We are leaving CA soon on our way, with many stops, to Texas. Whereas, we will leave from that State and head to IN for the BIG EVENT. Having never driven beyond Texas. We would appreciate any "Tips" on road traveling or Sight seeing on our way from TX to IN. We are planning on taking almost a Month to get up to IN. So, if any one is having a local Rally or any kind of get together before the Nat'l Rally....please let up know. Looking forward to meeting, even more, of the Heartland famly...............Mr. D
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ncc1701e
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One possible route you might consider. "B" is Memphis, TN. There are several attractions and things to see in Memphis, Home of Elvis Presely, Beal Street to mention a couple. "C" is Nashville, TN. You have the Grand Ole Opry, General Jackson River Boat, Music City Role, downtown Music city attractions. "D" is Bowling Green, KY. Here you have the Corvette National Musem where one could spend most of one day. Right across the street is the Corvette assembly plant. It is open for scheduled tours. On up the route is Louisville, KY and Indiannapolis, IN before heading up to Elkhart. Tons to do along the route.
NWTFHunter
Past Missouri Chapter Leaders
I would recommend a visit to Branson, Missouri. Not sure what your interests are but Branson has more live entertainment shows than anywhere. The shows are of all types and well worth your time. Also in the area are lakes, golf courses, shopping and more. There are many RV parks to stay at. Our Missouri Chapter has held Rallies at the America's Best Campground so I can recomment them. Enjoy your trip.
texaseagle
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You don't say when you are going to be traveling, but if you are traveling I-40 and you have time you should check out Palo Duro Canyon just a few miles south of Amarillo, Texas the 2nd largest canyon in the US next to the Grand Canyon. And if it is summer time spend the night and make sure you see the play "Texas" this is presented in the canyon every summer. People come from all over the world to see it. Also on I-40 on the way to OK city, Ok about 70 miles east of Amarillo is the small town of Groom, Tx. Make sure you take a break there to check out the "Cross". It is a large cross dedicated to life of Jesus Christ. It is awesum. Still on I-40 if you need a place to camp for the night there is a small canyon call "Red Rock Canyon" at exit 101 Hinton, OK. The canyon is about 5 miles south of I-40 and is a real pretty canyon. We have camped there for years and traveled to OK City, OK for day trips. OK city is about an hour away from the canyon and there is has a lot of things to do for toursist. They have a botanical gardens, brick town, a nice zoo and if you have time stop to see the memorial to the people killed in the Ok city booming. Us people up here in the Texas Panhandle may not have a lot of trees but we have some of the most beatiful sunrises and sunset to offer. Most of all enjoy your trip.
Selena H.
Selena H.
MTPockets
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We travelled through Dallas/Ft. Worth to Indiana this past July. Everyone has different tastes, but we made stops at Ft. Richardson State Park, Jacksboro, TX - Mount Magazine State Park, near Paris, AR (A real nice place to visit), Branson, MO (stayed at Table Rock State Park), Lake of the Ozarks State Park near Kaiser, MO - visited the Casino Queen in East St. Louis and stayed in their campground. Other stops along the way, commercial RV parks.
happykraut
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You might want to consider a stop in St. Louis and visit the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Grants Farm, Shaws Garden etc. There is a nice new campground on I370. http://www.stpetersmo.net/rvpark.aspx
Be very conscious of the weather forecast and, as you travel north, campgrounds that are open. Most campgrounds close down for the winter. Always call ahead to make sure they are open. We have found that even if one is closed it is worth a call. Many have turned off the water and shut everything down but will have sites with electricity.
olcoon
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If you go to Branson & on to St. Louis, stop in Kansas City, there is a lot of interesting things to see & do. If you are interested in history (Civil War era) I'd highly recommend visiting the James home in Kearney, just N. of KC it's the birth place of Frank & Jesse James probably 95% of the furnishings are original to the James Family. In Liberty there is the original bank building where the first daylight bank robbery occurred, by the James Gang. Also in Independence, MO there is the Truman Library, and Independence was the jumping off place for the Oregon, Santa Fe, & California trails. That is a starter. There are some state parks & several private campgrounds in the area.
hapjack
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We travel from Arizona back to South Bend In. which is just West of Elkhart. (Home of Notre Dame beautiful campus).We have traveled I40 and I44 every year for 50 years. Also atClaremore Ok. is Will Rogers Memorial Museuim,Cowboy Hall of Fame OK. City.Do not buy fuel in Illinois, always higher priced. We fill up in Mo. and then In.
rgwilliams69
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Just a heads up on Illinois vs Indiana diesel, I live in Illinois and travel to/through Indiana frequently and ALWAYS find "consumer" diesel much higher in Indiana. When I'm heading to Ohio or further east I always skip Indiana re-fuel for that reason. Never bothered to look up why the "trucker" diesel is so much less expensive in Indiana (average $.30/gal when I've seen it) but I know the few times I stopped it was aggravating to see $3.99 on the sign and then $4.35 when I got to the pump.
I do not think it is the same story for gasoline though.
I do not think it is the same story for gasoline though.
jmgratz
Original Owners Club Member
It has to do with the taxes. Many of the commercial vehicles get a break on their taxes and I am like you find the signs totally deceiving. That smacks of false advertising to me. I hate fueling in Indiana for that reason.
wdk450
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The same thing happens in Oregon, although they usually post both prices.
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