Recommendations for US vacation around the 60th anniversary in July 24

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Finally all set for the event (Flights, Hotel, Event) - staying from 24th through 30th in Pittsburgh..... looking forward to meet some of you guys.....

Now to plan the remainder of the trip... my son (19 yrs) is joining...

Current rough idea:

• Arrival into Detroit on 23rd
• Stay one night in Monroe
• Drive to Pittsburgh (6 nights)
  - visit Flight 93 Memorial
  - see the city
  - GT40 Reunion
  - what else?
• Drive to Indianapolis
  - what to see between Pittsburgh and Indianapolis?
• Indianapolis (2 nights)
  - see the Speedway - seems the museum is currently closed for renovations?
  - what else to see
• Drive to Chicago (2 nights?)
  - I guess plenty to see there
• Drive to Detroit
  - Visit Gilmore car museum
• Detroit (3 nights)
  - Visit Henry Ford Museum
  - Visit RCR
  - ???
• Flight back on 6th

Any thoughts?

Looking forward to meet some of you guys.....

"Main Street" off the circle that the speedway is on has several good restaurants, a cool indoor Karting facility, the Dallara "factory and museum" as well as the "A.J. Foyt wine vault" (honestly, who would have though A.J. was a wine guy?". Enjoy!

 

[Brian Kissel]

If you are in Indy, and like a good steak, try St Elmos. I believe it is the oldest steakhouse in Indiana. Excellent steak and even better service.

Home - St. Elmo Steak House

www.stelmos.com

Regards Brian

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

If you are in Indy, and like a good steak, try St Elmos. I believe it is the oldest steakhouse in Indiana. Excellent steak and even better service.

Home - St. Elmo Steak House

www.stelmos.com

Regards Brian

Actually "St. Elmo", no "s'. And they are famous for the shrimp cocktail, some serous horseradish in it. Classis steakhouse, waiter with white aprons and excellent aged beef.

 

[Brian Kissel]

As per usual Rick is correct. No “S” in their name. When a group of us go there, we add in the “S” out of habit. I never liked their shrimp cocktail, but many do. I displayed at the PRI , and IMIS shows in Indy for many years and always made sure we eat there.

Regards Brian

 

[bill douglas]

Plan Your Visit to Ford House

Come for a tour. Walk on the grounds. Dine in our lakeside restaurant. Picnic on the lawn. Attend one of our program, classes and special events. We promise you’ll leave with something more than you came.

www.fordhouse.org

 

[Markus]

Has anybody been to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio?
How much time is needed to see it - from their website it seem you could spent the entire day?

National Museum of the USAF

On our way from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis its located on along the way - the ride takes approx. 6 hours (Pittsburgh to Indy) > question is if we can do the ride and the museum in one day - it might be too much....?

What is your opinion?

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

Has anybody been to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio?
How much time is needed to see it - from their website it seem you could spent the entire day?

National Museum of the USAF

On our way from Pittsburgh to Indianapolis its located on along the way - the ride takes approx. 6 hours (Pittsburgh to Indy) > question is if we can do the ride and the museum in one day - it might be too much....?

What is your opinion?

Yes, you really need a full day. I have been once and only had two hours, I basically ran through the museum. Hope to get back this year with at least a day to view it.