What state, that you've never been to, would you most like to visit?

[asdjrocky]

Cali sparked this thought with her post about Vermont.

I'd love to see the whole state of Vermont. I think it's because of the show The Wire, I have a real love for Maryland and the city of Baltimore, but I've never been. And I'm sad to say I've never made the trip to Louisiana to see the city of New Orleans. All trips I plan to one day make.

So where would you like to go? Do you have summer plans to go to a state in our wonderful country you've never seen before?

[DJ13]

1. Maine

I love old coastal towns.

[asdjrocky]

15. Main is actually number 4 for me.

Just missed my list. I so want to hear someone say, about me, "He's from away."

[SPedigrees]

40. Here in Vermont you'd be called a "flatlander." nt

[Hawkowl]

77. Maine as well

I've been to 47 states. I'd like to visit Acadia national park and take a whale/bird watching boat tour.

[jillan]

145. Another one for Maine here too.

[barbtries]

2. hawaii

[donco6]

128. +1

[saltpoint]

3. Good question.

Maybe Hawaii. I'd like to check that place out.

:hi:

[asdjrocky]

9. I've never done Hawaii either.

Maybe it's because I've been west coast all my life I'm drawn to the rising sun, and not the sun that sets.

All of my dream places are to the east.

Very good to see you checking in this morning old friend, I do hope you make it to Hawaii one day.

:hi:

[saltpoint]

19. I hear you -- there's much to love in the Eastern states.

If we ever do both get to Hawaii I'll buy the first round of cold beer.

[asdjrocky]

23. And you know me my friend.

I'll be the first to sample the Kona Gold Cannabis!

[saltpoint]

27. Perish the thought!

: )

On a musical note I think it's likely safe to go to Hawaii now that Don Ho has passed away. His death was a signal from Apollo that the coast is clear.

[asdjrocky]

33. Tiny bubbles......

Thanks for giving me that ear worm.

[saltpoint]

37. Sorry. Quick -- put on "Hit the Road Jack" by the good Mr. Charles

and wash the slate clean!

[asdjrocky]

46. That one or-

or Baby Elephant Walk always works for me.

[saltpoint]

51. Ok, I am puking here.

"Baby Elephant Walk" LOL!

[asdjrocky]

64. I swear dude.

It works like no other song. Just hum the first few bars and it's all over.

We often passed it around like a virus at a radio station I worked at in the early 90's.

[saltpoint]

65. I believe you, and am shuddering and whimpering at the thought.

[foxfeet]

47. A former coworker of mine was invited up on stage by Don Ho during his show.

She was a teenager at the time, When it was time for her to return to her seat Mr. Ho kissed her and slipped her the tongue. SHe was too shy and flustered to make an issue of it then, but she lost no sleep when he passed away.

[saltpoint]

50. Good god. The lecherous old coot.

She should have slapped him but good.

[foxfeet]

52. Now that she's well into adulthood, she lost her shyness. At this point she'd deck him gleefully.

[saltpoint]

56. - - -

:thumbsup:

[asdjrocky]

61. There goes breakfast. nt

[proudohioan]

125. Don Ho passed away????

I wasn't aware of that.

[saltpoint]

136. I think so. Yes. Maybe a couple years back? Something like that.

[newfie11]

4. there are only 2 I have never been to, Alaska and Hawaii

Sister Sarah spoiled Alaska for me so that leave Hawaii

[asdjrocky]

20. Only two?

WOW! You've done some traveling!

[newfie11]

49. yep

My dad was an electrician and moved where the union sent him. We all came along, 4 kids and Mom and dogs/cats etc. Moved about every 3 months. Went to 12 high schools (10-12 grade) but can't tell you how many grade and jr. high I attended.I am not sure in todays world I could have finished high school with the extra curriculum required today.

Then as an adult my profession WAS (not so much now) in demand as well as hubby's so we could get jobs anywhere. x-ray tech and Radiation therapist.

BTW I loved every minutes and even today I am always ready to go.

[asdjrocky]

112. What a wonderful life.

I too love to be on the move.

