gary (04/14/83)
We are planning to travel in the Northeast for a few weeks this summer. We are beginning in Baltimore, traveling to Nova Scotia, and returning to Baltimore. We are looking for points of interest along the way. (Both ways; we expect to take a circular route.) We intend to pass through the following: PA, NY, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Maine, NH, VT, Mass, Conn, RI. Any suggestions for spots to see, to miss, or at which to sleep? Gary and Carol Levin Dept of Computer Science gary.arizona@rand-relay U of Arizona {cornell,ucbvax}!arizona!gary Tucson AZ 85721 (602)621-4231
jsg (04/15/83)
Being from Northeastern Pennsylvania, and having spent much time all over the state, I would make the following suggestions: 1) If you are interested in history, but don't want to get caught up in touristy Philadelphia, try my old stomping grounds the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton area. It's about 90 miles north of Philly and has plenty to offer. Easton is where the Declaration of Independance was first read (other than Philly), and Allentown is where the Libety Bell was stored when the British were attacking Philadelphia. 2) If you like nature, stop off in the Poconos. You must be careful about falling into tourist traps, but in general it is a beautiful part of the country. Lake Wallenpaupak (sp?) is one of the largest man made lakes in the world and is quite nice for a picnic or restful afternoon when the weather is nice (its near Scranton on Rt 81). 3) If you like camping, PA., Northwestern N.J., and Central N.Y. offer a little for just about every kind of camping (from tiny tents through gigantic mobile homes). Again if you get a little off the beaten track you usually find tthe better places. 4) If you've never been through the Amish country in Southeastern Pa. it really is something to see. these people fight to save their way of life and are fascinating. Two words of advice here though. Be forewarned that there are some real phoneys who just want to make a buck. You can usually spot them by their pushyness. The Amish are generally shy, but will talk with you about their way of life if you are really interested. Second, and maybe more important, when driving here watch out for the horse-drawn-carraiges. That's the way they travel and you have to be aware that they are around. The art in this part of the state is fantastic. Hope the info is helpful. WIsh I wads still in Pa. at times, Jeff Grunewald (seismo, mcnc, we13)!rlgvax!jsg