On Tour in the USA

diminished · 05-19-2009, 09:16 PM

Hi Cellarites,
Let me introduce myself.I'm diminished,and I'm currently touring the U.S (Lower 48 States only) with my better half,Persistence.I was recommended to come here by an old friend who thought that this may be the place to clear up some of the cultural differences and difficulties I'm having in adapting to American life.
We're on a 4-month vacation (currently just shy of 2 weeks in) ,having quit both of our jobs,and are in the process of spending every penny we have in our sacred quest.We figured we'd do this before we got too old to enjoy it.
We're looking for sites of High Weirdness and uncanny happenings (with a sideline in Big Things,),and wondered if The Cellar had any suggestions.We've progressed as far as southern Ohio so far.(Today we visited the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant,WV,tomorrow we move onto the Serpent Mound in Ohio).We're moving east->west,with plenty of north and south in between,much like a drunk trying to find his way home,which isn't too much of a difference from how I move back in the UK.
Any and all advice received with gratitude,upon how to behave in America (Home of Cheese in a Can!Genius!).

lumberjim · 05-19-2009, 11:07 PM

welcome!

we did a tour of some of the states when we were young, too. mainly following the grateful dead, and rainbow family tours....

Philadelphia has some interesting things....but, for my money the area around the
4 corners' is the most beautiful.

the grand canyon, brice canyon, zion, mesa verde, etc.

do you want to see sights, or historical things...or party?

05-19-2009, 11:18 PM

http://www.weirdamerica.com/ maybe?

and http://www.roadsideamerica.com/

Bullitt · 05-19-2009, 11:31 PM

Touchdown Jesus is a must see for western Ohio.

monster · 05-19-2009, 11:34 PM

the Roadside America site is great. try visit a few shoe trees... we've failed in that so far. car henge you know about -also cadillac ranch in amarillo texas if you go that far south....

...yes, amarillo

Wall drug... of course. Rock city.

Which "bible" do you have? for the USA, we like Lonely Planet, although generally we prefer the Rough Guides.

The rail reclassification yard in North platte, Nebraska is interesting, but last time we visited there wer no observation platforms available.

monster · 05-19-2009, 11:39 PM

ooh, the tow truck museum in chatanooga is pretty neat-for 10 minutes. some coooool stuff on the old Route 66. we're speed tourists, works for us.

maple syrup on bacon, I'm telling you......

lumberjim · 05-19-2009, 11:42 PM

funny that an immigrant brit knows more to see in our country than we do.

funny strange.

Clodfobble · 05-19-2009, 11:44 PM

I don't think it's that strange... I've never done any of the major tourist attractions even in my own city. Plus, the beestmonster clan likes to roadtrip.

monster · 05-19-2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

funny that an immigrant brit knows more to see in our country than we do.

funny strange.

We've probably been to more states than you, too.

. When you emmigrate without much warning, it makes you sit up and take notice. who knew how long we'd be here. we decided to make the most of it plus the "Great American Roadtrip" was made for us. We're traveller types anyway.

How many guides to the US do you own? I don't have any guides to the UK, that's where to find the off-the-beaten path stuff.

ftr, I think we're nearing 40 states now.

monster · 05-19-2009, 11:52 PM

I need to go see touchdown jesus now.

sorry, my shift key is sulking tonight

monster · 05-19-2009, 11:56 PM

oh and ..of course, if you get over here, there's the Motown museum -stad in the original recording studio. And Greenfield Village which has the original firestone Farm, Edison's laboratory, Wright brothers bike shop, Ford workshop......

monster · 05-19-2009, 11:57 PM

I'll shut up now.

lumberjim · 05-19-2009, 11:59 PM

so....was it you that referred this dwellar,. monnie?

monster · 05-20-2009, 12:23 AM

me? no, I'm sure this one's sane. ish. well maybe. mmm ... 5th?

xoxoxoBruce · 05-20-2009, 01:32 AM

Welcome the the Cellar, and the USA, diminished.

Oh, and hi to Persistence, too.

