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Old 06-09-2009, 09:51 AM
 
Location: S. Charlotte
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Hi, everyone! I looked at the previous threads (in fact for the past almost hour!) and cannot find any of the original threads that discussed the path to take via road trip from Chicago to Charlotte and things to see along the way.

I know how to get there, in terms of directions.

What I am looking for are suggestions of places to stop and see with 3 kids, 4 adults as we start driving on Friday during the day, drive about 350 miles/day and plan on arriving Sunday night. I expect we'll stop a few times during the day, and probably stay at at least 2 hotels (Friday and Saturday night).

HeHe Should be one heck of a road trip!
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Old 06-09-2009, 07:43 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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So, which way are you driving? There are several...some of which depends upon where in Chicago you are coming from.

That being said, there really are not a lot of "sights to see" between here in Chicago, no matter which way you go. Indiana & Kentucky are particularily boring...until you get closer to Louisville where you can see the Kentucky Derby racetrack & stuff. Be forewarned, Kentucky's roads are not especially well maintained and you will bounce around a bit.

When you get into the mountains, I guess you could stop there and see stuff. Personally, I am a true Chicagoan and suspicious of mountains and other heights..., so, my goal at that point is to GET THROUGH THEM AS FAST AS SAFELY POSSIBLE!

sorry this wasn't a lot of help; but, really, the road from IL thru Kentucky is flat with farmland for miles until you get to western Kentucky. Kind of like driving thru Iowa. Lots of corn & soybeans...and not much else.

If you do the other route through Ohio and W.VA, there might be a little more to see...I suppose the rollercoaster thing in Ohio...if you like heights... and when you get into W.VA, you might (possibly??) be able to see some coal mines or other mountain-stuff.

dunno. My goal going back & forth is to get to the destination. Never thought about stopping!!
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Old 06-09-2009, 07:51 PM
 
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from: chicago IL to: charlotte NC - Google Maps

My advice is drive at NIGHT.
no traffic, no sun, and no 'are we there yet'.
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Old 06-09-2009, 08:04 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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My advice is drive at NIGHT.
no traffic, no sun, and no 'are we there yet'.
excellent idea, mullman. But, I always time it so that when we go thru the dreaded mountains, it is at least dawn.
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Old 06-09-2009, 08:25 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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The National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green KY is pretty interesting if you like cars.
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Old 06-09-2009, 09:54 PM
 
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excellent idea, mullman. But, I always time it so that when we go thru the dreaded mountains, it is at least dawn.
How can anyone dread seeing/riding thru the mountains???? This is incomprehensiable to me! I can hardly wait for the day I live on top of a mountain! Guess it really does take all kinds, lol
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Old 06-09-2009, 10:02 PM
 
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How can anyone dread seeing/riding thru the mountains???? This is incomprehensiable to me! I can hardly wait for the day I live on top of a mountain! Guess it really does take all kinds, lol
Yes, it does. In my over-analytical way, I have determined that it is a control issue. In the mountains, I cannot see what is coming at me, plus there is the always-present terror of falling. On flatland, I can see the horizon for miles and make adjustments if there is anything dangerous coming at me. (little city training there; always watch your back) Also, there is little danger of falling...the worst that could happen is that you simply fall over rather than falling thousands of feet down a ravine!!
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Old 06-10-2009, 07:11 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Not sure of your route, but in KY and TN there are lots of caves and waterfalls to check out. Anywhere near Skyline Drive would be worth a trip to some of the caverns in the area. Beautiful!
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:46 AM
 
Location: S. Charlotte
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Default Hmm Mountains

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How can anyone dread seeing/riding thru the mountains???? This is incomprehensiable to me! I can hardly wait for the day I live on top of a mountain! Guess it really does take all kinds, lol
I think I will be afraid of falling off the mountain ledge as I drive!

Other than that, we probably will take a route with mountains just b/c my kids have only seen limited mountains in California, which were probably more like hills.

I have 3 kids under 8, including a nearly 2 year-old, so stops are a necessary evil! Have done the night driving but for such a long time I'm not sure how taxing it will be on the drivers.
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:47 AM
 
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Default Lololol

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Yes, it does. In my over-analytical way, I have determined that it is a control issue. In the mountains, I cannot see what is coming at me, plus there is the always-present terror of falling. On flatland, I can see the horizon for miles and make adjustments if there is anything dangerous coming at me. (little city training there; always watch your back) Also, there is little danger of falling...the worst that could happen is that you simply fall over rather than falling thousands of feet down a ravine!!
How funny! We think alike .
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