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Now that's what I'm talking about! We went to Las Vegas in September 2005 and had perfect weather. Arizona is on our "maybe list" at this point, if we want to go for the longer flight (we're flying in from Germany so anything on the east coast is closer).
If DH can do without an ocean close-by, I'd love to spend a week in the southwest!
Those two areas are home to me, so I'm partial. With either Nevada or Arizona you can see the Grand Canyon. Vegas has the Strip, of course, but there's also Red Rock, Valley of Fire & you can venture an hour west and land in Pahrump (right on California border) and visit a desert winery. Stop by the brothels and pick up a souvenir.
Arizona you can go to Cave Creek/Carefree area. Dick Van Dyke lives there & you can get the BEST Indian friend bread. Scottsdale is a fabulous posh area with nice shops, resorts and spas. I could go on and on. You can request travel info from here: Arizona Tourism & Travel - Vacations in AZ | Arizona Office of Tourism
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We did the Grand Canyon in 2005 so I don't think we'll be heading back there. Some of the other national parks in the southwest do sound interesting though. I'm having a hard time deciding as there are so many great options!
Thinking again about Cape Cod....Chatham MA is one of my favorite places...spent summers there as a child. Not sure what your looking to spend on accomodations, but in Chatham Pleasant Bay Village is a great location. www.pleasantbayvillage.com . We have stayed in a "rear efficiency" several times in the past few years and they really do offer all that the pictures show. You really can cook a real meal in the kitchen!
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Those two areas are home to me, so I'm partial. With either Nevada or Arizona you can see the Grand Canyon. Vegas has the Strip, of course, but there's also Red Rock, Valley of Fire & you can venture an hour west and land in Pahrump (right on California border) and visit a desert winery. Stop by the brothels and pick up a souvenir.
I can thoroughly recommend both Red Rock and the Valley of Fire - both amazing places to visit. There's also Hoover Dam, an amazing manmade achievement and quite something to see.
The truth is, there's a very long list of places in the U.S. that are great in mid-September. I wouldn't argue with any of the suggestions, and could toss a few more onto the fire (but will resist the temptation).
A lot of the locals in resort areas will tell you that their place is best in September, when most of the summer tourists have gone home.
Sometimes the air is crisp in the morning, but warms up nicely by midday. Inland in New England, like in New Hampshire's White Mountains, things can get a bit nippy, and some leaves will have already begun to turn red and gold, but when you're carrying a 45 lb. backpack, nippy can be quite nice.
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I wouldn't argue with any of the suggestions, and could toss a few more onto the fire (but will resist the temptation).
By all means, please do! I'm thankful for any and all suggestions. It might make deciding more difficult but hey, I've got almost a year till I have to book our flight
We've also stayed at Pleasant Bay Village off season and it was great-the rooms were huge and I think I paid less than $100./night. DS2 has been a birder since age 7 so we often would find ourselves headed to the ocean in off season looking for a rate bird. Most places on the Atlantic Coast are quite nice in September and October when the summer visitors have left. I even like the Maine Coast, although going in the ocean can be quite nippy, but it can be nippy in August, too.
By all means, please do! I'm thankful for any and all suggestions. It might make deciding more difficult but hey, I've got almost a year till I have to book our flight
I kind of hesitate to suggest a trip beyond the Eastern Seaboard, due to travel times to Orlando, but here goes:
Pacific Northwest - coastal areas (Seattle, Portland, etc.). The winter wetness doesn't really start until October - good sunshine, daytime highs right around 70. Of course, that follows right down the Pacific Coast to San Diego. Fine conditions everywhere.
California Wine Country - Napa, etc. A bit warmer than the coast - foodie/drinkie heaven, of course.
Williamsburg, VA (Colonial Williamsburg) - average high 80
Cape Hatteras, NC (National Seashore) - average high 80, possibility of late season hurricane activity, but not huge (average spacing between major storms 16 years).
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee, North Carolina)
I could go on, but...
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Macinac Island ! TOTALLY awesome experience. No cars allowed,you take the ferry from Macinac City. If you've ever seen the movie "Somewhere in Time" it was filmed at the Grand Hotel,so elegant,so much beautiful scenery. Did I mention the totally addicting fudge that's for sale EVERYWHERE!
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As a rule, there is not a big humidity problem in the Smokies. My parents were raised in that area and now have a part time home 2 hrs west.. It is beautiful and there are some outstanding cabins for rent. THe weather is normally in the 70's to low 80's during the day but cooler at night. There are several cool things to see in the park - Cade's Cove, Clingmon's Dome. There is Biltmore Estate in Asheville - well worth it. Of course there is the Gatlinburg area. It is very touristy but I still like it.
I should have added that I would avoid the far south/southeast (Texas Gulf Coast to Florida panhandle). We are usually still in the 90's with horrible humidity!
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We went to Las Vegas in September 2005 and had perfect weather. Arizona is on our "maybe list" at this point, if we want to go for the longer flight (we're flying in from Germany so anything on the east coast is closer).
With either Nevada or Arizona you can see the Grand Canyon. Vegas has the Strip, of course, but there's also Red Rock, Valley of Fire & you can venture an hour west and land in Pahrump (right on California border) and visit a desert winery. Stop by the brothels and pick up a souvenir. 
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There's also Hoover Dam, an amazing manmade achievement and quite something to see.
Mary - not enough trips!
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