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It
is possible to visit many popular destinations in the United
States and Canada without driving. Sustainable options are
available, options that create less pollution, use less scarce
fuel resources and allow for less stressful and more relaxing
journeys.
Public
transportation is available in many areas and is continually
being introduced in new areas and expanded in existing
locations. Destinations
not served directly are often within a few miles of public
transportation services making bicycling and walking convenient
options for these last few miles. Whether used by themselves
or in combination with public transportation, bicycling and
walking are great exercise and provide the opportunity to
experience an area more intimately.
Tourist
destinations are especially vulnerable to problems associated
with automobile travel such as traffic jams and limited
parking. Since many of these destinations are seasonally
oriented, it is not economical to provide extensive
infrastructure that will only be utilized for a few months of
the year. During “high season”, heavy traffic is common,
the roads become difficult to navigate and parking is hard to
find. Traveling without a car
helps mitigate these problems.
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This
page outlines just a few of the many destinations that can be
easily visited without a car. Additional listings will be added
as they are discovered, new services introduced and time permits.
Also included is Car Free Journeys, a collection of articles by
Steve Atlas detailing weekend getaways possible without a car.
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Awed
by its beauty and diversity, people have been drawn to the
rugged coast of Maine throughout history. Early 20th-century
visionaries donated the land that became Acadia National Park,
home to the tallest mountain on the U.S. Atlantic coast. Today
visitors come to Acadia to hike granite peaks, bike historic
carriage roads, or relax and enjoy the scenery.
NPS
Getting
There
Bar
Harbor Shuttle
-
Bus shuttle from Bangor and Bangor Airport to Bar Harbor
several times a day. Intercity connection available in Bangor
via Greyhound
or Concord
Coach Lines
buses from Boston. Concord Coach Lines also serves Boston's
Logan Airport. Nationwide rail and bus connections at Boston
South Station.
Downeast
Transportation
– Bus
from Bangor and Ellsworth. Connect in Ellsworth to West's
Coastal Connection
to Calais and Bangor.
Getting
Around
Island
Explorer -
Local buses serve most of Mt. Desert Island including Acadia
National Park, Bar Harbor and the Bar Harbor Airport
Map
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Balboa
Park - San Diego - Car Free
Journeys
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Balboa
Park, just minutes from downtown San Diego, is the nation’s
largest urban park. It’s easy to spend several days here.
The park houses 15 museums, ranging from art to science and
from air and space to natural history or anthropology. If you
love the outdoors, allow time to explore the wide variety of
gardens. The San Diego Zoo is world famous.
Families
and walkers can sample the trails and playgrounds on the
western side of the park.
For
help taking public transportation to Balboa Park from San Diego
International Airport, the Santa Fe Train Station (San Diego’
Amtrak and commuter rail station) or the Greyhound Bus Station
(120 W Broadway), visit www.sdmts.com
and click on Trip Planner.
To
reach the Museums, take MTS bus 7 to Park Boulevard and Village
Place. Several stops along Park Boulevard are near one or more
of the museums or the San Diego Zoo.
The
Presidents Way stop will drop you off near the Hall of
Champions, Automobile Museum, and the Air & Space Museum.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Balboa Park - By Steve
Atlas--
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Few
places in the world can top the stunning beauty of the Big Sur
Coast. Located about 120 miles south of San Francisco, Big
Sur begins slightly south of Carmel and stretches for 60 plus
miles along US Rt 1, a narrow stretch of spectacular scenery
squeezed between the Santa Lucia mountains and the Pacific
Ocean. Several state parks popular with campers and hikers
are situated in the Big Sur area and are well worth a visit.
Coastal views, mountain panoramas and hiking trails abound
throughout the area. Most visitors to Big Sur drive, but the
area can be visited without a car. Public Transportation is
limited but with advance planning, it is possible to leave the
car at home.
Getting
There
Monterey-Salinas
Transit
– Local bus from Monterey and Carmel - 3 trips daily during
the summer, 2 trips Saturday and Saturday during the rest of
the year. Numerous stops are made along the coast as far south
as Nepenthe. MST connections are available in Monterey to San
Jose and Salinas where nationwide connections are available.
