Intro

These are places I have been to or plan to visit. For the most part the places described are not the big and popular resorts, but the very charming and interesting backwaters. Most stays are in B&B’s. Enjoy, and let me know if you venture to any of these places.

Hawaii – Maui

Between Kaanapali and Kapalua Resorts Dec 03
http://www.mauiresort4u.com/hale_mahina/hale_mahina.html
Where to eat –
http://www.mauimenusonline.com/restaurants/cafe-o-lei/menu.html
Discount Car Rent http://www.hawaiibednbreakfast.com/car_rentals.html
One of Ten Best Beaches USA – Snorkel
http://www.shorediving.com/Earth/Hawaii/Maui/Kapalua/
Nearby Town of Lahaina –
http://www.hawaiiweb.com/maui/html/sites/lahaina.html
Lahaina Restaurants rated
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g60634-Lahaina_Maui_Hawaii.html
Whale Watch Dec - http://www.mauiprincess.com/
Tropical Plantation - http://www.mauitropicalplantation.com/default.lasso
Feast at Lele – absolutely the best in Hawaii
http://www.mauimenusonline.com/restaurants/lele/menu.html
The weather - http://www.wunderground.com/US/HI/Kahului.html

Canada - West

The Great Train Ride

Strathcona Hotel Victoria –
http://www.strathconahotel.com/ - Aug 99

Butchart Gardens http://www.tourismvictoria.com/Content/EN/1063.asp

Calgary - http://www.fairmont.com/palliser/

Vancouver – The Silvia Hotel at English Bay - http://www.sylviahotel.com/

CA to Mexico

San Francisco, California
Fly to San Francisco, rent a car – drive to Washington Square Inn one block from
Telegraph Hill http://www.bbonline.com/ca/squareinn/index.html
The wild parrots in the city's Telegraph Hill neighborhood. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/01/08/sunday/main1185614.shtml
Cable car ride - http://gocalifornia.about.com/cs/sanfrancisco/a/cablecars.htm
Restaurant choices
Café Pescatore - between North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf, Italian http://www.cafepescatore.com/
Fisherman’s Warf - Dungeness crab –
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2731184-a_sabella_s_restaurant_san_francisco-i
Charanga, 2351 Mission St (415) 282-1813 Cuban
http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/889325/?
Tu Lan Vietnamese http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/868236/?
Chinatown - http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/sf/neighborhoods/chinatown.shtml
R&G Lounge (631 Kearny), Sam Wo (813 Washington), Pot Sticker (150 Waverly Place) http://www.coastnews.com/restaurant-guide/chinatown.htm
http://sanfrancisco.citysearch.com/profile/11344469/san_francisco_ca/r_g_lounge.html

Point Reyes, California
Drive to Point Reyes and Inverness 46 miles - http://www.pointreyes.org/inverness.html
Where to stay –
* Ten Inverness Way Bed and Breakfast
http://www.iloveinns.com/bed_and_breakfasts/california/teninvernessway.htm
* Point Reyes B&B - One Mesa
http://www.onemesa.com/Rates___Policies/rates___policies.html or
* English Oak at Ridgetop in Olema, CA. Weekends - solve an old fashioned English crime. Several of the restaurants have live music. Offers massages
http://www.anenglishoak.com/
What to do – local parks - http://www.ptreyes.com/parks.html
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2005/11/10/SPGRFFLKV81.DTL
Map - http://www.ptreyes.com/map.html
Whales - Late April and early May afford the opportunity to see mothers and calves close to shore - http://www.anenglishoak.com/things.html

Drive to Napa 49 miles – stay at Sonoma Hotel http://www.sonomahotel.com/
Take the wine train luncheon excursion. http://www.buysanfranciscotours.com/tours/wine_train_napa.html
Return San Francisco 47 miles.

Drive to the Babbling Brook Inn @ Santa Cruz, CA-
http://www.innsbythesea.com/babbling-brook/
Drive to Mendocino 120 miles http://www.mendocinoguide.com/
Wine country - http://www.mendocino.com/winecountry/town.lasso?lookup=WineCountry
Where to stay - http://www.eureka-california.com/index.htm
http://www.bbonline.com/ca/sandrock/specials.html

CA – Venice Beach LA - Venice Beach House B&B Dec 05
http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/150385/venice_ca/venice_beach_house.html
Venice Beach Canals -http://www.beachcalifornia.com/venice.html
Venice Beach - Mussel Beach & Pier - funky charm as the boardwalk provides an
incredibly diverse collection of fortune tellers, bikini-clad skaters, preachers,
magicians, street performers, clothing shops and craft-stands –
http://www.westland.net/venice/

Mexico – Sea of Cortez -
http://www.cruisecortez.com/

Seattle to Canada

Seattle to Victoria to Vancouver via Bus/Ferry – Spectacular Walk to Ocean Bluff, High Tea in Worlds Most Beautiful Garden, Biking Thru a Most Interesting Park, and Exploring a Charming City
* Fly to Seattle, stay at 11th Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast (walk downtown)
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Seattle WA Airport to 121 11th Avenue East, Seattle WA 98102)
http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/washington-seattle-11thavenueinnbedandbreakfast.html
http://www.11thavenueinn.com/
What to do downtown - http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2747069-b-1-rec-y-seattle_things_to_do-i;_ylt=Al.xdT8M5uWdMtrkIfJ_gqvPFmoL
- Seattle's oldest continuously working public market in the country
- Underground Tour
- Seattle Art Museum
- Music museum
- Washington Park Arboretum
- Seattle Chinese Garden
- Seattle Center Monorail
Where to eat - http://www.10best.com/Seattle/Restaurants/Breakfast;Brunch/index.html
- Chanterelle Specialty Foods
- Hi Spot Café
- Macrina Bakery & Café
- Maltby Café
* Take the Boat to Victoria - http://www.victoriaclipper.com (Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 121 11th Avenue East, Seattle WA 98102 to 919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, Canada)
Stay and eat at the Victoria Hotel Strathcona http://www.strathconahotel.com/ Visit Victoria Butchart Gardens (high tea) gardens best 6-9 pm http://www.butchartgardens.com/main.php English Bay Vancouver Sylvia Hotel http://www.vancouvertourist.com/attractions/content68.htm
* Take the bus/ferry to Vancouver BC - http://www.pacificcoach.com/
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 919 Douglas St, Victoria, BC, Canada to 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver BC)
Stay at – The Silvia Hotel at English Bay - http://www.sylviahotel.com/
What to do – rent a bike and go thru Stanley Park - http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/parks/stanley/
Walk along English Bay - http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/parks/rec/beaches/english.htm
Where to eat - http://www.10best.com/vancouver/Restaurants/Breakfast;Brunch/index.html
- Delaney's Coffee House
- Herons Restaurant
- Lucky Diner
- Sophie's Cosmic Café (Sunday Brunch)
- Tomato Fresh Food Café
* Fly home from Vancouver BC.
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 1154 Gilford St, Vancouver BC to Vancouver BC Airport)

