Going east

[Shamue]

I'll be riding East in September for a few weeks. Plan is to leave NM around the 5th sept. head to DC Vietnam Memorial and others, then travel the Blue Ridge Pwy down to Asheville NC. East to Wilson and Top Sail Beach NC. Plan to turn back West there and hug the gulf coast with side trips getting back to NM around Sept. 25th. Looking for good places to camp and the mom and pop places to eat. Love BBQ. Been this way several times by myself but it's always good to here from others that have special rides, places to stay and eat. This will be my brother's first trip cross country on a MC and need to get him hooked. I'm riding an 08 RSV he will be on an 09 HD Electra. This may seem early to plan but I'm the type that likes to see the out of the way places, and do the back roads. Would like to meet members on the route as I feel like the Lone Ranger out here.

Thanks.

[mini-muffin]

Well we can take care of you out this way. I'll get a list of places to stay for ya. Plenty of great places to stay and see on that trip. We've stayed in a few nice campgrounds and a few nice mom and pop places. The list of food would be long. When you get here we can set up a meet so you can meet a bunch of us at one time. Probably a few meets along your way. All we need is an excuse to go somewhere to eat, like the sun is shining, there's clouds, etc. you get the point.

 

Margaret

[painterman67]

as mini has already stated. Keep us posted and we will set it up if we can.

 

 

Deadwod sounds like another good run to me.

 

David

[w.steve wells]

if you make it to wilson,nc it would be worth your time to make a slight detour to goldaboro,nc and try out wilber's BBQ ,and 14 miles east on rt70 to the Sandpiper for seafood, I've traveled all over NC and those are the two of the best eatinplaces in the state stay safe enjoy your ride:325:

[raceman62race]

Click on the forum button at top then scroll down to the member resturant reviews and check out some that have been listed.

[Venturous Randy]

if you make it to wilson,nc it would be worth your time to make a slight detour to goldaboro,nc and try out wilber's BBQ ,and 14 miles east on rt70 to the Sandpiper for seafood, I've traveled all over NC and those are the two of the best eatinplaces in the state stay safe enjoy your ride:325:

 

Ate many meals at Wilber's BBQ while stationed in Goldsboro in the USAF. Been awhile since I been these, do they still bring the bowl full of Hush Puppies with butter as soon as you set dawn?

That was good eating.

RandyA

[Dragonslayer]

I'll be riding East in September for a few weeks. Plan is to leave NM around the 5th sept. head to DC Vietnam Memorial and others, then travel the Blue Ridge Pwy down to Asheville NC. East to Wilson and Top Sail Beach NC. Plan to turn back West there and hug the gulf coast with side trips getting back to NM around Sept. 25th. Looking for good places to camp and the mom and pop places to eat. Love BBQ. Been this way several times by myself but it's always good to here from others that have special rides, places to stay and eat. This will be my brother's first trip cross country on a MC and need to get him hooked. I'm riding an 08 RSV he will be on an 09 HD Electra. This may seem early to plan but I'm the type that likes to see the out of the way places, and do the back roads. Would like to meet members on the route as I feel like the Lone Ranger out here.

Thanks.

When you get this way let us know. We will be glad to hook up in N. Ga, W. TN, or E, NC. There are many great rides and BBQ places.

[Shamue]

I will post more when my route is definite and dates secured for the specific cities I will visit. Other than that while on the fly this adventure is open to change for places to ride, visit, eat and meet venture members. I will be in touch with as many as I can. Thanks for the invites, hope to visit soon.

Shamue

[Tombo]

In the D.C. area there are two places to camp that are relatively close to the city, both on the north side. Greenbelt National Park is located near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and the beltway (I95-I495). It is inexpensive but primative (no hook-ups that I know of) You can check for details at www.nps.gov. The other location is Cherry Hill Park in College Park, Md. This is a commercial RV type park and is located near the Beltway and I-95 North. Keep us advised of your plans. I live close to both locations.

[mm482]

September is a good time of the year to ride the mts. in NC, but you will need to look out for hurricanes down east.

I live about 40 miles east of Wilson. Sure hope we will get to meet you in September.

Earl

[tibadoe]

The Blue Ridge Parkway will be nice that time of year. If you need a place to camp I like the Otter Creek Campground at milepost 60.8. Has a nice place to eat on site also. http://www.virtualblueridge.com/maps/otter-creek-campground.asp This is a small but friendly place. The link shows the campground map and the links at the top can direct you to other items of interest along the Parkway. Enjoy your trip.

[Shamue]

I want to thank everyone that has or is or will make suggestions for this ride.

By planning a trip this early will give me time to do some research on the suggested travel information and help me prepare a contact list to meet as many people as I can prior to heading out. As everyone knows there is no better feeling than meeting new people with the same interest (motorcycles) around the country and that is exactly what I hope to do on this trip being new to Venture Rider. All suggestions are welcome.

Thanks, Shamue