Getting
Around
Monterey-Salinas
Transit – Local service is limited to above Route 22
between Monterey and Nepenthe.
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Boulder
is compact, a great choice for biking or walking enthusiasts,
and has the world-renowned University of Colorado. Also, unlike
many other communities, Boulder’s downtown includes many
locally owned businesses (rather than the chains that are so
common elsewhere).
The
easiest way for out-of-town visitors to reach Boulder is by
plane. From Denver International Airport (DIA), RTD’s
(Regional Transit District) hourly Sky Ride service to Boulder
costs $13 each way. The Boulder Transit Center is in downtown
Boulder, and is served by most RTD (Regional Transit District)
buses serving Boulder. Downtown Boulder is also the most
convenient area to stay, during your visit.
The
Regional Transit District (RTD) operates local buses in
Boulder, as well as regional and express buses. One day passes
(for unlimited local bus rides in Boulder—and elsewhere in
the Denver region) costs $6. You can buy a pass (probably 2
passes: use one each day) at the RTD sales desk on Level 5 of
the Denver Airport from 7a.m.-6p.m. weekdays, and 8a.m.-4p.m.
Saturday and Sunday.
The
Regional Transit District (RTD) operates local buses in
Boulder, as well as regional and express buses. One day passes
(for unlimited local bus rides in Boulder—and elsewhere in
the Denver region) costs $6.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Boulder - By Steve
Atlas--
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An
arm shaped peninsula off the southeast coast of Massachusetts,
Cape Cod is a relaxing contrast to the hectic atmosphere of the
big cities of the Northeast. A popular summer resort offering
beautiful beaches, quaint towns and villages and rolling dunes.
Home of the Cape Cod National Seashore, the Cape is also a
jumping off point for the islands of Martha's Vineyard and
Nantucket.
Getting
There
Smart
Guide -
Online
guide to car free travel on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Island
and Cape Cod.
Peter
Pan Bus Lines
- Intercity
bus from New York City,
Providence, and Boston to numerous points on Cape Cod.
Connections nationwide.
Plymouth
& Brockton St. Ry.
- Commuter
bus from Boston to Sagamore, Barnstable, Hyannis and
Provincetown. Connections in Boston to points nationwide.
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Bay
State Cruise Co.
- Seasonal
Ferry from Boston to Provincetown.
Boston
Harbor Cruises
- Seasonal
Ferry from Boston to Provincetown.
Megabus
- Seasonal
bus from Providence to Hyannis
Getting
Around
CCRTA
–
Local bus and dial-a-ride service throughout Cape Cod.
GATRA
Onset Wareham Link
- Local bus in Bourne, Buzzards Bay and Wareham.
Cleveland
- Car Free Journeys
Cleveland
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Cleveland,
Ohio: a transit-friendly area that can be easily reached
inexpensively either by bus (www.Megabus.com)
or air (Southwest Airlines). Once you arrive, there is so much
to do that your only problem is choosing how you will best
enjoy your time here. Visitors who don’t drive cars should
know that Cleveland is a city that focuses on accessibility.
Public
Square, the home of the historic Terminal Tower/Tower City
Center, is Cleveland’s city center where nearly all RTA rail
and bus lines meet. RTA offers three types of transportation –
the heavy-rail Red Line to Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport; the light-rail system of Blue, Green and Waterfront
lines from downtown to the eastern suburbs; plus 700 buses and
trolleys on hundreds of routes. Once you reach Public Square,
you can get nearly anywhere in the Cleveland area on one or
more RTA routes.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Cleveland - By Steve
Atlas--
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Corpus
Christi - Car Free Journeys
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Corpus
Christi, Texas: A Gulf City With a Lot to Enjoy.
Would
you enjoy a vacation that includes a downtown with lots to do,
trolleys, a Harbor Ferry, and an opportunity to enjoy both
popular beaches near downtown, and the unspoiled Gulf beach?