[Blue_In_AK]

24. Sarah spends so much time Outside now,

you can safely come to Alaska without having to deal with her. Most of us can't stand her. It's a beautiful state, you really ought to make the trip sometime.

[newfie11]

54. Thanks

I have wanted to for a long time. My family almost went up there in the 50's but my Mom was raised in warmer weather weather and drug her heels in about going.

I will still visit Alaska. It is certainly a very beautiful state. Maybe Sarah will move to AZ.

[oldhippie]

5. North Dakota .....

It's the only state I haven't been to. Nothing much there to see, I guess that's why it's last on my list.

I've got a bunch of countries to go to yet, though. Only been in 22 at last count.

[saltpoint]

14. I hope you make it up to North Dakota soon. Go in the summertime.

In parts of the state in summer you can stand in fields of sunflowers that go on forever in all directions.

It's very beautiful, and calming.

[asdjrocky]

26. You've done some traveling!

I've been through the Dakotas, but I've never spent much time. I do have 13 countries under my belt though.

[cbayer]

6. Only one I haven't been to - Alaska - and I would love to visit.

[asdjrocky]

28. Number 5 on my list. nt

[maxsolomon]

7. New Mexico

no time, no $, so far...

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

30. New Mexico is FANTASTIC.

I want to retire there. Everything is just great - the food, the people, the landscape, the culture. It's really almost like another country.

[Liberal_in_LA]

96. It's a nice sparsely populated state

[proudohioan]

130. Oh yeah, the food....

God, I miss green chile and good tamales!

[proteus_lives]

102. Check-out Taos if you go.

It's lovely.

[CTyankee]

8. Probaby Washington state and Oregon.

I'd like to see the fabulous scenery...

[givemebackmycountry]

10. Oregon

Good view, Good Beer, Good views, Good people.

[peace13]

82. That's my vote too! n/t

[classof56]

83. Right on all counts. We welcome you here! n/t

[LWolf]

11. I don't really know; I've never thought about it.

I love the Rockies and everything west; I've never really had a desire to travel east of the Rockies, even though I was born in the midwest.

I'd like to visit Canada. I'd like to visit Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand.

[napi21]

12. Vermont

[fishwax]

13. probably Washington or Maine

Alaska as well. I'm hopefully going to get to Louisiana this summer, so I can cross that off my list ...

[Mass]

16. Oregon , and Hawai.

[Brickbat]

17. Maine and Alaska. Maybe Washington or Oregon.

[Bluzmann57]

18. Politics aside, I'd say...

Alaska in the summer. There is a beauty in that state that is likely unmatched anywhere. I have been to Canada and suspect that Alaska may have some of the same qualities, like excellent fishing. Another state I'd love to visit in summer is Montana. Big Sky country indeed.

[pinto]

21. Georgia (Savannah) and the Canadian Province, British Columbia

:hi:

[aikoaiko]

34. There are a bunch of us in Savannah.

:hi:

[onehandle]

66. Savannah is the only part of Georgia I would recommend to anyone.

Other than there, our state is pretty featureless. Unless you like pine trees.

Here in Atlanta, after you see the MLK Center, there's nothing but office buildings, restaurants, and strip clubs.

Oh, and the 'World of Coca-Cola.' Can't forget that 'gem.'

[Dappleganger]

74. Jekyll Island and St. Simon's are lovely too.

Our family enjoys camping there every few years and we always have a great time.

[Dappleganger]

69. Savannah is one of our favorite romantic getaways!

Dh and I love to meander from square to square to people-watch. Their art galleries are AMAZING (I love small collections). If you like Bohemian art there's plenty of it to see. You can eat your way around just like you do in New Orleans (just a MUCH slower pace, LOL).

If you love to celebrate St. Paddy's Day there's no greater place to be if you can't go to Boston.

[asdjrocky]

113. Georgia is another I've been through, but never to.

I'd love to spend some time in Savannah and I hear Atlanta can be rockin' as well.

:hi:

[pipi_k]

22. I would like to see the coastal area of

Washington state...upper Northwest corner.

One of my favorite states (besides Mass) that I've already been to is Maine. Oh, and the Adirondack region of New York state.

