[Mayesville]

I was in the north Georgia mountains near Cherry Log and Blue Ridge last week. Mid 50s to mid 70s. Perfect weather and beautiful view.

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Cool places to vacation in summer:

1) California Redwoods (Humboldt and Del Norte counties)
2) Lake Tahoe Ca/NV
3) Colorado Rocky Mt resorts (Aspen, Vail, Breckinridge)
4) San Diego - temperate weather
5) Monterey/Carmel/Big Sur
6) Yellowstone/Grand Tetons

Within a days drive? Hmm how about the Smokey mountains. Lots of Floridians have summer cabins up there. There are also North Georgia mountains which would be slightly closer.

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

Summer heat is why I put a pool in my backyard. Cheaper than a second house. Summer is now our favorite season in The Villages

[MidWestIA]

Gatlinburg, TN
Asheville, NC

[neilbcox]

Best is Gatlinburg but the Georgia mountains are good!

[Rwirish]

You live in Florida, enjoy the heat and stay busy.

[Marmaduke]

The Foothills of the Smoky Mountains, especially on the Tennessee Side, are awesome in the summer months! Perfect temps, Blue Skies. Easy to Rent a cabin. Use **** or similar site. The weather's GREAT up there in Spring, Summer and Fall.

You can easily drive right to the Smoky's and stop at a few great pit stops at the base of the Mtn. to talk to a Park Ranger or book a few excursions. We always spoke to the ranger, but did our own exploring, hiking, fly fishing, etc

A great place to Pick up a map before you begin the memorable drive/ exploration.

There are wonderful towns with good restaurants and shops nearby, so you're not in the boondocks while vacationing.

On Top of Ole' Smoky, There was an old town from the 1800's. Church and Cemetary and several cabins are left to go into. The Smokys are very, very serene, interesting and beautiful. Easy to pull over anywhere along the way and fish, etc.

Most pioneers wouldn't have survived their first brutal winter without the aid of the Indian tribes nearby. That's what we learned from the Park Rangers during many excursions to to the top.

(The Rangers probably say Native Americans nowadays, but they didn't a few summer's ago). Let me know if they woke. I hope not, actually.

[rsmurano]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Today it is 43-58 in Sandpoint, ID where my son and grandchildren are; 60-69 in Newport Beach, CA where I am visiting old friends.

Sandpoint? Sure but what are you going to do there? I used to live near there and it would be quite boring if you stay more than a day or 2. In the winter, snow skiing is great in Sandpoint and the surrounding area.

If you want a great place to stay for weeks/many weeks and it’s cool, head further north of Sandpoint to Lake Louise/Banff in Canada. Great golf, white water rafting, glaciers in Casper. We stayed for a few weeks on the golf course in Fairmont Springs, played golf every day and went sightseeing to the surrounding areas

[Darield]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

The Blue Ridge Mountains. We started our drive in Asheville N. Carolina.

[TeresaE]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

Take a drive up to the North Georgia Mountains. Brasstown Bald. There’s a resort up there that’s lovely and it is so beautiful. Relaxing.

[pauld315]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

OP wanted to know of places within a days drive. Agree on all of the above but one day will include air travel. One days drive would be the mountains of NC, Georgia Tennessee etc. They can be warm also

These areas all still have pretty high humidity and higher temperatures in the summer.

[bark4me]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

Yes. Your closest Publix

[OhioBuckeye]

You could drive to one of the northern states in a day & right now it’s only in the mid 70’s to low 80’s.

[MrFlorida]

Your in the south, no place within a days drive will be any cooler....go to the pool and enjoy .......

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by PJOHNS2654

Does anyone know of a little cooler location to escape the heat for a week or two, other than a Cruise? Within a days drive.

I have friends that say the North Georgia Mountains are nice this time of year.