Ideas for epic father/son road trip?? Fellow 6ers,
My Dad is turning 70 this month and I want to give him the road trip that he never had.

Due to his health, I'm thinking that a 5-7 day trip is perfect. It allows us to cherry pick one of the VERY BEST cruising routes in the continental U.S. The idea is to fly into an airport (if applicable). Rent a super comfy car (that's perhaps a bit unique). And hit the road. Enjoy the scenery. Crash at motels/B&Bs/inns. Catch some cool sites that are pure Americana. And finish the trip at some really cool spot.

My goal is an EPIC father/son trip here gents!

Timing/location/etc. are all TBD. Part of the fun will be planning the trip with my Dad. However, I want to provide a few different types of trips we can take to let him guide me on what would give him a lifetime thrill.

SO - LOOKING FOR YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE BEST ROADS IN THE COUNTRY AND HOW TO BEST ENJOY THEM. It'll probably be in the Spring or early Summer if that helps.

Let your minds go wild!

As background to help your thinking: My Dad's passion is American History (with a focus on the Revolutionary and Civil Wars). He's a traveled a ton with his work and has stayed at all the top hotels. He's more likely to be "wowed" at this stage in life by an inn that's a converted carriage house, a quirky road side display or a historic diner with the best burgers in the area. That type of stuff! (Note: he's not a car guy so something like the Tail of the Dragon wouldn't work here.)

I'm posting this in a few regional chapters here on 6Speed because I honestly don't know which part of the country he wants to see up close and personal. Want to collect a bunch of ideas from each part of the country to A) psyche him up about the trip, and B) open him up to the endless possibilities.

Part of the excitement of a trip, as you guys know, is in the planning.

So, what would be an epic trip in the Southwest?

Much thanks and appreciation for your thoughts!

 

That sounds awesome please share you final plans with us.

 

will do, function12!

 

You might contact you local and or the national PCA. I am sure they would have some awesome drive routes.

 

This doesn't fit your American History parameter very much but how about a tour of Colorado? Fly to Denver or Colorado Springs. Visit Pikes Peak, NORAD, Royal Gorge (do the train ride there), stay at the Broadmoor (classic, historic American hotel).

Head west on I-70 and visit old mining towns, stop for a dip in Glenwood Springs, keep going all the way to Grand Junction and visit the Grand Mesa National Monument.

The scenery is beautiful and breathtaking along parts of I-70 towards Grand Junction. On the way you can veer off the interstate and take in some incredible roads/views and hit some old ski towns.

Don't know if this is what you're looking for, but just a thought. Weather should be great too.

 

thanks, bbs! great stuff. also like your excellent taste in the 993tt

 

Two words: Vegas, strippers

 

OK, if not that, then the drive from San Francisco to Carmel is stunning, then 17 mile drive in Carmel and 2 days in a B and B.

 

how about retracing route 66.

 

Thanks for the great ideas, DeansList! Planning to do the road trip in the Spring or Summer (depending on location).