My favorite part of Vermont is the Lake Champlain region around South Hero.

[SPedigrees]

44. I too love the Adirondacks! They're sort of in our back yard.

Beautiful land of lakes, garnet mines, and unspoiled wilderness.

[pipi_k]

115. Lake George...

I went there on my (first marriage) honeymoon back in 1971. Stayed at a little place called "The Seven Dwarves Motel". :7



I would seriously live there. It's so beautiful.

[treestar]

25. Chicago

The big city I have never been to yet.

[azmouse]

29. Oregon or Washington

I've never been to that part of the US.

[dana_b]

31. well - i want to go to Yellowstone so

Montana/Wyoming/Idaho? Then we will head to the Little Big Horn area.

[Blue_In_AK]

32. I've never been to the Northeast,

or those other Canadian border states except for Washington and Michigan. We were planning a trip to New England this fall, but we had such a great time in beautiful Kodiak last week and Nome in March, we've decided to maybe spend more time here in Alaska visiting some of the other places off the road system. There are too many people down there in the Lower 48.

[EFerrari]

35. I'd like to do the Transcendentalist Tour in MA.

Which means Concord, I suppose. :)

[liquid diamond]

36. New Mexico

[SPedigrees]

38. I've been to most of the states in this country. Never been to the pacific coast though

so I guess California would be the only state I'd be curious to see. States I've not visited and have no desire to see include Utah (Mormons, ugh!) and some of the far northwestern states (too cold!)

I live in the best state! (Vermont) and I love the other New England states as well. Visited my sister in the 1980s while she was at Tulane (in pre-Catrina New Orleans.) That was definitely worth seeing. Despite current political conditions, I loved Arizona the 2 times I've been out there and would like to go again before I die. Amazing scenery and natural wonders. The southern Appalachians are poor but beautiful (despite the ongoing decapitation of these mountains.) While not a state, Puerto Rico is a place I'd like to revisit. (I was a kid the last time I visited there.)

[Bluenorthwest]

63. You live in Vermont and think the NW is too cold?!?!

That is just odd to me.

[SPedigrees]

72. The Rocky Mountains and wind whipping over the desolate plains

make our tame little Green Mountains and sheltered woods in winter seem like a tropical oasis.

[graywarrior]

39. Alaska

I've been everywhere else I wanted to see. I'd love to go see Calgary.

[Mother Smuckers]

55. Calgary is a very cool city but it isn't in Alaska...it's in Alberta.

:D

[graywarrior]

60. Yes, I know

I'm using less words today so I didn't explain that.

[Mother Smuckers]

108. Ah, okay sorry I thought maybe you had got AK and AB confused

:D
I always appreciate folks using fewer words.

[graywarrior]

124. I'm confused about whether I should sue a stalker or beat the crap out of him/her

[Mother Smuckers]

41. Either Maine or New Hampshire, I've been to every one of the other 48.

I've flown over both of them but never set foot on their land. :-)

[Dappleganger]

75. I've lived in NH briefly and went all over Maine.

If you enjoy hiking and the outdoors you won't be disappointed. Just don't go in the summer during black fly season, LOL.

[Mother Smuckers]

109. I got ya...I've always thought it would be really cool to top Mt. Washington, end of the Ap Trail

:D

[liberaltrucker]

42. Alaska and Hawaii

I've been to the other 48 in my former job.

[asdjrocky]

43. It amazes me how many people have been to the lower 48.

It must be at least 5 or 6 people so far in this thread.

[liberaltrucker]

57. Best thing was I got PAID to see them

:)

[asdjrocky]

62. It didn't have something to do with driving a truck did it?

:-)

[patrice]

45. Hawaii!!!

!

[onehandle]

48. Arizona... Wait, scratch that. California.

I really want to see San Francisco someday.

[asdjrocky]

53. You ever make it out this way let me know.

I'm an hour away and I misspent a lot of my youth in San Francisco.

[foxfeet]

59. Utah, despite the Mormons and Colorado, despite the fundies.

Also Vermont and Maine.

