Never thought of Iceland. Will look into that. Love the idea of the train. Had considered making the trip to Chicago by car and stopping off at The Greenbriar for a few days but haven't gotten resounding recommendations from friends who have been there. Grateful to be gotten off the hook with Williamsburg - I know I should want to go there but maybe will save that one to torture grandkids with at a later date.
Good to hear positives about the Museum of the Confederacy. We spent 3 days in Gettysburg last year and my husband has gone way down the rabbit hole with reading about the Civil War.
Have never been to Ocean City. Does it compare well with St. Michael's? I am always drawn to destinations on the water.
Fully intend to visit Boston and hopefully the Berkshires sometime soon but we will probably make that a side trip from our home base in NYC.