Traveling across USA

[nialusa]

Spose this is off topiic but i dont know where else to post this one so here goes.....I`m planning a road-trip across America for myslef and a couple of friends (a lifelong ambition). I should also explain I`m from the UK and although a road trip across the states might be your idea of hell, its somthing i have always wanted to do, so,Starting off in (Miami)Florida, then...Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, (Possibly Texas), Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and finishing in California (L.A.), If anyone has ever done anything similar bofore then some advise would be good, things to avoid or go see etc. Also If you live in any of these states I`d like to see as many car shows etc as possible, so if you have a car show or regular enthusiast gatherings near you then could you let me know where and when so i can plan my trip to include as many as possible. (if there are any street gatherings you know of, you might wanna send the info to my E-mail address instead of posting it on here)
Any other info you could help me with would be fantastic ie places of interest, things not to miss etc. I look forward to hearing from you guys Thanks in advance.
Also cheap places to get a rental car that i can pick up in Miami and leave in LA. I will post my route on here with proposed times and dates of travel on so if anyone would like to meet up and show a bunch of probably very lost people thier Town then that would be cool. Or even join in if you wish?

[CarSuperfreak]

You listed Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas.......there is not a whole lot to see or do in these states IMO. I'd get out west as soon as youcould, then spend some time in the other states you listed: Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Nevada. The scenery out there is simply amazing. The Badlands in colorado, Tetons in Wyoming, Grand Canyon Arizona....the list goes on. As for you proposed route, I dont know how many car shows you will run into until you get into more Texas, Nevada, California. I could be wrong, but If I were you, I'd get west of Kansas ASAP (you'll soon find out that in Kansas all there is is Wheat.......and more wheat) and spend some time in the mountains and national parks.

[nialusa]

Would i be better of starting from NY and coming down through Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana. I`ve only ever been to the west coast, so no absolutely nothing about the rest of the country?

[dayna240sx]

if you want car stuff, go to indiana and michigan

[CarSuperfreak]

If you could; yes id start on the east coast, maybe like maryland or north carolina(?) It all depends what youre interested in I guess, but theres a lot of things on the east coast to see; a lot of US history things namely. But yes, from the east coast through pennsylvania area/ over the appalachians, it will be a MUCH nicer and prettier drive than through georgia/alabama. (maybe you would be able to make it up to Maine or Niagra Falls?)

[CarSuperfreak]

and depending on the time of year you go; (Im assuming Summer?) It would be absolutly FANTASTIC to come here to Michigan for the Woodward Dream Cruise. If you havn't heard of it, its the largest one day automotive event in the world. It spreads over 16 miles, from Detroit to Pontiac, on a 8 lane blvd, and is on the 3rd weekend in august. Last year there were over 30,000 cars, and more than 1.5 million people. Its simply amazing. Check out the site here:

http://www.woodwarddreamcruise.com


make sure you check out the Photo Gallery!!!

[eversio11]

I agree, start with the Northeast (NY is great, I was born there) and stay as far North as possible (PA, Michigan, Indiana) and you gotta stop off in Chicago (my current residence). I drove from Chicago to LA once, and no matter if you go North or South, the midwest (kansas, nebraska, iowa, etc) will be TERRIBLY boring. Just a warning.

If you really like Mountain driving, you may want to consider going through the Rockies. If not, go south through Arizona and New Mexico. I made the mistake of going North through Idaho.. ugh. Best of luck, keep us up to date on your plans.

[korndogg]

Originally Posted by dayna240sx

if you want car stuff, go to indiana and michigan

we have ALOT of shows here in wisconsin. we have 3 places that have weekly shows (solid gold mcdonalds, and 2 other restaurants.) plus theres always swap meets and races every week.

[chaser29]

Agree.. I would start off on the E coast, NY area and work your way west. Two RT's that you can take. One is RT. 40. This is the lower half of US, which is mostly flat lands. SOme sites, but pretty much open.
The other is RT. 80 upper half of US, which will take you through the mountains. A lot to see, but the higher alttitude will push your car alittle harder and eat more gas. So, if $ really isnt a ??, then have fun. Either way it will cost around $500 to 7 both RT's. Give or take.

Driving straight thru, with maybe laying over 2 nights? The trip will take 3 or 4 days.

Have fun, good luck.

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[Mediocrity]

Bowling Green, KY has the only corvette plant in the world.

[nialusa]

I have three weeks to do the trip in and money isnt really a problem..yet, sounds like my plans may have to change though, Mountains sound good. I`d like to do at least a couple of days stop over in each state, but will have to see how the time goes, thought it would take longer than 3/4 days?

[CarSuperfreak]

its possible in 3 days; but thats just straight driving, dawn till dusk, sleep, repeat

[Prelewd]

Route 66 from chicago to california seems pretty popular. After that, I'd go north up 101, check out the bay area, portland, and seattle.

[nialusa]

Think I`ll take things a little slower than that. The woodward dream cruise looks good though, shame I`m gonna miss this years, my work contract dosnt finish till sept. RT 80 also looks very promising

[Tranzlogic]

Miami is a kick ass town tho, Orlando is hella fun as well ( used to live there ) I would start in miami then drive up to NY..its only a all day drive 9 about 20-23hrs ...then you can swing in richmond...DC ...baltimore and so forth on your way up to Ny, then hit it over to Michigan(used to live there ) and then down and west using St. Louis as your " gateway to the west " !! thats what i would do..spend the extra 2 days of the 20hr dr of stopping and going and check out the east bro.......Id go If i had a vile of lsd for the west...you should look into that..cause the desert is craaaazy