Yes, you read that correctly. My better half and I are planning another cross country drive in a 49 year old car. We're starting in New Jersey, right outside of New York City. This time we're driving a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. No SPICA mechanical fuel injection - this one has dual Weber carbs! High elevation isn't a good idea with carbs, so we're planning to take the southern route.
Start date is set for October 7th and the trip is planned for 12 days. The route is as follows.
Start in New Jersey near Newark Airport. Drive to a pizza place in New Jersey, east of the 95. Have dinner, then head back to the 95 and stop for the night in Valley Forge. The next morning, visit Valley Forge and touch the cannons - see Washington's camp and roam the hills. Then head down to Philadelphia and re-visit Independence Hall, Betsy Ross' house, etc. Have a Philly Cheese Steak sandwich! Then head out of town and to Alexandria, VA.
The next morning, head into town to re-visit the Smithsonian (Natural History) and maybe see the National Archives (if open), Jefferson Memorial, Arlington Cemetary, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Vietnam Vet Memorial. Sleep in Alexandria one more night and head out to Manassas and walk the Bull Run Battlefield. Then comes the long drive to Knoxville, TN (7 hours).
The next morning, we're heading to Nashville to see the Grand Ole Opry, Music City and Lane Motor Museum. Of course, we have to have some of that awesome Nashville BBQ!! Then head out to Jackson, TN where we'll spend the night. Next morning, we're off to Memphis to see Graceland and Beale Street. We'll have some white BBQ, then off to Hot Springs Arkansas.
The next morning, we'll visit the Buckstaff Bathhouse for a natural hot spring spa experience! Then off to Dallas, TX where we'll spend a nice evening on the town.
The next morning, it's the 6th Floor Museum followed by the Bush Center (if open) and the Museum of Illusion. Drive to Abeline, TX and spend the night - this is a huge state! Next day Albuquerque where we'll visit the old indian burial site, head west to see the Petroglyph National Monument and wind up in Gallup, NM (I stayed in Gallup back in 1987 when I drove across country with my college pal).
Drive to the Petrified Forest (I've never stopped there), then to Kingman, AZ and see Area 66.
After that, it's about a 5 hour drive home!
We may also take a detour and spend a day or two in Phoenix. I took a lot of business trips to Phoenix back in the early 90's and I really like the town. I'd like to hike the three mountains while I'm down there, Camelback, Squaw Peak and South Mountain. We'll see if we have time.
Everyone here, please throw in your recommendations! And also places we should avoid!
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