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Enter Gadling's "Perfect Road Trip" Contest!
Yesterday, we announced Gadling's "Perfect Road Trip" contest, a fantabulous contest in which Gadling is partnering with Cadillac to send one lucky winner (and a friend!) on his or her perfect road trip, all expenses paid. All you have to do is describe your favorite road trip, and if you're selected as the winner, Cadillac will provide -- - airfare for you and a friend from your home(s) to the start of your road trip destination;
- a new Cadillac SRX to drive for the duration of a the road trip (sorry, you have to give it back at the end of the trip);
- money for fuel and expenses along the way (think: hotel and meals);
- airfare from the road trip's end point back to your home.
- In the comments below, leave a comment telling us about your favorite road trip. (Please: no months-long trips here; the road trip may only be two days long, but that's PLENTY of time to, say, cruise the Florida Keys.)
- You don't have to have been on the road trip before -- it can be one you're dreaming about -- but try to be specific. Make us drool over your imagined itinerary. (Hint: the prize will be available in September, so try to think of a relevant destination -- and that destination must be in the Continental US.)
- You can only leave one road trip suggestion, so choose wisely. Successive road trip ideas will remain visible on the site, however, for other people to dream about.
- All submissions must be left by July 22, 2009, at 5pm EST, in order to be considered.
- Gadling's road trip gurus will choose the 5 best road trip ideas from those left in the comments.
- We'll present Gadling's readers with the list early next week, and they'll vote on which is the best road trip -- and therefore, who should be the winner of the contest.
- Leaving a comment below constitutes having read, understood, and agreed to the complete rules (link is a PDF).
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
Gail Truess Jul 15th 2009 1:33PM
The ultimate road trip has variety! Mine would start in Flagstaff, AZ at the haunted Hotel Monte Vista. A historic hotel where John Wayne, Gary Cooper and many other western greats lodged. At the crack of dawn drive to the Grand Canyon at watch the earth wake up. Follow roads along the famous Route 66 toward Holbrook, AZ and the Petrified Forest National Park. Continue to travel east to Gallup, NM. Then shoot north on every backroad that aims towards Colorado Springs. In September, the Aspen trees would be in their glory. Stop for the night near Wolf Creek, CO and find a log cabin with a hot tub! Day 2 is a scenic beeline for the "utimate road"....drive up to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,110 feet! Spend the final night at the luxurious Broadmoor Hotel. The Cadillac SRX would be right at home!
Jeffrey Jul 15th 2009 3:59PM
Portland to San Francisco mostly along the Pacific Coast Highway. If you have a nice car (i.e. brand new Cadillac), you better drive it on some nice roads. There are few better "driving" roads than the PCH.
The best part about a trip along the coast is the view. Whether it be the small coastal communities or the giant Redwood trees, there are few places more beautiful than the West Coast. I cannot comment on the things I may do along the way because I don't know. Anyone who has ever been on a road trip will tell you the best memories are the spontaneous ones.
Finally, I cannot think of a better way to end a trip than with some fresh seafood in San Francisco. In fact, if I don't win this trip I will probably end up planning one in the near future.
ncsustash Jul 15th 2009 4:00PM
My weekend road trip would start in San Fransisco. My wife and I have never been to California, so we would want to start at the first place all east coasters think about when they think about California. In-N-Out Burger. After ordering a double double with fries and a milkshake we would head to the Golden Gate Bridge and find a park to spread out and enjoy the view while taking in some California Burgers. Once we had completed the necessary "Big Lebowski" quotes (“Those are good burgers, Walter”), we would head into the city and test out the Cadillac SRX on Lombard Street, otherwise known as the Crookedest Street in the World.
After torturing my wife through the twisty turns of Lombard Street, it would be time to hit the open road and make our way to Monterey via Highway 1 and to spend our first night in the shadow of Pebble Beach Golf Course and try to sneak in a couple holes of golf in the shadows of the great players who had gone before on these hallowed holes. I would do my best to create the historical shots of the past, but more likely would just hit a few dozen golf balls into the ocean.
We would get up early the next morning in order head down the Pacific Coast Highway and some of the finest, awe-inspiring, and picturesque road in the country. Cruising comfortably in a Cadillac with the windows down and the music full blast, we should be able to take in one of America’s classic roads. We would take the corny pictures at all of the scenic overlooks, but in our own creative way involving the imitation of any animals seen at these overlooks or with our best pirate captain impression.
