MartiniSCP wrote:
Hello All.
We've got a two week vacation to use July into August this summer.
We've got a 16 year old girl that we'd like to inflict some culture on.
We're thinking of doing an east coast trip.
We've got a gas powered Suburban towing a 4k lb, 26' TT, three of us with no pets.
I'm thinking that there's so much to do out there, we'd never get it all done in one trip.
Just wondering if anyone has advice on routes, times and/or attractions that we must/should do.
Thanks in advance.
B
As you can see by my signature I call both Colorado and Maryland Home, Iโve made the trip back and forth to and from Colorado so many times, Iโve lost count of the number on times Iโve done it. I do know it takes every ounce on energy to do this trip out and back in 6 days, if you were to do that you would lose a day at the end of each trip just to recover. At 60 miles an hour it is 29 hours of driving โ 10 hours of time behind the wheel each day and I defy you to get 60MPH with a trailer so the reality is 11.5 hours a day at 50mph โ one more added note you also LOSE two hours driving back to the East Coast (in one six month period I drove out three times and back to Maryland 4 times โ 4 of the trips in two days - 1 of the trips were done in the three day time line the other two in the Coach taking 4 days and 5 days) all these trips were pushing it to the max) I think you know where Iโm going โ yup -- check on Southwest โ fly into BWI โ lowest rates - rent a car and see some of the east Coast.
Do three days in DC museums and sights and you will be pooped. Drive down to Williamsburg, see those sights for three days (catch the water parks for a day) that will take care of the first week. Drive across the Chesapeake Bridge tunnel to the Maryland/Delaware beaches for a couple days (beach means boys and for the 16 year old you will be a hero). Then up to Philly couple more days, then back through Lancaster and back to BWI to fly home. Make sure you sit by the window so you can see all the country at 500mph vs 50mph. both views are oh so slow.
That will take care of this trip โ next two flights will be NYC for a week and then Boston for a week. Or if you have two weeks just drive up and see a little of the east Coast, then drive back through Upstate NY and PA to see some beautiful country.
Each and every one of these areas could take months or years but if you get a taste you will return or decide you live in one of the best spots in the country.
Just like we tell everyone who wants to see Colorado and the West you NEED at least 3 weeks, because one is lost on the drive out and back.
One other little travel note for those who try to do more that is normally possible;
First if you have two weeks, you can count that as 17 days if you plan correctly. Start by having everything, EVERYTHING, packed and ready to go on Thursday, and then fly out the minute you get home from work on Friday, then you need to schedule the flight home for the afternoon on Sunday as you gain 2 hours on the flight back.
Just making suggestions from a TON of experience making these trips to Colorado and Utah for the last 30 years.
BOL,
