What are some great attractions to see driving from Boston to Tampa?|179357

My family and I are traveling to Tampa in July and I am trying to plan stops along the way. I want to see a lot of great stuff. I need your help letting me know what is out there. Thanks!

Stop in DC and see the Smithsonian and any other major attractions you have not seen there. Spend the night in VA as the hotels are cheaper and you will be past the worst of the traffic. If you have already done DC in the past, then stop at Monticello. Then from DC your next stop should be Savannah, GA. Be sure to read Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil before you go to Savannah. They call it _the book_ and refer to it. Take one of the trolley tours as they are reasonable and well worth it. We stop when we are driving up north from Tampa and we stay at the Comfort Suites in the historic district. It has free parking, free breakfast, an indoor pool and the rooms are large and wonderful. You can get a room with two queen size beds and a sleeper sofa so you can fit 6 in the room. It comes with a refrigerator-microwave. The tour buses pick up at the front door and the staff are all very nice. From Savannah drive directly to Tampa.