Wyoming

Road Trip – Outdoor Water Sports, Spectacular Canyon Drive, and Best and Biggest Hot Spring in the World
* Fly to Casper WY and rental a car - road trip 269 miles total
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Casper Wyoming Airport to 4471 South Center, Casper, Wyoming 82601)
Stay at Casper Mountain B&B - http://www.caspermountainbnb.com/
K3 Guest Ranch Bed & Breakfast http://www.k3guestranch.com/index.html
For dinning, the best fajitas in Casper are at La Cocina - http://travel.yahoo.com/p-reviews-3011780-prod-travelguide-action-read-ratings_and_reviews-i;_ylt=Aue.07JMjEmB3g1dDdjp.M9xVWoL . Also recommended for 50’s style home cooking is Johnny J's - 307-234-4204 http://www.10best.com/Casper/Restaurants/Breakfast;Brunch/index.html
What to do in Casper - http://casper.marathonhotelguide.com/attractions.html
- View wildlife during 3-hour or 45-minute scenic float trips on the North Platte River.
- Nicolaysen Art Museum and Discovery Center (307) 235-5247 hands-on image-rubbing table.
- Take an excursion on horse back as American Indian warriors did on the Oregon Trail.
- Go on the Ghost and Fort Caspar tour.
* Take rental car 130 miles northwest to Thermopolis - http://www.thermopolis.com.
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 4471 South Center, Casper, Wyoming 82601 to 116 E Park Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming, 82443-2440)
On the way stop at Boysen State Park, 20 miles south of Thermopolis, and water skiing on Boysen Reservoir
http://thermopolis.com/Attractions/Water+Skiing.htm Call Boysen Marina, Gary or Troy 307-876-2772
http://www.wyomingtourism.org/planning/do/moreinfo.php?ID=381&detail=park
* Now drive 20 miles north down thru Wind River Canyon, prettiest drive in Wyoming. Prime geologic territory, from the earth's core to outer crust and offers great recreation. http://thermopolis.com/Attractions/Wind+River+Canyon.htm
Wind River Canyon Whitewater white water trip - 888-246-9343 http://www.windrivercanyonraft.com/
* Thermopolis - http://www.discoverourtown.com/WY/Thermopolis/Shopping-2566.html - http://thermopolis.com/
Horseback Riding - Nate and Mayfield Brown at Horse Works 307-867-2525 or Outlaw Trail - 864-2287
Where to stay - the Best Western Plaza Hotel located in Hot Springs State Park - 800-780-7234 - http://www.bestwesternwyoming.com/hotels/best-western-the-plaza-hotel/ Recommend the second floor suites with wood-burning fireplaces. Guests enjoy the mineral water which is piped directly from its source to an outdoor spa on the premises. The commercial water park (the Star Plunge Water Park - http://thermopolis.com/Attractions/Spas.htm) is within easy walking distance of the hotel and features a steam room in a natural cave and the world’s best water slid with high capacity hot spring water gushing down a three story high shoot.
Where to eat – http://thermopolis.com/Dining/Dining.htm - Las Fuentes - 530 Arapahoe - 864-2695 - Great Tex-Mex! Serving margaritas, 20 brands of beer. Pumpernick's 512 Broadway - 864-5151 - outdoor patio - American menu
Red Cliffs Steak & Seafood - 143 Airport Road - 864-9494 - Prime Beef and fresh Alaskan Seafood, live oyster well, gourmet soup and salad bar features over 60 premium items.
Safari Club Restaurant & Lounge, Holiday Inn - Hot Springs State Park - 864-3131. Unique big game trophy display of 100+ animals. Award winning restaurant, salad bar, two fireplaces, patio.
Shorty's Saloon & Liquor Store - 103 E Broadway, 864-3641. A small cowboy bar full of history of days-gone-by. Outdoor patio Daily Happy Hour, appetizers.
* Drive back to Casper and fly home.
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 116 E Park Street, Thermopolis, Wyoming, 82443-2440 to Casper Wyoming Airport)

Montana

390 miles - 4 nights (Fri, Sat, Su, & Mon nights) @ $625 / $159 per night
9 meals @ $50 = $450.
AP Parking $50
Convertible Hertz $374.70 and 125 miles per day e001452344 + 100 gas)

Fri Aug 22 – (6-12) fly to Missoula AP (MSO) – arrive 12:30 -
drive 76 miles to 209 Wall St. Hot Springs, MT 59845 http://www.hotsprgs.net/hscofc/ and stay in Jacuzzi room queen at Symes Hot Springs Hotel and Resort 888-305-3106 - $133 (1:30 pm to 4 pm next day). Friday night live entertainment! Hot mineral baths, Hot outdoor pool, Grill and Cantina, Espresso bar, Bathhouse Soak and Steam room available by the hour, Kathy's Watsu water therapy and massage, Day Spa and Salon, Yoga classes, Antiques
http://www.symeshotsprings.com/

Sat Aug 23 – (4–6 pm) drive 110 miles to Lake McDonald Complex - stay Sat night - booking no - 10o28e Motor Inn Room - $132.75 stay 6pm to 10 am next day http://www.glacierparkinc.com/LakeMcDonaldLodge.htm (406) 888-5431 Glacier Park, Inc., PO Box 2025, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 (Lake McDonald Lodge) Lake McDonald Complex is nestled on the shore of the park's largest glacial water basin, and was built as a hunting lodge in 1913 by John Lewis. Tranquility is the key word whether staying in the lodge, rustic yet comfortable cottages or in motor inn rooms.
Serenity abounds from the veranda behind the Lodge that overlooks the magnificent lake. The massive fireplace in the lobby provides a cozy atmosphere. Hiking, horseback riding, boat cruises on Lake McDonald.
Russell’s Fireside Dining Room is decorated with hunting trophies and rough-hewn western red cedar wood beams that recall this building’s hunting lodge origins. The dinner menu tends toward wild game and local favorites. Breakfast is served from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Enjoy a frosty pint of Montana micro-brew beer or glass of wine during lunch and dinner. The Restaurant seats on a first come first served basis and does not accept reservations. The Stockade Lounge features cedar-paneled walls and a view of the lake, giving this bar a cozy feel. It is open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight offering bar menu items.

Sun Aug 24 - Drive to 26 miles to summit of Going-to-the-Sun Highway. Stop and walk Avalanche Lake trial (7 miles from McDonald Lodge) and then on to summit (10 am to 3 pm). Drive 75 miles back to
Mountain Lake Lodge, 14735 Sylvan Drive Bigfork, Montana 59911 - http://www.mountainlakelodge.com/suites.html (406) 837-3800 arrive 6 pm. Overlooking the magnificent Flathead Lake, queen size bed and jacuzzi in the bedroom and a separate living room. Fireplaces. Terra offers an extensive fine dining menu in its elegant and stately dining room overlooking Flathead Lake.
Tamarack Suites: Our One Bedroom Suites. $220.54
Feature a separate bedroom with king size bed - private jacuzzi.
The living room area has a sleeper sofa.
Cancellation 7 days before arrival without penalty.

Monday – drive 96.5 mi (1 hour 55 mins) to Missoula and Goldsmith's Bed and Breakfast Inn, 809 East Front Street, Missoula, MT 59802 -
406-728-1585 - booked for Mon, Aug 25, 08 - Greenough Suite Guests: 2 - Total: $148.73. Call at least 10 (ten) days prior to your arrival date to cancel your reservation. We will leave your key in our lock box if you ariive after 6 pm. The combination is 1111 and your key will be inside the lock box. Breakfast is served in the dining room from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
http://www.goldsmithsinn.com/

Tues Aug 26 – 9 am drive 7 miles 11 min to AP (MSO), fly home 10:51.