However, no road trip would be complete without good friends and a grand finale. As my wife and I are both San Diego Chargers fans, we would want our road trip to end up in San Diego. We would pick up our good friend stationed there as a Marine Corp aviator, all of the necessary tailgating supplies, and put the tailgate of the Cadillac SRX to good work as we prepared to watch fellow NC State grad Philip Rivers and the Chargers take on whatever poor team happened to be in town that night. A nice car, some grilled meat, good friends, and a football game. A great ending to a great road trip.
Powered by Tofu Jul 15th 2009 5:43PM
My perfect [2 day] autumn road trip would be to drive through coastal New England -- from Boston to Portland, Maine. I've traveled around the world, but still haven't seen the Northeast! (And #43 on my 101 Things in 1,001 Days list http://www.poweredbytofu.com/ is to see New England in the fall).
Day 1: Boston to York, Maine. Things to do: drive 70 miles, look at American history as old as it gets, and eat tons of salt water taffy...
Day 2: York to Portland, Maine. Things to do: drive 50 miles, look at Bush's summer house, eat chowder, drink Maine microbrews, go kayaking near the islands, ride the ferry, see if LL Bean is all it's cracked up to be, see how Portland, Maine measures up to Portland, Oregon (I might be a little biased on this one)...
BTW, my perfect looong road trip would be to drive the entire Pacific Coast Highway (Hwy 101) down the west coast -- from Aberdeen, WA to Los Angeles, California!
Sylvia Jul 15th 2009 10:28PM
A relaxing weekend of wine, friendship, and laughter will begin in San Francisco. With the windows down and our spirits up, we will cruise through the roads in our Cadillac SRX, crooning to the melodies on the radio. The wind will help carry our carefree laughter and stories toward Wine Country. It will take us about an hour to get to the south end of Napa Valley from San Fran, but we will take U. S. Highway 101 north across the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge with spectacular views and picturesque scenery.
We will drive through Napa Valley on Silverado Trail in one of the directions because not only is Silverado Trail less busy than the main highway, but it is more scenic, too, which will only add to the relaxation of the road trip.
This visit to Napa will be about savoring what it has to offer, not speed-drinking. Rather than packing in a bunch of winery visits in one day, we will pick one winery tour and one wine tasting from Napa Valley, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Our winery tour will be at Spring Mountain, the perfect backdrop for sampling fine wines. Later, we will drive the SRX over to Darioush, whereupon we will sample wines from the acclaimed châteaux of Bordeaux and Burgundy,
We will end our first day at Domaine Carneros, south of the town of Napa. They are open a little later than other wineries, and the views from their patio are supposedly extraordinary.
After a long and eventful day, we (the SRX and us) will dream of grapes galore in the comfortable beds at the quaint Napa Inn Bed and Breakfast.
The following day, after eating delicious pastries at the gourmet breakfast in the Inn, we will take a leisurely drive with the SRX (which will have a name by this point in the road trip) around Napa, exploring the beautiful, rolling hills, redwood trees, and crisp, fall sky. We will have lunch in one of the Napa Valley's many fine restaurants. Centrally located St. Helena may be the most convenient place before we embark on our adventure.
The friendly folks at the MicroCrush facility amid the vineyards on the Silverado Trail will help us with our next task. We will encounter the blissful experience of making our own wine, filled with fruit sourcing, barrel aging, stomping on grapes, blending, and bottling our masterpiece. It truly will be our masterpiece. There is just something about food and drinks. They just taste better when you know that you helped make it yourself.
Later on, we will buy some food from the Sunshine Market (with a name like that, how could we not?) and have an easy wine country picnic before driving the SRX back to San Fran. We may have to return the Cadillac, but the memories will stay with us forever.
Would you like some wine with that cheesy closing statement?
Keith Jul 16th 2009 8:59AM
The perfect road trip would be Route 66 from Amarillo, TX to Long Beach, CA with stops at the Big Texan Motel in Amarillo for a 72oz Steak. Then see Cadillac Ranch, Petrified Forest National Park, the Famous La Posada motel in Winslow, AZ and Meteor Crater, AZ. With a final stop at the famous Wigwam Motel in Rialto, CA! All this while driving across historic Route 66....
Matt F. Jul 16th 2009 11:42AM
My wife and I have always wanted to take a road trip out to Glacier National Park in Montana. From what we can tell, this national treasure has some of the most breathtaking landscape in the U.S., North America, and the entire world.
