Stuff to do along I10?

[wdinc01]

My brother and I are taking a road trip along I10 starting Friday. I mean literally, all of I10. We'll be starting in Jacksonville and go to wherever it ends, and then to Santa Barbara because he starts tech school next week for the Air Force.

I already have one stop planned for Pensacola (which is where I go to school and have an apartment), and we're also stopping in Texas to see our uncle. I also plan on going to an In-N-Out, but that won't be until I get to California. But other than that, I haven't figured anything out.

I think we're mostly looking for restaurants, but all suggestions are welcomed.

[Lazylion]

Have your uncle take you shopping for a nice cowboy hat.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by wdinc01

I also plan on going to an In-N-Out, but that won't be until I get to California.

You dont have to wait til you get to Ca, they have one in Texas now. I dunno about New Mexico, but they have a few in Arizona as well.

I'm also travelling along the 10, from Ca to Texas and back.

[wdinc01]

Yeah I saw on the company's website that they have some in Texas. I'm not sure how close to I10 those are, but I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunity to eat at one. Needless to say, all of my east coast friends will be quite jealous.

[254 stringer]

If your on i10 I would pass on the Texas in and out burger unless you want to take about a 5 hour detour one way.

[Thor]

In San Antonio, see the Riverwalk. Whig's is a good jazz/martini bar on the Riverwalk or right nearby. I like to eat at least once at Rosario's when I get down there. Downtown, a couple of blocks from the Jesse Gonzalez Center. See the Alamo.

I would detour to the Grand Canyon if you haven't seen it, head north from Phoenix. That you should see at least once in your lifetime. I am fond of Wickenburg and the Prescott area though I find Sedona a bit too snotty for me.

If you choose to bypass the canyon, I would try to take 95 N to Parker, the dam and all that and take the scenic route rte 62 paralleling I-10 and go all the way 62>247>18> 14 down to Santa Clarita and 126 to Oxnard up to Santa Barbera. Nicer ride by far.

East Texas, I have yet to find anything endearing about Houston. I'd take the scenic route from New Orleans along 82 to Port Arthur and hook into 10 at Beaumont though. I would also be tempted to take 90 in Mississippi and go through Gulfport and that area.

Sounds like a fun trip.

[EricF]

If you need to try In-N-Out, there are probably at least a dozen within spitting distance of the I-10 in So Cal.

[MJ5150]

Definitely stop in New Orleans. Have a Turbodog and a po' boy, then wander around The French Market and buy something cool like some spices or an alligator head.

-Mike

[jaywa]

Sounds like a blast. Frankly, I'm jealous. Keep your eyes out for tornados and high water.

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by wdinc01

Yeah I saw on the company's website that they have some in Texas. I'm not sure how close to I10 those are, but I'm sure I'll have plenty of opportunity to eat at one. Needless to say, all of my east coast friends will be quite jealous.

No they wont. Go read the In-N-Out thread. A lot of people find In-N-Out to be overhyped, which it kinda is. I mean, I love it, but its not the greatest thing in the world. Hope you enjoy it!

[Stumbo]

I went to school in Santa Barbara quite a few years ago. Much has changed since then so I found a couple of links that may help you out:
Chowhound

Road trip planning

Good luck. Be safe!

[RichardCranium]

There's an In & Out in Tucson right off the freeway. Be sure to get gas when you can in Texas between San Antonio and El Paso there's some long stretches of very little. If you want to bypass New Orleans take the 12 not as scenic but doesn't bring you through the city. Oh there's a place called Kiki's in El Paso it's the best Mexican food you'll ever have. Other than that it's a long drive load up some tunes and head West!

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by RichardCranium

Oh there's a place called Kiki's in El Paso it's the best Mexican food you'll ever have.

I'll see if I can check this place out, thanks!

[EricF]

Originally Posted by MatticusMania

I'll see if I can check this place out, thanks!

If it's all that, bring me some chicken enchiladas and a chile relleno. Thanks.

[MJ5150]

Originally Posted by EricF

If it's all that, bring me some chicken enchiladas and a chile relleno. Thanks.

Me too, but I want a tamale instead of the chicken enchiladas.

-Mike

[Datsgor]

You gotta take exit 49 to Fabens. Cattlemans steak house. Mmmmmm.....

[MatticusMania]

Originally Posted by EricF

If it's all that, bring me some chicken enchiladas and a chile relleno. Thanks.

Will do!

Originally Posted by MJ5150

Me too, but I want a tamale instead of the chicken enchiladas.

-Mike

But Im on a bus, and the route goes nowhere near Lacey...

[MJ5150]

Planes do.

-Mike

[MatticusMania]

You plan on flying to the El Monte airport on Memorial Day? I'll have you some tamales and chile rellenos!

[EricF]

I have a feeling that somewhere in the middle of the New Mexico desert, my plate of enchiladas and chille relleno will become your late-night snack.