[Hawkeye-X]

135. Most of the fundies are located in the southern part of Colorado

namely, Colorado Springs.

Denver is very liberal, and a safe city to visit. You won't see many fundies here.

Hawkeye-X

[tonysam]

131. California has EVERYTHING

I wouldn't live there, but the natural beauty of the state is incredible, from Yosemite to Lassen to Mount Shasta to Death Valley to the coast.

[Brother Buzz]

58. Alaska is the last remaining state I haven't visited but I have no real desire to go there

There certainly are cool things to see in Alaska but I just can't muster the enthusiasm to actually go there. This west coaster would rather revisit New England.

[closeupready]

67. Toss up between Alaska and Oregon.

Never been to either

[Fire1]

68. Seen just about all I care to see of this country. n/t

[MrScorpio]

70. That's easy: Hawaii

Oh yeah

[arcadian]

88. Hawaii blows all the other "haven't been to states" away.

Utah is a close second in natural beauty. When I first visited Hawaii, I was kicking myself for not having visited 10 years earlier. It's just that amazing. Forget Honolulu and Oahu though.

[etherealtruth]

90. At this point I'm with you ...

but, I reserve final comment until I go to Alaska

[tonysam]

127. Utah and Arizona or the Colorado River plateau ranks among the most beautiful

places in the entire world. Southern Utah especially. It is unbelievable.

One wonders what the pioneers thought when they first came upon the area.

[onehandle]

105. Hawaii's not a real state, it's an 'exotic destination.'

Cokie Roberts says so.

Sorry. Disqualified.

[seabeyond]

71. i would like to get up to maine. i have been to oregon and WA as kid, but need to get there again

the only trip i really have left is hitting oregon, WA then into idaho and montana..... down thru WY. i will have hit most of the u.s. at that point.

like i said, maine too, but that isnt a reallreally

[Kablooie]

73. Where is Arizona? Doesn't anyone want to visit there?

[BlueIris]

149. I'd have to dig up my birth certificate first. nt

[madrchsod]

76. maine-vermont then maritime canada

[Dappleganger]

78. Vermont is beautiful but it has really changed.

For those of us who know how it used to be it's hard to not be disappointed. I still have the antique treadle sewing machine which dh fished for me out of the back of a barn holding antiques in VT. We put it on the top of our big Ford Town and Country woodie station wagon and drove back to VA that way, LOL. Dh's grandmother used to live in Littleton, NH so we drove everywhere w/her home as a base. We also used to live in Nashua for a little while.

NO is one of my favorite cities because of the charm, music and FOOD. We were lucky to have made our last trip two years before Katrina and we hope to go again soon. I LOVE that city most of all for its ART. :)

[Dappleganger]

79. Haven't been to Washington and Oregon or Wyoming...

have always wanted to see the Grand Tetons and giant forests of the northwest.

[Initech]

80. I want to do an Alaskan cruise sometime.

[classof56]

84. Been there, done that, highly recommend it!

If you can, take the White Pass and Yukon Railway Route out of Skagway. Steeped in history plus spectacular scenery. Take your passport--it involves a short excursion into Canada. You probably knew that!

Great way to let your spirit soar, that Alaska cruise. Enjoy! :toast:

[madamesilverspurs]

81. Alaska

Salmon fishing!


-

[goclark]

85. Rappahannock VA is my choice,

Rappahannock is simply beautiful.
If you have $$'s visit the Inn in Little Washington, 5 stars and a dining experience that is amazing. The basic room is about $400 per night.

When we go to Rappahannock, we stay with our cousins.
Can't wait to get there in August.

It is so peaceful, beautiful rolling hills and grass that is the perfect green.

I never met anyone there that wasn't nice and friendly.

My Ancestors were slaves in Little Washington and I felt so close to them when I stood on the same land that they walked on.

http://www.theinnatlittlewashington.com/

Regarding Baltimore ~ Hate to say it because I have dear family and friends there that LOVE it and would never live any place else.
I'm from Baltimore and I hate to even visit
The Harbor is nice but that is about it IMO!

