Drving cross country from New York to Washington...things to see? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dem00n · 05-15-2016, 10:41 PM

I'll be driving across the country from New York to Washington for a 10 week internship.

I know we have members from all over the world, so I'm curious if you guys would know of any thing to do in these states as i drive by them. If i can't do it next week, than on the way back is possible.

I'll be crossing Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and lastly Washington.

It could be anything, I'd be interested to see what you guys say.

Thanks.

gramicci101 · 05-15-2016, 10:44 PM

Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana charge tolls to drive on the interstate. Just FYI.

dem00n · 05-15-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gramicci101

Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana charge tolls to drive on the interstate. Just FYI.

That's a good tip. Thanks.

humfrz · 05-15-2016, 11:07 PM

WOW, sounds like a great trip!

How long are you giving yourself ... ??

What kind of things are you interested in besides ... scenery ..??

How are you going to get around Idaho .. ??

humfrz

e1_griego · 05-15-2016, 11:09 PM

Swing through Glacier national park in Montana.

humfrz · 05-16-2016, 12:25 AM

If you are taking the most direct (quickest) northern route, there really isn't any "major" things to see (without significant side trips).

Be careful going across North Dakota ........ boredom may overtake you .....

I suggest you install an armrest and get a good seat cushion ....... I don't care how comfortable the seats feel now ...... that will change after a few thousand miles.

Are you going to have a co-pilot .. ??

humfrz

babydriver · 05-16-2016, 12:34 AM

Niagara Falls.
Ontario
TCoat

dvasqu01 · 05-16-2016, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by babydriver

Niagara Falls.
Ontario
TCoat

@Tcoat 😂

Tcoat · 05-16-2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by babydriver

Niagara Falls.
Ontario
TCoat

Yep! You would only be a couple of hours away. You could visit a natural wonder of the world, a Canadian Province and a waterfall.

nickmerronesucks · 05-16-2016, 08:22 AM

Drive through PA and see my car on jack stands. what a great sight.

JimR · 05-16-2016, 08:43 AM

Going through South Dakota instead of North Dakota would let you visit Badlands and Mount Rushmore. Then you could keep going west and go through Yellowstone.

soulreapersteve · 05-16-2016, 08:51 AM

Myself and the local buddies may be able to hang out and show the local backroads... or dinner and car scene (showed fellas from Aus. and Sweden around last year).

There's a 1st of 2 big regional meet coming up June 5th (Giant BBQ!). I'm sure the locals would love to meet you!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1544559812513033/

Let me know if you are interested. We don't bite!

BDKane01 · 05-16-2016, 11:40 AM

That sounds like a hell of a drive. Have fun out there and be safe. Not many people get to experience America like that. Enjoy it as much as you can. Now is a great time to do it.

bcj · 05-16-2016, 12:18 PM

Hwy 12 from Missoula MT to Kennewick WA is more entertaining than the freeway.
14 or 30 along the Columbia Gorge. Over the Cascades 12, 410, 2 and 20 are all better than I90.
Dry Falls, Banks Lake in central WA. Cour d'Alene, Sand Point ID.
Hood Canal loop, Mt Rainier, Neah Bay, Hurricane Ridge, Port Townsend in western WA

05-15-2016, 10:41 PM	#1
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Drving cross country from New York to Washington...things to see? I'll be driving across the country from New York to Washington for a 10 week internship. I know we have members from all over the world, so I'm curious if you guys would know of any thing to do in these states as i drive by them. If i can't do it next week, than on the way back is possible. I'll be crossing Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and lastly Washington. It could be anything, I'd be interested to see what you guys say. Thanks. __________________ Friends don't let friends Plastidip

05-16-2016, 12:25 AM	#6
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	If you are taking the most direct (quickest) northern route, there really isn't any "major" things to see (without significant side trips). Be careful going across North Dakota ........ boredom may overtake you ..... I suggest you install an armrest and get a good seat cushion ....... I don't care how comfortable the seats feel now ...... that will change after a few thousand miles. Are you going to have a co-pilot .. ?? humfrz Attached Images

05-16-2016, 12:34 AM	#7
babydriver Hit the road and I'm gone Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Burnt Orange (Hot Lava) Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 733 Thanked 1,786 Times in 973 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Niagara Falls. Ontario TCoat __________________ Slip, slidin' away.

05-16-2016, 08:22 AM	#10
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05-16-2016, 11:40 AM	#13
BDKane01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Drives: 2016 Subaru BRZ Limited CWP MT Location: VA Posts: 178 Thanks: 111 Thanked 70 Times in 49 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That sounds like a hell of a drive. Have fun out there and be safe. Not many people get to experience America like that. Enjoy it as much as you can. Now is a great time to do it. __________________ Hindsight is 20/20

05-15-2016, 10:44 PM	#2
gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana charge tolls to drive on the interstate. Just FYI.

05-15-2016, 11:07 PM	#4
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	WOW, sounds like a great trip! How long are you giving yourself ... ?? What kind of things are you interested in besides ... scenery ..?? How are you going to get around Idaho .. ?? humfrz

05-15-2016, 11:09 PM	#5
e1_griego Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: Many Location: Independence, Ore. Posts: 721 Thanks: 231 Thanked 409 Times in 246 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Swing through Glacier national park in Montana.

05-16-2016, 08:43 AM	#11
JimR Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: '15 FR-S, '92 Sentra SE-R Location: Ozarks Posts: 69 Thanks: 5 Thanked 131 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Going through South Dakota instead of North Dakota would let you visit Badlands and Mount Rushmore. Then you could keep going west and go through Yellowstone.

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