In particular, we have a goal to drive the 50-60 miles Going-to-the-Sun Highway that crosses the continental divide and offers some of the most spectacular scenery you can experience in a car. Ideally, we would spot a grizzly bear and cubs or other wildlife that makes this vast wilderness home. Unfortunately, Glacier National Park may be loosing its main attraction, the glaciers. It is believed that there were several thousand glaciers in the area at one point, and now there is less than 300 and further declining. This fact makes our desire to see this park that much more timely.
I have owned an SRX and can only imagine how enjoyable the road trip like this would be in the next generation SRX, especially with its panoramic sunroof. Good luck to everyone!
Buffalopundit Jul 16th 2009 9:30AM
Two day road trip with a view:
It's not clear which SRX is being provided, so I'll assume it's a loaded V8 with AWD.
Day 1: One way to really try out the V8, the tranny, and the AWD with Stabilitrak would be to climb Pike's Peak, so I'd start out from Colorado Springs and drive the 7,000 vertical feet to reach the peak at 14,000+ feet. This ought to adequately test the handling and power of the Caddy, and is one of the iconic and classic mountain roads in the US.
From Pike's Peak, we'd continue on route 24 towards Poncha Springs, just east of Monarch Pass, and time permitting, ride the tram to a nearby summit for a view of the mountains. Then continue along US-50 to Grand Junction.
Day 2: Leave at 0-dark-hundred from Grand Junction along I-70 into Utah, getting off onto US-89, and stop off at Bryce Canyon National Park, then continue down the 89 to Zion National Park, and end up late at night along I-15 in Las Vegas, ending up with a room at the Wynn, and dinner at l'Atelier Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand.
Day 2: Continue west through the Monarch Pass,
JroGator Jul 16th 2009 9:31AM
A September road trip in a sporty Cadillac crossover? Hands down, I'd cruise up to North Carolina with my fiancee and go for a ride along two of the South's most legendary and iconic roadways: the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Tail of the Dragon. This dream adventure of mine would make for a perfect two-day trip and I would cherish the opportunity:
Day 1: Ride the Blue Ridge during the peak season to view the beautiful colors of the autumn trees. With the windows down, the SRX would be a great vehicle in which to experience North Carolina's Blue Ridge Parkway.
Day 2: Forget scenery, this day would be all about riding the Dragon! The legendary road with an almost infinite number of turns, the Dragon (Deal's Gap) should be a top destination for any road trip/automotive enthusiast... and from what I've read about the SRX, it's an adequate handler which would be truly put to the test on this famously curvy two-lane highway.
The biggest reason this would be my dream road trip is because I have lived in Florida for the last 10 years meaning that I miss out on the beautiful fall color changes in the trees in addition to not getting to experience much in the way of fun driving routes other than flat, straight roadways.
Jon Jul 16th 2009 10:18AM
Three words. Over Seas Highway.
Where else can you drive 105 miles of Islands linked together?
A surprise for my wife’s birthday, we would fly to colorful Miami to start our trip. A quick trip over to soak up some sun in South Beach we get us started (windows down, sunroof open, Latin Jazz blaring from the stereo.)
Time to head South.
After we leave the mainland it is almost like we are off into the abyss of water, sand, and palm trees. Not having far to travel combined with not having driven that area of the country should provide for an entertaining time (let’s hope for a Navigation unit in the SRX.)
I imagine we would stop in almost every little town on our way to Key West. I can picture little restaurants on the beach, boutique shopping, swaying palms, crystal clear water, the sound of the ocean, and a general feeling of “laidbackness.”
Being one of those “haphazard” road trips I am not sure if we would spend both nights in Key West or spend a night elsewhere (I imagine the popularity of the Key’s may dictate that, but that is ok.)
All I really need to make ANY road trip amazing would be my wife. But… a nice car, plane tickets, and money for food and lodging would be a nice perk too!
Cheers!
Samuel Jul 16th 2009 10:46AM
My ideal road trip would start in Athens, Vermont, the ancestral beginning of my Father's family in America. Vermont provides excellent, winding roads that sweep through the Appalachian mountains and provide an excellent opportunity to come to grips with a car and stretch it's legs. From there, I would head east to Albany, NY to have lunch with my brother, a Nanotechnology graduate student at SUNY, and show of the fantastic car I won a trip in. From there, we would travel through the Catskills state park and continue to Harrisburg, PA to visit the National Civil War Museum. After a nice dinner, I'd hunker down for the night and rest.
