Weekend road trip suggestions

[Scooter]

Come to Atlanta. The traffic's not bad for a visit. Just hate living with it all the time. Crime's not bad either. You could go to the aquarium, coca-cola museum, shopping at Lenox and Phipps malls.

 

[SHELLY]

St Augustine.


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[dbuck]

St Augustine.


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Good choice. Does St. Augustine have a "good beach" area? I was there so many years ago, I just don't recall seeing one.

 

[SHELLY]

Good choice. Does St. Augustine have a "good beach" area? I was there so many years ago, I just don't recall seeing one.

The beach was pretty nice. In 2005 they put $14 million in sand on the beach...according to the article below, it's pretty much gone now; but the city itself is neat place to visit...(don't think someone would leave this area to go and lay on another beach for a couple of days anyway.)

ARTICLE: St Augustine Beach Takes a Pounding:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/local/news-article.aspx?storyid=81850

 

[Kimmifunn]

Has anyone visited any of the springs around here? I have been hoping to do that soon.

Vortex Springs... "Gin Clear Water"

 

[ShallowsNole]

Good choice. Does St. Augustine have a "good beach" area? I was there so many years ago, I just don't recall seeing one.

Different than ours, for sure, as all Atlantic beaches are, but still good.

Must do: eat fried shrimp at O'Steens, St. Augustine Beach...but be prepared with cash.

 

[swantree]

cedar key! lots of history down that way!

 

[ladyj]

Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa.
I love that zoo! And, they've just added a new African area with elephants and rhinos and cheetahs. Was just there in April.
The Manatee exhibit is amazing.
I go there once a year, at least.
Only $20 per to get in. Not too bad.
And, they have a Starbucks now.

 

[RiverOtter]

So we're feeling like doing a bit of travel and getting out of town for a day or two. Any suggestions on where to send us?

We like: hiking, taking pictures, zoos and aquariums, mid-century modern design, touring historic areas and large museums, shopping options not available here

But are not interested in: romantic bed and breakfasts, New Orleans, antiquing, theme parks, the Civil War as predominant theme

We feel like we've already done everything interesting between Panama City Beach and Pensacola a million times.

Thanks!

Come up to the Nooga, 6 hrs away (if you drive like an Otter ). We have all the above mentioned stuff plus the Otters live here

 

[Franny]

Ponde De Leon Springs SP is pretty much a neighborhood swimming hole. Nice enough, but probably not worth the drive. I'd probably go to Homosassa for the manatee factor. I suspect Wakulla Springs is a little too much like here for the purposes of the exercise.

I caught Mr. Mouse looking at the Atlanta Ikea web site earlier. So maybe I can talk him into a trip there. We've got a station wagon to haul back stuff, and I've heard good things about their cabinets, and I'd love to redo the bathroom vanities...

Pick up the latest Southern Living mag. there is a great article about unique shops in Atlanta..furniture, accessories, etc. I really want to check this out. For a day trip visit Havana, just north of Tallahassee, fun shopping!!