Then, Corpus Christi, Texas may be the perfect vacation spot
for you.
Corpus
Christi International Airport is served by three airlines:
American, Continental, and Southwest. From the airport, several
hotels provide free airport shuttles. Check with the hotel when
making reservations. The
Greyhound bus terminal is located at 702 North Chaparral Street
in downtown Corpus Christi.
Corpus
Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA)'s Route 67
provides three daily trips from the Airport to Corpus
Christi City Hall, every day except Sunday. Buses leave the
airport at 6:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4:30 p.m. Directly across
the street from City Hall is CCRTA’s Staples Street Station:
the hub of all RTA bus routes.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Corpus Christi - By
Steve Atlas--
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Downtown
Denver is very walkable, and there is frequent bus service to
most destinations. Denver blends mountain views with big city
attractions. A one-day transit pass, good for both local buses
and light rail, costs just $6.75 and can be ordered by phone
(303/299-6464) or online. (Unfortunately, passes are only
mailed out twice each month: around the 10th and 22nd of each
month.) Weekend visitors arriving by air can purchase this pass
at Level 5 on the west side of the Main Terminal.
Because
Amtrak is operating out of a temporary terminal, with limited
public transportation, and the once-per-day train is frequently
late, we recommend arriving by bus or plane. From Denver
International Airport (DIA), RTD’s (Regional Transit
District) hourly Sky Ride service to downtown Denver costs $11
each way. The Greyhound Bus Terminal, at 19th and Arapahoe, in
the downtown district, is served by several RTD buses, and is
just a three-block walk from the Free 16th Street Mall Shuttle.
As
you plan your weekend getaway to Denver, take time to read this
article (written by a Denver writer, and recommended by Visit
Denver: the official travel and visitor bureau for Denver):
http://www.denver.org/transportation/get-around-denver-without-car
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Denver - By Steve
Atlas--
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Duluth
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Weekend
getaways don't need to be limited to major cities and
metropolitan areas. Frequently, smaller cities and vacation
spots can be enjoyed without driving. For example, this month's
weekend getaway is Duluth, Minnesota, located on Lake
Superior-largest of the Great Lakes.
The
most affordable way to reach Duluth is to fly into Minneapolis
Airport (served by several low cost airlines), and then take a
bus to Duluth. From Minneapolis Airport to Duluth, Jefferson
Bus Line offers daily "Rocket Rider" with a one way
ticket of $26. Go to www.jeffersonlines.com
for more information. Skyline Shuttle also provides daily
service between the Minneapolis Airport and Duluth - with stops
at downtown hotels (www.skylineshuttle.com).
If
convenience is more important than price, you can fly directly
into Duluth International Airport. Allegiant Air has two
non-stop weekly flights to Duluth from Las Vegas and Orlando.
Delta Airlines offers daily non-stop flights to Duluth from
Minneapolis and Detroit and United Express offers daily
non-stop flights to Duluth from Chicago O'Hare.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Duluth - By Steve
Atlas--
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An
area of natural beauty, rich history and a laid back
atmosphere, the Florida Keys are a chain of islands stretching
from the southern tip of the Florida mainland for about 100
miles to Key West, the closest place in the United States to
Cuba. Scenic ocean views, unique natural sites, seaside
resorts bordering the ocean and picturesque towns and villages
are only a sample of what you will find during a Florida Keys
vacation. At one time, the entire length of the keys was
served by the “Overseas Railway” until it was destroyed by
the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. Since a highway connecting
the islands was already under construction, the railway was
never rebuilt.
Getting
There
Greyhound-
Twice daily bus service from downtown Miami and Miami Airport
to Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key West.
Keys
Shuttle -
Airport shuttle from Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports to Key
Largo, Tavernier, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key and Key
West.
Key
West Express
- Ferry from Fort Myers Beach and Marco Island to Key West
Yankee
Freedom -
Ferry from Key West to the Dry Tortugas National Park.
