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| Day 25 | Manchester (MAN) to Home | https://goo.gl/A2bNjT |
USA Planning
Day 24 – The Plan
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| Day 24 | New York, NY to New York (JFK) | https://goo.gl/g5023M |
| Day 24 | New York (JFK) to Manchester (MAN) | https://goo.gl/OiIx4H |
Links to Points of Interest
- The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets
- The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco-style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood.
- https://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm Liberty Island home of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, in Upper New York Bay, was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954
- Manhattan’s Chinatown is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, bordering the Lower East Side to its east, Little Italy to its north, Civic Center to its south, and Tribeca to its west.
Day 23 – The Plan
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| Day 23 | Washington, DC to New York, NY | https://goo.gl/V1AzBv |
Links to Points of Interest
- The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets
- The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco-style skyscraper located on the East Side of Midtown Manhattan in New York City, at the intersection of 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue in the Turtle Bay neighborhood.
- https://www.nps.gov/stli/index.htm Liberty Island home of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, in Upper New York Bay, was the gateway for over 12 million immigrants to the United States as the nation’s busiest immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954
- Manhattan’s Chinatown is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, bordering the Lower East Side to its east, Little Italy to its north, Civic Center to its south, and Tribeca to its west.
Day 22 – The Plan
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| Day 22 | Washington, DC to 0 x | Sightseeing |
Links to Points of Interest
- National World War II Memorial, which features two 43-foot arches, a 17-foot pillar for each state and a field of 4,000 gold stars. If you want to honor local World War I participants, stop by the nearby DC War Memorial, one of the Mall’s hidden gems.
- President Lincoln’s Cottage reveals the distinctly domestic side of a historic presidency.
- Library of Congress‘ the world’s biggest library!
- National Archives Read the original Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives, then research your family’s immigration records.
- Visit Arlington National Cemetery to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The ceremony is held every hour on the hour from Oct. 1-March 31, and every half hour from April 1-Sept. 30.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial, designed by sculptor Maya Lin. Etched into the memorial’s wall are 58,307 names of those who died or were lost, all appearing in chronological order.
- the National Portrait Gallery, marvel at the nation’s only complete collection of presidential portraits outside The White House.
- Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, a Federal-style home in Georgetown that belonged to Martha Washington’s gradduaghter. Experience local history through the museum’s exhibits covering six generations of families who lived in the home, and marvel at the more than 200 artifacts related to George and Martha Washington.
- National Mall besides well-known landmarks like the Washington Monument, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall also features some 60-plus under-the-radar monuments and memorials.
- Smithsonian Institution Building, aka The Castle – one of the many public (and air conditioned!) sites that doubles as a free Wi-Fi hot spot.
Day 21 – The Plan
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| Day 21 | Wytheville, VA to Washington, DC | https://goo.gl/ovyUTd |
Links to Points of Interest
- National World War II Memorial, which features two 43-foot arches, a 17-foot pillar for each state and a field of 4,000 gold stars. If you want to honor local World War I participants, stop by the nearby DC War Memorial, one of the Mall’s hidden gems.
- President Lincoln’s Cottage reveals the distinctly domestic side of a historic presidency.
- Library of Congress‘ the world’s biggest library!
- National Archives Read the original Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights at the National Archives, then research your family’s immigration records.
- Visit Arlington National Cemetery to see the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The ceremony is held every hour on the hour from Oct. 1-March 31, and every half hour from April 1-Sept. 30.
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial, designed by sculptor Maya Lin. Etched into the memorial’s wall are 58,307 names of those who died or were lost, all appearing in chronological order.
- the National Portrait Gallery, marvel at the nation’s only complete collection of presidential portraits outside The White House.
- Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, a Federal-style home in Georgetown that belonged to Martha Washington’s gradduaghter. Experience local history through the museum’s exhibits covering six generations of families who lived in the home, and marvel at the more than 200 artifacts related to George and Martha Washington.
- National Mall besides well-known landmarks like the Washington Monument, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Lincoln Memorial, the National Mall also features some 60-plus under-the-radar monuments and memorials.
- Smithsonian Institution Building, aka The Castle – one of the many public (and air conditioned!) sites that doubles as a free Wi-Fi hot spot.