Day two starts with a drive through the Monongahela National Forest before picking up the Blue Ridge Parkway. I'd take the Parkway down through Roanoke and stop for some lunch, preferable at a comfortable tavern. From there, it'd be a drive to the famous NC-143, perhaps better known as the Tail of the Dragon. This extremely tight and winding road gives drivers a gorgeous view of the lake below as they wind through the mountains. We'd finish off with the Cherohala Skyway as it climbs back up through the mountains above the lake with breathtaking vistas and plenty of stops to take it all in.
That's my ideal road trip. It has lots of driving, lots of roads, and lots of America. It takes the back roads as well as the highway to take as much in as possible. It also gives a great car a chance to shine, giving the driver comfort and style as well as performance.
Placito Miceli Jr. Jul 16th 2009 11:35AM
Where to go what to do? I know!! East Coast drive! What better fit with the new SRX than to have a beautiful view of the ocean, great coastal drives and wonderful food! Starting in the quaint city of Jacksonville, NC (outside my old home of Camp Lejeune, NC) we would then follow Hwy’s 24, 70 and Rt 12 and glide along the salt worn seaside lanes until we came to our first ferry to take us on our 150 mile island hopping trip from Ocracoke Island, NC to Virginia Beach, VA. Some nice shopping, driving and dining and then off again through winding country and mountain roads and then to the mecca of NYC for our first nights stay. This is just a layover for our trek onward through the vibrant driving experience (in style, of course!) through CT, MA and then wrapping my hands around that wheel and skirting the top of America to end up at the most fitting place for a married couple – Niagara Falls!! There are wonderful day trips, but I couldn’t think of a better one to drive in the new SRX.
Cheryl Shoemaker Jul 16th 2009 11:21AM
I drive so much for work that it gets tiresome, but if someone says
"roadtrip!" I can get revved up again. Driving for pleasure is
definitely better than driving for your boss. I have driven through
some beautiful places but didn't have time to stop and take in the
sights because of a deadline.
Horsepower is a wonderful thing, whether it be fine motoring or fine
horseracing. It would be lovely to return to Kentucky for a
Thorughbred tour. In Kentucky, you can visit two of the three
shrines any race fan should visit (sorry, but the National Museum of
Racing and Hall of Fame is in Saratoga, New York-another road trip).
We would start in Florence, just south of Cincinnati. Turfway Park
would be racing at the time and morning workouts would be a good way
to start the day. Then it's south on I-75 to visit the Kentucky
Horse Park in Georgetown. The Park is home to Cigar and Funny Cide,
among other champions of all breeds.
It's a short, breathtaking drive to several Thoroughbred farms along
the back roads of Fayette County, especially in the fall. The
beautiful trees that form a canopy over the well-kept roads and the
stone fences make one think they're in the past, expecting to come up
behind a horse-drawn wagon on the road.
We will, however, see horses romping through the pastures of
bluegrass. September is weaning time, so the little ones will be
busy learning life without their mommies, just frolicking like
schoolchildren at recess. Three Chimneys Farm, one of hundreds of
farms big and small, is the home of Kentucky Derby winners Smarty
Jones and Big Brown.
The next morning is early workout time again. This day it will be at
Keeneland Race Course, perhaps the most beautiful track in the world!
It's filled year round with horses, either in training or for sales,
and in September, horses are gearing up for the October meet, which
offers championship racing. It's also the sight of one of the most
extensive racing libraries in the world.
We'll skip out the back gate of the racetrack and turn on Rice Road
which will lead us to Old Frankfort Pike, another scenic road from a
bygone era. There's a little hidden golf course in a burg called
Duckers where a quick nine holes would be a nice change of pace, if
it's not too hot.
West on I-64 takes us to Louisville, home of the Kentucky Derby
itself and the Kentucky Derby Museum. The museum, on the grounds of
Churchill Downs, is devoted to all things Derby. It is a mecca for
the horseracing enthusiast and is educational in a fun way. After
touring the museum, we will then see the track up close and perhaps
walk in the most famous winner's circle in the world.
That's a trip I would like to take sometime without having to hurry
to get to work.
socal fun Jul 16th 2009 11:49AM
Surf, Baja,Snow, Sand, Good Times......6 am Saturday Morning Encinitas, California kinda cold winter morning full wetsuit and longboard in hand. Tit the surf for an early morning surf sesion. Sun breaking over the coast line everything painted in gold.The water is glassy and smooth. After about a 2 hour session time to jump in the SRX and head to Rosarito Mexico for jetskiing and tacos on the beach. Playing in the waves and the bay and enjoying the culture. Late afternoon after crossing the border time to head up to BigBear, Ca For Snowboarding. Hit a few jumps and a few runs and a lodge for the night. Early moring brings a sense of calmness to what happens next. We Jump back in the Srx and head for Ocotillio Wells, Ca for some off roading Fun. We get to the desert and we car ride quads for as far as the eye can see. Hundreds of sqaure miles of offroading We grab a late afternoon bite at the Blue Inn (local diner in ocotillowells) and head back to San Diego for a bonfire at Fiesta island. Just in time to think about the weekend and good friends.
