Originally Posted by Hiro11

Hmmm... I dunno. Let me think.... maybe....


Chicago?

Originally Posted by Pimpbot

Unless you're thinking about hiking into the Canyon, then 2 days is more than enough, as there isn't much to do, although it is well worth the trip. It will be pretty hot that time of year also. Vegas isn't that far away, but of course if she is 19, that rules out casino hopping and drinking, i.e. 99% of the fun to be had there. Phoenix isn't that far away either, but once again, the heat will be pretty tough in july.

Originally Posted by mozoo

I would deffo second that one - totally beautiful, it's right on Lake Michigan, lots to see and do, very friendly, mega shopping, extremely diverse ... you can't go wrong with going to Chicago

Originally Posted by Celsius

... and the reasons are???

Originally Posted by Celsius

... and the reasons are???

Originally Posted by dbark

Daughter 1, age 19, who lives in the UK - is coming over in July and we want to take a short family vacation - that would be hubby & me, and two daughters 16 & 19. Daughter 1 suggested the Grand Canyon - but I thought it would be prohibitively expensive especially in July. Another possibility is Florida - we could drive there - but I think they're a bit old for Disney, and beaches get old after a day, especially as Daughter 1 is very fair-skinned and burns in a snap.

Can anyone suggest an 'interesting' short break (4 or 5 days?) destination that would not take days to get to from Arkansas? Daughters 1 & 2 would enjoy a bit of shopping, eating out and sightseeing. Parents would be glad just to get through those few days without too much fighting ..... ;)

Originally Posted by Big D

I agree - we are about to do Vegas, GC, monument valley and four corners. Couple of days more than enough at the Canyon - and the hotels arent expensive - they arent especially good either!!!

Originally Posted by kingfisher241049

Well if you like history and stuff, going to the seat of power in this country might be an idea. Yup, Good Ole DC. Lots of stuff to see there!! Take a tour of the FBI building, drive down to Virginia to see the CIA, (just drive by, don't sit and take photos OK- HINT). Lots of stuff to do in DC.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

Great holiday. Watch Vegas Vacation before you go and try to fit in a tour of the Hoover Dam.

Hubby loves monument valley, we spent hours driving around trying to find the Mexican Hat. Death Valley is worth a visit.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

DC is great, loads to do. All those museums, monuments, Arlington Cemetery and much more.

Years ago we were trying to find the Pentagon Mall, followed the signs and found ourselves in THE PENTAGON car park. Bet we wouldn't get that close today.

Originally Posted by ironporer

Great shopping and nightlife ... watching the Cubs.[/B]