[Dappleganger]

132. Beautiful! This looks quite similar to my best friend's colonial-era farm

in Port Republic, VA (we used to live in Rockingham County for about 8 years prior to coming here to FL in 2001). Her home is made of stone (only the kitchen was added on). It's over 240 acres complete with the original stone-foundation barn which was but one of a couple which were NOT burned down during the Civil War. It was actually used as a make-shift hospital during that war. My friends were able to win two different Shenendoah Valley log cabins and brought in someone to combine them into a wonderful guest house, where I stay whenever we are in the area.

It is definitely MY idea of heaven, although we aren't 'served' by gourmet cooks my friend makes the best homemade biscuits, ever! :)

[goclark]

137. Yummy! Home made biscuits are my all time favorite thing

How far is Port Republic from Rappahannock ~ sounds wonderful.

[Dappleganger]

139. Not sure, it's just across the Blue Ridge range from Charlottesville. nt

[goclark]

141. Yummy nt

[otohara]

86. Washington & Oregon

then up to Canada, for some cheap drugs.

[BlooInBloo]

99. If you like sfo, pdx, and sea, then you'll love Vancouver.

[Retrograde]

87. Alaska, then New Mexico

then North Dakota, Arkansas, Mississippi and finally Oklahoma, and I'll have visited them all. It's hard to get up any enthusiasm for the last one, though.

[AnnieBW]

89. Alaska

We're thinking of doing a cruise to Alaska next year, and seeing the glaciers before they melt.

[philly_bob]

91. Oh pity me. I've never seen New Orleans. (nt)

[asdjrocky]

92. Yeah, I keep hoping ol' Swamp Rat invites me for a visit.

Way'at!

[BlueIris]

150. Neither have I.

It hurts me that I didn't get to go there before the storm.

[glinda]

93. Vermont Vermont Vermont and Vermont

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

94. Washington.

I love the idea of temperate rain forests, but I've never seen one - just the redwoods here in Northern California.

[truedelphi]

95. Hawaii, I would love to visit Hawaii.

And also AZ for the Grand Canyon - but of course, that will probably be off my list with the political climate there.

[JerseygirlCT]

97. Hmmm..... Hawaii?

Though I wouldn't love the long flight.

I'd like to see southern CA - been to Salinas and SF area.

And maybe NM - I'm told it's beautiful.

[BlooInBloo]

98. NYC.

Yes, it counts. :P

[BlueIris]

151. Same. That, plus New Mexico, Florida and Ohio.

I've always wanted to know if looks as much like a Disney movie as I've always thought.

[csziggy]

100. Hard to choose - Michigan and New York, maybe Vermont

My ancestors came from upper state New York (and Vermont), and moved to Escanaba, Michigan. We have pictures of the family homes in New York and in Escanaba from years ago, but I have never been to either place myself. And if I go to New york, I might as well go to Vermont, which is lovely.

The other place I would like to go is Vancouver Island - my great grandfather had a saw mill there in the 1890s. He went bankrupt and had to return to Escanaba, but my grandfather visited in the 30sa and we have pictures of the town as it was then. I'd like to go see what it is like now.

[proteus_lives]

101. North Dakota or Montana.

I've always wanted to see Big Sky country.

[Lautremont]

103. For a non-American I've been to quite a few states!

Even Hawaii. I was almost literally within spitting distance of Alaska (could see it from my porch, just about), but didn't make it.

The southeast is the big gap in my US travels. I'd like to travel along the Gulf Coast, and I've always been intrigued by all the stuff along the South Atlantic coast as well.

[mainstreetonce]

104. I want to see Hawaii

I've seen about forty states.

The one I would recommend from those I have seen is Montanna

[mrmpa]

106. I've only got 13 more to go

I've been to 37 states, I want to see Montana and North Dakota, I skirted them when I drove through South Dakota and Wyoming.

[FourScore]

107. New Mexico. n/t

[Flying Dream Blues]

110. Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire.

In no particular order.

[asdjrocky]

111. I've gotten to Washington, Oregon and NH, all be it briefly.

Oregon has some really beautiful scenery as does Washington.