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Getting
Around
Key
West Transit -
Serves Key West and Stock Islands with 4 circular shuttles and,
via The Lower Keys Shuttle, from Key West to Marathon along Route
1.
Dade/Monroe
Express -
Local bus service 7 days a week from Marathon to Florida City on
the mainland where connections are available to Miami and other
surrounding communities.
Monroe
County Transit
- Dial-a-ride service throughout the Keys. Emphasis is on ADA
qualified individuals, but is available to the general public on a
space available basis.
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Experience
Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains,
and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier
is a hiker's paradise for adventurous visitors seeking
wilderness and solitude. Relive the days of old through
historic chalets, lodges, transportation and stories of Native
Americans. Explore Glacier National Park and discover what
awaits you. NPS
Getting
There
Amtrak
- Amtrak's
“Empire Builder” operating between Chicago and Seattle
serves Glacier National Park with two stops, E. Glacier near
the Glacier Park Lodge and W. Glacier about three miles from
Apgar Village. The Belton
Station Shuttle
provides a connection from the W. Glacier station to Apgar
Village Inn and Lake McDonald Lodge in the park
Getting
Around
Glacier
Park Shuttle
- Seasonal (early July to early September) two-way service
along Going-to-the-Sun Road between the Apgar Transit Center
and St. Mary Visitor Center. Buses run every 15 or 30 minutes
dependent on location and time of day between approximately
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m NPS
East
Side Shuttle -
Operates from the Glacier Park Lodge, near E. Glacier Station
along the east side of the park continuing to the Prince of
Wales Hotel in Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park.
Connections to Glacier Park Shuttle available at St. Mary's
Visitor Center.
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Grand
Canyon National Park
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Have
you ever experienced a sight that took your breath away? Can
you close your eyes and recall a place in vivid detail though
you are no longer there? The Grand Canyon is such a place.
Take time to explore and experience this magnificent
environment. This enduring landscape will create precious
memories that remain in your heart forever. Watch the colors
and shapes of the peaks and valleys change as the sun passes
across the sky, or you change the angle of your view.
Getting
There
Amtrak
Thruway Bus
– Thruway
bus from Flagstaff. Connections in Flagstaff to points
nationwide.
Arizona
Shuttle
– Shuttle
from Flagstaff and Williams AZ to Grand Canyon. Connections in
Flagstaff to points nationwide.
Transcanyon
Shuttle
– Seasonal
shuttle between the South Rim and North Rim of the Grand Canyon
with intermediate stop in Marble Canyon.
Bundu
Bus
– Backpacker
bus from Las Vegas, Phoenix and Lake Powell/Page to Grand
Canyon. Connections in Las Vegas and Phoenix to points
nationwide.
National
Park Service
– Public
transportation in the Grand Canyon.
Grand
Canyon Railway - Daily
train from Williams AZ. Amtrak connections available in
Williams Jct. to points nationwide. Free shuttle available
from Williams Jct. to Williams.
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Getting Around
Grand
Canyon Shuttle
– Free
shuttle bus to points along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Transcanyon
Shuttle
- Seasonal
shuttle between the South Rim and North Rim of the Grand Canyon
with intermediate stop in Marble Canyon.
National
Park Service
– Public transportation in the Grand Canyon
Isle
of Palms – Car Free Journeys
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The
Isle of Palms is an island near the Mount Pleasant section of
Charleston, South Carolina. It's easy to spend a few days here,
soaking in the sun and swimming in the warm ocean. This
family-oriented beach is very expansive with great sand, a
chance to watch the dolphins, pick up sea shells, walk along
the beach, and-if you get up early enough-watch the sun rise
over the nearby fishing pier.
Local
bus service in the Charleston area (including Isle of Palms) is
provided by the Charleston Area Regional Transportation
Authority (CARTA). For route and schedule information, visit:
www.ridecarta.com,
call (843) 724-7420 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday, or e-mail askcarta@gocarta.com.
A
taxi from Charleston International Airport to Isle of Palms can
cost $55-$60 each way.