Utah

Spectacular and Most Scenic Road Trip in the U.S.
Fly to Salt Lake – rent a car - total trip 785 miles
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Salt Lake City Int'l Airport to 460 South 1000 East Salt Lake UT) –
9.1 miles
* Salt Lake. Stay at the Anniversary Inn http://www.anniversaryinn.com/ European Honeymoon Suite http://anniversaryinn.com/rooms.php?room=100
The Gateway is an open-air shopping and entertainment destination
including shops, restaurants, theatres, and the restored 1908 Union Pacific Depot,
& Olympic Legacy Plaza & and Olympic SnowFlake Fountain “dancing waters” http://www.downtownslc.org/shopping-gateway.htm
The best restaurants - http://www.dininginutah.com/cosmopolitaneclectic.htm
& http://utah.citysearch.com/best/results/7785
The Roof Restaurant - spectacular views
http://www.go-utah.com/destinationGuide.cfm?desturl=Salt-Lake-City&topic=dining&lCuisines=American
Ellerbeck Mansion Bed and Breakfast - http://www.ellerbeckbedandbreakfast.com/
Salt Lake Library - http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=library%20salt%20lake&sa=N&tab=wi
Mormon Tabernacle Quire – practice Thursday nights http://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/
* Drive to Arches National Park - http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/arches.htm
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 460 South 1000 East Salt Lake UT to Arches National Park Ut)
231 mi – about 4 hours
1. Head south on S State St toward E 500 S 381 ft
2. Turn right at E 500 S/UT-269 W
Continue to follow UT-269 W 1.1 mi
3. Merge onto I-15 S/I-80 E via the ramp to Cheyenne/Las Vegas
Continue to follow I-15 S 49.4 mi
4. Take exit 258 for US-6/US-89 E toward Manti/Price 0.8 mi
5. Merge onto US-6 127 mi
6. Take the ramp onto I-70 E 23.6 mi
7. Take exit 182 for US-191 toward Moab/Crescent Jct. 0.4 mi
8. Turn right at US-191 18.6 mi
9. Turn left at Willow Springs Trail 7.9 mi
10. Turn left at Arches Entrance Rd 0.5 mi
Stay in Moab – at Adobe Abode B&B - http://www.adobeabodemoab.com/
* Drive to Goblin Valley Sate Park –
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Arches National Park Ut to Goblin Valley State Park, United States)
http://www.stateparks.utah.gov/park_pages/scenicparkpage.php?id=gvsp
97.5 mi – about 2 hours 1 min
1. Head south on Arches Entrance Rd 0.5 mi
2. Turn right toward Willow Springs Trail 4.1 mi
3. Turn right at Willow Springs Trail 3.8 mi
4. Turn right at US-191 18.7 mi
5. Turn left onto the I-70 W/US-6 W/US-191 W ramp to Green River 0.5 mi
6. Merge onto I-70 W/US-191 N/US-6 W
Continue to follow I-70 W 32.0 mi
7. Take exit 149 for UT-24 W toward Hanksville 0.4 mi
8. Turn left at UT-24 30.5 mi
9. Turn right toward Goblin Valley Rd 5.8 mi
10. Turn left at Goblin Valley Rd 0.8 mi
11. Turn left at UT-303 0.4 mi to Goblin Valley State Park
* Take Most Scenic drive in US - http://www.scenicbyway12.com/ to Bryce Canyon
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Goblin Valley State Park, United States to Bryce Canyon UT)
From: Goblin Valley State Park drive: 182 mi – about 4 hours 21 mins
1. Head northwest on UT-303 toward Goblin Valley Rd 0.4 mi
2. Turn right at Goblin Valley Rd 0.8 mi
3. Turn right toward UT-24 5.8 mi
4. Turn right at UT-24 13.3 mi
5. Turn right at 100 N St/UT-24
Continue to follow UT-24 47.0 mi
6. Turn left at UT-12 110 mi - At Escalante take The Burr Trail, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
http://www.americansouthwest.net/utah/grand_staircase_escalante/burr_trail.html
7. Turn left at UT-63 5.0 mi to Bryce Canyon
Bryce Canyon Lodge - http://www.brycecanyonlodge.com/Accomodations-767.html
Bryce Canyon - http://www.brycecanyoncountry.com/
Drive back to Salt Lake - http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/zion.htm
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Bryce Canyon UT to Salt Lake City Int'l Airport)
Drive: 275 mi – about 4 hours 28 mins
1. Head north on UT-63 5.0 mi
2. Turn left at UT-12 13.6 mi
3. Turn right at US-89 6.9 mi
4. Turn right at N Main St/US-89
Continue to follow US-89 10.1 mi
5. Turn left at UT-20 20.4 mi
6. Turn right to merge onto I-15 N 213 mi
7. Take exit 308 for I-80 W toward S.L. Int'l Airport/Reno 0.7 mi
8. Continue straight onto I-80 W 2.9 mi
9. Take exit 115A toward Airport 1.0 mi
10. Slight right at Bangerter Hwy 0.7 mi
11. Slight left (signs for Economy Lot) 0.1 mi
12. Turn left 0.1 mi
13. Turn left 180 ft to SLC - Salt Lake City Intl Airport

Oregon Coast

Drive Down The Most Scenic Part Of The Pacific Coast
total trip - 392 miles
Fly to Portland – rent a car
* Portland – stay at Kennedy School B&B - http://www.kennedyschool.com/index.php?loc=57/lodge.html
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Portland OR Int'l Airport to 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211) 5.5 miles
Where to eat within walking distance of Kennedy School B&B
- Cup & Saucer Cafe Northeast - 3000 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR (503) 287-4427
- Vita Cafe - 3024 Ne Alberta St, Portland, OR (503) 335-8233
- Concordia Ale House - 3276 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR (503) 287-3929
* From: Portland, OR to Cape Lookout State Park drive: 89.4 mi – about 2 hours 3 mins
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211 to Cape Lookout State Park OR)
1. Head north on SW Naito Pkwy toward SW Clay St 135 ft
2. Turn left at SW Clay St 0.7 mi
3. Merge onto Sunset Hwy/US-26 W via the ramp to Zoo/Forestry Center 20.5 mi
4. Slight left at OR-6 W (signs for Tillamook/OR-6/Banks/Forest Grove) 51.2 mi
5. Turn left at Main Ave/US-101 S 0.1 mi
6. Turn right at 3rd St/Netarts Hwy W
Continue to follow Netarts Hwy W 4.9 mi
7. Slight left at Whiskey Creek Rd 5.2 mi
8. Turn right 0.4 mi
9. Turn right 0.7 mi to: Cape Lookout State Park and look for glass floats
http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_186.php
http://www.oregoncoast.org/pages/glass-floats.html
* Drive 47.7 mi to Depoe Bay
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from Cape Lookout State Park OR to 279 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341)
1. Head south 0.7 mi
2. Turn left toward Whiskey Creek Rd 0.4 mi
3. Turn right at Whiskey Creek Rd 23 ft
4. Continue on Cape Lookout Rd 5.9 mi
5. Turn right at Sandlake Rd 6.4 mi
6. Turn left at Ferry Rd 2.3 mi
7. Turn right at Brooten Rd 3.5 mi
8. Turn right at US-101 31.5 mi
9. Turn left at SE Schoolhouse St 115 ft
10. Turn left at SE Shell Ave 85 ft to Depoe Bay, OR
Have dinner at Tidal Waves Seafood Grill, 279 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 (541) 765-2995 http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=21998292
Stay at Pana Sea Ah Bed and Breakfast Depoe Bay http://www.panaseah.com/
(Both the restaurant and B&B have great sun set)
* Drive to Nye Beach, Newport 15.5 mi
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 279 N Highway 101, Depoe Bay, OR 97341 to 267 NW Cliff Newport OR)
1. Continue south on N Oregon Coast Hwy/US-101 12.3 mi
2. Turn right at NW 3rd St 0.4 mi
3. Turn left at NW Cliff St 56 ft to Sylvia Beach Hotel 267 NW Cliff
On the way stop at best two views and walks
Rocky Creek State Scenic Viewpoint http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_253.php
Devils Punch Bowl State Natural Area http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_217.php
Stay in Newport on Nye Beach at the Sylvia Beach Hotel- 888-795-8422 (a hotel for book lovers with every room name after a great writer with the game “Two Truths and a Lie” at dinner) http://www.sylviabeachhotel.com/
While in Newport make an afternoon visit to Oregon Coast Aquarium http://www.aquarium.org/
* Drive to Florence 50.5 mi for lunch at Traveler's Cove Cafe & Import Shop 1362 Bay St, Florence (Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 267 NW Cliff Newport OR to 1362 Bay St Florence Oregon 97439)
1. Head south on NW Cliff St toward NW 2nd Ct 0.1 mi
2. Turn right at SW Elizabeth St 0.6 mi
3. Turn left at SW Bayley St 0.1 mi
4. Turn right at SW Coast Hwy/US-101
Continue to follow US-101 49.4 mi to Florence, OR
5. Turn left at Nopal St 0.2 mi
6. Nopal St turns slightly right and becomes Bay St 230 ft to 1362 Bay St Florence, OR 97439
Traveler's Cove Cafe - 541-997-6845 - located in historic "Old Town" Florence on the Siuslaw River, features famous Crabby Caesar Salad, Boston Clam Chowder, Hot Crab or Shrimp Sandwich, Crab or Veggie Quiche, and Black Bean Chicken Chili. They also serve wonderful desserts, espressos, wine, and beer. On a sunny day it is the most popular spot in Florence for a wonderful meal on the riverside deck. In winter, the wood-burning stove makes the dining room a cozy place for storm watching.
* Drive to Eugene and stay at the Secret Garden B&B http://www.secretgardenbbinn.com/
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 1362 Bay St Florence Oregon 97439 to 1910 University St Eugene OR)
Drive: 61.7 mi – about 1 hour 29 mins
1. Head west on Bay St toward Maple St 105 ft
2. Turn right at Maple St 0.2 mi
3. Turn right at US-101 0.4 mi
4. Turn right at Florence-Eugene Hwy/OR-126 14.4 mi
5. Turn right at OR-126 43.8 mi
6. Turn right at Garfield St 0.2 mi
7. Turn left at W 13th Ave 1.7 mi
8. Turn right at Pearl St 0.4 mi
9. Turn left at E 18th Ave 0.7 mi
10. Turn right at University St 456 ft to 1910 University St Eugene, OR 97403
Where to eat
Glenwood Restaurant http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2999010-glenwood_restaurants_eugene-i
Beppe & Gianni's Trattoria http://www.beppeandgiannis.net/
Waterfront Grill & Bar (outdoor seating waterfront) http://www.dinewaterfront.com/
* Drive back to Portland and Kennedy School B&B - 116 mi
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 1910 University St Eugene OR to 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211)
1. Head north on University St toward E 19th Ave 456 ft
2. Turn right at E 18th Ave 0.2 mi
3. Turn left at Agate St 0.4 mi
4. Turn right at Franklin Blvd 1.4 mi
5. Turn right at Glenwood Blvd 0.6 mi
6. Turn left to merge onto I-5 N 109 mi
7. Take exit 300 to merge onto I-84 E/US-30 E toward The Dalles/Portland Airport 2.6 mi
8. Take exit 1 for 33rd Ave 0.1 mi
9. Turn left at NE 33rd Ave 2.1 mi to: 5736 NE 33rd Ave Portland, OR 97211
Visit Portland
Portland Classical Chinese Garden - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx10.html
Portland Saturday Market - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx02.html
The Pearl District - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx01.html
Portland Japanese Garden - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx14.html
International Rose Test Garden - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx05.html
The Grotto - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx06.html
Oregon Zoo - http://www.travelportland.com/visitors/visguide/pdx17.html
Dine downtown - Best – http://www.10best.com/Portland/Restaurants/Best_Restaurants/index.html
Caffe Mingo - 807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · 503-226-4646
Higgins Restaurant and Bar - 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 · 503-222-9070
Hurley's 1987 NW Kearney St, between 19th & 20th Aves, Portland, OR 97209 · 503-295-6487
Dine downtown - Best Value – http://www.10best.com/Portland/Restaurants/Best_Value/index.html
Pearl Bakery, 102 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 · 503-827-0910
Bijou Café, 132 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 · 503-222-3187
* Drive back to Airport from B&B, fly home
(Google–Maps–Get Directions– from 5736 N.E. 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97211 to Portland OR Int'l Airport to) Drive: 5.5 mi – about 12 mins
1. Head south on NE 33rd Ave toward NE Jessup St 0.1 mi
2. Turn left at NE Killingsworth St 1.9 mi
3. Turn right at NE Killingsworth St/NE Portland Hwy
Continue to follow NE Killingsworth St 0.7 mi
4. Take the exit toward Portland Airport 0.2 mi
5. Merge onto NE 82nd Ave 1.4 mi
6. Slight left at NE Airport Way 0.8 mi to Portland Int'l Airport

