Today was probably the least exciting of the whole trip—kind of like the last chapter of a book you’re just ready to be over with. But, the good news? I drove from Birmingham, Alabama, through Georgia, and finally back home. There’s truly no place like home… and your own car in your own garage!
I’m officially home for a bit. At least until October, when I’ll be back on the road again. Can’t stop, won’t stop!
Much more will be filled in later!
The Grand Tour: at least 10,000 Miles, Zero Tourist Traps (Almost)
Tallahassee, FL (The Start of the Adventure!)
Distance: 838 miles
Time: 13 hours 10 minutes
Notes: The adventure begins, my friends. First stop:
Columbus, OH – Aka ‘The Pit Stop of the Midwest’
Distance: 346 miles
Time: 5 hours 17 minutes
Mood: Great, but not as great as Ohio’s famous skyline.
Niagara Falls, NY – Is This Real Life?
Distance: 9 miles (because it's that close to the falls!)
Time: 41 minutes
Activities:
Cave of the Winds: It's like a waterpark, but nature's version.
Rainbow Bridge: To cross into Canada and feel extra international.
Niagara Falls State Park: The views are almost as dramatic as my social media captions.
Canada – Eh? Time for Some Poutine!
Casa Loma (Castle Vibes): 1 mile, 7 minutes—because sometimes, you need a castle to feel majestic.
Royal Ontario Museum: 1 mile, 8 minutes. Learn stuff or pretend to be cultured.
Kensington Market: 1 mile, 3 minutes. Perfect for people watching and pretending you’re an influencer.
Art Gallery of Toronto: 1 mile, 5 minutes. Who knew 1 mile could lead to this much art?
Montreal: The Land of Poutine, History, and… More Poutine
St. Joseph’s Oratory: 4 miles, 20 minutes. A spiritual pitstop before my next snack.
Mont Royal: 2 miles, 16 minutes. Not to be confused with Mount Royal, which is only slightly more royal.
Notre-Dame Basilica: 2 minutes. But it’s worth every holy second.
Old Montreal: 5 miles, 17 minutes. Walk through cobblestone streets, pretending it’s the 1700s.
Quebec City – Like a Mini Paris, but Cooler
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac: 2 minutes. Because luxury is just a walk away!
Musée du Fort: 17 minutes of intense history… and an overwhelming urge to pretend you’re a Canadian soldier.
Montmorency Falls: 14 minutes, 7 miles. It’s like Niagara Falls, but with fewer tourists and more majestic vibes.
The Home Stretch: Time to Say Goodbye to the Road
Maine (aka “The Lobster Land”): 2 hours 44 minutes. Eat lobsters or regret it.
Cadillac Mountain (Bar Harbor, ME): 6 hours 58 minutes. Yep, it’s as fancy as it sounds.
Cape Cod National Seashore: 4 hours 9 minutes. Sand, sea, and… sand again.
Nantucket: 5 hours 6 minutes. No, I’m not rich. I just like the name.
Martha’s Vineyard Museum: 2 hours 29 minutes. Pretend to be fancy, then Google what “museum” means.
Long Branch, NJ – Beach Vibes or Just More Traffic?
Distance: 51 miles
Fun Fact: You’re in New Jersey now, so keep your eyes peeled for either oceanfront views or the classic New Jersey "scenic traffic jams."
Manahawkin, NJ – Home Sweet… Wait, Where’s the Beach?
Distance: A mere hop, skip, and jump away (well, about 51 miles)
Time: Depending on your luck, 59 minutes of pure bliss… or more traffic
Ending thoughts: Could’ve been worse. Could’ve been more traffic. But also, hot dogs.
So There You Have It, Folks – A Car Trip, a Lifetime of Memories, and Approximately 8,000 Bathroom Stops Later...
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