FOR ALL YOU "Day Trippers".....LIST YOUR FAVORITE DAY/WEEKEND TRIP IN THE Z
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FOR ALL YOU "Day Trippers".....LIST YOUR FAVORITE DAY/WEEKEND TRIP IN THE Z
I have a S/B Touring with NAVI, and as the weather gets warm, my mind starts to think about the next time and place to put my Z on the road.
Whether it is an early morning 80-100 mile run for a cup of coffee to a weekend trip to "somewhere", my Z is my personal roller-coaster that just keeps calling....nothing I like better than packing a week-end bag....entering a destination into NAVI and going!
If you are into the same, post-up the major city you live near and your favotite cruize destination and roads.....here are a few of my favorites.
From Chicago:
1.) Galena, Il via I-88W>>>I-39>>US-20.....(day-trip/have made this a breakfast run...
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2.) Starved Rock, IL via I-80W and or US-6.......(day-trip)
3.) Milwaukee, WI via I-294.......................(Starbucks run... )
4.) Dekalb, IL via US-64...........................(Starbucks run.... )
5.) Washington, DC via I-80E>>I-76E>>I-70E>>I-270S....(week-end).
6.) Nashville, TN via I-57S>>I-24E......(week-end trip)
7.)Branson, MO via I-55S>>I-44W>>>US-65S(week-end trip)
8.) St.Louis, MO via I-55S>>I-64W(week-end trip)
Whether it is an early morning 80-100 mile run for a cup of coffee to a weekend trip to "somewhere", my Z is my personal roller-coaster that just keeps calling....nothing I like better than packing a week-end bag....entering a destination into NAVI and going!
If you are into the same, post-up the major city you live near and your favotite cruize destination and roads.....here are a few of my favorites.
From Chicago:
1.) Galena, Il via I-88W>>>I-39>>US-20.....(day-trip/have made this a breakfast run...
)2.) Starved Rock, IL via I-80W and or US-6.......(day-trip)
3.) Milwaukee, WI via I-294.......................(Starbucks run...
)4.) Dekalb, IL via US-64...........................(Starbucks run....
)5.) Washington, DC via I-80E>>I-76E>>I-70E>>I-270S....(week-end).
6.) Nashville, TN via I-57S>>I-24E......(week-end trip)
7.)Branson, MO via I-55S>>I-44W>>>US-65S(week-end trip)
8.) St.Louis, MO via I-55S>>I-64W(week-end trip)
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From South of Boston to......
1. Old Orchard Beach, Maine via I-95N......appr 120miles...many day trips and weekends
2. Grand Island, NY,Niagara Falls and on to Ontario, Canada via I-90W>>>I-290N>>>I-190N>>>RT 324>>>over Rainbow Bridge and all around Ontario....weekend trip
3. coming soon.....Fontana Village, NC via...TBD still
1. Old Orchard Beach, Maine via I-95N......appr 120miles...many day trips and weekends
2. Grand Island, NY,Niagara Falls and on to Ontario, Canada via I-90W>>>I-290N>>>I-190N>>>RT 324>>>over Rainbow Bridge and all around Ontario....weekend trip
3. coming soon.....Fontana Village, NC via...TBD still
HWY 98 East along Pensacola thgough Gulf Breeze into Destin. This is why they invented convertables. Gulf on one side of you, Bay on the other and no traffic on a freshly black topped divided 4 lane highway.
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Originally Posted by TheProfessional
HWY 98 East along Pensacola thgough Gulf Breeze into Destin. This is why they invented convertables. Gulf on one side of you, Bay on the other and no traffic on a freshly black topped divided 4 lane highway.
From Redondo Beach, CA
North on Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) aka PCH, through Malibu to 101N and into Santa Barbara. Continue on 101 to go through Santa Barbara County (wine country) take 246 East and end in Solvang, CA.
This was my first "fun" road trip in the Z and I did it about 2 weeks ago. I enjoyed every minute of it...
took about 2 1/2 hours total
North on Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Hwy) aka PCH, through Malibu to 101N and into Santa Barbara. Continue on 101 to go through Santa Barbara County (wine country) take 246 East and end in Solvang, CA.
This was my first "fun" road trip in the Z and I did it about 2 weeks ago. I enjoyed every minute of it...
took about 2 1/2 hours total
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Originally Posted by Navygold
No traffic? You serious? They must have either fixed some traffic problems or you haven't tried driving to Destin on a summer weekend.
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From SF Bay Area / San Jose, Ca.:
Day Trips:
Carmel 17 mile drive - Takes about an hour to get there from San Jose. Here are some of the most beautiful coastal sites including the Monterey Bay Area. If you have the time travel south from there on PCH Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) about 25 miles to Big Sur State Park. Once there, and on the way there, you will see some of the most beautiful sea cliffs with wild flowers and crashing water on the rocks.
San Francisco - About 45miles / 40 minutes from San Jose, Ca. There are all sorts of things to see here. **** Hill, Golden Gate Park, Presidio, Treasure Island, Sutro Tower Hill, Fisherman Wharf, Ferry Park - to see the wild parrots, Ocean Beach area (Cliff House), Ghiridelli Square, etc....