[southernyankeebelle]

114. Go to Maryland I am sure you will enjoy it. The interharbor has been a renewal. Its worth the

trip. Go to see Ft McHenry, Annapolis and the stone roads and really nice places to eat in the heart of Annapolis. A good side trip would be VA and Washington,DC where you can visit many places that don't cost a dime. Go while you are young and able to get around good. I have always wanted to go to Vermont, MA, Conn. and Maine. I have had the pleasure of travelling to allot of states. I have personally boycott FL and AZ and OK none that I concern women friendly. So I don't spend my money in any of those states.

[Bluebear]

116. Idaho

It's the only state I have never been to, and frankly, nothing interests me there, but so be it :)

[FrenchieCat]

117. Not Arizona.

I'd like to visit Oregon(that's right, I've been there)....
.....Georgia.

[havocmom]

118. Oregon

I would love to spend time there.

[Ishoutandscream2]

119. Hawaii. But my teabagger friends say it's not in the USA

Will I need a passport?

[pipi_k]

120. PS for anyone intending to visit New Hampshire...

Make sure you take a drive along the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. It's spectacular, especially when you get into the White Mountains and see the Presidential Range. Truly awesome.

If you go during very early autumn, you'll also get to see the foliage below the tree line.

[Mz Pip]

121. Maine

and I'm finally going there later in May. We're going to do a road trup up the NE coast from NYC to Maine. :bounce:

[proudohioan]

122. Maine.....

One of the 11 states that I have never visited. I have seen pix of Acadia National Park and it looks just spectacular and gorgeous! Don't have any actual summer plans, but if I had the money, that's the state I'd like to visit.

I read the post about Vermont as well. So very sad that Vermont is losing its' Vermontness...

[tammywammy]

123. Washington, Vermont, Maine, Alaska...

Really all the states I've never visited I'd like to see. And the ones I have been to (mostly Southern US) I'd like to go to again. :)

[Arugula Latte]

126. I've been to most ot the states except some of the north-central ones and Louisiana.

We were going to go to New Orleans to celebrate my birthday, but shortly before our trip Katrina hit, so we didn't go. I'd LOVE to go to New Orleans, still. Other than that -- I'd like to see Mt. Rushmore and the badlands in S.D. ... Maybe go to Ann Arbor in Michigan, and Madison, Wisc., perhaps Minneapolis, Minn. But New Orleans, Louisiana is number 1 on my list.

[Skip Intro]

129. Wisconsin. Not sure why. Hawaii. New Mexico. Washington and Oregon.

[slackmaster]

133. Alaska

No question about it.

[Hawkeye-X]

134. Definetely Vermont

I want to visit Vermont before I die, and hope to visit a old college friend of mine who lives in Rutland.

Hawkeye-X

[calimary]

138. Vermont, absolutely!

The land of my hero - Howard Dean! I'd go and spend some money to help the local economy. I wanna go NOW!

[BadGimp]

140. HAWAII Baby - Aloha

[Cali_Democrat]

142. Washington

Never been there.

I've been to NY, Florida, VA, Hawaii, Utah, Illinois, PA, NJ, Georgi, Maryland, Nevada and Arizona.

Loved all those states.

[Roon]

143. I have been to every lower 48 state..used to drive truck

I would love to go to hawaii. That is one thing that is cool about being a former truck driver. When someone online tells you where they live,you can picture it because you have been there.

[Behind the Aegis]

144. I really would like to see Hawaii and NYC.

There are a few other places, including Alaska on a cruise ship...in the SUMMER. I have lived in 11 states and been to 27.

I do suggest you come to NOLA. If I am remembering your username, you like to take pictues....this city presents more than a few opportunities to go through a number of memory cards in just a short vacation. :)

[kevinbgoode]

146. Washington, Oregon, Maine. . .and Hawaii

I've been to most others. . .

And I'm hoping to get one of these in this summer, if things work out.

[ccharles000]

147. Minnesota

[lovemydog]

148. South Dakota

I'd like to visit Deadwood.

[BlueIris]

152. Montana and Colorado.

Those would be fun trips.

[BlooInBloo]

153. Arizona!

Nah - just kidding!

:rofl: