DH booked us for 5 nights in a Starwood resort and is now leaving it to me to figure out how to get therein 5 or 6 days. I've already been to AZ and NM so am willing to move fast there. Maybe stop the first night in Tucson or blast on to Las Cruces. Never been to Texas or beyond. Would like to see either Charleston or Savannah. Also would like to stop in New Orleans for a few nights on the way back when we'll have a bit more leeway on time. Where should I start???
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NFRC: suggestions for driving from San Diego to near Myrtle Beach
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We used to drive from ABQ to Pittsburgh every year & it felt like an entire DAY to get through Texas
According to this link, it's 14 driving hours just for Texas. Of course, they're saying 60 miles an hour and I don't think even armadillos go 60 MPH there.
If you like to walk, Savannah has 14 small city parks laid out in a grid in the historic district & good food. Charleston's is also great for walking. I like taking the back streets to spy into the small, enclosed personal gardens. It has more historical sites and award-winning restaurants than Savannah. There's also a beautiful plantation outside of town.
http://i10highway.com/i-10-state-maps/interstate-10-texas.html
According to this link, it's 14 driving hours just for Texas. Of course, they're saying 60 miles an hour and I don't think even armadillos go 60 MPH there.
If you like to walk, Savannah has 14 small city parks laid out in a grid in the historic district & good food. Charleston's is also great for walking. I like taking the back streets to spy into the small, enclosed personal gardens. It has more historical sites and award-winning restaurants than Savannah. There's also a beautiful plantation outside of town.
http://i10highway.com/i-10-state-maps/interstate-10-texas.html
Oh do go to Charleston. There is also a wonderful site near
MB--Brookgreen GArdens. It is a former plantation bought by the Huntington family. They lived there --across the road at Atalanta (also very worth a visit) and she was a prodigious sculptor. And then there is the art collection in amongst the gardens. It is a lovely lovely place.
MB--Brookgreen GArdens. It is a former plantation bought by the Huntington family. They lived there --across the road at Atalanta (also very worth a visit) and she was a prodigious sculptor. And then there is the art collection in amongst the gardens. It is a lovely lovely place.
I second the stop in one of those cities...
My sister lives in Charleston and we try to visit once a year. We'll be there next month for a week.
Since we don't like outstaying our welcome, we generally take a day or two and wander and Savannah has been a frequent stop. It may hit the list again this trip, unless we find another spot that has enough to keep us amused.
My sister lives in Charleston and we try to visit once a year. We'll be there next month for a week.
Since we don't like outstaying our welcome, we generally take a day or two and wander and Savannah has been a frequent stop. It may hit the list again this trip, unless we find another spot that has enough to keep us amused.
The East Bay Inn is very charming, comfortable and in a good location.
We have also stayed at the 1776 House, but that is a bit away from the main street and a bit funky.
If you want a high end dining venue, Elizabeth's on 37th will do that for you.
If you want some more local color, just wander along the water front, River Street has plenty to offer.
http://www.elizabethon37th.net/
We have also stayed at the 1776 House, but that is a bit away from the main street and a bit funky.
If you want a high end dining venue, Elizabeth's on 37th will do that for you.
If you want some more local color, just wander along the water front, River Street has plenty to offer.
http://www.elizabethon37th.net/
Rudy's was one of my fun memories in San Antonio. I was there many years ago, but was such a fun,
different experience for me. If your in the area, I would encourage you to check it out. I just hope it is the same I remember.
http://www.rudysbbq.com/page/home
different experience for me. If your in the area, I would encourage you to check it out. I just hope it is the same I remember.
http://www.rudysbbq.com/page/home
We've stayed at the Holiday Inn Express, right on East Bay Street. Nice but expensive parking.
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/savannah/savex/hoteldetail
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/savannah/savex/hoteldetail
We also stayed at the River Street Inn, room facing the river. Nice...but
confirm your room is up to par. We ended up with a really nice one, but I peeked into others on lower floors that needed a spruce-up.
http://www.riverstreetinn.com/
confirm your room is up to par. We ended up with a really nice one, but I peeked into others on lower floors that needed a spruce-up.
http://www.riverstreetinn.com/
Austin: make sure you see the bats and try to go to "Foreign & Domestic" so I can
live vicariously through you.
http://fndaustin.com/
live vicariously through you.
http://fndaustin.com/
We really enjoyed the food at Sapphire Grill. Sat at the bar with full menu. Next door
to Paula Deen's. Just follow the masses, walk past them and go next door.
http://www.sapphiregrill.com/
to Paula Deen's. Just follow the masses, walk past them and go next door.
http://www.sapphiregrill.com/