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Gadling Giveaway: Road Trip USA
Gadling is teaming up with Avalon Travel to bring you a great giveaway! A few days ago, I reviewed Road Trip USA, Avalon's latest guidebook written by road trip extraordinaire Jamie Jensen, who also was gracious enough to answer a few questions and Talk Travel with me. Believe me when I tell you: this is the Road Trip bible – 900 pages of travel tips and fun facts that cover the 48 contiguous states and even a little bit of Canada.
Now, you can win a free copy of Jamie Jensen's brand new Road Trip USA guidebook by leaving a comment in the bottom of this post by Friday, April 24, 2009 @ 5 p.m. EST. Your comment must provide a description of a place in the continental U.S. that you believe people need to see before they die. Please specify the city (if possible) and state where we can find this place. This comment shouldn't be longer than five sentences, please.
Three winners will be picked randomly. The first winner will receive his/her very own copy of Road Trip USA, and two others will receive one of Jamie's regional guides to either the Pacific Coast Highway or Route 66.
It's that simple!
Just so you get the idea, here's my destination of choice. But don't worry: I already have my copy. Now go and win yours.
Brenda's "entry": Growing up in Hawaii, I didn't understand the nation's fascination with baseball. Why are grown men wearing tight pants and running around three bases? I didn't get it because I'd never been to a baseball game and the most quintessential ballpark I have to say is Fenway in Boston, Massachusetts. From the Pesky Pole and the Green Monster to Yawkey Way and Landsdown Street, Fenway's got it all. Plus going to a game at Fenway is absolutely electric.
Look for a follow-up post and announcement on Gadling late next week!
Filed under: History, Learning, North America, United States, Books
Reader Comments (Page 3 of 3)
Brenda Apr 21st 2009 2:11PM
noinamg, in order to be eligible, can you please provide a brief description of your place? Thanks! Just reply to this comment, and I'll be sure not to count you twice.
Kim F. Apr 21st 2009 3:42PM
The Chickasaw Nation National Park in Sulphur OK is beautiful. The springs are always cold even in Mid-July.
Renee Apr 21st 2009 9:18PM
I'm in Georgia so I have to enjoy the sunset off Savannah River and explore Tybee Island.
Sharon A Apr 21st 2009 5:27PM
The Golden Gate Bridge from the Marin Headlands side as the summer fog rolls in.
Sandy Apr 21st 2009 6:51PM
there are so many beautiful things in America...I would say the statue of liberty- its just amazing- the history and the beauty. Everyone needs to take a car ride and hit the back roads and hit the old towns that are still around- whatever town it may be- to see the beauty in the odl times and yes it is so beauty
Alex Apr 21st 2009 7:05PM
I think that one must-see city is definately Philadelphia. Philly has it all: music, art, history, parks, history, food, history, and of course, the PHILLY CHEASESTEAK! There's nothing like it! Plus, there are museums, art galleries, riverside parks and plazas, and the beautiful townhouses from centuries ago. Everyone should see this wonderful city before they die.
susan Apr 21st 2009 7:51PM
I would love to take a road trip to Washington dc.. seems like a cool place to visit.
JuJuB Apr 22nd 2009 10:29AM
The Hill Country of Texas! Beautiful landscapes, friendly people and something to do for everyone!
Barb Apr 22nd 2009 12:05PM
The Ely Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area - BWCA is home to the largest wilderness east of the Rockies, with over a million acres of to explore. You can paddle in one of the most incredible places. The pristine lakes, spectacular sunsets, amazing star shows and northern lights will bring you back every year. There's nothing like a Boundary Waters canoe trip to cleanse the soul and get back to the basics of life.
Jen Apr 22nd 2009 12:58PM
Let's talk about a roadside oddity that can only be reached by car: Alliance, Nebraska's bizarro Carhenge. It's a replica of Stonehenge made of old cars, with bonus dinosaur sculptures and other miscellaneous riffraff. It's way off the beaten path, and you may be the only tourist there, so go ahead and pose on the cars and pretend you're a model in a cheesy lowrider magazine. A lot of the value of coming here is that you are probably on a cross-country drive anyway, seeing states and meeting people many of us usually just fly over.
Tammie Dooley Apr 23rd 2009 4:56PM
Jen, I just discovered the Gadling site today and submitted a comment. Was just getting ready to leave the site when I saw your Carhenge comment. I agree with you -- it is definitely a MUST-SEE -- one of the more bizarre things I've stumbled across in my solo road trip travels. If you get the chance, check out my post about Carhenge, if not, just know I agree with you! http://soloroadtrip.com/2009/03/30/the-dakotas/road-trip-hedonism
James Cowlin Apr 22nd 2009 4:00PM
For a border to border road trip, take US Route 89.You can visit seven national parks—Saguaro, Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier—and numerous national monuments, state parks and historic sites. Not only is the scenery unbeatable but you will also get in touch with the history and culture of the western United States.
Kelly Ann T. Apr 23rd 2009 5:53PM
The cajun country of Louisiana is beautiful and the people are warm and friendly. I'm also in love with the flavorful food. If you ever get the chance to go to Houma, Lafayette, or Raceland I would highly recommend it.
Gail Apr 23rd 2009 8:57AM
I believe everone should visit Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. It's a learning experience. Also it is a great activity for the whole family. You never know, you might walk out of the park with a daimond.
benderillo Apr 23rd 2009 12:15PM
Redwood National Forest. A walk amongst the Giant Trees is something that will stay with you for the rest of your life.
Tammie Dooley Apr 23rd 2009 4:27PM
http:///www.soloroadtrip.com Monument Rocks, Kansas -- An hour and a half after turning onto a dirt road, I spot them in the dusky distance. There are no people out here or any appearance people have ever been here. No fences. No signs or postings describing the huge white monoliths starkly rising from the flat ground. It’s as if the area was so astounded at the appearance of these things, the fear and awe still has everything immobilized. I stand at the base of them, the light at such an angle that it was white hot on parts, falling into eerie dark shadows on the rest. Describing the light as ethereal would give you the impression of warmth. It was gloriously absent of warmth. Stark and angular to match the rocks, with little imagination I was on another planet. There was even a “portal” of sorts all the way through one of them — imaginary child’s play at its finest.
T. Selig Apr 24th 2009 4:51AM
Never been to the SE states.
I'm planning a trip/
This giveaway would be a godsend.
Gary Barnes Apr 24th 2009 2:20PM
Mine would have to be Morro Bay, California. Though it's starting to get more popular (especially with the college crowd from Cal Poly SLO), it still has that quaint boardwalk-town feel. Sure, tourism is starting to take over. But it's still a great little weekend getaway. Plus, there's just something really fun about spotting an otter in the wild swimming in the bay!