RV Travel Spots to See

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By Bill McNutt | Submitted On August 14, 2008


If you love the Great Outdoors but don't want to fight off bugs, pitch a tent or sleep on the ground, an RV vacation may be perfect for you and your family. RV camping offers the ultimate in flexibility and you can enjoy many of the conveniences of being at home.

Even with rising gas prices, renting an RV is still a good value for families, When you compare costs, you come out ahead, according to Exploring America by RV. You don't need airline tickets, a rental car, hotel rooms or restaurant meals. Options range from towable travel trailers to motorized RVs, which can sleep up to eight people.

Rental rates vary by season and location, but you'll pay about $90 to $200 a day, plus gas. Folding campers and travel trailers range from $28 to $85 a day.

Ready to hit the road? Check out the following destinations for a good time.

Coastal Maine

Start off your vacation by exploring the rugged coastline, dotted with lighthouses and quaint fishing villages. When it's time to eat, indulge in regional specialties like lobsters, clams, chowder and blueberry pies. Take an afternoon bike ride on the carriage roads in Acadia National Park, and then visit the historic Portland Head Light, a lighthouse commissioned by George Washington. If you're in the mood for shopping, head to the whimsical stores in Bay Harbor. Before you leave, take a stroll through the picturesque town of Kennebunkport

Blue Ridge Mountain (Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway)

With flowering rhododendron and mountain laurel in spring, green rolling hills in summer and spectacular autumn leaves, you're guaranteed a scenic treat along these parkways anytime of the year. Just to the east. Brush up on Civil War history at Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia. As you travel south through the state learn about the region's first settlers at the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia in Staunton. Also be sure to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park along the North Carolina-Tennessee border, where you can bike through Cades Cove, a 19th-century mountain community, or drive up to Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the park.

Coastal Oregon

Sand dunes, rocky beaches and funky little beach towns make a drive along the Oregon coastline the perfect family adventure. Beaches may be crowed on summer weekends, but they're virtually deserted during the week. Get out and stretch your legs in Brandon-by-the-Sea, a charming coastal town where everything is within walking distance, or visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport. Depoe Bay is a great place for whale-watching and spotting seals and sea lions. When you get hungry, grab cheese and wine at the Blue Heron French Cheese Company in Tillamook for a beachside picnic.

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