Home state sights to see...

by knightfan26917 on Thu Jan 22, 2009 2:57 am

I'm in the midst of reading Jim Hinckley's book, _Route 66 Backroads_, to prepare and plan this year's Route 66 Drive, September 5-16. I'm learning a lot about different areas in several states that probably should be explored ... when I have time. I'm also beginning to wish I could take more time for the Route 66 Drive...and, for that matter, road trips in general....

As I read the book further, I wonder what else is "out there" of interest to see in various areas. Our own "backyard" has plenty "treasures" to explore ... many more than we have time to see. This became apparent when I saw the PBS specials on Route 66 and the Lincoln Highway; researched other famous routes (US RT 20, US RT 2, The Dixie Highway, etc.); and, of course, as I've road tripped across the United States. Reading Jim Hinckley's book is just reinforcing that.

So ... what do YOU consider to be "should see" areas/places in your home state? What would you tell travelers to check out, if they have the time, as they drive through your state? What "obscure" and "out of the way" places in your home state come to mind?

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by badbiscayne66 on Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:55 pm

Paducah riverfront has about 15 murals on the floodwall depicting local histort that are very interesting!! One looks like you should be able to turn down the street its so real!!! Also the lbl area is the land beetween Barkley and Ky lake both manmade my dad helped dig lake barkley when i was a kid Very pretty for outdoorsy type

by Hydro King on Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:26 am

101 North, Redwood Highway!

by BlackChevelleSS on Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:42 am

okiehoma sucks not much to see here.

by knightfan26917 on Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:34 am

BlackChevelleSS wrote:okiehoma sucks not much to see here.

Oh, I don't know about that ... lots along Route 66, I'm told.....

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