Nebraska & Wisconsin

Lemoyne Nebraska - http://www.admiralscoveresort.com/
Jet Ski on Lake McConaughy - http://www.lakemcconaughy.com/
Best in summer.


Wisconsin - House Boat Rentals - http://www.hucks.com/

Tennessee

TN – Great Smoky Mountains - Cabin jacuzzi, hot tub on the deck, on the river, 10 minutes from Gatlinburg- $95 per night http://www.sleepybearcabins.com/cabinrentals/listings.asp?strPageSize=1&strCurrentPage=4&categoryID_list=29

Texas – Houston

Best Restaurants - http://www.10best.com/Houston/Voted_Best_of_the_City/Restaurants/
Thelma's Bar-B-Que - http://cityguide.aol.com/houston/dining/venue.adp?sbid=126062
The Breakfast Klub - http://cityguide.aol.com/houston/dining/venue.adp?sbid=116921508
Dot Coffee Shop – open 24 hours double yeast rolls and cornbread muffins - http://cityguide.aol.com/houston/dining/venue.adp?sbid=109069931
Bars - Flying Saucer Draught Emporium - http://cityguide.aol.com/houston/bars/venue.adp?sbid=97813
Night Life – South Beach - the club is literally in the midst of gay club heaven. The decor, music, laser lights and Kryogen Ifex Liquid Ice Jets (that spray out a light cooling mist) are virtually unmatched in the Houston club scene. http://cityguide.aol.com/houston/bars/venue.adp?sbid=118133506
Brasil - A popular haunt for local college students and artists - http://cityguide.aol.com/houston/bars/venue.adp?sbid=108965773
Downtown Shopping - The Shops at Houston Center – Starbucks http://houston.citysearch.com/profile/11355551#editorialreview
Downtown Tunnel System Shops and more - http://www.guestinformant.com/houston/shopping/shopping.htm

Mississippi

MS – Tunica, Mississippi (northwest) - the South’s casino capital –
http://www.tunicamiss.org/
Where to stay and eat - http://www.topquarkia.com/Docs/Notebook/Tunica-gamboling_in_the_delta.htm#Eats
Grenada (cntral) - Cabins at Grenada Lake near Grenada –
http://mdwfp.com/PARKVIEW/facilities.asp?ID=2812&facType=cabin&Facility=Vacation+Cabins
Jackson and vicinity - Bed and Breakfast Horse Riding Packages,
Wine and Cheese Tray or Champagne and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
http://www.oakdalefarmsbedandboard.com/index.html
The best Barbequse in the State
Abe's Bar-B-Q in Clarksdale -http://chefmoz.org/United_States/MS/Clarksdale/Abe
Little Dooey Barbeque & Blues - http://www.thelittledooey.com/
In serch of the best Bar-B-Q - http://www.bbq-porch.org/reviews/ms.asp
Gridley's, 1428 Old Square Rd., Jackson, Ms., 601-362-8600 – sides!
Bubba's Bar-B-Que, 1635 Terry Road, Jackson, Ms., 601-355-9080 – Atmosphere!
Egremont Barbque, 4002 Hwy 61 South, Vicksburg, MS, 601-636-1923, Service!
Frisco Deli, Phillips Lane, Pearl, MS, 601-932-6301, Meat!
Leitha's, a little dirt road with no name, Foxworth (suburb of Columbia), MS, Meat, Sides, Sauce, Service, Atmosphere – all tops. The place has fantastic ribs, as good as I've ever had, heavily heavily smoked, and a real good sauce. It's a big shack that looks just like a barbecue joint should.
Big D's Bar-B-Q, Hwy. 49, Pocahontas, 20 mins northwest of Jackson, Meat & Atmosphere! This is what BBQ is all about. Big D's is literally a shack just off of Highway 49 in the almost non-existent town of Pocahontas, Mississippi

Mississippi River - http://www.deltaqueen.com/fleet/aq/aq_main.htm

LA - New Orleans

From New Orleans District on the Levee
7400 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118-3651
in order of distance

Eat

Camellia Grill – (on the trolley route – see below)
626 S Carrollton Ave New Orleans, LA 70118-1094
http://www.atneworleans.com/body/camelliagrill.htm

Maple Leaf Bar and other places to hear music (two block off the trolley route –
get off at S Carrollton Ave and Oak)
http://neworleans.citysearch.com/profile/4430789/
8316 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118

Domilise's Po-Boy Restaurant - The best po-boys in town
5240 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-9126 http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60864-d1008643-r16276342-Domilise_s_Po_Boys-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html

Ye Olde College Inn – (at end of trolley route and walk 8 blocks up S Carrollton)
3016 S Carrollton Ave New Orleans, LA 70118
Serving an ageless New Orleans neighborhood cuisine (504) 866-3683
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2001-10-09/restreview.html

VooDoo BBQ – (on the trolley route – see below)
Ranked no 3 in New Orleans http://neworleans.citysearch.com/best/results/8606/
1501 St Charles Ave New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-4647
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2004-07-27/shoptalk.html

Ugly Dog Saloon & BBQ –
401 Andrew Higgins Dr New Orleans, LA 70130
Voted best Barbeque 2003 in New Orleans
http://neworleans.citysearch.com/best/results/8606/

Fiorella's Café – renowned fried chicken – (get off trolley at Carondelet St and Canal – walk 12 blocks) (trolley exit for the French Quarter)
45 French Market Pl New Orleans, LA 70116
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-reviews-2825604-prod-travelguide-action-read-ratings_and_reviews-i;_ylt=AhrN.eczJiLlgqv30RYaEAdzFmoL#1