But
you can save money on the return trip. East Cooper Taxi (843)
554-8066) charges approximately $40-$45 from Isle of Palms to
the airport, but it is not authorized to pick up passengers at
the airport.
Public
transportation, although less expensive, can take two hours or
more each way. CARTA’s Route 11 (cost: $1.50) serves the
airport, seven days a week. A one-day pass costs $5, and a
three day pass costs $11.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Isle of Palms - By Steve
Atlas--
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Ithaca
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As
autumn approaches, the changing leaves, mountains and lakes
exert their special spell. At this time of year, you want a
mountain or natural lake escape that is scenic, walkable, and
(preferably) away from a big city.
New
York State is a magical world, especially during fall. A great
choice for a weekend getaway is Ithaca: home of Cornell
University, Ithaca College, and much more. Lovers of the
outdoors will enjoy Lake Cayuga (one of the Finger Lakes),
scenic gorges, Ithaca Falls, and much more. For details about
Ithaca attractions and accommodations, go to
www.visitithaca.com,
or call the Ithaca Visitors’ Center at (607) 272-1313 or
toll-free (800) 28 Ithaca.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Ithaca - By Steve
Atlas--
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Martha's
Vineyard, a 10 by 20 mile triangular island 7 miles off the
coast of Cape Cod is a popular summer resort with picturesque
villages, historic buildings, beautiful beaches, lighthouses,
wildlife reserves, country roads and more.
Getting
There
The
Smart Guide
Online guide to car free travel on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket
Island and Cape Cod.
The
Steamship Authority -
Year round
ferry toVineyard Haven and seasonally to Oak Bluffs from Woods
Hole MA.
HyLine
Cruises
– Seasonally to Oak Bluffs from Hyannis MA and Nantucket
Island.
Seastreak
New Bedford
- To Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs during the summer and early
fall from New Bedford MA. Operates only to Vineyard Haven
during the spring and late fall.
Seastreak
New York
- To Oak Bluffs during the Summer, Fridays only from New York
City and Highlands NJ. Returns on Sunday
Island
Queen -
Seasonally to Oak Bluffs from Falmouth MA
Patriot
Party Boats
– Seasonally to Oak Bluffs from Falmouth MA
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Falmouth-Edgartown
Ferry
- Seasonally to Edgartown from Falmouth MA
Air
Service is available at Martha's
Vineyard Airport
Getting
Around
Vineyard
Transit Authority (VTA)
-
Year round local buses to all 6 of the island towns, stopping at
or near all the important points of interest.
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Located
30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Nantucket is rich in
history and natural beauty.
First settled in 1659, it soon became a major whaling port
lasting until the late 19th-century. With the decline of the
whaling industry, the island became a major tourism destination
and remains so to this day. Its cobblestoned Main Street,
beautiful beaches and plentiful conservation land combine to
make Nantucket a popular vacation destination.
Getting
There
Freedom
Cruise Line
–
Seasonal ferry from Harwich MA
Hy
Line Cruises
– High speed and traditional ferry from Hyannis MA. Seasonal
ferry from Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard Island.
Smart
Guide
- Online
guide to car free travel on Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket Island
and Cape Cod.
Steamship
Authority
– Seasonal ferry from Hyannis MA.
Getting
Around
The
Wave – Seasonal
local bus service to major points around the island.
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Less
than 60 miles from San Francisco, the Napa Valley, along with
it's neighboring Sonoma Valley, is one of the premier wine
growing regions in North America. Only about 35 miles in
length, the Napa Valley boasts hundreds of wineries, many
offering tastings to the public. The many farms in the area
provide fresh produce that is utilized by restaurants
throughout the valley. At the northern end of the valley,
several spas in Calistoga take advantage of the natural hot
springs in the area.
Getting
There
VINE
– Morning
and afternoon commuter service from points throughout Napa
Valley to Vallejo and El Cerrito. Connection
in Vallejo to Baylink
ferry and bus service to San Francisco. Connection in El
Cerrito to BART rapid transit service to East Bay Cities and
San Francisco.