Day 20 – The Plan
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| Day 20 | Manchester, TN to Jack Daniels Distillery, Lynchburg, TN | https://goo.gl/46ilOU |
| Day 20 | Jack Daniels Distillery, Lynchburg, TN to Wytheville, VA | https://goo.gl/I56QeT |
Links to Points of Interest
- Haller-Gibboney Rock House Museum Historic house museum was built in 1823. Home of Wytheville’s first resident physician. Collection includes period furnishings, personal mementos, medical records and supplies from the 1800’s, and a small museum of local artifacts. There is an herb garden with plants typically grown in the 19th. century. 205 Tazewell Street
- The Edith Bolling Wilson Birthplace Museum is steward to the history and birthplace of this influential, popular, and politically significant woman of the twentieth century.
- Great Lakes to Florida Highway Museum return to the days when the Great Lakes to Florida Highway (Route 21) was the main route from Ohio to Florida. Memorabilia from the former gas station (built in 1926) is on display as well as restored gas pumps from that era
- Wolf Creek Indian Village Imagine life 500 years ago. The Wolf Creek Indian Village will introduce you to the life led by the Eastern Woodland Indians who inhabitated the land 500 years ago. Our recreated village is the size and layout of an actual archeological evacuation known as the Brown-Johnston site.
Day 18 – The Plan
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| Day 18 | New Orleans, LA to 0 | x |
Links to Points of Interest
- The French Quarter—or Vieux Carré, the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans—is home to a plethora of shops and restaurants, and is the city’s cultural hub.
- Jackson Square in the French Quarter is a year-round hangout for street performers and artists. The perimeter of the park is lined with painters and sketch artists creating and selling original work. On the square’s two side streets, street performers do everything from tap dancing to living sculptures.
- Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France is an impressive blend of Old World architecture and Catholic treasures. The church features ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and beautiful sculptures. While mass is still held inside the church, you can tour both the grounds and worshiping areas Wednesday through Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
- Large above-ground cemeteries scattered around New Orleans known as the Cities of the Dead are must-see for any visitor. You can pay for a guided tour of many of them, but they’re also open to the public free of charge. The Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 in the French Quarter is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 3pm, and from 9am to 12pm on Sundays. Here, you can see what many believe is the grave of Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, where people still leave ritual offerings. In the Garden District you can visit Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 between 9am and 3pm daily.
- New Orleans Museum of Art Located in City Park, the neo-classical, Beaux Arts-style New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents an impressive collection spanning the 15th-20th centuries. A great escape from the hectic pace of life in the Big Easy,
- National World War II Museum The museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. Founded in 2000, it was later designated by the U.S. Congress as America’s official National World War II Museum in 2003
- The Fly is a secret among New Orleans locals; it’s a strip of frontage along the Mississippi River behind Audubon Zoo. On weekends, people flock in droves for grilling, crawfish boils, sunning and to throw the frisbee. Set up camp feet from the Mississippi and watch the big boats maneuver through the currents. Numerous fields exist for kids and adults to enjoy their favorite ball games. If you don’t come with enough to field a squad of your own, others will be glad to include you in their pickup games. Dusk is a great time to show up, as the sun sets right over the river, a truly spectacular sight.
Day 17 – The Plan
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| Day 17 | Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA | https://goo.gl/FSxBwA |
Links to Points of Interest
- The French Quarter—or Vieux Carré, the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans—is home to a plethora of shops and restaurants, and is the city’s cultural hub.
- Jackson Square in the French Quarter is a year-round hangout for street performers and artists. The perimeter of the park is lined with painters and sketch artists creating and selling original work. On the square’s two side streets, street performers do everything from tap dancing to living sculptures.
- Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France is an impressive blend of Old World architecture and Catholic treasures. The church features ornate woodwork, stained glass windows, and beautiful sculptures. While mass is still held inside the church, you can tour both the grounds and worshiping areas Wednesday through Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.
- Large above-ground cemeteries scattered around New Orleans known as the Cities of the Dead are must-see for any visitor. You can pay for a guided tour of many of them, but they’re also open to the public free of charge. The Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 in the French Quarter is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 3pm, and from 9am to 12pm on Sundays. Here, you can see what many believe is the grave of Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, where people still leave ritual offerings. In the Garden District you can visit Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 between 9am and 3pm daily.
- New Orleans Museum of Art Located in City Park, the neo-classical, Beaux Arts-style New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) presents an impressive collection spanning the 15th-20th centuries. A great escape from the hectic pace of life in the Big Easy,
- National World War II Museum The museum focuses on the contribution made by the United States to Allied victory in World War II. Founded in 2000, it was later designated by the U.S. Congress as America’s official National World War II Museum in 2003
- The Fly is a secret among New Orleans locals; it’s a strip of frontage along the Mississippi River behind Audubon Zoo. On weekends, people flock in droves for grilling, crawfish boils, sunning and to throw the frisbee. Set up camp feet from the Mississippi and watch the big boats maneuver through the currents. Numerous fields exist for kids and adults to enjoy their favorite ball games. If you don’t come with enough to field a squad of your own, others will be glad to include you in their pickup games. Dusk is a great time to show up, as the sun sets right over the river, a truly spectacular sight.
