Looking for a new destination advice
Hello, My wife and I are looking to plan our early summer (June) trip. We have always gone to Myrtle Beach and stayed at Willow Tree RV Resort. We really like this park but she asked if there was s...
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tatest wrote:
Pittsburgh is a pretty good starting point. From there your two-day travel time and 600-700 mile Myrtle Beach distance could take you to:
Almost anywhere in New England or Upstate New York, but particularly the Adirondacks or White Mountains.
Anywhere in Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula, which has hundreds of destinations that fit description of what you say you like.
Nashville, with nice public campgrounds outside the city, decent RV parks on Music City Row, and a town full of historic and musical attractions. Or stretching the distance, Memphis, which might not be quite as gentile, but Elvis was there.
Atlanta, Chicago, or St Louis, if you are inclined to visit cities. NYC, DC and Boston are also within reach, but are not so easy as RV destinations.
The southern Appalachians, either the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or the commercial attractions at Gatlinburg or Dollywood, depending on your inclinations. You might not be up to the climb to Clingman's Dome.
Branson area of Missouri-Arkansas might be another day of driving. The attractions are sort of a hillbilly Disneyworld or family-friendly Las Vegas. From Pittsburgh, however, Dollywood is a start on the same theme, closer to home.
On a business trip I was able to take the tour of Graceland. Was a little surprised at the size of the house but it was great to see. My wife has always been a little miffed that I got to see that and she didn't. I also was in Tupelo and saw his "supposed house" there. Also a point of contention with the wife. My concern is Memphis. I did a lot of travel through there and even where Graceland is you don't have to go to far to be in a place you don't want to be. I might look into the campground at Graceland and they have shuttles to some of the restaurants and such. According to Google maps the travel time is just a bit more than Myrtle but not enough for me to worry about it.
I am thinking that I might do a multi stop trip. Go to Memphis see Graceland then to Tupelo as I have some friends there then to Gatlinburg then home. I will have about ten days so I think it is do able. Any thoughts?
Thanks again to all for your help!
Dave
