Where would you go?

[schock77]

DH and I were planning a getaway to Denver. Just found out my dad has free tickets, so we can fly anywhere SW flies- contemplating Seattle, San Fran, Denver or Reno/Tahoe... If you were planning a kid-free getaway and hoping not to spend TOO much $, where would you go? We love the mountains and want to escape the Texas heat...

[pewtertm]

Voted Seattle, definitely. There's alot to do in the city, and the surrounding area is fantastic...so scenic...would LOVE to move up there. We based out of Port Angeles, Tumwater (near Olympia), and Bellingham, not Seattle itself, although we did spend some time in the city. I visited 3 years in a row, and it wasn't enough...as much as I love Texas, the Northwest was just amazing...I couldn't get over how GREEN the green was. LOL

*ferries on Puget Sound...day trip to Friday Harbor and whale watching. If you rent a car, you can drive the 85 miles from Seattle to Anacortes and then walk on the ferry (alot cheaper than taking your car)...San Juan Island itself has bus service (we spent the day at a lavender farm and at Lime Kiln State Park watching 2 pods of orcas play near the coast!)
*Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges (inc Mt Rainier and Mt St Helens)
*LOTS of waterfalls
*the Hoh rainforest...bit of a drive, but SO worth it (we stayed in Forks when we went there...back when nobody had ever heard of it)

*wherever you decide to go, you might want to check and see if there's a CityPass available. If enough of the attractions interest you, it can save some money.

[MamaBee]

I should say Seattle so hubby can visit his brother... but if it's my choice... SF!!! LOVE this city! It is where we spent part of our honeymoon... I would go back in a heartbeat!

[Libby Pritchett]

I voted Seattle because I just had a friend vacation there, and she said it was amazing -- so much to do!

[kbbeale]

My <3 will always be in Colorado, so thats what I voted. It's pretty hot in Reno right now too,

Kristen

[Kara]

Seattle for sure ... It is gorgeous there! We lived there briefly and I'd love to move back some day!

[scrappurple]

I voted SF. Then you can drive to Sacramento and we can meet!!! ♥♥♥

[BrattyMeg]

I'm a SF fan myself..loove the city!

[Megan Turnidge]

I voted SF. I love going to the Piers and Fisherman's Wharf. Oh, and the Ghiraradelli factory!

[sarahbhb]

I voted Seattle also...especially if you are going in the next month or so...summer in the pacific northwest is gorgeous!

[Kjersti]

Originally Posted by scrappurple

I voted SF. Then you can drive to Sacramento and we can meet!!! ♥♥♥

Then you can drive to the East Bay and see me too

[MandaT]

I say SF too. I'm so looking forward to getting down there sometime before the end of the year.

Reno is pretty hot right now, although Tahoe is beautiful.

[eranslow]

Well you can't go wrong with any of those places!!! And I'm split between San Fran and Seattle - they are both awesome!! I need to go to San Fran and pier 39 to get some yummy salt water taffy.....yummy! lol

[DawnMarch]

San Francisco is my favorite city and there's so much to do and see -- Alcatraz, the streetcars, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and driving distance to Napa. It'd definitely be my pick!

[4noisyboys]

Oh...this is a toughy. I grew up near San Francisco and I go up when ever I can. I love love love the city. We lived near Seattle for 11 years and it's been several years since I've been back up there, so I'd want to go there too. I know both cities pretty well, and I'd have a really hard time choosing myself. I'm going to have to say SF though...but mainly it's because then I'd be close enough to drive down to Santa Cruz...my hometown. Or...maybe I'd choose Seattle so I could go to a Mariner's game. I feel homesick everytime I watch a game or listen to them on the radio...

LOL...I'm obviously no help! Have fun...you can't go wrong!

[Julie Billingsley]

I voted for San Fran, however of the choices that you didn't put, I'd vote for San Diego.

[Milmomma]

I went with Seattle cause I haven't been there yet. gl choosing!

[crystalbird]

I love San Francisco for a fun weekend away!

[NeverendingJen]

Seattle or San Fran....either is amazing, I love em both!

[joelsgirl]

I would totally go to Denver! I think it is beautiful there any time of the year!

[emmasmommy]

i voted san fran! 3 of my friends from college live there and i LOVE all their photos and they seriously never have a dull moment!

[nesser1981]

San Fran for sure. Denver is the only place I haven't been on the list.

So much to do out there. We were stationed a couple hours from San Fran and went every chance we got. Just a really cool city, lots to do.

[nesser1981]

Originally Posted by DawnMarch

San Francisco is my favorite city and there's so much to do and see -- Alcatraz, the streetcars, Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf and driving distance to Napa. It'd definitely be my pick!

The Jelly Belly Factory is close too if you like Jelly Bellies. LOL!

[Sasha]

I voted SF, lots to do

and you MUST stop and get ice cream @ Mitchell's!!

[jessica31876]

I voted Seattle. Ive lived in Florida nearly my whole life and I think that would probably be as different as you could possibly get

[schock77]

So next year we are doing San Fran- and stopping along the way in Laguna Beach and Napa to visit family- we may even make it a big California trip and take the rest of the fam with us.
I was REALLY leaning toward Seattle, but since I would want to hit Canada while I was up north too and don't have a passport, we're waiting on this trip.
I think Reno/Tahoe would be a blast too- but since we both like to gamble and are trying NOT to spend much on this trip, probably not a good idea.

Turns out we can only use the tickets one-way and since we have to spring for hotel, car and return flights, we're going with the cost-efficient Denver trip after all. We are planning on visiting a friend in Colorad Springs and possibly a few "day trips" while in Colorado too.

Just the break we needed! Thanks for the input girls- I plan on checking out all these paces in the next year or so!

[Paula]

I'd go to Seattle only because that's the only place on your list that I haven't been. I've always wanted to go to Seattle.

[pewtertm]

Originally Posted by schock77

Turns out we can only use the tickets one-way and since we have to spring for hotel, car and return flights, we're going with the cost-efficient Denver trip after all. We are planning on visiting a friend in Colorad Springs and possibly a few "day trips" while in Colorado too.

Day trip to Lizzy's and Jenny's perhaps? lol

[schock77]

Originally Posted by pewtertm

Day trip to Lizzy's and Jenny's perhaps? lol

I TOTALLY should! Going to Fort Collins to see a friend for sure...

[Aimeemomof2+]

I voted for Seattle, I lived near there for several years...it is such an awesome place to visit!!

BUT...if you hate rain/cloudy weather, you should probably choose someplace else.