You know there are direct flights from Atlanta to Jackson. Most beautiful, walkable town you will ever visit. No idea why these idiots complain about it so much on this board. I think it's fantastic.
Well that's pretty much anywhere in the world. I'd suggest a short drive into the north Georgia / western North Carolina mountains.
I'm going on a staycation in my back yard. Good food, good drinks, open fire pit, and convenient toilets. Pretty dang cheap too!
Jackson was the second place I looked after Key West.
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Key West isn’t a beach town. If you want to lay on the beach in the sun it’s not the place to go. If you like to eat, drink , and people watch it’s great. IT’s eclectic, very laid back. If you go, go to El Siboney for the skirt steak.
Absolutely our favorite place on Earth. Not only is Jackson a neat town, it is the jumping off place for some of the best wilderness places anywhere. We try to go at least once a year and occasionally twice. Some of the best hunting and trout fishing on the planet. For the true outdoorsman that first trip into the NW Wyoming back country will touch your soul and you will be forever changed. Also, only 70 miles to Yellowstone. Summers are way too crowded in the Park, but if you wait and go in September the animals are really moving, the elk are bugling, and the fishing is at its best. Cody is another great Wyoming town. The Buffalo Bill museum is located there. Home to over 7,000 guns plus numerous other exhibits. I have been there 3 times and haven’t come close to seeing everything. Trail Town is a really neat attraction with lots of old west history and exhibits. Jeremiah Johnson is buried there and I was honored to pay my respects at his grave site. The Irma Hotel built by Buffalo Bill and named for his Daughter is a true old west hotel. Lots of famous western frontiersmen have stayed there. It’s pretty cool. You can go North from Cody and then take the Beartooth Highway on to Yellowstone. Magnificent views along the way. The photos here and others you may have seen don’t come close to capturing the beauty that is all around you. Makes me wish I was there now. The kids and grandkids are going in July and we will most likely go in September again and then head for Utah and catch some National Parks that we have not checked off the list yet.
Would suggest Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, Asheville, or Greenville. If you end up at one of those, shoot me an email- happy to put you on the best see/do and by far the best eats [email protected]
It’s not a beach town but the beach on Roosevelt is solid. Don’t want to go there for a “beach vacation”, but if you want some beach time it’s plenty good enough.
I’m a baseball fan but definitely not a cubs fan and Wrigley may be my favorite place to watch a game. Great stadium, people are usually very friendly and the neighborhood around Wrigley is awesome.
We were in Key West last week. Ate at El Siboney twice. Would not have known about it if not for the owner of the b and b recommending it. Enjoyed it.
Midland, TX. You'll never miss your home again.
We spent 3 days there a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Took the river walk to all the missions. Very chill city.
Northwest Arkansas. Devils Den State Park is a gem, as is the rest of the Ozarks forest. Lot to do in the Fayetteville area as well.
Skip Tahoe for a while. I have some new friends that moved here from Tahoe and they say that place is more crowded than Disneyland since COVID. After this winter it's going to be even worse as so many structures suffered roof collapses and water damage from the historic snows.
Good update, we have been there a number of times but the last was pre-COVID in 2019 and it wasn't busy at all in October. Shame because it is a beauty.
Shoulder season would still be fine I imagine. So After Labor Day - Thanksgiving would still be doable. Our town drains like a claw foot tub after Labor Day weekend.
Seconded Alligator Soul. I had the antelope and the candied alligator and it was one of the best 17ing meals I’ve ever had.When I heard mention NOLA with flip flops I thought of Savannah but DAS's suggestion is much better. Two great "walking" towns with great food that are short distances apart.
If you end up in Savannah, I highly recommend Alligator Soul.
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Except when it’s 100* and humid as hell.
