July Holidays

[Trekhawk]

Looks like my DH will get a couple of weeks off work at the beginning of July so we are going to head off somewhere with the kids. The question is where? This wont be a cycling holiday just a family trip to see some sights. Rather than tell you where we havent been (that list would be huge). I will list the states we have been to. We would like to try to visit as many parts of the US as possible before we go home so all recommendations would be appreciated. Remember it will be summer so I would prefer not to fry while on holidays.

States Visited

California
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Idaho
Wyoming
Montana
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington State
Washington DC
Alaska
Hawaii

We will probably fly and rent a car. We dont mind cities but prefer the wilds.

Thanks
Leslie

[fixedgeargirl]

May I humbly recommend you spend the Independence Day holiday in my hometown, Crested Butte, Colorado?

The main street of the little burg is closed for the day for a DIY parade that is an absolute hoot. (They used to run it down the street then back up so it would amount to something timewise, but that practice has recently been abandoned b/c now it actually does take an hour.) After the parade come the street games and water fight. Food booths, crazy costumes and smiles, smiles, smiles ! Of course it's in a stunningly beautiful part of the world and surrounded by miles of singletrack. You could round out your visit with a trip to the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame .

And if I'm there I'll introduce you to my delightful Aussie friend, the one who says "Geezer" .

fixedgear/chamber of commerce/girl

[miffy'sFuji]

After seeing Crested Butte, I'd recommend driving towards the San Juan Mntns and staying at a dude type ranch. There are a lot of choices, and some that won't break the bank. Also in the vicinity are a lot of national monuments and parks (Hovenweep, Mesa Verde, Colorado Monument - depending on where you stay).

[Crankin]

Just my prejudiced opinion, but there is nothing like an old fashioned Fourth of July in New England.

[Veronica]

Yep my vote was for a trip to Maine.

V.

[Surlygirl]

Yep my vote was for a trip to Maine.

V.

I'll second that, Acadia National Park is a wonderful place for kids. And you could rent bikes and take them on the carriage trails. (No cars). My kids love it.