So here's our problem, we can't figure out exactly WHAT to do with ourselves.
We've been to Orlando (as I grew up there) for the last three years as our big vacation. Since nothing is really going on (No one is having kids, No high school reunion, No Weddings!) we'd take the chance and run for the hills, we just can't figure out where to go.
So here is the challenge I'm giving anyone who wants to help!
Help us figure out what to do!
-We have 2 weeks we can take.
They are between May-Sept and the end of December.
-Our Budget
We normally have about $2000 to spend on our vacations outside of travel and hotel. Please keep in mind, we don't fly.. we drive. We're located outside of Pittsburgh, PA. We're trying to stay inside of the US and if possible within a 24 hour drive time as that's the max we can take without killing each other in a car.
-What we do
We love theme parks, historical sites, Renaissance Faires, Conventions and various other crazy things. Toss out ideas, we don't know everything!
So, your job if you choose to accept it is to PLEASE Help us figure out our vacation so we don't just end up back in Orlando again!
(Side Note: We've also been to BGE within the last year and spent a week there with family. Hotel ideas are also welcome if you know of someplace good! There are no bad ideas, we're game for damn near anything!)
Thanks to everyone in advance. Yes, this is a serious question as we're out of ideas that don't involve leaving the country, Going back to Florida or getting on a cruise ship.
If you were flying, I would say California! Disneyland, Six Flags, Knotts,and Universal within a car ride
You've got plenty to choose from nearby.
Cedar Point, Kings Island, Holiday World, Dollywood, etc etc.
And there's lot of history in that area too. First thought was VA for Kings Dominion and BGE, but you've been there. From Dollywood, you can enjoy the Great Smokey mountains and even make it over to Asheville for the Biltmore Estate.
Or even hug the east coast and several Six Flags parks. Save on the ticket price with a season pass purchase. There is some great history up in the CT, MA, VT, NH area also.
Distance isn't really a factor so much for us, we enjoy the typical road trip. Probably more then we should but getting someplace for us is half of the fun.
Holiday world is a great idea, we've never really gone out that way. Could probably hit up several other parks along the way if we decide on that one. Just rather bored with going back to Orlando every year!
Thanks for the great ideas! Keep them coming if anyone else has a suggestion!
It hits some historic and fun contemporary sights, three great theme parks and a very popular national park. If you have an extra day or two, spend them in the Smokies, or add the NFL Hall of Fame, if you're a big sports fan. If you're not into sports at all, you could cut Indianapolis. Can't help with Ren Fairs, I'm afraid.
http://www.faires.com/newschedule.php
In the northern US I've been to New York, Pennsylvania and Maryland which were all large and fun. Ren faires are only on weekends so they can be hard to schedule. Besides that, most ren faires are kind of alike so going to a new theme park may be more fun.
