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GMandJM
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Jul 11, 2015

Help! Where Should We Go?

First off, I am NOT the trip-planner-half of the GMandJM. I can count on one hand the number of RV trips I have planned and still have five digits left over.

But jHalf did such an awesome job of getting the MH ready to roll last week for the disappointing TTDNH (Trip That Did Not Happen) that I would still like to plan something and go somewhere (as a surprise).

Since this is the busiest part of the camping year around here, it's been especially difficult to find anyplace open for next weekend that isn't $108 a night (no, that isn't a typo).

Looking to stay within 200 - 250 miles of DC. FHU preferred/ 50a required since there's a cat involved. Easy access and big rig friendly a must.

Extra bonus points if it's close to an art museum (especially the ones in Philly).

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any help/Apologies in advance to that person who hates posts like this. :)

14 Replies

  • Colonial Williamsburg/Monticello, Antietam battlefield, Hampton Roads. Do a Google search for `Virginia tourism' or put some other state in place of Virginia and see what the experts have to suggest for their area.
  • If you go to Norfolk, there is First Landing State Park. Was there about 6 years ago in March. But in the middle of the summer, it might be completely booked. It's a popular park.

    Or ... you could search the internet for someone with your last name in an area you'd love to visit. Drive to their house and say, "Hey! We're related! How about I park in your driveway for a few days!" ;) My wife has relatives that actually did this, except they'd invite themselves for supper! REALLY!
  • Great idea!

    Have been there and would love to go back. And jHalf wants to see DIA (Detroit Institute of Art) before it gets sold off to pay the city's debt.

    It's over 500 miles from DC though. A little farther than I can go for just a week.

    You got me thinking though: Portsmouth Shipyard and Norfolk? (We've done the while Jamestown-Williamsburg thing.)
  • How about The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village? Definitely not your average destination.

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