Traveling the USA!

So I'm taking the taco on a 10 day road trip next month from Edmonton, Ab to Halifax, NS. Most of the route will be through the USA, and I'm hoping to get ideas on what to do and places to see.

The drive will mostly be along I-94 then back into Ontario to see Niagara Falls, then along the I-90 into Massachusetts, then I-95 into New Brunswick.

Hoping to see the Mall of 'Merica, just to say I've been there. Mostly I would like to see some golf courses along the way. Nothing too difficult, since I won't have all day to try and get my ball out of the rough.

Also looking for hotel suggestions. Hoping for 1 chain, to be able to get some free nights for staying with them so long.

Oh and I will have a TW.com sticker on the back of my canopy

 

The real Merica is below the Mason-Dixon line, enjoy as much as you can.

 

Maybe you can rent a gun while you are there

 

I thought about visiting a shooting range just to be able to fire some "exotic" weapons.

 

Now, that's funny OZ. "Rent a gun..." LOL!

 

1) not sure why you'd go in/out us/canada midway, ...seems more of a hassle..., why not just stay in the us and continue on 80 through northern OH, then move up the erie coast toward buffalo (probably be about the same distance...)?

2) not sure there is much to see in ND, ...there may be some nearby indian reservations that might be interesting, ...but from what i remember travelling on 94 through ND, there's pretty much nothing, at least not off the highway other than theodore roosevelt nat'l park (in western part)...

3) MN and WI - like ND, very rural, ..but they are scenic drives, rolling countryside that should be quite lush/green this time of year.... WI dells is a popular tourist area, so that may be worthwhile, it's near the hwy... WI is know for dairy/cheese, ...maybe you could get some souveneirs or food

4) Chicago... well unfortunately it's hard to go around it from the way you're coming from, ... i don't have anything nice to say about chicago...

5) northern IN, ..there are some large sand dunes along lake MI, ...IN dunes nat'l seashore or some such thing... that should be easy to get to from 94...

6) MI, ..i've never been to MI, but i'd imagine there are some neat small towns through there....

7) if you decide to go through northern OH, ..camp perry and cedar point (amusement park) are along the way...

8) western PA and NY (erie shore), ...these are snowbelt areas, i'd imagine some neat small towns and places to stop...

 

Thanks for the advice

 

sure, glad to help!

 

So here is another question.

Since I'm planning on crossing the border back into Canada at Sarnia, and then re-entering the USA in Niagara, would I be able to declare the $500 of products in Ontario and then ANOTHER $500 when I get into New Brunswick?

 

Starting my adventure on Friday!

 

I would imagine that would be the case, since you already declared something, you wouldn't have to declare it again.

 

In Fargo ND!

 

Keep us posted on your travels!

 

I was born and raised in Michigan. If you want to see something cool, visit Frankenmuth. It looks like its only about 30 minutes north of your route but it would be worth the drive. It's a small town that is inspired and built like a town you would find in Germany. It is also home to the world's largest Christmas store! It is seriously the size of a Super Walmart! Its open year 'round and only carries Christmas stuff. You'd probably find some great deals this time of year.

If you want to go waaay out of your way... visiting Mackinaw (or sometimes spelled Mackinac) island is pretty neat. Its between the Upper and Lower Peninsula of MI and is only accessible by boat. Vehicles aren't allowed on the island but there are horse-drawn carriages and lots of stuff to do including to tour the fort. I guess since you are so far north now, you could just drive through the UP, visit Mackinaw then drive down through the LP, visit Frankenmuth, then over to Sarnia.

Wow, sorry for all the talking. Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

 

Hey that sounds like a good idea, thanks

 

What are you towing behind you?

 

Just a little utility trailer with a couple of boxes full of misc stuff for weight.

 

Once you hit Maine check out:

Old Orchard Beach - nice beach lots of Canadians

Portland - nice city lots of good food, grab a lobster and a local beer

Freeport - L. L. Bean

Acadia National Park/Bar Harbor - a little out of the way but very cool

Baxter State Park - again, a little out of the way but very cool (like everything in Maine)

Just a few suggestions... I can give more specifics if interested.

Safe travels, have fun!

 

Just in Maine myself. We are heading from Bangor to Portland today