... but not to sure exactly where to go ! any recomendations would be greatly appreciated & why should I visit your suggestions ? thanks
2007-01-20 12:34:09 · 15 answers · asked by Reproman 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
This is a list of some of my favourite places in the US from the many places I have visited there.
San Antonio in Texas - visit the Alamo (a bit of what passes for history in America) and the river walk is excellent with a huge choice of eating places along it.
Boston is a nice safe city with lots to see, also you can go whale watching and visit Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard (an island) from there. Just down the coast is Plymouth where the pilgrims first landed ... nice friendly little seaside town basically.
Las Vegas - unbelievably tacky, but brilliantly done, hugely entertaining and absolutely loads to see and do. Be sure to set a limit on your budget for gambling if you go there to gamble, be sure to get out and about to see all the hotels (they have themes and you are welcome to wander round ... the Venetian is a replica of Venice complete with a Grand Canal and gondolas, the Luxor is an Eqyptian pyramid with a replica of Tutankhamen's tomb, the Mirage has dolphins and lions, Circus Circus is great for kids with circus acts wandering round and a huge pink glass dome housing a theme park, New York New York has a replica of the Statue of Liberty and a roller coaster, Paris has a 2/3 scale replica of the Eiffel Tower ... I could go on. Fremont Street (downtown Las Vegas) has a free spectacular sound and light show every hour after dark that runs the length of the street, there are numerous other free shows (dancing fountains at The Bellagio, Volcano at the Mirage, not sure what replaced the Pirate show at Treasure Island) that you can stop and see as you walk or take the cheap bus along the Strip where all the main hotels are. Also visit the surrounding sights - Red Rock Canyon, Bryce Canyon, The Grand Canyon (do you like rocks?), the Hoover Dam, river rafting down the Colorado River - not white water, just a nice gentle drift downstrean - from Black Rock canyon immediately below the Hoover Dam.
Reno - other end of Nevada from Las Vegas, home of the National 10 Pin Bowling Stadium - 80 lanes plus another in the pro-shop. Also has casinos, but not on the scale of Las Vegas.
San Francisco - cable cars, seals in the harbour, Fisherman's Wharf and loads more including the amusingly named area of Knob Hill where you will find a cathedral. Alcatraz prison - an island in the bay reached by ferry and across the bay another bit (forgotten the name) with art shops.
There is a really nice road down the coast from San Francisco to the town where Clint Eastwood used to be the mayor (I'm rubbish with names of places tonight).
San Diego - nice city with a man made beach populated by seals (also some Baywatch episodes were filmed nearby I think). Huge zoo and park which houses any number of museums.
St Louis - the St Louis Arch - 600 feet high steel arch on the banks of the Mississippi with a viewing area inside at the top (not recommended if you get vertigo). The National 10 Pin Bowling Hall of Fame. Busch stadium, home of the St Louis Cardinals baseball team. Anheuser Busch brewery - where they make weak yellow beer.
Virginia - historical sites of first settlements at James Town, old colonial architecture, American civil war sites. The Blue Ridge Mountains (on the trail of the lonesome pine perhaps?). Beware all soft drinks taste of chlorine in Virginia!
Lake Tahoe - very picturesque, setting for the filming of Bonanza TV western series at The Ponderosa Ranch, mountains and ski areas - Squaw Valley was nearby.
Phoenix in Arizona - miles of desert to drive across to find Casa Grande (a very old structure made of sand and mud), the Apache Way (only bit of twisty road in America - well one of very few) leading to a big lake with boat rides.
Orlando in Florida (if you can put up with Brits on holiday). Excellent theme parks (Disney World, Epcot, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios etc) Kennedy Space Centre, the Everglades and more.
National parks like Yellowstone and Yosemite are spectacular - I must go there some time (I have been to all the other places above).
