Where to go next summer????

[CSXBOY]

Hey guys, I want to go to somewhere next summer that is less than 5 hours away that has at least 45 trains a day and lots of things to do within 2 hours away. I live in Livonia MI I already been to Chesterton, Fostoria Deshler, and Rochelle. I am trying to find something in New York state and something like near Erie PA. I have a family so I need lots of things to in the area.

[ConrailMan5]

There is always anywhere around Chicago. Further east it gets kinda sparse as far as population is concerned within 5 hours of Michigan because of the mountains
. Maybe Toronto if you can go international?

[Saturnalia]

Could try Altoona, PA

[CSXBOY]

Sadly I do not have a passport and Altoona is too far

[Wabash1070]

Indianapolis or St. Louis Mo?

[GreatLakesRailfan]

I've heard good things about Selkirk, but it's a lot easier to get there if you can cut through Ontario. What about Marion or Berea (Ohio)?

[ConrailMan5]

Just an FYI, you can get an enhanced stare id or lisence In Michigan for free or not that much, and it is much easier than getting a passport. You can't use it to fly, but you can use it to get into/ out of the country by land, sea, rail, or I suppose foot.
The more you know.

[GreatLakesRailfan]

Just an FYI, you can get an enhanced stare id or license In Michigan for free or not that much, and it is much easier than getting a passport. You can't use it to fly, but you can use it to get into/ out of the country by land, sea, rail, or I suppose foot.
The more you know.

Especially helpful if you want to visit Canada, but don't have a passport. Or so I've heard.

[hoborich]

It's easy to get into Canada. Getting back into your own country can be tough if you are an American.

[railohio]

Go to work next summer, so you can save enough money to go further in two summers.

[CSXBOY]

Wow Summer is almost here here is my some of my plans and things i want to do this summer for next summer

1st going to Toledo National train day on May 7th

2nd I am going to Deshler on May 21st for your railroad fan meet up

3rd May 29th I am going to Fostoria Ohio Maybe

4th My Birthday on June 15th

5th Going to Durand MI to railfan for a bit maybe on June 16th or June 23rd

6th not really doing anything on the 4th of July

7th going to Rochelle IL for 3 nights July 12th through July 15th Because I want to railfan the last of it because of the new quiet zone and fence being put in.

8th on one of these weekends July 29-July 31st I will be up north at my uncles cottage in Greenbush MI I might also chase Lake State Railway 326 from Alpena to Harrisville MI or I might just at my usual spot Harrisville MI depot.

9th July 23rd I may go to Bellevue Ohio and Attica Ohio for a day trip to railfan and see the museum

10th August 13th I am going to Willard and Greenwich Ohio to railfan for a day

11th going to Durand MI to railfan on August 18th

12th going to my dads house for a week on August 19-28 We may go on a trip somewhere I dont know

13th On September 3rd I may want to go to Deshler Ohio

14th I may go to railfest in Fostoria Ohio September 24th

15th I might go to Berea Ohio on a weekend to railfan then drive down to the CVSR to see reading 2100 probably in October or Early November

Well thats my summer

[~Z~]

I'd suggest checking with your parents and make sure they are ok with you posting on a public forum your name, city, and a schedule of what sounds like when your house will be empty throughout the summer... not wise.

[CSXBOY]

I'd suggest checking with your parents and make sure they are ok with you posting on a public forum your name, city, and a schedule of what sounds like when your house will be empty throughout the summer... not wise.

My mom actually likes this website, Because you guys helped me on alot of things like LSRC 326 and durand and much more