planning cross-country trip
#1
My DH and I are hitting the road in Oct. for a cross country trip form CA - OH. We plan on taking highway 80 to 50 to 70 East.We're thinking Denver, Co. Springs, on to Kansas City and St. Louis, Indianapolis, Dayton, OH and up to the Cleveland area. Anything you would suggest seeing that is not on the usual tourist maps? Shops, restaurants, (my DH is into golf), short hikes... Appreciate any and all suggestions.
#2
In Indy there is a restaurant called The Jersey, was featured on Diners Drive-ins and Dives. Gonna go there first chance we get. Think it is in Carmel a suburb of Indy North. Depending on how much time you have a visit to Brown Co (Nashville) plus the winery on the way into the small town would be worth your while.
#4
We went to Molly Brown's house in Denver. You know, The Unsinkable Molly Brown - from the Titanic? They made a musical about her. It doesn't take too long to go through. Denver also has a really nice History Museum and a GREAT zoo. But those take a while. Be careful about speeding in Utah, I was stopped for going 3 miles over - didn't get a ticket. The cop was so clean cut and sweet.
#5
Originally Posted by ptquilts
Are you planning on going on interstates? as in I-80, I-50, I-70?
you will see more on the "blue highways".
Also, what time frame?
you will see more on the "blue highways".
Also, what time frame?
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Oh! We just did a mystery road trip last week thru Texas - had a really fun time exploring - enjoy yours and be safe. The best city was Amarillo! Also Kerrville has the most awesome quilt shop called Creations - spent $$$ there.
#8
Originally Posted by AnnaK
Originally Posted by ptquilts
Are you planning on going on interstates? as in I-80, I-50, I-70?
you will see more on the "blue highways".
Also, what time frame?
you will see more on the "blue highways".
Also, what time frame?
Anyway in Col. Springs, be sure to see Star Kempf's sculptures --
http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/17288
I hope they are still there.
BTW, Roadside America is a GREAT site!!
#9
You will be passing near Amish country in Ohio. Great scenery, fabulous restaurants, and tons of quilt and craft shops. Millers's in Charm, Grandma Fannies in Berlin, The Material Girl Fabric Outlet in Dover, Zink's in Berlin and so many more that carry beautiful quilting fabrics.
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