Getting
Around
Napa
Valley Carfree
– Detailed
information on visiting the Napa Valley without a car.
VINE
– Local
bus serving the entire length of the valley from Calistoga in
the north to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. Local bus shuttles in
American Canyon, Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville and Napa.
Connection in Vallejo to Baylink
ferry and bus service to San Francisco.
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New
Orleans is well known for its annual Mardi Gras celebration,
and for being the birthplace of jazz. But the city is more than
Mardi Gras and jazz. It’s also grand Greek revival mansions
of the Garden District, river cruises on the Mississippi River,
parks, festivals, a college community (Tulane and Loyola), and
of course the famed French Quarter with its music, restaurants,
and bars. Unfortunately, a weekend here is never long enough.
Three
Amtrak trains serve New Orleans: The Crescent (daily from
Washington D.C. and Atlanta), the City of New Orleans (daily
from Chicago), and the Sunset Limited (three times each week
from Los Angeles and San Antonio). Greyhound buses also stop at
the Union Passenger Terminal on Loyola Ave., next to I-10.
From
the Union Passenger Terminal, RTA bus 28 will take you
downtown. Take any bus going toward South Rampart and (North)
Canal. (Buses don’t operate on Sundays after 6 p.m. on this
route.)
The
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (www.norta.com,
or call (504) 248-3900 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central Time,
weekdays) operates local buses and streetcars. Be sure to have
exact change. The
one-way fare is $1.25 + 25 cents for a transfer. Senior
citizens age 65 (with a driver’s license or other
state-issued picture ID) pay 40 cents each trip, with no charge
for transfers.
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--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys New Orleans - By Steve
Atlas--
Oregon
Coast – Car Free Journeys
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Clatsop
County on Oregon’s Pacific Coast, just a two-hour bus ride
from Portland, is a welcome change from a big city. Walking and
biking are popular. Many areas are easy to reach by public
transportation. Visitors love the small town atmosphere and how
easy it is to walk to most places you need to go.
The
towns of Cannon Beach and Seaside, on the Pacific Ocean, are
small enough that visitors can walk to the beach, the center of
town, and other attractions. Breathtaking views, and something
special for every member of the family, make these attractive
vacation choices for anyone visiting without a car.
Oregon
Coachway Thruway buses, operated for Amtrak, leave the Portland
Amtrak station everyday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:20 p.m., arriving in
Cannon Beach at 11 a.m. and 7:50 p.m., and Seaside at 11:20
a.m. and 8:10 p.m. The return trip leaves Seaside at 8:40 a.m
and 7:30 p.m. Cannon Beach at 8:50 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. and
arrives at the Portland Amtrak station at 10:30 a.m and 9:30
p.m. The one-way bus fare is $18.
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For
reservation, visit www.amtrak.com,
or call toll-free (800) USA-RAIL. When making reservations, the
station codes are: Portland-PDX, Cannon Beach-CBO. and
Seaside-SSO,
(You
can also call Coachway direct, toll-free at (800) 442-4106, from 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday-Friday)
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys OregonCoast - By Steve
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Phoenix
– Car Free Journeys
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When
we think of a weekend vacation without a car, Phoenix does not
usually come to mind. But that is changing, thanks largely
to new light rail and subway systems. Since Phoenix’s light
rail system opened on December 27, 2008, a non-driving weekend
in Phoenix can be fun and easy to accomplish. In this month’s
column, Scott Dunn, from the Greater Phoenix Convention and
Visitors’ Bureau, (assisted by customer service reps from
Valley Metro in Phoenix) shares some tips for anyone who wants
to visit Phoenix for the weekend without driving.
Metropolitan
Phoenix is about the size of Delaware and encompasses more than
20 cities and towns. Sometimes, the most rewarding trip to
Phoenix is one that keeps it simple. Limiting your visit to
locales accessible by light rail certainly simplifies things.