West End Café – tel 288-0711
8536 Pontchartrain Blvd New Orleans, LA 70124.
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/cuis/restaurantguide/011030/rgn17.html

Wolfe’s Lakefront - http://www.bestofneworleans.com/cuis/restreviews/wolfes.html
7224 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans 70124.
Tel 284-6004

Rico's Bucktown
200 Metairie Hammond Hwy Metairie, LA 70005
http://foodfest.neworleans.com/top_ten.php?TTID=154
http://www.bestofneworleans.com/dispatch/2002-01-29/restreview.html

Napoleon House at 500 Chartres St & St. Louis
500 Chartres St New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.gumbopages.com/no-bars.html and
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60864-d105862-Reviews-Napoleon_House-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html

Hotels

Prytania Park Hotel –
1525 Prytania St New Orleans, LA 70130
Small, European-style hotel has a variety of room types located in the lower
Garden District, half a block from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line.
(504) 524-0427 http://www.prytaniaparkhotel.com/

Avenue Garden Hotel
1509 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, 70130
Built in 1897, this boutique hotel is located in the Garden District
1.5 miles from the French Quarter. (504) 521-8000
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll/qscr=dspv/htid=533384/nojs=1/eapi=23708

Fun

Segway Tour - http://www.citysegwaytours.com/neworleans/
(877)734-8687
941 Decatur Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

Trolley – walk up Cherokee St from District – 6 blocks
- http://www.heritagetrolley.org/existNewOrleans.htm

Garden District Tour - http://www.tourneworleans.com/garden_set.html

Walk thru some of the cemeteries –
http://www.experienceneworleans.com/deadcity.html

Take the Canal Street/Algiers Ferry to Algiers –
get place to roam around day or night or just drive over.
See no 7 - http://www.sallys-place.com/travel/n_america/eus_new_orleans.htm
Go to the Old Point Bar - http://www.oldpointbar.com/
545 Patterson New Orleans, LA 70114
364-0950

Florida

FL - Key West – (Jul 97)
Land at Miami Intl Air Port
First night - South Miami – Miami River Inn in Little Havana –
http://www.hotel-rates.com/us/florida/miami/miami-river-inn.html
Drive the Keys. Day 2
MM 105 - Stop for Lunch- Crack'd Conch Key Largo http://www.keysconch.com/LUNCH.html
MM 100 Key Largo, FL 33037 - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park -
http://www.pennekamppark.com/about_activities.html
snorkeling tours http://www.pennekamppark.com/snorkeling.html and
http://www.keysdiver.com/family.htm
MM 59 - Dolphin Research Center - http://www.dolphins.org/
MM 48.5 – The Turtle Hospital - http://www.turtlehospital.org/visit.htm -
MM 33 – Stay at Big Pine Island -
http://floridakeys.net/casagrande/?source=floridakeys_com
Day 3
MM 32 - Snorkeling Big Pine Island http://www.bahiahondapark.com/
MM 30.5 - No Name Pub – http://sherpaguides.com/florida/lower_keys/big_pine_key.html
Casa Grandi 305-872-2878 $84 per night on Big Pine Key, atrium, Jacuzzi, kayaks,
continental breakfast, great atmosphere.
Key West - Stay at 2 nights at Ambrosia House – Key West very close to everything.
800-535-9838 or 305-296-9838, $99 per night off season, restored gingerbread conch house
in old section, lagoon pool, Jacuzzi spa, artists room, full breakfast
http://www.ambrosiakeywest.com/
Day 4 in Key West
Where to party the Bull & Whistle great place to dance - entertainment is
Super & 2 for 1 margaritas - http://www.lalasreisen.de/amerika/assets/images/fl216.jpg
And on the roof above is the “Garden of Eden” where clothing is optional -
http://www.gotothekeys.com/clothing_optional_Nude_key_west.htm
Where to eat - http://www.keywestparadise.com/cafesole.html and
Bagatelle Restaurant - http://www.bagatelle-keywest.com/
What to do – Hemingway House http://www.hemingwayhome.com/HTML/main_menu.html
Mallory Square Sunset Celebration –
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://z.about.com/d/goflorida/1/0/R/B/kwsunset.jpg&imgrefurl=http://goflorida.about.com/library/bls/bl_photo_keywest14.htm&h=287&w=387&sz=36&tbnid=eoWelTmqKAL2uM:&tbnh=88&tbnw=119&hl=en&start=4&prev=/images%3Fq%3DMallory%2BSquare%2BSunset%2BCelebration%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DN
Conch Tour - http://www.conchtourtrain.com/
Key West City Cemetery, the heart of Old Town Key West –
http://www.historicpreservationservices.org/keywestcemetery/
Navy Rec - 1-800-NAVYINN or 1-800-628-9466 (very nice $50-60 per night, hard to get,
on island but not within walking distance of downtown)
Navy BOQ 1-305-293-4139 / 4142 Trumble Point (not available for Aug / Sep)
Navy Key West Rec Services 1-305-293-4431(tents & cabins-on island but not within walking
distance of downtown) and (Trailers-$45 per night)
Day 5 - Drive back to Miami International Airport

FL – Sanibel Island _ Island Inn - http://www.islandinnsanibel.com/facility.htm Apr 00
Best in Winter/Spring - Rating 6 out of 10

FL - Palm Bay Club Siesta Key Beach Sarasota, Florida.
http://www.palmbayclub.com/ Nov 96
Best in Winter/Spring - Rating 7 out of 10

NC, SC & GA

GA - Tybee Island, GA - http://www.tybeeisland.com/index.shtml
Tybee Island Inn - http://www.tybeeislandinn.com/

SC – Beaufort - http://www.beaufort.com/
Beaulieu House only waterfront B&B http://www.beaulieuhouse.com/
Beaufort Inn-Dining Room & Wine Bar http://www.innsite.com/inns/A031421.html
Where to eat - http://www.segetaway.com/Beaufort/Restaurants.htm
Sgt White's Restaurant 1908 Boundary - Beaufort - (843) 522-2029 Great Food
http://www.allbeaufort.com/directories/restg.html
LT's Home Cooked soul food meals Sea Island Pkwy 524-3122 - http://www.lowcountrydining.com/beaufort1.htm
Blackstone’s Restaurant – locals’ pick - shrimp-and-cheese stoneground grits
http://www.fodors.com/miniguides/mgresults.cfm?destination=sc_coast@623&cur_section=din&property_id=412324
Boundary Street Pizza offers big (and cheap) breakfasts - http://yellowpages.savannah.com/29906/Pizza.zq.html

SC – Myrtle Beach – Sea Mist Ocean Front Resort - http://www.seamist.com/ Jan 95

NC – near Asheville – Big Lynn Lodge – http://www.biglynnlodge.com/ Sep 98
Hot Springs, North Carolina http://www.romanticasheville.com/hot_springs.htm
Willow Winds Cabins http://www.willowwinds.com/?
Water Falls - http://www.romanticasheville.com/waterfalls.htm
Blue Ridge Parkway - http://freespace.virgin.net/john.cletheroe/usa_can/scenroad/brp.htm Rhododendron – June http://www.virtualblueridge.com/parkway/general/bloom.asp
http://ncnatural.com/wildflwr/blmtime.html
http://ncnatural.com/wildflwr/rhodo.html

VA – Virginia Beach and Norfolk

Best places to stay rated 1-10 http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-191502028-virginia_beach_hotels-i
Recommended cheap places to stay –
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-366568-econo_lodge_chesapeake_beach-i

VA – VA Beach/Norfolk
Local Events Calendar
http://events.hamptonroads.com/
Virginia Beach, VA Things to do (rated)
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2746147-virginia_beach_things_to_do-i;_ylt=AmhQi.zxA.Tl1LCI5EERUB7MFmoL
Best of Hampton Roades Restaurants - http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/35/best-restaurants-Hampton-Roads
Concerts in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News and the rest of Hampton Roads
http://www.hamptonroadsvisitor.com/concerts/
Family Fun In Hampton Roads - http://hamptonroads.com/category/childfamily-fun

Norfolk
Naro Cinema – Ghent north of downtown - http://www.narocinema.com/
The Norfolk Botanical Garden, near airport - http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/
Arts and Entertainment - http://www.sevenvenues.com
Tides Minor League Baseball, downtown - http://norfolktides.com/schedule/
Ted Constant Convocation Center Norfolk (ODU Women’s Basket Ball), north of Ghent.
http://constantcenter.com/?home=1
Granby Theatre, Norfolk downtown
http://www.granbytheater.com/

Virginia Beach – Boardwalk
Virginia Beach Net Nightlife Guide, Dance Clubs - http://www.vabeach.com/night/dance-clubs.php
Beach Street USA, Virginia Beach Boardwalk
http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.asp

Virginia Beach North End
First Landing State Park, Virginia Beach - http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fir.shtml
First Landing Cross and Cape Henry Lighthouses at Fort Story
http://preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/cape-henry-lighthouse

Virginia Beach South End
Virginia Beach Ocean Breeze Waterpark - http://www.oceanbreezewaterpark.com
The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center - http://www.virginiaaquarium.com/Pages/default.aspx
Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater
http://www.hamptonroadsvisitor.com/virginiabeachamphitheater.html
Town Center Virginia Beach
http://www.vabeachtowncenter.com

Top restaurants in Norfolk/VA Beach rated in order of my preference considering price, food, and ambiance.

