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in the east:

  Charlottesville Virginia: mainly because I've wanted to see Monticello for many years.

Thomas Jefferson is one of my favorite founding fathers and former president of the usa.

  Orlando Florida: mainly because of Epcot Center which I've wanted to see for about 20 years.

I may also spend a day or two or so revisiting Disney World and other nearby attractions

and maybe one or two that I didn't see when I was there as a teen with my family in 1981.

  Nashville TN: particularly in late spring or early summer next year during what was once called Fan Fair,

that I think is now called the CMT music fest or something like that.

in mid usa: 

  Cleveland Ohio: because I want to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and maybe other things nearby.

  maybe chicago.

  maybe other places in the mid usa, I used to read the Little House books avidly as a kid, so maybe something to do with them.

in the west:

  Mount Rushmore which I've wanted to see for some time.

  the Rocky Mountains (that I grew up hearing John Denver sing about) and Red Rocks

(where my current favorite singer-Stevie Nicks sometimes performs and others do too.)

in the southwest:

  Arizona: I've visited here 4 times previously, am doing so again just after christmas this year and will do so just about any chance I get, the desert has it's own unique beauty and I love visiting Sedona when I can.

I also hope to visit the Grand Canyon which I've never visited before when out there.

  Utah: from what I saw at least once or twice from tv/good morning america weekend: weekend window

there are some beautiful places here that are much like the colors and scenery that I love Sedona Arizona for.

I've never been to California, or the midwest, or northern west usa coast.

I've never really seen much of Texas other than spending about 6 weeks in Dallas.

I've never seen Lubbock Texas the birthplace of Buddy Holly.

I also have some friends in Texas.  I have some friends in Tennessee too.

Since there are a number of places that I know I want to see, I think a bus or train trip (or one of each) would be a good idea.

what do people here think?

and are there any places that I haven't mentioned that people wish to suggest that I visit?

thanks.:)

If your coming down to Florida, think about Daytona Beach. I've stayed at the Daytona Bahama House and had a great time. They have nice rooms with a balcony that overlooks the ocean and beach. Even though there are alot of activities and shopping, I'm more into relaxing. With the great sunrises, walks on the beach and nice views from the balcony, it's a great place to unwind and relax. Check it out at daytonabahamahouse.com and see for yourself.

 You have mentioned almost all over the USA. You should visit all these above places which you have mentioned one by one.First you are planning to visit Charlottesville, Virginia.. Its historical attractions, wineries, and downtown shopping district is a great place for a weekend visit.

 I have visited Charlottesville, VA several times.  It is a nice historic town.  I have been out to see Monticello, and that is also a very interesting historical attraction.One other attraction not mentioned is Skyline Drive or the Blueridge Mountain Parkway. This single ridge of mountains seperated from the main cordillera of the Appalachian Mountains divides the Eastern Seaboard plains from the broad Shenandoah Valley at the foot of the Appalachians. There are over 20 wineries in the area.I have even visited some of the wineries in the area.