Adam's Favorite Meals
1. Mrs. Wilke's Boarding House - Savannah, GA
2. Mert's Heart and Soul - Charlotte, NC
3. Little Moir's Food Shack - Jupiter, FL
Two great southern meals. Mert's has always been one of my favorite restaurants, but Mrs. Wilke's was unexpectedly the best meal I ate this trip. I'd love to go back when I get the chance even if I have to wait in that crazy line. Moir's had the best seafood of the trip in a completely random spot.
Erin's Favorite Meals
1. Slightly North of Broad - Charleston, SC
2. Mert's Heart and Soul - Charlotte, NC
3. Paisley Cafe - Tallahassee, FL
I can't really comment on these since I am a meat eater, but it's a testament to Mert's that even vegetarians leave happy.
Best Hotels
1. Courtyard - Wilmington, NC
2. Parrot Key - Key West, FL
3. Courtyard - Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City and Parrot Key cost a lot more than most of the hotels we stayed in, but they were also of great quality. The Wilmington Courtyard was the best of that brand anywhere I've ever been. It was clearly new and everything was perfect. The location, service, room quality, views, colors, and free Starbucks coffee combined to make it our best night.
Adam's Favorite Activities
1. Kennedy Space Center
2. Kutztown Folk Festival
3. Friday Night Jamboree
It was agonizingly difficult to narrow this down to a list of only three activities after doing hundreds of things this month. In the end, the Jamboree in Floyd managed to stick out in my mind the entire trip. The videos show why. That type of music (and those who attend the shows) are dying out. It was fun to share that moment in history. We only saw the Amish festival because I saw a sign on the highway and made a random decision to visit. I've been to many festivals, but never one like that. The music, vendors, food, and setting are something you could only get in Dutch Country.
The Space Center is a more usual activity, but it can't be understood just how incredible this entire complex is. This is one of the best designed attractions ever with a thorough mix of history and activities. The exhibits, including Atlantis, cannot be recreated elsewhere. When you add in meeting astronauts and going into a shuttle simulator, it takes it to the top. It was $50, but NASA makes sure you get something for it. This attraction isn't for everyone since you have to care about the space program, but if you do, this is a must visit from anywhere in the country.
Erin's Favorite Activities
1. Harry Potter World
2. Airboat Tour
3. Kutztown Folk Festival
I can't comment on Erin's, but it's not a surprise that Universal Studios ended up at the top. It was meant to be the centerpiece of the trip and it sure lived up to expectations. I thought it was pretty amazing, so for fans like Erin, I can only imagine the sense of wonder.
1. Mrs. Wilke's Boarding House - Savannah, GA
2. Mert's Heart and Soul - Charlotte, NC
3. Little Moir's Food Shack - Jupiter, FL
Two great southern meals. Mert's has always been one of my favorite restaurants, but Mrs. Wilke's was unexpectedly the best meal I ate this trip. I'd love to go back when I get the chance even if I have to wait in that crazy line. Moir's had the best seafood of the trip in a completely random spot.
Erin's Favorite Meals
1. Slightly North of Broad - Charleston, SC
2. Mert's Heart and Soul - Charlotte, NC
3. Paisley Cafe - Tallahassee, FL
I can't really comment on these since I am a meat eater, but it's a testament to Mert's that even vegetarians leave happy.
Best Hotels
1. Courtyard - Wilmington, NC
2. Parrot Key - Key West, FL
3. Courtyard - Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City and Parrot Key cost a lot more than most of the hotels we stayed in, but they were also of great quality. The Wilmington Courtyard was the best of that brand anywhere I've ever been. It was clearly new and everything was perfect. The location, service, room quality, views, colors, and free Starbucks coffee combined to make it our best night.
Adam's Favorite Activities
1. Kennedy Space Center
2. Kutztown Folk Festival
3. Friday Night Jamboree
It was agonizingly difficult to narrow this down to a list of only three activities after doing hundreds of things this month. In the end, the Jamboree in Floyd managed to stick out in my mind the entire trip. The videos show why. That type of music (and those who attend the shows) are dying out. It was fun to share that moment in history. We only saw the Amish festival because I saw a sign on the highway and made a random decision to visit. I've been to many festivals, but never one like that. The music, vendors, food, and setting are something you could only get in Dutch Country.
The Space Center is a more usual activity, but it can't be understood just how incredible this entire complex is. This is one of the best designed attractions ever with a thorough mix of history and activities. The exhibits, including Atlantis, cannot be recreated elsewhere. When you add in meeting astronauts and going into a shuttle simulator, it takes it to the top. It was $50, but NASA makes sure you get something for it. This attraction isn't for everyone since you have to care about the space program, but if you do, this is a must visit from anywhere in the country.
Erin's Favorite Activities
1. Harry Potter World
2. Airboat Tour
3. Kutztown Folk Festival
I can't comment on Erin's, but it's not a surprise that Universal Studios ended up at the top. It was meant to be the centerpiece of the trip and it sure lived up to expectations. I thought it was pretty amazing, so for fans like Erin, I can only imagine the sense of wonder.
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