marsye

We usually take a spring trip for a few days but can't decide where to go. Two years ago we went to Colorado to see Pikes Peek, etc. Last year we went to Tennessee and the Smoky Mtns. We try to avoid large cities if at all possible. We love to take the back roads and pig trails. We love mountain scenery, wildlife, trees, rivers, waterfalls, etc. We like antique shops, flea markets, etc.....but not shopping malls. We are in Western Arkansas and willing to travel 6-700 miles from home. We haven't been north of Springfield, Mo. Anything up there to see? Any ideas anyone?

craftybear

You could always check out the state parks!

Also do a search for quilt shops!

Karen

KarenSimon

Santa Fe or Albuquerque NM. Drink up some southwestern culture. And wonderful Mexican food. Carlsbad caverns is fun in the southeastern part of NM.

cjomomma

When you all were in Tenn. did you go to Gatlengurg? It is a very busy little city but there is lots to do there. We spent a week there a couple of years ago and would love to go back some day.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter

This won't get you any mountain scenery, but it will get you rolling hills, Amish country, quilt shops and the flea market to end all flea markets.

http://www.rutledge-fleamarket.com/index.html

I have never been to the area without seeing deer and turkeys along the way.

You should also visit Zimmerman's store near Rutledge. It's an Amish grocery/fabric store. You can buy many food items in bulk cheaply that I don't find in other places.

marsye

Thanks! We went there when we went to Co.... Taos was awesome. I lived in El Paso for 9 years so been there a few times. :thumbup:

marsye

Yes, we stayed at Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Drove thru Cades Cove one day....then on the way home drove all the way over the mountains and came out out Cherokee. It had to be the best drive for scenery I've ever seen! It was after some rain and there was water and waterfalls everywhere!

marsye

Thats flea market sounds great! :thumbup:

marsye

But of course! ;-)

BellaBoo

The prettiest town ever and so much see there and around there is Sedona AZ. We are big sightseers so we go to all the museums, landmarks, historical sites for vacations. I got oxygen sickness on top of Pike's Peak. Had to sit at the oxygen bar for awhile. LOL. Have you rafted the Colorado River? That's a blast for a family to do. You can go 1/2 a day, all day or a few days. I love the East for the history and the West for the wide open spaces.