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me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb
2005 We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National PArks ? Thanks |
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"tUMA" wrote in message . .. me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005 We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. If that's the case may I suggest ditch the rail pass idea. Stay in New York City, then fly to Florida. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. That kind of rules out Dallas. is there any good National PArks ? Plenty of those, although most are pretty inaccessible by rail. Thanks |
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"tUMA" wrote in message . .. me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005 We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. If that's the case may I suggest ditch the rail pass idea. Stay in New York City, then fly to Florida. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. That kind of rules out Dallas. is there any good National PArks ? Plenty of those, although most are pretty inaccessible by rail. Thanks |
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me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005. We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National Parks? February is still winter in most of the U.S. and many Parks will be inaccessible or restricted during that time of year... and none are convenient to rail travel... But there are several National Parks in the East... there's Acadia NP (Maine), Shenandoah NP (Virginia), Great Smoky Mtns. (NC & Tennessee). But again, those will likely have many snow restrictions. Florida has Everglades & Biscayne NP's. In Florida, winter is the high-season and the Parks will be fully functional. They are also convenient to the Florida Keys, which being tropical, stay warm. As the other poster suggested. Fly to NYC and take in the sites, perhaps catch a shuttle-flight or train to Washington, DC, and see the Smithsonian museums. The French Quarter in New Orleans is a potential rail stop, and from there a train to Florida. I suggest checking with www.amtrak.com for schedules. [R] |
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"tUMA" wrote...
me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005. We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National Parks? February is still winter in most of the U.S. and many Parks will be inaccessible or restricted during that time of year... and none are convenient to rail travel... But there are several National Parks in the East... there's Acadia NP (Maine), Shenandoah NP (Virginia), Great Smoky Mtns. (NC & Tennessee). But again, those will likely have many snow restrictions. Florida has Everglades & Biscayne NP's. In Florida, winter is the high-season and the Parks will be fully functional. They are also convenient to the Florida Keys, which being tropical, stay warm. As the other poster suggested. Fly to NYC and take in the sites, perhaps catch a shuttle-flight or train to Washington, DC, and see the Smithsonian museums. The French Quarter in New Orleans is a potential rail stop, and from there a train to Florida. I suggest checking with www.amtrak.com for schedules. [R] |
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 21:20:10 GMT, "tUMA"
wrote: me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005 Note: Weather is unpredictable, but February can be a very cold month in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic states. We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? Snow and ice allowing, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington. That's more than enough for 3 weeks! New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. Have you checked the travel time from New York to the city/-ies in Florida you want to visit? It's about 1,500 miles from New York to Miami, for example. My advice is, if you want to visit Florida, either fly in to Florida and spend your time there, or fly into, say, New York, stay for two weeks, and get a separate round-trip flight to some city in Florida that interests you. I also thought about going to Dallas Do you want to take two-day rail trips? Note, too, that sleeper accomodations on Amtrak tend to cost more than flights! I don't know what discount you can get with special passes, but Dallas wouldn't be on an eastern pass, I figure. but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National PArks ? Seems to me, in February, you'd better be skiing if you're going to a park in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic areas. Michael If you would like to send a private email to me, please take out the TRASH, so to speak. Please do not email me something which you also posted. |
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 21:20:10 GMT, "tUMA"
wrote: me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005 Note: Weather is unpredictable, but February can be a very cold month in the Northeast and Middle Atlantic states. We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? Snow and ice allowing, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington. That's more than enough for 3 weeks! New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. Have you checked the travel time from New York to the city/-ies in Florida you want to visit? It's about 1,500 miles from New York to Miami, for example. My advice is, if you want to visit Florida, either fly in to Florida and spend your time there, or fly into, say, New York, stay for two weeks, and get a separate round-trip flight to some city in Florida that interests you. I also thought about going to Dallas Do you want to take two-day rail trips? Note, too, that sleeper accomodations on Amtrak tend to cost more than flights! I don't know what discount you can get with special passes, but Dallas wouldn't be on an eastern pass, I figure. but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National PArks ? Seems to me, in February, you'd better be skiing if you're going to a park in the Northeast or Mid-Atlantic areas. Michael If you would like to send a private email to me, please take out the TRASH, so to speak. Please do not email me something which you also posted. |
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:46:48 -0400, "Roger B."
wrote: "tUMA" wrote... me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005. We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National Parks? February is still winter in most of the U.S. and many Parks will be inaccessible or restricted during that time of year... and none are convenient to rail travel... But there are several National Parks in the East... there's Acadia NP (Maine), Shenandoah NP (Virginia), Great Smoky Mtns. (NC & Tennessee). But again, those will likely have many snow restrictions. Florida has Everglades & Biscayne NP's. In Florida, winter is the high-season and the Parks will be fully functional. They are also convenient to the Florida Keys, which being tropical, stay warm. As the other poster suggested. Fly to NYC and take in the sites, perhaps catch a shuttle-flight or train to Washington, DC, and see the Smithsonian museums. The French Quarter in New Orleans is a potential rail stop, and from there a train to Florida. I suggest checking with www.amtrak.com for schedules. [R] All good suggestions. I suggest a stop in Philadelphia for a few days also. A very attractive center, and some nice historical monuments. Also a very nice urban park, with some good walking trails, although it may be too cold in February to enjoy them. -------- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my last name at libero dot it. |
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On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 18:46:48 -0400, "Roger B."
wrote: "tUMA" wrote... me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005. We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National Parks? February is still winter in most of the U.S. and many Parks will be inaccessible or restricted during that time of year... and none are convenient to rail travel... But there are several National Parks in the East... there's Acadia NP (Maine), Shenandoah NP (Virginia), Great Smoky Mtns. (NC & Tennessee). But again, those will likely have many snow restrictions. Florida has Everglades & Biscayne NP's. In Florida, winter is the high-season and the Parks will be fully functional. They are also convenient to the Florida Keys, which being tropical, stay warm. As the other poster suggested. Fly to NYC and take in the sites, perhaps catch a shuttle-flight or train to Washington, DC, and see the Smithsonian museums. The French Quarter in New Orleans is a potential rail stop, and from there a train to Florida. I suggest checking with www.amtrak.com for schedules. [R] All good suggestions. I suggest a stop in Philadelphia for a few days also. A very attractive center, and some nice historical monuments. Also a very nice urban park, with some good walking trails, although it may be too cold in February to enjoy them. -------- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my last name at libero dot it. |
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In article ,
"tUMA" wrote: me and my friend are thinking abut traveling to the us east coast around feb 2005 We will proberly get a eastern rail pass and travel around for about 3 weeks. Where looking for recommendations on where to go? New York and Florida are the main 2 we want to see. I also thought about going to Dallas but im sure theres someone out there whos been to the US and has some good places for us to visit. We want places with plenty to do during the day. is there any good National PArks ? Dallas is not on the east coast. Without knowing the slightest thing about your interests and why you want to visit the east coast, I do not have any recommendations for you. February IS not the best time to visit National Parks, except maybe in Florida, but Florida isn't known for its national parks. |
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