You might miss out on the dining and nightlife of Scottsdale or
the sports and entertainment of Glendale, but you’ll still
get a great sense of the city’s Southwestern character—and
possibly have a more satisfying visit than if you try to drive
all over the place and see all Metropolitan Phoenix’
attractions. From Sky Harbor
Internation Airport, take the Valley Metro’s free
Phoenix Airport
Shuttle to the 44th and
Washington St. light rail station. Returning, take the light
rail to 44th
and Jefferson St. station and take the free Airport Shuttle
back to the Airport.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys Phoenix - By Steve
Atlas--
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San
Diego – Car Free Journeys
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credit Joanne DiBona
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San
Diego, California is an exceptional city in many ways. This
popular city offers a special reason for beach lovers without
cars to come here: an in-town beach that is a short ferry boat
ride from downtown. Stay downtown, and you can enjoy not only
Coronado Beach, but also many of San Diego's other beaches as
well as many other attractions.
All
of the airport’s terminals are served by The Flyer,
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Bus Route 992. Route 992
operates between the airport and downtown San Diego. Route 992
connects with Trolley, COASTER, and Amtrak stations. You can
get a $5 Day Pass when you board the bus (children 5 and
younger are free).
The
Amtrak station is at the Santa Fe Depot, 1050 Kettner
Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101, near the intersection of
Kettner and West Broadway in downtown San Diego. Many
other bus routes (such as Route 7 to Balboa Park, Route 30 to
La Joia, and Route 901 to Coronado) are just a few blocks away.
--Read
the full Article – Car Free Journeys San Diego - By Steve
Atlas--
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Founded
in the early 1600s, Santa Fe is the oldest capitol city in the
United States and at 7000 feet, it is also the highest.
Today Santa Fe is known as an arts and culinary center. Art
galleries, shops and markets are scattered around the city as
are restaurants famous for Southwestern cuisine. The scenic
beauty of the surrounding countryside and the numerous historic
sites nearby make Santa Fe a wonderful vacation destination.
Getting
There
Amtrak
Thruway Bus
–
Thruway bus from Lamy NM. Connections in Lamy to points
nationwide.
New
Mexico Park & Ride
– Commuter
service to Los Alamos, Espanola and Las Vegas NM and
intermediate points. Limited service to Albuquerque.
New
Mexico Rail Runner
–
Commuter rail from Belen, Albuquerque, Albuquerque Airport and
intermediate points. Bus shuttle between Albuquerque Airport
station and airport terminals.
Sandia
Shuttle Express
- Airport shuttle from Albuquerque airport.
Shuttle
Jack
- Airport shuttle from Albuquerque airport
Getting
Around
RTD
North Central Regional Transit District – Local
buses throughout north central New Mexico.
Santa
Fe Trails
– Local buses in Santa Fe
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The
colorful buttes, pinnacles, mesas and canyons surrounding
Sedona are famous the world around for their red rock vistas.
The remains of ancient wetlands, these crimson cliffs have been
carved by the forces of the desert into one of nature's most
magnificent masterpieces. US
Forest Service
In addition to its spectacular natural beauty, Sedona is know
for its thriving arts colony with numerous shops and galleries
located throughout the town. Sedona is also popular with those
interested in metaphysical phenomenon.
Getting
There
Sedona
Phoenix Shuttle
– Shuttle from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Sedona. Nine
departures daily with additional stops at nearby towns of
Cottonwood, Oak Creek Village and Camp Verde. Reservation
required. Sedona stop is in West Sedona, with connection via
Verde
Lynx to Uptown
Sedona. Flight connections in Phoenix to points worldwide.
Arizona
Shuttle -
Twice daily shuttle from Flagstaff Amtrak station to Sedona.
Operates March to October. Connections in Flagstaff to points
nationwide.
Amtrak
Thruway Bus
- Thruway bus from Flagstaff. Operates March to October.
Connections in Flagstaff to points nationwide.
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Getting
Around
Verde
Lynx
- Local bus between Cottonwood and Sedona serving W. Sedona,
Uptown Sedona and the Poco Diablo Resort.
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