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TucsonJim
Explorer II
May 21, 2014

I'd Appreciate Your Advice

I've been on this site a long time. I've given lots of advice and sometimes some (witty) sarcasm over the years. I've been a part time RV enthusiast with TTs and FWs. When people have asked about Arizona and particularly Tucson, I've tried to help as much as I could.

Now, it's my turn to ask for your advice. I retired in January and purchased a new FW. My DW and I have been planning a long journey around the country. We think we're ready, and we're heading out in two weeks. We'll be on the road for about 3-1/2 to 4 months.

If you live in, or are familiar with the states listed below, what would be your top one or two "must see" locations in your state?

California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico

I really appeciate your input, thanks for taking the time to answer.

66 Replies

  • If you google "(State) Tourism, you should get a method for ordering that states tourism package. These are free, and usually include everything you ever wanted to know about what's happening in that particular state.
    I noticed that Kansas is not on your list. You will miss out on the world's largest Ball of Twine.

    GM
  • Good for you for avoiding Virginia. There's nothing to see around here other than traffic and inconsiderate drivers.

    Bruce
  • Also Wellsboro Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, rickets Glen falls.Presque Isle Erie.
  • When I first started RVing, I googled "(State name) Tourism" for the states I intended to drive through. I eventually saved a list of all the continental US states' tourism sites. Some states are better than others, but they all have an economic interest in tourism. South Dakota's is one of the best.
    Then, as I entered a state, I stopped in the first expressway rest area. They all have a wall full of tourist attraction folders. I ask the folks working behind the desk at the rest area for their favorites. And its a good chance to ask about current road conditions and stretch your legs.
    P.S. Feel free to skip Ripley's Believe It or Not.
  • Hi, Jim. One "must see" in Ohio would be the Wright-Patterson Air Force museum. Plan on a day to see it all. Rick