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Hidden Gems

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Isabella

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I may be in need of a vacation soon, the gypsy in me is starting to stir. I have a couple of places in mind but bearing in mind that I like to keep my options open, does anyone have any hidden gems, places that are never given attention because they are not glamorous, sexy or popular destinations but are truly hidden gems safe for single women traveller so not too far off the beaten track?

Thank you :D

B
 
Sisters, Oregon is a simple little town with quilting shops and a fascinating clock shop. Waaay up north on the peninsula is Hurricane Ridge in the Olympic National Forest (Washington). Cannon Beach Oregon is fun as well. M2
 
Thanks Maddog2, in fact I really do want to see that part of the country.

blugrniz4u said:
Domestic or International????
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My list includes places where I will look foolish trying to pronounce the names, I am mostly interested in America or Canada but mostly America. :D

B
 
If I may expand on Maddog's suggestion:

A beautiful and relatively inexpensive vacation would be to fly into Portland, Oregon, rent a car, and make a driving trip.

To Sisters and Bend, Oregon, then down to Crater Lake before it is socked in with snow, if you can make it. One of the 7 natural wonders of the world.

From there, down through Klamath or, if you preferred, down to Roseburg, stopping, of course, to soak in a natural hot-springs in the forest. Down I'5, past Mt Shasta, to Redding, CA.

Over to Eureka and then take Highway 101 all the way up the CA and OR coasts to Seaside, thence back to Portlan, perhaps going up around the peninsula as Maddog suggested. Along the way you will go through the giant Redwoods, where you can drive your car directly through a tree. Amazing coastline, miles of dunes, past sea lion caves and slightly offshore islands. All along the way, small towns and artisan shops and good restaurants and relatively inexpensive accommodations.

Take home wood items carved from myrtle, which grows nowhere but along that coast and, I believe, in Israel. Or have shipped home a large sculpture carved from an immense log via chainsaw. Smoked salmon, unexpectedly delicious cuisine, the mentioned quilt shops, fresh salt-water taffy, kites, ... and lots of really GOOD memories!
 
Wow, I can tell someone had a really fantastic time! :D

How could anyone resist such a recommendation?

I am going to look these places up, I haven't been further west than DC!! :P

B
 
Woohoo!!! Pics galore!! Thank you so much, I will enjoy this website very much! :D

B - Wonders whether she should consider a tour?
 
Sisters is very nice, however, if you take Cicel's suggestion and drive there from Portland, you MUST stop in the Santiam Canyon area for a while. It's right along the way on Hwy 22!! Lyons, Mill City, Gates, Detroit, and Idanah. All little towns with all sorts of great things to do in them. Camping, hiking, rafting, fishing, horseback riding, skiing (both snow and water) and some really REALLY cute B&B's to stay in!!

WomanSeekingGod
 
Isabella said:
B - Wonders whether she should consider a tour?
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Of course. Oh, while you are in Portland, drive a few miles east to Hood River, and along the way, stop at bridal veil falls and hike up it. spectacular views. go to hood river. watch the windsurfers and kite surfers a while. eat more good food. cross over to the Washington side, and start back. keep your eyes peeled on the left for a tall natural spire. don't remember the name. But it is a rock tower that you can park and climb. Views from the top are worth the trip all in themselves! Great day trip.

If you wanna make a grand tour of the west coast, plan to drive from Portland all the way down to LA along Highway 101. Detour slightly through the Napa valley for wineries and wine tasting. San Francisco. Monterey Bay. Beautiful scenery the whole way, and several BF friends when you get there!

While in SoCal, might as well swing over to Arizona and look at the Grand Canyon. And JohnW and friends. Will take you through some desert and windmill farms (they plant them from seed!)

If you've got the time, potz around downtown Portland a couple of days. Drive a few miles north and take in Seattle, doing the same. Both interesting but very different cities.

Plan to bring plenty of TIME! Woman Seeking God's point is a strong one. All these routes mentioned, especially 101 all the way down, and all over Oregon, are just full of these small towns, MANY of which are just chock FULL of fun things to do, see, eat, and experience, as well as fun, interesting, and off-beat characters to meet.

Don't forget the natural hot springs in the woods...
 
Oh! In Brookings, OR (the Hwy 101 segment), stop and take a speedboat trip up the Rogue River. Bet you can find out about them online.
 
CecilW said:
keep your eyes peeled on the left for a tall natural spire. don't remember the name. But it is a rock tower that you can park and climb. Views from the top are worth the trip all in themselves! Great day trip.
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It's called Beacon Rock. I grew up near that area! It is TOTALLY worth the climb!!!

WomanSeekingGod
 
CecilW said:
Oh! In Brookings, OR (the Hwy 101 segment), stop and take a speedboat trip up the Rogue River. Bet you can find out about them online.
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Plenty of ideas, thank you. I guess I have a lot of saving to do. :P

B :mrgreen:
 
Isabella said:
Plenty of ideas, thank you. I guess I have a lot of saving to do.
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Bear in mind that this doesn't have to all be done at once. In fact TRYing to do it all at once would probably put you on overload! Just flying into Portland, and making the Bridal Veil, Hood River, Beacon Rock (Thanks WSG!) day trip, with a day or two in downtown Portland, and a couple of days up to Sisters and back, coming up over Mt Hood, would make a great several day trip, and would NOT be all that expensive.

(Be sure to stop at Breitenbush on the way to Sisters.)

AND, you'll most likely be highly motivated to return and do more of it.
 
if i still had my larger truck i would offer you a ride across some beautifull country.
am leaving connecticut today for reno nevada.
 
Thanks guys, it certainly gives me some great ideas!

Hope your trip to Reno goes smoothly Steve!


B :D
 
Everyone I ever sent to Estes Park has given rave reviews...pretty much if you want it they got it...

http://www.estes-park.com/
 
Bels, another suggestion if you are wanting to go somewhere and stay put, thereby saving a bit of money. Steamboat Springs in Colorado is gorgeous, and you don't have to be a skiier to have fun. Go before the ski season kicks in, though, in order to save a bundle. There are all kinds of places to hike, horses, chair lift rides to restaurants up in the ski area, a charming town, another natural hot springs called Strawberry Fields, (ooooh, hot and comforting.....) delicious cuisine, very friendly people.

You fly into Denver and then take a shuttle. There is a great city bus system if you don't want to rent a car. I used to work at the Sheraton Hotel there, and I had a blast.
 
Wow, I love mountains, thank you, that place sounds wonderful :D

Bels
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