Scott M Jul 16th 2009 12:38PM
I live in NC, but would love a trip out west...
My perfect 2-day road trip:
Fly in to Portland, OR with my wife and daughter and pick up my new SRX. From the airport, stop and get some coffee and bacon donuts at Voodoo Donut in Portland and then drive through wine country in the Yamhill valley and head straight to the coast. We'd play on the beach and enjoy fresh seafood in Newport before heading south along the beach, with me enjoying the curves and AWD while wife and daughter enjoy the comfortable ride and great stereo.
Just south of Coos Bay, we head inland through the coastal rainforest and head SE towards Roseburg. We won't have time for fishing on this trip, but we'll do some sightseeing along the Umpqua river before getting dinner and turning in for the night - it's going to be a long day tomorrow!
Next day, get up early and hit the road. Head east across the Cascade mountains into the Oregon desert. We're going to Crater Lake National Park to see the deep blue water and have a brunch at the lodge there. After driving around the rim and taking lots of pictures, we're back on the road headed east to Hwy 97.
We'll head north on 97 through Bend, stopping for pictures in the desert along the way. It's a huge contrast with yesterday's beach and rainforest - it's all high desert out here and they filmed several old western movies in this area. We'll head northwest along Hwy 26 at Madras, headed for Mt. Hood.
At Mt. Hood, we'll drive up and have dinner at Timberline Lodge, the place where they filmed The Shining. (well, the outside anyway) They have skiing year-round there, and there's a very good chance we'll be using the AWD in the SRX to get through the snow and ice. After dinner, we'll throw a few snowballs and head back to Portland on hwy 26.
That's where we'll turn in our friendly SRX and thank the nice people at Gadling and Cadillac for the awesome road trip. In two short days, we've gone from major city to wine country to swimming in the ocean to driving through a rainforest to one of the natural wonders of our country, through the desert, up a snowy mountain, and then back to the city. That's a lot of miles and lots to see, but it'll be a breeze in the SRX.
Tyler K Jul 16th 2009 12:47PM
My perfect two day road trip would be through the Sierra Nevada mountain range. I traveled through this area as a child with my parents, but I would love to drive on the windy roads leading up and down the mountains. I love being in the mountains and would enjoy taking the twisty turny route that weaves around mountain passes and grants breathtaking views of valleys below. My memory of the area is faint, but I do remember the gorgeous mountains, beautiful views and wonderfully rich forests full of anciet Sequoias and giant Redwood trees. I never got to see Lake Tahoe, so that would be my destination on this two day venture and I would love every second spent reaching that destination. I love nothing more than being behind the wheel of a car so road trips are my ultimate enjoyment. What better way to spend a road trip full of beautiful scenery than in a brand new Cadillac CUV, that I'm sure grants the comfort necessary for such a jaunt. My brother would be the first person I ask to join me on this trip because he loves cars and taking road trips as much as I do. He also dreams of living in the mountains. We have our parents to thank for taking us on countless trips around the country, during our childhood, and instilling our desire for the open road and a steering wheel in our hands. It would be nostalgic to see the Sierra Nevada mountains again with my brother.
Its not about point A or point B, its about the journey in-between.
Drew Jul 16th 2009 12:52PM
Grand Junction, CO – Moab, UT. Visiting the Colorado National Monument, Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park.
DAY 1 (Grand Junction, CO – Moab, UT = 2 hr or 115 mi)
At dawn, Grand Junction, CO for the East entrance of the Colorado National Monument (http://www.nps.gov/colm). Atop, catch sunrise at Cold Shivers Point overlook. Next, grab a quick breakfast and some munchies for the road (i.e., trail mix, beef jerky & pork rinds) at the Glade Park Store (http://www.glade-park.com/glade-park-store.html). Continue back through the Colorado National Monument to the West exit of the park where you will take I-70 toward Moab, UT.
After only, say 30 min. on I-70 take the scenic highway 128 South to Moab, UT. While following the Colorado River there are plenty of overlooks, historical markers and even a fresh spring to fill your canteen.