Pick anywhere in the US that takes your fancy - it is huge and varied. I would recommend a two centre holiday with fly drive (if not too far apart ... beware - distances between places are beyond the imagination of most Brits where we stumble from one town into the next without realising we have even started on a trip) or flying from one to the next - internal flights in the US are easy (or they used to be, they are possibly more security conscious since I last went). Americans in America are friendly, hospitable and welcoming (or they have been in most of the places I've been to, I wasn't keen on New Orleans but that was probably just me feeling insecure after being warned on the way in from the airport off straying too far in the wrong direction ) and I'm sure you will have a really memorable holiday.
2007-01-20 13:43:51 · answer #1 · answered by Grington 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on your interests:
NYC- Well just the excitement of New York City is enough to explain itself, but I would recommend it.
The Jersey Shore- this would be any beach area in New Jersey (the states south of New York) it is very relaxing and pretty. You could also take a day trip up to NYC. If you go on a day trip to NYC you might also want to check out Ellis Island.. you might have some relatives living here)
Florida- Disney World is here. I would not recommend going in the summer though it can get very hot.
California- LA, San Francesco are fun places to visit as well. Once again depending on when you go it could be very hot. California also is the home to Disneyland.
Arizona- The Grand Canyon! It is a very pretty place to visit and a fun time will be had by all.
Boston and Philadelphia- these to cities (Boston is in Massachusetts and Philadelphia is in Pennsylvania ) These two cities are full of history.
Overall, wherever you decide to go I hope that you enjoy yourself and have a relaxing time!
2007-01-21 11:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our weather is awful just now - cold from coast to coast! When it settles down to normal, I would recommend California for a winter trip. Some of the natural scenery (route 1 along the coast) is stunning. Big Sur is gorgeous. In nicer weather New York is amazing. Actually New York is always amazing, but it might be a bit cold for your taste.
The Northwest (Portland and Seattle) is lovely too. And you should see the Grand Canyon (Arizona) and Monument Valley (Utah) - oh, there are too many places to recommend! You will have a good time regardless. The US is radically different in different regions, something for everyone. The dollar is so much weaker than the pound that it will be pretty inexpensive for you too.
Have fun, and don't believe the hype about the ugly Americans. Most of us don't bite unless you ask us to nicely :)
2007-01-20 16:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by slipstreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say Boston or San Francisco. Smaller than NYC but with just as many sights and things to do. Like someone else said in a previous answer, NY slaps you in the face. Milder weather this time of year in SF. Boston's a great college town, too, with lots of young people roaming around.
2007-01-20 14:15:43 · answer #4 · answered by mmc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends upon your interests. Colorado is amazing if you like nature--Telluride is a fabulous ex-mining town in the mountains, now home to the rich and famous, that hosts music and film festivals during the summer. You should get on well most anywhere you go as Americans love the Brits.
2007-01-20 14:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by chillsister 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boston's stunning, particularly in the fall. Florida if you want theme parks and not much history/culture but good weather. Vegas for the gambling etc... Alternatively, you can either hire a car or a RV and drive from place to place at your leisure. It all depends on budget and how long you want to be away for.
2007-01-20 13:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by hp25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favourite place in America is Chicago.
It is a beautiful city...if you like cities...and it is intimate as well as being impressive.
New York slaps your face...Chicago takes you by the hand!
Take in the river sights during a clear evening and have dinner at The Cheesecake Factory...Pretty well as good as life gets...
2007-01-20 12:46:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your interests? Personally we like Florida -not just Orlando.It has some wonderful areas-St.Petersburg has the Salvador Dali museum etc. Clearwater has the best beaches. etc.... and it's close enough if you drive for you to visit Georgia and the other neighbouring states.
2007-01-21 00:28:53 · answer #8 · answered by munki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boston...nice city..safe and clean with lots of good sights to see. All within easy walking distance of each other
Washington...another nice city...see the whitehouse then along the Mall with capitol hill at one end and the lincoln memorial at the other with loads in between.
2007-01-20 12:44:28 · answer #9 · answered by Kaypee 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
New York. A must for the shopping. You can do some sight seeing aswell
2007-01-20 12:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