Well, if you come West on I-70, you'll pass through Kansas City (which, as
Horace said, has more fountains than either Paris or Rome).  If you can
spend some time, check out the Plaza... It's the first "planned" shopping
center in the US.  Has a Spanish architectural theme.  Lots of upscale
stores, sidewalk cafes, etc.   Another idea would be to take Route 50
through Missouri.  This will take you close to the Lake of the Ozarks and
Truman Reservoir.  A bit more scenic.  In any case, if you decide to come
through KC, let me know, and I'll send you more info.

Dave in KC
85 Westy
http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy

----- Original Message -----
From: Horace K. Sawyer <firestream@mindspring.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: Cross country driving

> >
> >1    Atlanta, Birmingham, Tupelo,Memphis,Sallisaw, Oklahoma city,Amarillo
and
> >points beyond, either Trinidad or Albequerque.
>
>
> Having traveled the above route as far as Dallas, I can tell you driving
> through Alabama is boring, heavy traffic between ATL and Birmingham, and
> not particularly pleasant the rest of the way.  I enjoyed stopping in
> Vicksburg, Miss. to visit the largest battlefield preserved of the War
> Between the States.  In Louisiana, the roads were in good shape and
smooth,
> and not much to see.  Alot of driving through swampy forests.  Miss. is
> kinda desolate in areas.
> Never traveled the other routes through the center of the nation.  I would
> recommend one of those, and go through Kansas City, MO -- or maybe its the
> one in Kansas.  (That always confuses me).  One of those twin cities has
> more fountains than any other city in the world.  Beautiful buildings on a
> stately hill.  Would like to go back.  I think Dave out there would know
> what I'm talking about, and might be able to recommend a good route.  See
> if you get his attention on a post.
> HK