DrIving from Ottawa/Quebec to South East Connecticut

[Bingoej]

My brother is getting married in Mystic, Connecticut in July. My wife and I are flying over for two weeks holiday in Canada and plan on driving down from Ottawa for the wedding, which is the middle weekend of our holiday, and then driving back up to Quebec City. I'm interested in history and the route down past Lake Champlain, Lake George, Ticonderoga and Saratoga looks good. Are there any other must-sees in that area (upstate New York/Vermont). We are planning on allowing two days each way so it's not too rushed.

[h0b0]

Saratoga is famous for the horse racing track. It's worth taking a look if it is race weekend. However, be aware Saratoga will be packed on a race weekend and hotels will be expensive. There ar some decent restaurants in the center, better than near by Albany.

I have only been to Lake George off season and stayed, against my will, at a crap Motel. It wasn't a pleasant experience but that may be down to the situation. There is a 6 Flags at Lake George which is a theme park. I don't know how good it is though as it was relatively recently taken over by 6 flags and it was a bit lame before.

This being PHs I have to give you the PHs idea. I drove a NASCAR in Connecticut at an oval. I can't recall the details but can find them out if you want.

Don't forget, NYC isn't that far away from Mystic as well.

[Bingoej]

Thanks. Wife wanted to go to New York but I have talked her out it. Just not enough time.

[h0b0]

Here is a picture of the car I drove that day,




20 Lap Stock Car Experience, Thompson International Speedway $389

There is a 10 lap deal as well.If you want to do this you should look out for sites like Travelzoo and Livingsocial

Edited by h0b0 on Wednesday 27th February 18:01

[Bingoej]

Interesting idea. Thanks. I've driven on part of the banked oval at Rockingham here in the UK although in an Elise and not a massive NASCAR.