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Mar 19, 2014 12:07 AM
My 18 year old son wants to go on a 3-4 day road trip over spring break. He asked me to plan something and we will roll with it.

Throw me some ideas. His wrestling career just ended, graduation is just around the corner.

Whatta ya got OC?
Mar 19, 2014 12:07am
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Mar 19, 2014 12:17 AM
If he's into basketball, which I am assuming he is not since his wrestling career just ended, heading to one of the four regional sites -- Indy, Memphis, New York or Anaheim -- of the NCAA Tournament might be fun. It would fit into four days.

For more of an outdoorsman type of adventure, a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is always an excellent idea. Spent almost every Thanksgiving week in Gatlinburg growing up. It was one of the most memorable traditions of my childhood. Fall in the Smokies is awesome.
Mar 19, 2014 12:17am
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Mar 19, 2014 1:10 AM
Just drive and let the road take ya where it wants
Mar 19, 2014 1:10am
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Mar 19, 2014 1:29 AM
sportchampps;1592893 wrote:Just drive and let the road take ya where it wants
This. You don't plan out a road trip. You just jump in the car and go.
Mar 19, 2014 1:29am
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Mar 19, 2014 5:14 AM
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Mar 19, 2014 1:19 PM
sportchampps;1592893 wrote:Just drive and let the road take ya where it wants
This again. Nothing like just driving and seeing what happens.
Mar 19, 2014 1:19pm
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Mar 19, 2014 1:40 PM
Educate the boy http://ohiobikeweek.com/ Sandusky Bike Week
Mar 19, 2014 1:40pm
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Mar 19, 2014 5:17 PM
vball10set;1593090 wrote:D.C.
Definitely good spots here, but the weather has sucked.
Mar 19, 2014 5:17pm
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Mar 19, 2014 5:24 PM
An 18 needs his parent to plan a trip for him? Tell him to go to a Florida beach and get shit faced with other 18 year olds.
Mar 19, 2014 5:24pm
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Mar 19, 2014 6:07 PM
When is spring break?

Camping or staying in a hotel?

City or country?


Help us a little.
Mar 19, 2014 6:07pm
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Mar 19, 2014 6:48 PM
March 31. Only a few days due to calamity bullshit. He asked for just he and I go on a random trip for 3-4 stress free days. Dont really want to plan anything specific but would kinda of like to have a destination. I've thought about straight east to the ocean, straight south, Manhattan. Just open for ideas. Thought you guys ccould help come through.
Mar 19, 2014 6:48pm
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Mar 19, 2014 6:49 PM
SportsAndLady;1593151 wrote:An 18 needs his parent to plan a trip for him? Tell him to go to a Florida beach and get shit faced with other 18 year olds.
That trip is already planned. Thats graduation.
Mar 19, 2014 6:49pm
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Mar 19, 2014 7:18 PM
1_beast;1593163 wrote:March 31. Only a few days due to calamity bullshit. He asked for just he and I go on a random trip for 3-4 stress free days. Dont really want to plan anything specific but would kinda of like to have a destination. I've thought about straight east to the ocean, straight south, Manhattan. Just open for ideas. Thought you guys ccould help come through.
Up to you but that's a hell of a lot of time behind the wheel. If only going on a short 3-4 day road trip I'd rather not spend 1/4 of it behind the wheel.
Mar 19, 2014 7:18pm
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Mar 19, 2014 7:44 PM
salto;1593177 wrote:Up to you but that's a hell of a lot of time behind the wheel. If only going on a short 3-4 day road trip I'd rather not spend 1/4 of it behind the wheel.
:what: You spend a majority of the time behind the wheel on a road trip. That's why it's called a road trip instead of vacation.
Mar 19, 2014 7:44pm
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Mar 19, 2014 7:55 PM
I'd He wants to stay in Ohio , go to the Hocking Hills region , roads everywhere
Mar 19, 2014 7:55pm
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Mar 19, 2014 8:47 PM
Rte 66 as far as you can go
Mar 19, 2014 8:47pm
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Mar 19, 2014 8:53 PM
Enforcer;1593191 wrote:I'd He wants to stay in Ohio , go to the Hocking Hills region , roads everywhere
LOL.... Well, He is going to Ohio U in the fall.
Mar 19, 2014 8:53pm
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Mar 19, 2014 9:02 PM
Rte 66 is America and you will see some amazing things. Did it with a cousin of mine a few years back and we had a blast. Stop at roadside diners, some crazy museums and dive bars. Talk to the people in those places and it will be something neither you or him will ever forget.
Mar 19, 2014 9:02pm
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Mar 19, 2014 9:20 PM
Philly....Mutter Museum.
Mar 19, 2014 9:20pm
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Mar 19, 2014 9:52 PM
Geronimo;1593225 wrote:Philly....Mutter Museum.
Mütter Museum
Directions




The Mütter Museum is a medical museum located in the Center City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It contains a collection of medical oddities, anatomical and pathological specimens, wax models, and antique medical equipment.Wikipedia





Address: 19 S 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19103



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Phone: (215) 563-3737
Mar 19, 2014 9:52pm
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Mar 20, 2014 4:00 AM
GoChiefs;1593189 wrote::what: You spend a majority of the time behind the wheel on a road trip. That's why it's called a road trip instead of vacation.
The thought of driving East to the ocean coast or NYC/Manhattan does not sound like a fun and relaxing 3-4 day trip. You'll be more wore out afterwards than energized.

Chicago>NYC
Mar 20, 2014 4:00am