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Tailwind44
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Jan 23, 2015

Key West to Maine

Planning trip from Key West to Maine possibly September. Any suggestions on things to not miss, places to camp, routes and/or reasonable distances to cover? Do we need reservations for all campsites?
  • OK. I would say that Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park are a must see. The White Mountains and Mount Washington area in New Hampshire was fun and beautiful. I would not worry so much about reservations. A couple years ago I was in the same area at about the same time of the year and had no problem finding a site for the night. I had no planned route and just wandered around. Relax and enjoy the adventure.
  • Not interested in Washington, NY, Boston. Did that already. Want to make it to New England states to see fall foliage and coast. Perhaps come ack through mid state NY. Feel overwhelmed with planning not being familiar with area at all. Just getting feet wet!
  • Stay at Cherry Hill Park if your planning to visit Washington D.C.
    Williamsburg, VA. is interesting/educational.
    The Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel is a fun experience.
    Longwood Gardens near Wilmington, Delaware is beautiful. Lots of parking too!
  • Unless you want to hit big cities, we took I-95 to Richmond and then I-64 to
    I-81 to Scranton PA, then I-84 east. If you want to see New York City, stay at Newburgh NY KOA and either take the train into the city from Beacon train station or take the tour bus from the campground. You can either head toward Boston or go up into Vermont and New Hampshire which we preferred. Stop at Cabot Cheese Factory and Ben & Jerry's in Vermont. See Quechee Gorge in VT. Stay at the KOA in White River Junction. Harpers Ferry WV is interesting. KOA nearby. I would make reservations for weekends and holidays, otherwise call ahead that day and see if spots available and arrive at campground early. About 3pm. We drive about 250-300 miles per day. If we drive more we leave earlier so we arrive by 3pm. We have plenty of time to rest, have dinner and maybe sightsee before dark. Other things of interest: Savannah GA, Gettysburg, Charlotte Motor Speedway NC, Washington DC (but that takes a long time to see). You didn't state your Maine destination but Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park is a must see. We stayed at The Narrows Too RV Park. The shuttle stops at the park and takes you into Acadia National Park.