Sonora / Columbia - Columbia is an old west town that is up on HWY 49 in the gold country. Columbia is only about 80 miles away from San Jose, Ca. It has old west streets/stores, gold panning for the kids, and even a playhouse that you shouldn't miss. Sonora, which is about 10 miles away, is also a great place to visit however, it is newer in construction and can be very interesting at times. Moaning Caverns are also only about 15 miles from Columbia.
Old Town Sacramento / Historical Railroad Museum - About 100 miles from San Jose, Ca. you'll find the State Capital. In this Capital City you should not miss Old Town Sacramento. At this riverside town of the 1800's you find paddlewheel boats, old west streets, and a railroad museum that will blow your mind!
Day Trips:
Carmel 17 mile drive - Takes about an hour to get there from San Jose. Here are some of the most beautiful coastal sites including the Monterey Bay Area. If you have the time travel south from there on PCH Hwy 1 (Pacific Coast Highway) about 25 miles to Big Sur State Park. Once there, and on the way there, you will see some of the most beautiful sea cliffs with wild flowers and crashing water on the rocks.
San Francisco - About 45miles / 40 minutes from San Jose, Ca. There are all sorts of things to see here. **** Hill, Golden Gate Park, Presidio, Treasure Island, Sutro Tower Hill, Fisherman Wharf, Ferry Park - to see the wild parrots, Ocean Beach area (Cliff House), Ghiridelli Square, etc....
Sonora / Columbia - Columbia is an old west town that is up on HWY 49 in the gold country. Columbia is only about 80 miles away from San Jose, Ca. It has old west streets/stores, gold panning for the kids, and even a playhouse that you shouldn't miss. Sonora, which is about 10 miles away, is also a great place to visit however, it is newer in construction and can be very interesting at times. Moaning Caverns are also only about 15 miles from Columbia.
Old Town Sacramento / Historical Railroad Museum - About 100 miles from San Jose, Ca. you'll find the State Capital. In this Capital City you should not miss Old Town Sacramento. At this riverside town of the 1800's you find paddlewheel boats, old west streets, and a railroad museum that will blow your mind!
Down 18south to belmar :-D
damn didn know there are so many things to do in california. if u guys finally became ur own country, u'd have alot of profit from visitors from teh states
damn didn know there are so many things to do in california. if u guys finally became ur own country, u'd have alot of profit from visitors from teh states
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from orange county to arizona. 91 east, 15north, 40 east all the way to arizona. then up to the grand canyon area. There is this big long desert stretch of road by the grand canyon. It is absolute heaven. There are indian reservation shops on the side of the road so you can stop to buy jewelry/beef jerky.
The trip takes about 7 hours if you're driving normally, but took me about 5 hours in the Z. It was bliss.
The trip takes about 7 hours if you're driving normally, but took me about 5 hours in the Z. It was bliss.
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Originally Posted by Navygold
No traffic? You serious? They must have either fixed some traffic problems or you haven't tried driving to Destin on a summer weekend.
)....Seems like it ran along the Gulf of Mexico from P-cola to the entrance of Mobile Bay....either of you cruise that road?
Originally Posted by JoneZZZ
Navygold, TheProfessional, you guys have been/are in P-cola since I was there.....there was a road called "Gulf Beach Hwy"(If memory serves me.. )....Seems like it ran along the Gulf of Mexico from P-cola to the entrance of Mobile Bay....either of you cruise that road?
)....Seems like it ran along the Gulf of Mexico from P-cola to the entrance of Mobile Bay....either of you cruise that road?At the end of that road in 2003, is where that kid had his arm bitten off by a shark.
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Originally Posted by TheProfessional
HELL YES, when they were constructing that road and had it closed, I rode my mountain bike from UWF out there and back.. by far the best ride I have ever taken in my life. When I die, it will be the last thing I remember.
At the end of that road in 2003, is where that kid had his arm bitten off by a shark.
At the end of that road in 2003, is where that kid had his arm bitten off by a shark.
That road had some awesome sights as I recall.....
You've got some amazing twisties in Arkansas, right(Ozarks Mts.)?
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Originally Posted by JoneZZZ
Navygold, TheProfessional, you guys have been/are in P-cola since I was there.....there was a road called "Gulf Beach Hwy"(If memory serves me.. )....Seems like it ran along the Gulf of Mexico from P-cola to the entrance of Mobile Bay....either of you cruise that road?
)....Seems like it ran along the Gulf of Mexico from P-cola to the entrance of Mobile Bay....either of you cruise that road?Now I-10 once you got about 5 miles past I-110 is another story. Liked to play a little game called "How fast can I get to Tallahassee?"
Originally Posted by JoneZZZ
That road had some awesome sights as I recall.....
You've got some amazing twisties in Arkansas, right(Ozarks Mts.)?
You've got some amazing twisties in Arkansas, right(Ozarks Mts.)?
Yes.
Originally Posted by Navygold
That road was such a teaser. So straight and flat...just BEGGING for you to wring out the Z. I made it a point to avoid that road lest I end up in jail. Considering all the cops that like to hang out near the 'Bama in the evenings, I wasn't going to push my luck.
Now I-10 once you got about 5 miles past I-110 is another story. Liked to play a little game called "How fast can I get to Tallahassee?"
Now I-10 once you got about 5 miles past I-110 is another story. Liked to play a little game called "How fast can I get to Tallahassee?"
But yeah, I-10 Pcola-Tally is the WORST most BORING drive in the South...