I'm going on a road trip.. need some opinions.

[AUChase]

A few friends and myself have decided to rent a vehicle and go on a three day road trip. I'm going to take off on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and go back to work Monday. The only question is, where to go ?

We have it narrowed down to

A. Chicago
B. D.C.
C. Miami


I haven't been any further north than Tennessee/NC (if that counts) and wouldn't mind seeing some more of the north. The only problem is I don't know how the weather will be when we go.


I wouldn't mind checking out some of the Nation's capital. To those who are from the are, it may not seem much, but It's something I've never done and I wouldn't mind checking out. Miami seems to be the most popular response. It's not extremely far away and the weather should be nice. I've been to Florida on multiple occasions and been to South Florida, but I've never stepped foot in Miami.

Anyone want to give their opinion ? Which would you choose ?

[Gotmadskillzson]

I would avoid Chicago if you only got 3 days.....Midwest is famous for their road construction EVERY YEAR from spring to fall. Never fails, they always have it on the same freaking stretch of highway.

Plus nothing really goes on in Chicago in April anyway. If you want to go to Chicago, wait for the Taste of Chicago the end of June. That is a must go to event for everybody at least once in their life.

DC......pretty cool spot too.

Miami......probably would be the most fun with the most favorable weather.

One thing to remember when going to Chicago....Almost everything cost about a dollar more in that city then it does in Alabama. From gas to bottle water to smokes.

[AUChase]

At first, Chicago was the primary destination. I started looking at the weather this time of year and we decided to maybe go somewhere warmer. It's still on the table, but I doubt we go with it.. I'd still like to visit one day.

My money is on Miami, I was just hoping to get some insight into these places from some people who know more about them than me,

[FlyingFinn]

If you are driving from Alabama and only have 3 days, I wouldn't go to any of the places listed. You will be in the car for 2 of your 3 days.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

Since you don't have a lot of time and it's April I would go to Miami. Chicago is a great city but it is further away from you and the weather isn't the best, it was just snowing over the weekend. DC was fun but the drive would be long from Alabama and you wouldn't have a lot of time to visit the sites.

If you ever take a road trip in the summer I would go to Chicago, there is always something going on.

[AUChase]

Quote: Originally Posted by FlyingFinn

If you are driving from Alabama and only have 3 days, I wouldn't go to any of the places listed. You will be in the car for 2 of your 3 days.

You're missing the point of this road trip.

[Chrisksaint]

Miami, weather isn't too hot yet and it's not to the point where it rains every afternoon yet

[FlyingFinn]

Quote: Originally Posted by AUChase89

You're missing the point of this road trip.

I know part of the fun is the journey not just the destination... but how much fun can you really have driving for 13 hours to get somewhere, spend a day there and drive 13 hours to get back home.

Let's see:

While driving: No Girls, No Beer, No TV... 3 strikes and you're out.