Stop for lunch, gas and some trinkets in Moab, UT “…Utah’s adventure capital…” (http://www.utah.com/moab/). Then spend your afternoon driving, sightseeing and hiking Arches National Park (http://www.nps.gov/arch/). Head back to Moab for dinner and accommodations at the Sunflower Hill Bead & Breakfast (http://www.sunflowerhill.com/).
DAY 2 (Moab, UT – Canyonlands National Park)
After breakfast spend your entire day in Canyonlands National Park (http://www.nps.gov/cany/). While in the park, experience the breathtaking scenery, landscapes, native rock art (petroglyphs and pictographs) and dwellings, wildlife and, of course, the awesome canyons.
Head back home via the conveniently located Canyonlands Field Airport (http://www.grandcountyutah.net/airport/).
NOTE: This is a “Perfect Road Trip” year round. If taken during the summer months, I’d also recommend a ½ or 1 day raft trip while in Moab. If extending the trip beyond 2 days, (breaking the rules of the contest), departing from Durango, CO (150 mi) would be a nice a 3 day option. Or take 4 or 5 days and visit Grand Canyon National Park, then depart from Flagstaff, AZ (400 mi).
OTHER “PERFECT ROAD TRIPS”: Teton National Park during a Full Moon; Las Vegas to Zion National Park; South Dakota - Black Hills, Badlands, Mt. Rushmore & Devils Tower; Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park; Missoula, MT to Calgary CA via Glacier National Park; Denver, CO to Steamboat Springs via Rocky Mountain National Park; Denver, CO to Glenwood Springs, CO to Aspen CO; Corpus Christi, TX to New Orleans, LA; Padre Island, TX to El Paso, TX; Portland, OR to Seattle, WA via Mt. St. Helens, Mt. and Olympic National Forest; Seattle, WA to Victoria BC.
Mike Jenkins Jul 16th 2009 2:22PM
I would love to drive down Route 66 and sample meals from local restaurants all along the way to get a taste for all the kinds of cuisines found throughout the heartland of America. I would start in Chicago, where I would eat a true Chicago deep-dish pizza, and drive all the way to Los Angeles for my first In-n-Out burger. I would stop in every state in between and try at least one thing from each restaurant I visit. The more unique, the better! The restaurants would have to all be local, and offer something unique that either can't be found or can't be recreated as well in other parts of the county.
Dave Harry Jul 16th 2009 9:39PM
I've taken plenty of road trips in the past and prefer it to flying. Up and down the east coast from Key West to Bar Harbor in varying trip lengths with my wife and kids. One of my favorite trips was actually driving from Tampa, Fl to San Jose, Ca with my brother in a Mazda 323, during Christmas break. Lots of places to see, no money, and hour upon hour driving, but the memories were most special.
A dream driving vacation would cover the National Parks of the West, possibly the Redwoods in N. Ca, Yosemite, Yellowstone, or Grand Canyon. Anyplace to drive, see the sights and enjoy the journey, looking forward to the destination.
Andrew Renteria Jul 17th 2009 5:39PM
My dream 2-day roadtrip in the new Cadillac SRX, would be from the city of the stars to sin city! Day 1 would start in Los Angeles touring the city. Starting off in Hollywood at the famous "HOLLYWOOD" sign, then off to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, next we would be off to Television city to catch some tours. The SRX would fit right in on Rodeo Dr with its new looks. There would be lots of pictures of the whole day in both color and black & white. My 2 cameras (digital & 35mm) would probaly be broken after just day 1. The nite would be for star-gazing at a trendy restaurant or hotspot, then off to the hotel for some rest before round, err, day 2. The next morning would start off with a good breakfast before we get on the road. The trip would take us 256mi west on I-15 Las Vegas. Arriving around lunchtime would would allow enough time to walk the strip, ride the roller-coaster at New York New York, and go up in the Stratosphere to ride a new ride that holds you out over the edge while it spins you around. Later on in the afternoon would be a great time to take pictures of the SRX at famous landmarks like Caesars Palace, Bellagios foutains, and even go to Fremont St to visit the Golden Nugget. That evening, we would take in one of the Cirque Du Soleil shows or maybe Bette Midler. To round out the evening, we would go take a nighttime sky-line shot of the strip, stop by a huge buffet, and of course do a little gambling. Thats how my dream roadtrip in the new Cadillac SRX would go. It sounds like a lot to do in 2 days, but in city's that never sleep, its just another day.