* Price - Cuisine - Location -
Name - Specialty - Comment

* $$$$ American - the best
Terrapin - 3102 Holly Rd, Pinewood Square, Suite 514, 23451 - 757-321-6688; Tues.-Sat 5:30-10/ Sun 5-9 .

* $$ American – Norfolk – Ghent -
Green Onion, 1603 Colley Ave., Norfolk, 963-1200 – Best mussels

* $$ Cuban - VA Beach, near beach -
Mojito Cafe -‎ 300 28th St - 233-6855 - best Cuban

* $$ Lunch - VA Beach, north end -
Leaping Lizard Café - 4408 Shore Drive - 460-5327; Unique sandwiches (lunch only)

* $$$$ Seafood- VA Beach, central -
Coastal Grill 1427 N. Great Neck Road 496-3348; Great atmosphere and great seafood

* $$$ Seafood and Steaks - VA Beach, near beach -
Eurasia Café, 960 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, (757) 422-0184 behind Baggan P J Wine - best bestro

* $ American -VA Beach, near beach -
Nick's Hospitality Restaurant, 508 Laskin Road, 428-7891; Dive, great food, 2nd best fried oysters after Dockside Inn

* $$$ Indian - VA Beach, central -
Nawab, 756 First Colonial Road, Virginia Beach, 757-491-8600 – Best Indian

* $$ Seafood - VA Beach, near Lesner Bridge -
Dockside Inn 3311 Shore Drive 757-481-4545; best fried oysters (featuring Lynnhaven oysters, once were requested by name by British royalty)

* $ Chicken- VA Beach, central -
Pollard's 100 London Bridge Shop Ctr, Great Neck & VA Beach Blvd 463-2530 – Best fried chicken (other locations 4 or 5)

* $$ Seafood- VA Beach, North End -
Lynnhaven Pier Café (seasonal) -
2350 Starfish Rd 481-0003 –20% off Thursdays - happy hour $1.50 beer - best Bay view

* $$ Burgers- VA Beach, north end -
Shorebreak - 481-9393 – 4pm Sat/Sun 11 am - Best burger and best pizza

* $$ American- Norfolk, Ghent -
Baker’s Crust 330 W 21st St 625-1855; Great breakfast / lunch

* $ Italian Deli Cuisine, VA Beach, central, south of I-264 -
Toni's Pizza, 4320 Holland Plaza, Virginia Beach, 340-2851 – Best Grinders

* $ American - Norfolk, Ghent and also Hilltop, Virginia Beach -
No Frill Bar & Grill 806 Spotswood & Colley 627-4262 - Great Breakfast / lunch / dinner

* $$ Pizza - Norfolk – Ghent,
Cogan's Pizza - Washington and Colonial Avenue - 627-6428; Funky atmosphere, large porch, great pizza

* $ Seafood - Locals, always a crowd, big portions, great fish sandwiches
Capt Groovy's Grill and Raw Bar. 8101 Shore Drive. Norfolk VA. (757)965-4667

* $ Breakfast / Lunch - VA Beach near beach -
Beach Pub, 1001 Laskin Road (31st St) 422-8817‎ - Great Fish Sandwiches

* $ Chinese, Town Center of Virginia Beach -
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 4551 Virginia Beach Blvd, 473-9028- Lettuce Wraps and Orange Peal Shrimp.

For fun and Pretty Good Food -
* $$ - Irish Food, Near Beach, Murphy's Irish Pub Irish 2914 Pacific Av. Tues is Trivia night 7:00 - 417-7701

VA Beach / Norfolk Kayak Launch

I have provided an address (in italics) that is the nearest point I could find to each launch site (Google Map this) (all in Virginia Beach, VA except those noted as Norfolk) and the distance from Old Donation Episcopal Church, North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA. From car to water I have given the approximate carrying distance, where to walk, and bank conditions. I have rated these sites as “A” - good parking, short walk and good bank conditions. “B” – ok and “C” - a bit challenging.

A - Lynnhaven River, Western Branch - 1051 Saw Pen Point Trail (Saw Pen Point Park), Virginia Beach, VA – 0.9 mile (east). Park parallel on the side of the road in front of park (no curb), walk through park to right side and then along a short trail to a concrete drainage platform (120 yards).

C –Lynnhaven River, Western Branch  - 812 St Lukes St – 0.4 mile (south east). Park at dead end, walk around owner’s fence to right and down a wooded trail for 50 yards. Path turns left for 20 yards. At bottom of hill turn right into a ditch that goes for 30 yards to water (little rocky) – 100 yards. Note: Saw Pen Point Park is near and at better launch.

C - Lynnhaven River, Western Branch, Thurston Branch, - 4417 Corporation Lane – 1.8 miles (south east). Park in Sentara Optima Health parking lot (furthest point from building and in corner near the water). Suggest this be after 6 p.m. as the lot is full until after hours. There is a small path (8 yards) to the water. At low tide, there’s some mud to walk across.  

B - Lynnhaven River, Western Branch - 1625 Spring House Trail - 4.8 miles (northeast). Park on grass next to the monument to Lynnhaven Parish Church No. 1. Just past the monument walk to the left (facing the river) and find wood plank steps leading to a path through tall reeds and a shell bed bottom to river – 20 yards.

A - Lynnhaven River, Western Branch - Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility, Piedmont Circle – 5.3 miles (northeast). Park in Lynnhaven Boat Ramp and Beach Facility, spaces 28 – 38 (near sign for kayak launch). Walk over to kiosk and pay $3, 12 quarters or dollar bills. Recommend quarters as dollar bills have to be rolled up and stuffed through small hole. Non-residents must pay $5. See http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/beach-boat-facilities/pages/lynnhaven-boat-ramp-beach-facility.aspx

B - Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch, Pine Tree Branch, -  2884 Virginia Beach Blvd – 5.5 miles (south east). Park between Virginia Beach Blvd and the Subway Restaurant in the Lynnhaven Shopping Center. Look for a path to water - 2 yards (small mud flat to negotiate at low tide).

A - Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch, London Bridge Creek - 225 Arrowfield Rd – 7.4 miles (south east). Park along yellow guard rail at dead end.  There is a path to left to a concrete pad into water - 3 yards.

B - Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch - 311 Hutton Circle (Hutton Circle Free Public Launch) - 6.6 miles (south east). There are just two public parking spaces – path is 120 yards to water (wood dock). A better choice, and much shorter walk, is to park in Pep Boys lot (nearest Virginia Beach Blvd and water). There is an open gate to trail – 50 yards. See http://www.kayakvb.com/launch/Hutton_Circle.html

B - Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch - 2548 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA - 6.2 miles (south east). Park in rear of Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group. There is a path to the water – 2 yards (grassy and a bit step).

C - Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch, Brock Cove - 1871 N Great Neck Rd - 8.1 miles. Park in back of Frasncis Asbury United Methodist Church near picnic shed; walk down to an outdoor amphitheater. Go to the right along river to find a launch site. There is a bit of a drop and tree roots in way (may help or hurt) – 60 yards.