Day 16 – The Plan
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| Day 16 | Houston, TX to 0 | x |
Links to Points of Interest
- Press the big red button to make the bayou burp The Big Bubble will pop up in the bayou, scaring the living hell out of unsuspecting passersby and making your day that much better.
- Beer Can House if you want to actually go in, it’ll cost you a steep five bucks
- Explore Houston’s 50-mile ship channel on a free boat tour from the Port of Houston The 90-minute tour (which you MAYBE smuggle “refreshments” onto, though you didn’t hear that here) is free, though reservations are required.
- open mic comedy at Rudyard’s Every Monday starting at 8pm, up-and-coming local comics hit the stage. The beer may not be free, but the laughs are
- Art Car Museum Like the art car parade? Chances are it’s not today, so head to the free Art Car Museum to ogle the crazy art cars inside.
- Discovery Green: This 12-acre park located in downtown Houston, is designed as an engaging and active place with programming to serve all ages. From large fields for sports to a promenade with 360 views of the city, dining options, fountains, music and so much more, this park has a lot to offer.
Day 15 – The Plan
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| Day 15 | San Antonio, TX to Houston, TX | https://goo.gl/C6PVJI |
Links to Points of Interest
- the Alamo houses exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the beautiful Alamo Gardens. Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a “must see” for all who come to San Antonio.
- Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum in Alamo Heights contains nearly 1,200 decorated seats. Free admission. Please call to make an appointment.
- San Antonio Fire Museum Located a few steps from the back gate of the Alamo, Texas’ most visited tourist site and a short stroll to the Riverwalk, the old Central Fire Headquarters, Fire Station No.1 and SAFD Shops is Fire Chief Hood’s home of The San Antonio Fire Museum and Gift Shop opened to the public in June of 2013. The Museum is open Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 am to 4:00pm.
Day 14 – The Plan
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| Day 14 | El Paso, TX to San Antonio, TX | https://goo.gl/bLborA |
Links to Points of Interest
- Camino Real Hotel Originally built in 1912 and listed on the National Historical Register. The 80-year old Tiffany glass dome, once part of the hotel’s lobby, is now the showcase of the elegant Dome Bar. The hotel has hosted such guests as Pancho Villa, President Taft, and “Blackjack Pershing”.
- Buffalo Soldier Memorial When the Plains Indians first saw the men of the 10th Cavalry wearing with their dark skins, curly hair and wearing fur overcoats they referred to them as “Buffalo Soldiers.” The nickname “Buffalo Soldiers” was originally given to the 10th Cavalry by Cheyenne warriors out of respect for their fierce fighting in 1867. The Cheyenne Native American term used was actually “Wild Buffaloes”, which was translated to “Buffalo Soldiers.” In time, all African American Soldiers became known as “Buffalo Soldiers.” Despite second-class treatment these soldiers made up first-rate regiments of the highest caliber and had the lowest desertion rate in the Army.
- El Paso Museum of Archaeology Wilderness Park the museum is home to over 15 acres of nature trails with more than 250 varieties of Chihuahuan Desert native plants, outdoor exhibits and Indian gardens. Here visitors will discover the natural history, geology and cultural history of the El Paso area, the greater Southwest, and northern Mexico.
- Tigua Indian Cultural Center the Tigua Indian Cultural Center of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo celebrates over 300 years of tribal history in El Paso. Attractions include a museum, gift shops, the Cacique Cafe, and delicious fresh Indian bread. Indian social dance performances take place every weekend-call for schedule.
- National Border Patrol Museum The National Border Patrol Museum is the only one of its kind in the United States. It is a private, not for profit, museum where exhibits cover the history of the United States Border patrol, from the old West, Prohibition, and WWII, right up to current operations, through displays of weapons, paintings, documents, equipment, photos, artifacts, and “hands-on” vehicles such as the Jeep, Helicopter, Scarab boat, snowmobile and ATV. Guided tours may be booked in advance. Admission is free.
- La Viña Winery New Mexico’s oldest winery, has settled into its new home. The vineyard provides “Estate Bottled” New Mexico wines with a new complexity. New plantings of Italian and Rhone varietals will complement production of Cabernet, Zinfandel and Chardonnay.
