Question: Darrell asks: I am going to New York and would like to see a Broadway show. I can order tickets online but I have heard that before the show starts there is a period of time when they sell cheap tickets. Can you tell me anything about that?

Answer:  Yes, discount Broadway theater tickets are available at the TKTS booths in New York City, ... Read More

 
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Question: Lynn asks, My daughter and I are looking at colleges in northern California and Oregon next month. We would like to combine sightseeing and looking at four schools in San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Corvallis and Eugene. Is there help we could get in arranging this? Thanks.

Answer:  College planning is an exciting time and we’re happy to help you combine sightseeing with your trip. The route pictured, from Santa Barbara north to Eugene, was created... Read More

From our Q&A mailbox:

Question: Do you recommend a road trip to Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon in late March (Spring Break) with a tent trailer? We are concerned about road conditions and enjoyment if weather is bad. We will be traveling with boys age 10 and 7 and we have a heater and generator.

Answer: Our AAA Arizona contacts say that March can be a heavy snow month, but the end of March may not be too bad. In the Zion area in March the temperatures at night are in the 30's and day time temps are upper 40's, lower... Read More

Question:  Doris asks, Would it be best to stay on St. Thomas or St. Croix to take advantage of shopping and sightseeing, along with limited crowds?

Answer: Vicki Nelson, who recentled contributed a series of posts on St. Croix, responds: St. Thomas and St. Croix offer different experiences for shopping.  St. Thomas has far more shops many catering to the thousands of cruise ship passengers that arrive there most days.  St. Croix has fewer shops and tend to feature locally made, custom jewelry... Read More

Question:  Connie Atwell asks:  Where are the best places on the water to eat in San Francisco?

Answer:  Tonya Powell, vacation sales specialist at the Chico, Calif. AAA office says:  One recommendation is Scoma's - at Pier 47.  This is a AAA Three Diamond Rated restaurant right in the heart of the Fisherman's Wharf area that has amazing seafood... Read More

Question: Patricia R. asks:  We are taking a cruise from Vancouver and have some time before our departure.  Do you recomend the trolley?  We don’t have enough time to get to Butchart Gardens in Victoria but there seems to be a few gardens in Vancouver to enjoy.  We can walk to Stanley Park from our hotel.  Any neat ideas or tips?

Answer:   Candy Christman, AAA Publishing manager, says:  I’m always a fan of hop-on/hop-off trolley tours.  It’s a quick way to get a feel for a destination when you... Read More

Question:  Sharam asks:  I plan to drive from San Francisco to Vancouver, BC.  I have choice of Highway 5 & 101.  Which is a better scenic road?  Please advise and where to stop too.

Answer:  Judy Mest, travel planner at the AAA office in Portland, Ore. says:  Highway 101 is a beautiful scenic drive and is designated as a AAA Scenic Byway.  You’ll certainly enjoy the California redwoods on the first leg of your trip, with opportunities to visit the Redwood... Read More

Question:  Pete asks:  We're planning a one-day trip from New Jersey to Lancaster, PA.  We would appreciate any tips and advice regarding places to visit, routes to take (particularly scenic back roads that can take us through some Amish towns) and places for authentic local Dutch cuisine.  Right now we're looking at an itinerary of small towns in PA: New Holland, Intercourse, Bird-in-Hand, Strasburg, Lampeter, Willow Street, and Lancaster.

Answer:  Amy Dickerman and Deb Pohner, travel planners at the AAA office in Lititz, Penn.... Read More

Question:  My wife and I will visit Santa Barbara, California in October.  After we check out wine country and the beaches, we are thinking of driving up the coast toward San Francisco using Route 1.  Can you recommend things to see or do along the way and the best place to stop. Can you also recommend a good spot in San Francisco and must sees for a 2 night stay.

Answer:  Michael McKay II, vacation sales associate at the Concord, Calif. AAA office says:  Cool fog, hot restaurants, and neighborhoods and cultures to explore can only be found in San Francisco.  Union... Read More

Question: Charlotte Ross asks: We'd like to drive from Kansas City to Lake Michigan.  Any suggestions on where to go that would be about a day's drive (8-12 hours) and have a good beach and things for us to do with my 8 year old grandson?
 
Answer: Vickie Sievert-Leclerc, business support consultant at the AAA office in Dearborn, Mich. says: You will find many beautiful white, sandy beaches anywhere between Muskegon and Ludington, Mich. ... Read More