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Anonymous
Sup /trv/.

Frenchfag here, I have a question for Amerifags.
Me and my gf would like to plan a trip to the grand old US of A. We'd like to start off in NY, rent a car there and drive all the way up to Boston, Portland and up to Canada, then down to Washington, Philadelphia and back to NY. I figured driving would be the best way to see some real American landscapes, as opposed to just staying in a hotel in NY for two weeks and go shopping all day long. Fuck that Euro-tourist crap, I want to get the real American experience.
But I digress.
Budget being an issue, I was wondering where we should stay during the trip. I figure even small town can get expensive, right? How about Motels? Are these a good option?


pic unrelated, it's where I live.
>> Anonymous
The landscapes in the areas you want to visit aren't that exciting at all. Maybe if you visited during autumn it'd be nicer, but overall it's pretty average. As far as motels go, I've stayed in quite a few during road trips on the east coast and they're not too bad for the price. Just don't expect anything grand- they're mediocre at best.
>> Anonymous
Try to stay with the larger chains of hotels/motels.
The price might be a bit more but at least you know what your getting, stayed at a few independent ones on my last travels of that area, fucking awful.
>> Anonymous
What's your budget?
>> Anonymous
>Just don't expect anything grand- they're mediocre at best

If it wasn't for my gf, I'd sleep in the car, so it'll be good enough. What's the price range on those tough?
>> Anonymous
Motels like Travelodge or Howard Johnson are around $60.00 - $80.00 per person and offer pretty decent accommodations. Usually Motel 6's have cheaper rates and are still pretty nice.
>> Anonymous
>>28298
If I can manage to find a good deal for the flight and car rental, I'd say somewhere between 500 and 1000€
>> Anonymous
why would you ever want to tour amerikkka?

i'm an amerifag and i don't even want to be here
>> Anonymous
check out couchsurfing. you wont get the privacy of a motel tho
>> Anonymous
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Your selection of cities is superb. Enjoy Boston, it is my hometown and favorite American city.
>> Anonymous
>>28324
Srsly. Too bad it's playoff season, or else I'd suggest you go to a Bruins game. Those are always fun, even if you're not a huge fan.
>> Anonymous
>>28293
Why would you want to leave such a lovely place? It looks so rural and relaxed.
>> Anonymous
Hey OP

Forget Maine. This is what I would do:

New York, Newport RI, Cape Cod, Boston, White Mountains, Green Mountains, Montreal, then back to New York.
>> Anonymous
>>28293

ummm is there another portland and washington? cause driving across the country isn't that fun... US is big...
>> Anonymous
>>28361
Portland, Maine and DC, I'm assuming.
>> Anonymous
being an Amerikkkan from rural upstate NY, i can say that yeah, the landscape in this area of the US is pretty boring. enjoy your generic forested mountains. the drive from NYC to Boston is only 4 hours and is mostly highways. the drive from Philly to NYC is under two hours and is just one big highway through the worst parts of New Jersey. however, the cities you chose are great, and small towns in the Northeast are generally very pretty, inviting, and interesting. there is a lot of history in the Northeast if you go looking in the right places for it, too. i would recommend the Hudson Valley in New York -- lots of really beautiful towns along the river itself, tons of historic landmarks, sailing on the river, etc.

yes, there will be motels or inns at nearly every town you stop at, although i don't really know much about prices. i suspect it strongly depends on where you are.

DO NOT COME if there is any possibility of snow, as it will make traveling nearly impossible. (although there is a certain je ne sais qois about being snowed in) this means anytime from November-March. if you come during the summer, don't expect it to be cool, because it won't be. it gets into the 100s (F) in July/August.

bonne chance, anon!
>> Anonymous
>>28293
Sounds good, make sure to see some of the country side, maybe drop into a few of the local yokel bars if you "wanna see america"

Motels are inexpensive, usually one outside the city could run you 30-40$ a night. The exchange rate with the euro means you should'nt have too much of an issue with your budget, seriously.

I'd also suggest not dressing like a European, alot of Service industry people hate you because Europeans never tip.

Also, you should go to a gun range and ask the people there if you can rent a gun to shoot at the range. You don't need a permit for that, and they'll likely be thrilled to show you how to shoot. Just a suggestion, anyways.
>> Anonymous
>>28293
The cost of living in America is lower than it is in France. Gas is cheaper, and so are motels. Some small towns are actually very cheap. Louisiana has some great places that serve dirt cheap and delicious food, plus you can see what kind of influence colonial France left behind in the southwest. I would stay up north if I wanted to see tourist attractions, and visit down south if I was doing a culinary travel. Southern US cuisine is heartstoppingly delicious.
>> Anonymous
>Southern US cuisine is heartstoppingly delicious.

Bother literally AND figuratively.
>> Anonymous
If you do happen to make it down south... avoid Florida at all costs.
>> Anonymous
>>28361
Fucking moron. The east coast ones came first; Portland, OR was named for Portland, ME.
>> Anonymous
>>28600
that is the case
if the coin had come down on the other side, Portland, OR would have been Boston, OR.

in b4 knowing is half the battle
>> Anonymous
When you drive through Maine stay on Route 1 after you get north of Brunswick, It is the coastal route and the landscape is awesome. Take a stop at Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor for that alone is worth the trip.

If you stay on I-95 through Maine it becomes very boring.

Portland alone is not a very big city and most of the activities involve getting drunk in the Old Port, which I recommend. There is a museum of art there and a few lighthouses.

I live in Maine so maybe Portland just seems less exciting as it would to an outsider. But for the most part people are friendly.
>> Anonymous
Driving around america sounds like a good way to get bored. The place is full of worthless hick towns and little cites that spring up on interstates and are devoid of any culture or entertainment.
>> Anonymous
>>28623
Protip: Route 1 > I-95 for everything north of Dedham, MA. When I-95, Route 1, and I-93 meet in the clusterfuck that is MA Route 128/I-95 meeting the Southeast Expressway/I-93, take I-93. It takes you right into the city. Once you leave Boston, take I-93 to the Zakem Bridge (the kickass suspension bridge), then take the Route 1 exit, and follow that until I-95 splits off from Route 128 again to the north. Take I-95 until you get to the NH Route 101 exit. Take NH-101 east to US-1, and follow that all the fucking way to Canada. It'll take longer, but you get to see Portsmouth, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine, the two best coastal cities north of Boston.
>> Anonymous
>>28655
Not in New England. Our little towns have been there for at LEAST 200 years.
>> Anonymous
>>28623
NHfag here. Portland to us is a bit like Portsmouth might be to you; a fun little city to explore for a few days, with great food, and good beaches nearby. Of course, Portsmouth doesn't have a ferry to Canada, so +1 /trv/ points for that.
>> Anonymous
I would strongly reccomend going in the fall and touring the New England area. It's extremely beautiful and you won't have to drive too much. You don't want to travel across the country. Most of the inteior is flat farmland and you will get bored.
>> Anonymous
Sympa ta bicoque
>> Anonymous
>>29105
NHfag again. FUCK YES FOLIAGE SEASON HOW DID I FORGET THIS. Bitches come from all over the fucking planet to see our trees turn funny colors. Seriously, if you're planning this trip, be sure you're in New Hampshire and Maine in October for "peak" (zomg brightest colors) foliage.
>> Anonymous
>>29105
>>29265

NYfag again, and i second these motions. we get tons of 'leafers' coming in during September-October to see our leaves turn colors. said leafers are annoying to residents, but admittedly the foliage is beautiful. another good thing about hitting up the Northeast in the fall is that you're there for apple and grape seasons. lots of orchards and wineries have events going on... not to mention all the fruit and wine and stuff.