Thinking of planning a late august driving trip with the family this summer. I say old school as we usually fly everywhere as grandparents are distant. Will have a 4 and 10 year old. Probably thinking about a week.

Ideas?

vodka and earplugs

That's a given. I need a heading though...
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Rent a house on a lake in Maine, NH, Vermont, or New York. Helps if there are a lot of local happenings in the area like county fairs. Day trips from the house and back in the afternoon for a swim before dinner! And you might even fish!

Rent a house on a lake in Maine, NH, Vermont, or New York. Helps if there are a lot of local happenings in the area like county fairs. Day trips from the house and back in the afternoon for a swim before dinner! And you might even fish!
Cottage on a lake can't be beat!
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We got a cottage rented on Lake Damariscotta in Maine in July! Lots of yak fishing and hanging with friends!!! Might even hit Moody's Diner a couple times...oh yeah baby!!! You know what I am talkin' bout' BBJ!!!:uhuh:

We got a cottage rented on Lake Damariscotta in Maine in July! Lots of yak fishing and hanging with friends!!! Might even hit Moody's Diner a couple times...oh yeah baby!!! You know what I am talkin' bout' BBJ!!!:uhuh:

Lake Pemiquid in Damariscotta is nice. I lived and worked at the campground there when I was a kid, 45 years ago...lol. Brown trout in Lake Pemiquid get to be 6-7 pounds, large and smallmouth bass too. Paddling from Waldoboro to Bristol Mills and back, the length of Pemiquid Lake and through Biscay pond is a day long journey. There used to be small hydroplane boat races on both ponds...watch out. Have fun. I loved it there.

Wally World for sure Jeff!
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tent camping in ME, screw the cottage! Cathedral Pines in Eustice

your brave aren't you
youngins will need new thumb devices
where ever you go

you could always do the NH Tourist thing. Take the kids to Storyland, Santa's Village, Clarks Trading Post, Ruggles Mine, The Flume, and the other attractions up there. There's plenty of fishing in the area as well as well as Nature Hikes and such

There's plenty of fishing in the area as well as well as Nature Hikes and such

Jeff doesn't fish...
But, my wife always likes the outlets in North Conway, I bet Jeff does too...

There's a J Crew outlet up there for him if he feels inclined.....

appalachian trail smokey mountains
stopping to see the Bears
are great memories
**
but remember that when a bear fills up your
view finder window real fast on your camera
better look up....because that momma bear is
now pissed off and running right at you @ 40 mph
(that happened to me)

Nova Scotia. Plenty of B&B's along the way.
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2nd

LOL, why is it I picture Spence being the father driving in the famous Norman Rockwell painting,
" GOING and COMING" :huh: :D

Ocean City NJ, it's a dry town (so bring your own). The boardwalk is fantastic, amusement parks that are perfect for young kids, short ride south to Cape May Zoo short ride north to Philly or Atlantic City.
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Scenic Fall River is always nice this time of year
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The Gettysburg , Amish area. Williamsburg , DC loop is fun . Renting an RV makes it even better
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The Gettysburg , Amish area. Williamsburg , DC loop is fun . Renting an RV makes it even better
Have AAA plan it out for you
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Hershey park

Wally World for sure Jeff!
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That's what gave me the idea, saw a clip on TV a few days ago.
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Nova Scotia. Plenty of B&B's along the way.
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Was investigating this, also considering Quebec City. There's an expo that time of year and I think the kids would love the fort. Lodging is pricey...haven't been there since 78 I think...
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That's what gave me the idea, saw a clip on TV a few days ago.
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Nice! Should be fun
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Check out Myrtle Beach SC or Asheville NC. Both have great lodging at a great rates Myrtle has a ton of stuff to do particularly with kids your kids age. Asheville is just a nice town not much on the beach fun but nice hiking stuff etc.
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Greenville Inn on Moosehead Lake. Rent a cabin. Did that when my kids were about that age. Best, most relaxing vacation that I ever had. Their dining is superior as well.
http://www.greenvilleinn.com/

West from Philly...Amish country > Gettysburg > Hershey park... You've got a friend in PA!
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West from Philly...Amish country > Gettysburg > Hershey park... You've got a friend in PA!
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Or u could take them on a life altering tour of some of americas history rich cities in NJ like newark, trenton, jersey city, and the crown jewel of the east coast camden..... I am a better person today from such a family road trip as an adolecent
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Greenville Inn on Moosehead Lake. Rent a cabin. Did that when my kids were about that age. Best, most relaxing vacation that I ever had. Their dining is superior as well.
http://www.greenvilleinn.com/

That could be on the way back from Quebec city…hmmmmm…

My ten year old is funny, he says he's only going if he's flying first class. Kid may be spoiled with his travel…

Need to pack some bologny and mustard on white bread.

-spence

It's a great area for kids, Spence. Town is easily walkable with all kinds of knick-knack stores. My kids loved the place. Jenn and I would go again in a minute.

Like Jackbass said Ashville is real nice ,and on the way you could hit, Philly, Gettysburg, DC, take the Blue Ridge Parkway to Ashville, then over to Cherokee where your kids could check out their heritage and horseback ride up into the Smokey Mts.

Was investigating this, also considering Quebec City. There's an expo that time of year and I think the kids would love the fort. Lodging is pricey...haven't been there since 78 I think...
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Went to Quebec last year,loved it. Stayed outside the wall, but ate inside every night, on the sidewalk. It was so cool.
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We did Quebec City for 4 days, then came down to Maine Coast/Acadia for 3. Nice week. Kids and grownups too always seem to like Acadia

Caution: Do not go to Quebec City on St Jean the Baptiste weekend, like we did. That's Quebec National Day and a major league drunk fest.

Was investigating this, also considering Quebec City. There's an expo that time of year and I think the kids would love the fort. Lodging is pricey...haven't been there since 78 I think...
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I third this. Take the ferry from bangore instead of driving all the way up and ovah
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Must be the overland ferry to Quebec City, most people go thru VT.

Think the route will be as such...

Day 1 - drive to Waterbury and stay with friends
Day 2 - drive to Quebec City
Day 3,4 - Quebec City
Day 5 - drive to Bar Harbor
Day 6 - Bar Harbor
Day 7 - drive home

Any must see on the way?

-spence

Don't forget the fishing rod's

http://www.pourvoiries.com/en/fishing-quebec.html