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The family wants to go road-tripping again, and they have told me to gather some intel as to what some of the must-see places in the United States are, that are <1000 miles away from Edmonton


Naturally, my first destination for the knowledge-seeking is the intelligence-hodgepodge also known as Jazzfanz.


Anywho, nice places to visit? We went to Seattle last year, and loved it, but only spent like 6 hours there before we had to drive back. The shopping was also incredible.

Portland?

Salt Lake City (my parents would probably say NO to this because they think I have a Utah bias due to my Jazz-fandom, as well as the fact that its 800some miles away from Seattle) could be a destination, but my parents would need some good reasons, of course.


Seeing as we only have 7 days to spend in the States, we would have to knock out at least 2 for driving if we'll be trekking for 1000 miles (us fatigue-less Albanians usually alternate between 3-4 drivers to knock a road trip in one night).

Gods, I hate using the imperial system for distances. But yeah, throw me some recommendations. Grab a map and look at Edmonton, and try and note some places that aren't too far. Side Note: my family likes hiking, but doesn't like camping. Thats why I never bothered mentioning Montana. Would rather visit more urban-ey areas, I think though. Thats why I think Utah could be a pretty awesome destination for the fan, seeing as theres hiking, decent city areas to visit, and a few sights to see. Not sure if its on the same realism of Seattle, or Portland though. Then again, I would know, so please enlighten moi.
 
Don't come to Utah. This place is a **** hole full of cult members Dala. What the hell are you thinking?
 
dalamon said:
The family wants to go road-tripping again, and they have told me to gather some intel as to what some of the must-see places in the United States are, that are <1000 miles away from Edmonton


Naturally, my first destination for the knowledge-seeking is the intelligence-hodgepodge also known as Jazzfanz.


Anywho, nice places to visit? We went to Seattle last year, and loved it, but only spent like 6 hours there before we had to drive back. The shopping was also incredible.

Portland?

Salt Lake City (my parents would probably say NO to this because they think I have a Utah bias due to my Jazz-fandom, as well as the fact that its 800some miles away from Seattle) could be a destination, but my parents would need some good reasons, of course.


Seeing as we only have 7 days to spend in the States, we would have to knock out at least 2 for driving if we'll be trekking for 1000 miles (us fatigue-less Albanians usually alternate between 3-4 drivers to knock a road trip in one night).

Gods, I hate using the imperial system for distances. But yeah, throw me some recommendations. Grab a map and look at Edmonton, and try and note some places that aren't too far. Side Note: my family likes hiking, but doesn't like camping. Thats why I never bothered mentioning Montana. Would rather visit more urban-ey areas, I think though. Thats why I think Utah could be a pretty awesome destination for the fan, seeing as theres hiking, decent city areas to visit, and a few sights to see. Not sure if its on the same realism of Seattle, or Portland though. Then again, I would know, so please enlighten moi.
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I don't know how far it would be for you but I'd do Northern California (Yosemite, etc.) first for about four to five days and then come back and see Oregon and Washington for the last five or six.
 
dalamon said:
It's settled. I'm coming to Utah.



Cyrone, I have an older and a younger brother. No sisters.

You are all making a terrible case for Utah being a good travel destination.
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Good because it is not. I hate living here.
 
white water Rafting in colorado is real fun have you guys ever done that?? We Also used to go to Logan a lot and its real fun if u Like to golf or hike and The Zoo is fun to.
 
First off, let's point out a few obvious things:

1) You live in a ****ty location for roadtrips.

2) There is this little infamous place near you called BANFF where all these North American traitors got together a few years back to start us on the road to European Union like tyranny. I think that place suffices for the whole mountain experience and mimmicks the states directly below you guys well. If you guys want that, save the driving. I know the temptation to want to scoot out a bit and be in other states and countries always seems like it's more adventurous and enticing, but as somebody that has driven different places and then realized that those places weren't any better than the stuff we have in Utah, I might look somewhere closer if I were you so you guys can actually relax on your vacation instead of be in a car for half of it.

3) I think Vegas/Southern Utah would be a nice change up for Igloo dwelling Albertian if you guys had more time. Not worth only have a few days there though.

4) Utah cities are better to live in than to visit.


In summary, the Dakotas/Minneapolis would be a good blend of outdoorsy/urban, be a shorter drive than the Vegas scenario, and could be easily knocked out and feel like you got a good taste within a few days; go somewhere in Canada that's closer to you and relax, or go spend more time in Vancouver/Seattle/Portland since it will save you hours and would probably fit well into your timeframe.


Although, if you guys just really love being in cars.... stretching a trip to one of Chicago/San Fransisco/Vegas could still probably be pulled off and somewhat enjoyable if you drove fast enough, and are all worth visiting, assuming you guys don't turn into evil Jinns on the way like 90% of the people I know would in a long road trip scenario.
 
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jazz_fanatic said:
I'm gonna ignore most of that side note and say....Yellowstone National Park!
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Do this, if you've never seen YNP, it's a must do. I know you said your family likes hiking, but not camping...you can actually do that just fine in Montana. Stay in Big Sky, Bozeman, Kalispell or one of those cities, and there are national parks close by (YNP for Big Sky and Bozeman, and Glacier for Kalispell) along with a lot of nice hikes you can easily do in a day without needing to camp overnight. If you do decide to come here, I can give you some more ideas on specific hikes you might like.
 
Salt Lake City is boring as all hell. Southern Utah isn't bad, but I'm counting down the days until I can leave.
 
Wes Mantooth said:
I just looked it up and it's 26 hours to Yosemite. Scratch that idea.
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And I think those estimates are if you were to drive straight through at the speed limit. You can tack on a few hours to whatever these websites are telling you simply because he'll be with his family and on long excursions. Bathroom breaks, backseat drivers, food stops, gas stops, rest stops, varying traffic levels. I get to Los Angeles/Vegas a hell of a lot faster now than I did growing up going with my family when I drive.
 
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