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Re: Trip Planning: Summer 2013

Posted by sgtslag on May 02, 2013; 1:23pm
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Trip-Planning-Summer-2013-tp4039727p4040146.html

Interstate 90/94 through Wisconsin, and Minnesota, is pretty boring.  Are you trying to make time?  If possible, try taking two-lane highways, instead.  They're slower, but you will see/experience so much more.

In Wisconsin, all of their State and County Highways are fully paved (usually in excellent condition)!  Minnesota is another matter, when it comes to County Highways, but all State Highways are paved, though in varying conditions:  some new, some in need of repairs/repaving.

The Mississippi River Valley corridor is quite lovely, with roads running up/down both sides, in all States along its length.  You could possibly ride due West from Indianapolis, until you hit the River, then turn North.  It is quite scenic, though it can take additional time due to slower speeds, and more traffic (not too much during the week, but weekends it will be packed...).  Wisconsin State Highway 35 runs along the River, from La Crosse, North; the Minnesota side is nice, but it pales compared to the Wisconsin side.  It is some of the best along the River -- avoid it on weekends!  It will, literally, be stop-and-crawl traffic, as it is that popular.  Lots of little towns, with ice cream parlors, and good restaurants to stop and eat in.  It is full of winding roads, through beautiful bluffs -- some of the best scenic riding in the area.

Hope you don't mind more suggestions.  Whatever route you take, enjoy.  Cheers!
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