thorne Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) I have a long weekend coming up in june and need some ideas for a weekend vacation. No flying No more then 3-4hrs drive due to wife Edited May 22, 2012 by Thorne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Gatlinburg Tenn / thread. What type of vaca are you looking for, max distance of driving? Beach? Mountains? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airwg2189 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 J wing of Chase building with the commonfolk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 J wing of Chase building with the commonfolk. The ghetto of chase huh . I only have Fri/Sat/Sun/mon because of the wifes dialsys so gatlinburg is a bit out of the question. I was more hoping for a good bed and breakfast or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Spend time up at Put In Bay? There are several Bed & Breakfasts in Aurora. Cabin in Hocking Hills? KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I like the idea of a cabin in hocking Hills. Puttin Bay I doubt my wife would enjoy as she can't drink alky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 The ghetto of chase huh . I only have Fri/Sat/Sun/mon because of the wifes dialsys so gatlinburg is a bit out of the question. I was more hoping for a good bed and breakfast or something along those lines. Check out the Wilds. They have rooms available and it is an AWESOME time. They are also only about an hour from Wheeling Island so you can gamble a bit. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturg1647545502 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Chicago is close, NYC and Phillie are an option....stay and park in NJ if you want to cut costs and take the train in and out of the city. New Buffalo MI is a vacation spot for people who live in CHI. its a beach/lake town on lake MI with everything you would expect. beaches, kayak/bike rental,sand dunes, ice cream shop with a delorian(see below) but there is a park and ride that allows you to take a train directly into CHI. get a cabin in new buffalo and designate a full day to spend in CHI and spend the rest of your time relaxing. If you really want to live it up stop off for a few hours in Gary IN http://g.co/maps/qee9n http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/39219_10100233312626545_12435366_58125640_5379476_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Oglebay? We did that a few times growing up. It's in Wheeling so not too far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I did Niagara Falls Canada a month ago. Nice 3 day 2 night trip. The drive is really not that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 This thread has pretty much summed up my vacations for the last few years. Gatlinburg, good place to go and rent a cabin in the mountains, VERY touristy. 6 hour drive Niagra Falls, super cool place to go, but 3 days and you might run out of things to do, stop in buffalo NY and get wings! 6 hour drive Chicago, super expensive and not relaxing. 6 hour drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 We've been wondering the same thing but want somewhere that'll accept pets, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was just in gatlinburg, pretty good time I admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwohio Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Just got back from Nashville, from a 'long weekend.' Cool city. What do you guys like to do, especially since the wifey doesn't drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedfocus1647545489 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 We've been wondering the same thing but want somewhere that'll accept pets, too. Some of the cabins in Gatlinburg allow pets. It is a really touristy area in town, which I normally hate, but I like how you can be in the Smokies in minutes if you want to get out of town but if you want to party you can head into town. Add in a Cabin and you're all set. We go down there a lot. I usually get something from this site. They have some really nice ones, but you can get some decent smaller cabins for cheaper through other places if these are out of your budget. I typically spend a litle more for a really nice one just in case the weather sucks and keeps us inside. We stock up on beer and meat to grill at the Kroger on Wears Valley on the way to the cabin and we're good to go. It's also nice that you can drive into town and park-and-ride on the trams for cheap if you don't feel like driving. http://www.majesticmountainvacations.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 We're going to Gatlinburg in August for a long weekend, as mentioned before the drive is only 6hrs. I had a buddy just get married there and have heard nothing but good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Let me add this, My wife suffers from kidney failure and lymphodema so the least amount of time in the car is better for her comfort. I like the idea of the wilds, We are both animal heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Wilds is out, Already booked I'm going to visit the wilds during the vacation time I think . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 How long are you wanting to be in the car, that helps narrow the list down some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 4 hrs tops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 4 hrs tops A tad bit over 4 hours: http://www.greenbrier.com/ Nice Resort in the Mountains of WV. Also has some pretty cool history - check out The Greenbrier Bunker on Google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Very cool, but you're also talking some serious coin to "take the Cure at White Sulphur" if you intend on doing much there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaverickGrabber1972 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 http://www.littletedscottages.com/index.htm and African Safari Petting Zoo if its a weekend im up there ill let yea use my jet ski to ride around the bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Nice, So far we are going to the wilds Day 1 and doing the big tour. Day 2 unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Some of the cabins in Gatlinburg allow pets. It is a really touristy area in town, which I normally hate, but I like how you can be in the Smokies in minutes if you want to get out of town but if you want to party you can head into town. Add in a Cabin and you're all set. We go down there a lot. I usually get something from this site. They have some really nice ones, but you can get some decent smaller cabins for cheaper through other places if these are out of your budget. I typically spend a litle more for a really nice one just in case the weather sucks and keeps us inside. We stock up on beer and meat to grill at the Kroger on Wears Valley on the way to the cabin and we're good to go. It's also nice that you can drive into town and park-and-ride on the trams for cheap if you don't feel like driving. http://www.majesticmountainvacations.com/ Thanks. Will keep it in mind for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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