool

Decent rates happening now as well...

Take the train out to Long Island and enjoy a romantic one-nighter... :love

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Posted: April 03 2009,1:59 pm

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It's Not All Educational....

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I could probably spend a week in the Air and Space Museum and never get bored. :good

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Quote (GlassMan @ April 02 2009,7:24 am)

I could probably spend a week in the Air and Space Museum and never get bored. :good

Isn't that part of the Smithsonian. Another good Air and Space Museum is in Redstone Arsenal, AL.

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Posted: April 03 2009,7:06 pm

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Didn't Go In, But We Walked Past The Smithsonian

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Posted: April 06 2009,5:36 pm

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Thanks for all the input, uh.. Ã‚Â peeps.

After throwing around several ideas, including Boston and an Alaskan cruise (till my wife figured out alaska is cold Ã‚Â :cold

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Looks like we will be taking a cruise out of Miami for 5 days and then spend two days in Miami.

I kept bringing up the points that we've done two cruise's before and I don't like to just lay around a beach. Wanted to do/see something different.

I said, well, if we're going to vacation at a beach in sunny weather, I'm gonna rent a harley to cruise around Miami. She's all in.
Now maybe I can talk her into getting tooed at Miami Ink?
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Posted: April 06 2009,5:43 pm

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Thanks for all the input, uh.. Ã‚Â peeps.

After throwing around several ideas, including Boston and an Alaskan cruise (till my wife figured out alaska is cold Ã‚Â :cold

Sounds Like A Cool Vacation!! :good

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