C – Long Creek to Broad Bay or mouth of the Lynnhaven River - 2865 Lynnhaven Drive – 7.1 miles northeast. Park beside O’Leary’s Bar and Grill, Great Neck Plaza Shopping Center, near water. Walk behind O’Leary’s along a ten foot fence (15 yards). At end of fence walk back along fence on other side (Boatel Warehouse on your right) for 25 yards to water. There is a 3 foot drop from a bulkhead (the right side is not as high).

B – Boat Channel to Broad Bay - Adam Keeling Rd and North Great Neck Rd – 7.7 miles north east. This is a public access. From North Great Neck pull into Adam Keeling Rd to a gate on right (10 feet) that has a bar across it and unload kayak. Then turn left and park along area where you see cars parallel parked (fishermen). From the gate walk 130 yards down trail and then go right (fishermen go left) where the trail splits to launch under the Great Neck Bridge. Go to furthest place where it’s not so rocky.

B - Lynnhaven River, Eastern Branch - Great Neck Park - 9.7 miles northeast. Park in front of Shelter No 4. Walk behind shelter and past horse shoe court on your left to pine needle path through woods to water – 100 yards. At low tide it’s a bit muddy but I find there are plenty of tree limbs scattered about to put down on the mud.

A - Linkhorn Bay – 1291 Old Virginia Beach Road (off Birdneck Rd) - 11.4 miles east. This is a public kayak launch site at the Old Virginia Beach Road dead end (one yard) with street parking. Paddle north under Laskin Road low bridge into Linkhorn Bay.

A - Broad Bay - Cape Henry Trail, 64th St Cape Henry Trail – 14.5 miles (east) @ First Landing State Park, accessible from 64th Street. A fee for parking is $4. A small boat launch is just before the main parking area and boat ramp for kayaks, almost right on the beach itself, parking for about 15-20 vehicles – 2 yards.

A – Lake Joyce - 4300 Shore Dr (Baylake United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, VA) – 4.4 miles (north). Park in church parking lot (north west corner). Walk down grass lawn to water (20 yards).

A – Lake Joyce - 400 Indian Hill Road – 4.4 miles (north). Park along curb. There is a railing with an open gate to the water - 2 yards. 

A – Lake Joyce - 2341 Bayville Road – 4.6 miles (north). Park along curb. Walk past a bench to the water. – 7 yards.

C – Lake Joyce - 4528 Lake Drive – 4.4 miles (north). Drop off kayak at a gate that has an opening to the water (2 yards). Drive west on Lake Drive to street parking just past Greenwell – 100 yards from kayak drop.

B - Chesapeake Bay - Billy B. Post, LCSW, Bayview Avenue – 4.9 miles north. Park on right side of Bayview Ave nearest the beach pubic access (two places only). Walk over sand to beach – 50 yards.

A  -  Chesapeake Bay - 2410 Whaler Court – 6.8 miles (northeast). Turn to right in cul-de-sac and park on right side of Whaler near public access. Walk on concrete public access and down steps to beach.

A - Lake Smith - 5397 Shell Rd (Lake Smith Fishing Station) – 4.1 miles (northeast). Park in public lot after unloading kayak on concrete launch ramp – one yard.  

B - Rudee Inlet and Ocean Access - 717 General Booth Blvd  - 14.0 miles (east) - Owl Creek Boat Ramp, located next to the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center - Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation. No launch fee. Launch at ramp and then find parking. Lots of larger boats – not very  kayak friendly. http://distressedmullet.com/owl-creek-boat-ramp

http://www.kayakvb.com/launch/Owl_Creek.html

A – Little Creek Reservoir - 2101 Kimball Circle, Norfolk, VA – 4.5 miles (northwest). Go around court to northeast exit. Park as near stop sign as possible. Walk along sidewalk (parallel to and near Shore Drive) that becomes grass. There is a concrete pad at lake – 30 yards.

A - Lake Whitehurst - 7017 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA – 7.8 miles (west). Unload kayak on right side of road going northeast (lake to the right) directly in front of Leafwood Dr. Turn left into Leafwood Dr. and park along curb. Walk straight across Azalea Garden Rd to a small opening in the bushes and concrete pad into the water (from car 20 yards – from kayak – 3 yards).

C - Lake Whitehurst (North) - 4269 Heutte Drive, Norfolk, VA – 5.8 miles (northwest). Driving toward Shore Drive, just past stop sign and before Shore Drive turn right onto grass and follow a grass trail left by other vehicles for 240 yards to water. Look for a concrete pad into the water.

C - Lake Whitehurst (South) 3444 Budd Dr, Norfolk, VA – 8.6 miles (west). Park at gate to Azalea Acres Neighborhood Park. Walk straight through park and playground swings to find a path winding to the water – 150 yards – good bank, no hill.

Other Possible Launch Sites in Norfolk (not tested).

A - Lafayette River - 810 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA - 11.8 miles (west) Large open parking area beside Wayne Creek - 2 yards. Paddle under Tidewater Drive to Lafayette River.

A - Lafayette River - 7492 Maury Arch, Norfolk, VA. - 14.7 miles (west)  curb parking - 2 yards. Open Rip rap area to Lafayette River just west of the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and east of Norfolk International Terminals.

Other Lafayette River Kayak Launch Sites http://atidewaterpaddler.blogspot.com/2013/02/lafayette-river-basics.html

 

Plus.. 

Haven Creek Boat Ramp (Lafayette River)
@ Mayflower Road and New York Ave  http://www.kayakvb.com/launch/Haven_Creek.html  

 

Lafayette City Park Ramp La Valette Ave and Columbus Ave, Norfolk
http://www.kayakvb.com/launch/Lafayette_Park.html  

 

45th Street Ramp (Lafayette River) West 45th Street and Killam Ave
http://www.kayakvb.com/launch/45th_Street.html  

 

Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park
http://www.kayakvb.com/launch/Elizabeth_River.html  

 

City of Norfolk Kayak Launch Sites. The City of Norfolk owns and operates several kayak launch sites.
http://www.norfolk.gov/index.aspx?NID=745 http://www.norfolk.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1384  
Location,  Address, Accessible Areas
* East Ocean View Recreation Center, 9520 E. 29th Bay Street, Paddle Little Creek/Pretty Lake – Fishing Pier on site
* Captain’s Quarters Park, 800 Little Bay Avenue (off 9th View from W. Ocean View Ave.), Paddle Creeks, Willoughby Bay, & Hampton Roads Bridge
* Grandy Village Community Center, 2971 Kimball Lop, Paddle the Historic Elizabeth River
* Willoughby Boat Ramp, 13th View and Bayville Street, Paddle Willoughby Bay or to the Hampton Roads Bridge - http://www.meetup.com/Kayakers/events/123207472
http://usa.indettaglio.it/eng/51/710/2091780.html  
* Community Beach Park, 700 East Ocean View Avenue, Paddle the Chesapeake Bay or to the Hampton Roads Bridge. Launch east or west of swim area, it is unlawful to launch from within or paddle in the park beach swim area.
* Ocean View Beach Park, 100 West Ocean View Avenue, Paddle the Chesapeake Bay or to the Hampton Roads Bridge. Launch east or west of swim area, it is unlawful to launch from within or paddle in the park beach swim area.
* Sarah Constant Beach Park, 300 West Ocean View Avenue, Paddle the Chesapeake Bay or to the Hampton Roads Bridge. Launch east or west of swim area, it is unlawful to launch from within or paddle in the park beach swim area.