As you enter each state you should see signs for "Welcome Centers". They usually have tons of free brochures on the attractions in that state.
Keep an eye out for signs and billboards advertising local things to see, too

How are you traveling? I assume you're driving or cycling, but staying in motels? hostels? camping? Ask the locals where you stay, what's interesting in the area.

Have fun and report back what you find, please.

05-19-2009, 09:16 PM	#1
diminished Why Aye,Man! Join Date: May 2009 Location: At the moment,'Merika Posts: 101	On Tour in the USA Hi Cellarites, Let me introduce myself.I'm diminished,and I'm currently touring the U.S (Lower 48 States only) with my better half,Persistence.I was recommended to come here by an old friend who thought that this may be the place to clear up some of the cultural differences and difficulties I'm having in adapting to American life. We're on a 4-month vacation (currently just shy of 2 weeks in) ,having quit both of our jobs,and are in the process of spending every penny we have in our sacred quest.We figured we'd do this before we got too old to enjoy it. We're looking for sites of High Weirdness and uncanny happenings (with a sideline in Big Things,),and wondered if The Cellar had any suggestions.We've progressed as far as southern Ohio so far.(Today we visited the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant,WV,tomorrow we move onto the Serpent Mound in Ohio).We're moving east->west,with plenty of north and south in between,much like a drunk trying to find his way home,which isn't too much of a difference from how I move back in the UK. Any and all advice received with gratitude,upon how to behave in America (Home of Cheese in a Can!Genius!).

05-19-2009, 11:07 PM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	welcome! we did a tour of some of the states when we were young, too. mainly following the grateful dead, and rainbow family tours.... Philadelphia has some interesting things....but, for my money the area around the 4 corners' is the most beautiful. the grand canyon, brice canyon, zion, mesa verde, etc. do you want to see sights, or historical things...or party? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-19-2009, 11:31 PM	#4
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Touchdown Jesus is a must see for western Ohio. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

05-19-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	the Roadside America site is great. try visit a few shoe trees... we've failed in that so far. car henge you know about -also cadillac ranch in amarillo texas if you go that far south.... ...yes, amarillo Wall drug... of course. Rock city. Which "bible" do you have? for the USA, we like Lonely Planet, although generally we prefer the Rough Guides. The rail reclassification yard in North platte, Nebraska is interesting, but last time we visited there wer no observation platforms available. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-19-2009, 11:39 PM	#6
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	ooh, the tow truck museum in chatanooga is pretty neat-for 10 minutes. some coooool stuff on the old Route 66. we're speed tourists, works for us. maple syrup on bacon, I'm telling you...... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-19-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
Tiki Guest Posts: n/a	http://www.weirdamerica.com/ maybe? and http://www.roadsideamerica.com/

05-19-2009, 11:42 PM	#7
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	funny that an immigrant brit knows more to see in our country than we do. funny strange. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-19-2009, 11:44 PM	#8
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I don't think it's that strange... I've never done any of the major tourist attractions even in my own city. Plus, the beestmonster clan likes to roadtrip. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

05-19-2009, 11:52 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I need to go see touchdown jesus now. sorry, my shift key is sulking tonight __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-19-2009, 11:56 PM	#11
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	oh and ..of course, if you get over here, there's the Motown museum -stad in the original recording studio. And Greenfield Village which has the original firestone Farm, Edison's laboratory, Wright brothers bike shop, Ford workshop...... __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-19-2009, 11:57 PM	#12
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I'll shut up now. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-19-2009, 11:59 PM	#13
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	so....was it you that referred this dwellar,. monnie? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-20-2009, 12:23 AM	#14
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	me? no, I'm sure this one's sane. ish. well maybe. mmm ... 5th? __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

05-20-2009, 01:32 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Welcome the the Cellar, and the USA, diminished. Oh, and hi to Persistence, too. As you enter each state you should see signs for "Welcome Centers". They usually have tons of free brochures on the attractions in that state. Keep an eye out for signs and billboards advertising local things to see, too How are you traveling? I assume you're driving or cycling, but staying in motels? hostels? camping? Ask the locals where you stay, what's interesting in the area. Have fun and report back what you find, please. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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