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
Saturday, June 7, 2008
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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