Utah to Indiana via I-70....What To See?

08/08/2006 12:19:00 AM · #1

Hey all! I'm going on a phototrip (well, not really, but that's what I'm calling it) to Indiana over Labor Day.
I've never really been in this part of the country, so does anyone have any ideas on where to go or what to see? From what I know, we are going via I-70.

Thanks again!

08/08/2006 01:53:56 PM · #2

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08/08/2006 01:57:32 PM · #3

i don't know about sites to see, but i would recommend a stopover in kansas city, mo. (you'll need a break after kansas.) i spent some time there a few summers ago and was actually really impressed with it. it's great fun.

what kinds of activities are you looking for? why are you coming to indiana? you'll be driving about a mile away from my house once you get here. :)

08/08/2006 02:01:10 PM · #4

Originally posted by muckpond:

what kinds of activities are you looking for? why are you coming to indiana? you'll be driving about a mile away from my house once you get here. :)

We're looking for just about anything photogenic or fun. Maybe catch some summer storms on the plains? I dunno...ANYTHING really.
My sister is going to college somewhere over there, not sure what school, so we are moving her junk for her.

08/08/2006 02:02:51 PM · #5

well, find out the college and maybe i can help you figure out something around there too. :)

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08/08/2006 02:04:11 PM · #6

and might i recommend a book like this?

i love road trips, and i love to make as many ridiculous stops as possible along the way.

Neil

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08/08/2006 02:04:51 PM · #7

Is she going to IU? Bloomington is a very photogenic town...go to the rock quarries! Brown County is another great scenic place (south of bloomington as I recall).

I went to college there. I haven't been there in about 25 years, but I still fondly remember the area and thought I'd settle there one day.

Don't know any attractions en route for you though!

08/08/2006 02:11:13 PM · #8

I'm pretty sure it's IU...she's studying Art History or something I think...does that make sense to go there and study that?

Thanks everyone for your suggestions thus far, keep 'em comin'!

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08/08/2006 02:36:38 PM · #9

yes, it makes sense that she'd be at IU. they have a huge art school and a very photogenic campus. spend some time in southern indiana -- although its grandeur probably doesn't compare to utah, it's pretty cool for being around here.

and tell her to live in Willkie! that's where i was when i was there. woot! :)

xcharrier

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08/08/2006 02:47:58 PM · #10

You will probably be going through st. louis. There is a really nice zoo, the botanical gardens are nice, a place called grants farm (the family that owns anhesuer beer products). The river front is also a neat place to shoot... some old buildings with some nice architeture and then there's always the arch. Hmmm... I'm sure there is plenty more around here but I'm drawing a blank right now.

jrtodd

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08/08/2006 02:55:31 PM · #11

There is no way to past through Kansas City with out stopping at Arthur Bryant's BBQ. I don't know how photogenic the place is, I'm always to focused on the ribs.

quiet_observation

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08/08/2006 03:08:44 PM · #12

In addition to the places listed below in St. Louis, I would add the St. Louis Art Museum in Forest Park and the Soulard Market.

Brown County in Indiana has an art colony and is a large tourist draw. Try the persimmon pudding.

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08/08/2006 10:24:21 PM · #13

Thanks everyone so far! I'm writing it all down!

Anymore suggestions?

Rebecca

Nikon D80

08/08/2006 10:48:54 PM · #14

Originally posted by NightShy:

Sticking very strictly to the interstate:
Hanging Lake at Glenwood Springs, CO
Red Rocks Park and Mother Cabini Shrine at Morrison, CO

Deviating a bit:
Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak at Colorado Springs, CO

kirbic

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08/08/2006 10:56:01 PM · #15

Badlands, mountains, more mountains, grass, grass, grain, grain, grain, grain, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn, corn.

youngnova

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08/08/2006 11:09:31 PM · #16

Blue Springs, Missouri... what is here other then me??? Well me. Forget about Kansas City and Union Station and the Liberty Memorial... Who cares about the Gateway Arch in St Louis... you can see two of those at each McDonalds you pass.

buzzrock

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08/08/2006 11:12:07 PM · #17

This is lame, but maybe try "Google Earth" and zoom in on your route, see if there are any attractions..

Okay back to poker,, :)