if You were to drive from Atlanta to Baltimore, (but swing west through Chattanooga to see the underground waterfall) Is there anything else (natural beauty wise or car related fun wise) that you’d put in your itinerary?
if You were to drive from Atlanta to Baltimore, (but swing west through Chattanooga to see the underground waterfall) Is there anything else (natural beauty wise or car related fun wise) that you’d put in your itinerary?
Does the Smithsonian in DC count? It's not exactly car related, but if you're into that sort of thing then the Air & Space Museum is fantastic.
codrus (Forum Supporter) said:Does the Smithsonian in DC count? It's not exactly car related, but if you're into that sort of thing then the Air & Space Museum is fantastic.
Appreciate that, Baltimore is home, been to A&S (both locations) many times.
Natural Bridge, Luray Caverns, Blue Ridge Parkway, Swananoa--a palace made of Italian marble that some old rich guy built on a mountain near Afton, Virginia? I mean, if you were passing through anyway...
Smithfield BBQ in NC. May not be everyone's choice, but damnit I love it
The art museum in Chattanooga is very nice. Lookout Mountain is there and awesome too. And Tail of the Dragon of course
A lot of stuff along the BRP. Grandfather Mountain, Mt. Mitchell. A bajillion different hikes/lookouts on the NC side of it.
How long is your trip? Overnight stays? Or just a road trip with some stops to stretch your legs?
In reply to TravisTheHuman :
No time line, overnight(s) if needed. A buddy is picking up a Porsche he ordered, figured we'd make a trip out of it. Might pick it up in LA, not sure yet. Either way, should be fun.
Often overlooked car attraction in Chattanooga: there's a tow truck museum.
The Lane Motor Museum is further west and a bit out of your way, unfortunately.
Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive are nice drives. A couple hours north of Chattenoga is the Bush Beans museum. Not worth a long detour but it was an amusing stop. Next time I'm down that way I want to go to Oak Ridge National park. One of the original sites of the Manhattan Project, and there's also Little Debbie Park on the way where the rides look like snack cakes.
Your path will probably take you through Charlotte. I strongly recommend the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It's a fun place, even if you're not that into NASCAR.
If you want to deviate toward the Chattanooga side, the Tennessee Aquarium is probably one of the best I've seen in the country - and I've been to several, from Boston to Baltimore to Chicago to Monterey to Atlanta to even Valencia, Spain. Atlanta's aquarium is awesome, too. Chattanooga's aquarium is probably just a step below Baltimore's, but it has some fantastic freshwater exhibits with the big fish.
I think some sections of thr BRP are still closed. Definitely something to check. Beautiful drive, just takes a while.
Wheels through time is pretty cool there in the NC/TN area. They open in April. It's a great collection of American motorcycles. It's a good afternoon if you like motorcycles.
Would he be picking up the Porsche at the Experience Center?
If not, I hear good things. And it seems like a good fit for a new Porsche owner. On track stuff, simulator stuff, fancy food, etc.
In reply to STM317 :
Yes, the debate (and needs to be decided Tomorrow) is which one.
Has anyone mentioned South of the border? A definite must see for the discriminating traveller 5 stars!
When are you going, want to go whitewater rafting? If you do the 95 slog I recommend south of the border over Buc'ees. If you are of the persuasion there is a casino in Cherokee NC, also check out Santa Land! A drive up beech mountain is fun, if going up 81 do the Virginia creeper trail. Only the flatter part is open but it's a special place.
J.A. Ackley said:Your path will probably take you through Charlotte. I strongly recommend the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It's a fun place, even if you're not that into NASCAR.
This was going to be my suggestion. Other suggestion is the Reed Gold Mine in Midland, NC - just outside of Charlotte. Reed Gold Mine You don't often think of panning for gold in North Carolina - but it was the place of the first gold rush in the US. Even before Alaska.
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