Boat Ramps Hampton Roads http://www.hamptonroadsfishingguide.com/directory/boatRamps.html  

Kayaking in Hampton Roads

http://www.kayakvb.net/tag/norfolk  

 

Elizabeth River Boat Landing and Park http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Government/City-Departments/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation-Department/parks/elizabethriverpark.htm  

 

Portsmouth City Park Boat Launch on the Western Branch Elizabeth River
http://www.windvisions.com/city_park.html  

 

Virginia Beach and Norfolk free kayak launch sites   http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/beach-boat-facilities/Pages/waterway-access-sites.aspx 

 

Stumpy Lake  “Stumpy Lake Natural Area Canoe & Kayak Launch, Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA” (7.7 miles south) http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/natural-areas/Pages/stumpy-lake-natural-area.aspx

 

Munden Point Park “Munden Point Park, Pefley Lane, Virginia Beach, VA” (25.5 miles south) http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-trails/city-parks/Pages/munden-point-park.aspx

 

Sandbridge - http://destinationsandbridge.com/about-sandbridge-beach-virginia/beach-and-waterway-access/

VA - SE - Historic Triangle

VA - Virginia’s Historic Triangle: Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/

Williamsburg Historic - Step back more than 220 years to the eve of the American Revolution.
From 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg was the political and cultural center of Britain’s largest colony in the New World. Highlights are the colonial printing press, cookhouse, blacksmith, and the stocks or pillory. From 64 Exit 242 from I64 (page 25 and 43)
http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/colonial_williamsburg_foundation.htm

Williamsburg Historic - George Wythe House.- Buy tickets at the Visitor's Center, after dark, the play begins. You are divided into groups of six (there were four groups). The groups move from place to place to see what's going on in the house and outside the house in the slave quarters. It's almost like viewing a "soap" on television. Of course, the slave/master relationships are the central theme of the play. Only candles and torches were used, which gave an authentic aura tot he play. I must say, we loved it. Page 43 D-3 http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Virginia/Williamsburg-891106/Nightlife-Williamsburg-BR-1.html

Williamsburg Historic - Chowning's Tavern - 100 E Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: 229-2141. (After 9 pm, Chowning's becomes a true 18th-century rum and ale house adapted for family enjoyment, serving light fare, local ales and wines, rums, and Colonial Williamsburg's own draft root beer and ginger ale. Gambol's – a lively nighttime program that has been presented for 25 years at Chowning's – has been expanded to operate throughout the evening. Balladeers rouse guests in period sing-alongs, and costumed servers play popular games of the day. Before 9 family entertainment is the rule. pg 24 J7 http://history.org/visit/diningExperience/chownings/

Williamsburg Historic - Green Leaf Café (voted one of the top 10 beer bars in the U.S. by USA Today) place where locals go for music, and 30 draft beers, 200 bottled beers, and dozens of wines from nearly every country. - 65 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 220-3405
page 24 G-7. http://www.vacationsmadeeasy.com/WilliamsburgVA/articles/WheretheLocalsGoforNightlifeMusicandLiveEntertainmentAfterHoursinWilliamsburgVA.cfm

Williamsburg Breakfast / Lunch \/

* Ten Best from 10best.com- Gabriel Archer Tavern at the Williamsburg Winery 5800 Wessex Hundred · 757-229-0999 - page 30 F-3. There are tables outside in the front and back, and the ambience is California, not Virginia. There are sandwiches, cheese platters and wonderful French bread with lox, tomatoes and cream cheese. And, there is plenty of wine. http://www.10best.com/Williamsburg/Restaurants/Lunch/
* Ten Best from 10best.com - Aroma's, 431 Prince George St · 221-6676 – page 89 G-7.
Bagels and croissants for breakfast; sandwiches, salads and soups for lunch and dinner; and of course, pastries and pies anytime. Patrons can also make their own s'mores here. http://www.10best.com/Williamsburg/Restaurants/Lunch/
* Ten Best from 10best.com - Colonial Pancake House - 100 Page St -253-5852 pg 24 K-7 - In a town with tons of pancake houses, this one has distinguished itself, serving up breakfast and lunch since 1955. Their pancakes and waffles are light and delicious. Patrons devour the lunches - the fried chicken fingers and gyros are marvelous and are two of the best deals in town. http://www.10best.com/Williamsburg/Restaurants/Lunch/
* Williamsburg Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Q http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-3009000-pierce_s_pitt_bar_b_que_williamsburg-i & http://www.pierces.com/ page 18 E-6
* Williamsburg Berret's Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill (Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” for over 10 years). Specializing in fresh regional seafood - shrimp, blue crabs, scallops, oysters, and tuna. Also offering steaks, chicken and lamb. Full beverage service, micro brews, and wines. The Taphouse is strictly outdoor and has lobster on the menu - 199 S Boundary St 757-253-1847 page 24 G-7 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=13222
* Williamsburg Giuseppe's Italian Cafe 5601 Richmond Rd 565-1977 (voted best by locals). Specials prepared in the true Northern & Southern Italian style. Contemporary pasta dishes, salads big and small, homemade soups, including Lentil recently featured in Bon Appetit Magazine. Italian desserts include Tiramisu. Bar service and the owner selected wines at reasonable prices. pg 18 C-10 http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/giuseppes_italian_cafe.htm

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
* Blue Talon Bistro - 420 Prince George St Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 476-2583 - many locals say it is their favorite http://www.bluetalonbistro.com/index.html and http://www.bluetalonbistro.com/contactus.html

Dinner
* Fat Canary‎ 410 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA - (757) 229-3333‎ - Best food in Williamsburg‎ - A TripAdvisor Member‎ - Jun 14, 2008 "Sorry to say that some of the most expensive and worst meals I have ever had has been in Williamsburg. However, the Fat Canary is an exception to this trend." http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g58313-d560656-Reviews-Fat_Canary-Williamsburg_Virginia.html
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Williamsburg Pottery An unusual shopping experience features acres of pottery, baskets, china, glass, stemware, wines, cheeses, plants and many unique items, foreign and domestic. http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/williamsburg_pottery_factory.htm page 17 J-5

Williamsburg Water Country USA. 757-253-3350 -0 page 25 HJ-89
http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/water_country.htm

Williamsburg Busch Gardens - voted "America's Most Beautiful Theme Park." Busch Gardens is home to Jack Hanna's Wild Reserve. page 31 H-3 http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/pi_hours_events.aspx

Newport News Virginia Living Museum. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. (595-1900). This indoor/outdoor year 'round attraction is a spectacular combination of native wildlife park, science museum, aquarium, botanical preserve and planetarium all in one beautiful setting.
http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=20623&MGrp=1&MCat=3 page 48 – D-9

Newport News Mariners' Museum (596-2222). Girls especially might enjoy the new exhibits about women and the sea. See the tattoo man figure along with the museum's unrivaled collection of figureheads, antique navigational instruments and the famous Crabtree Collection of miniature ships. The ironclad USS Monitor is being restored there, too! http://www.virginia.org/site/features.asp?FeatureID=42Page 54 B-2

Hampton Air Power Park (727-1163). One of the best-kept secrets of aviation in the Hampton Roads area. The mainly outdoor park has many interesting aircraft used by NASA and USAF. http://aeroweb.brooklyn.cuny.edu/museums/va/appm.htm page 56 B-4

Hampton Virginia Air & Space Center. (727-0900) Take flight to the, the birthplace of America's space program and the official visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center. Your imagination will soar as you launch a rocket, pilot a shuttle and try on wings to feel the lift that makes things fly. Come face to face with the Apollo 12 Command Capsule that went to the moon, a moon rock, a Mars meteorite and historic planes. Experience an IMAX film in the giant-screen IMAX Theater...you have to see it to believe it!
http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=27889&MGrp=1&MCat=3 page 56 E-7

Jamestown Historic Area page 29 H-7 http://www.nps.gov/colo/Jamestwn/jamestown.htm and Kid Info http://www.kidinfo.com/American_History/Colonization_Jamestown.html
Powhatan Indian Village - Children can take part in chores such as grinding corn and weaving and vist tall ships. http://ab.mec.edu/jamestown/powhatan.html

Yorktown Battle Field. (898-2409) See where American independence was won at the Yorktown Battlefield, administered by the National Park Service as part of the Colonial National Historical Park. Here on October 19, 1781, British forces under Lord Charles Cornwallis surrendered to the combined American and French armies led by General George Washington, concluding the battle that signaled the beginning of the end of the fight for American independence. http://www.visitwilliamsburg.com/yorktown_battlefield.htm%20%20%20page%2033%20H-2 page 33 H-2

Yorktown Watermen's Museum (887-8872) 309 Water Street – page 33 J-2 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?AttrID=24690&MGrp=1&MCat=3 Hear the story of "Wooden Boats and Iron Men" with models, tools and artifacts of the folk who harvest the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

Yorktown Duke of York Restaurant 508 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690 - page 33 J-3 898-5270 (has Nick’s Menu) http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&f=l&q=bars&near=yorktown+VA&btnG=Search+Businesses

Yorktown Nicks River Walk Dining (outdoor seating from 4:30 on) page 33 J-3 http://www.riverwalkrestaurant.net/