We are in New York for 11 nights and think maye it would be nice to get out of the city few a days.
Some are telling us Washignton others Boston.
We would like to see some of the countryside.
We are from Australia and it is our first visit to NY
2007-05-09 00:12:46 · 8 answers · asked by rupert 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
It depends on the day of the week and your budget. If you are planning on travelling on the weekends Washington hotels will be significantly cheaper.
On the other hand you are going to spend a whole day travelling to each of these cities, even on an airplane. I really would suggest doing some research about NY and see if there is anything else you are interested in. Not to be judgemental, but there is a lot of other things in NY other than the city. You could go out to the Hamptons and spend a few days on the beach and celebrity watch. Head upstate and see the races, and go to a wonderful natural spring spa in Saratoga. Both of these are available by public transportation. You may want to rent a car and head to the Catskills. There are so many natural wonders here it's unbelieveable. Check out the I love NY website.
2007-05-09 04:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Tara C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a hard decision. I would prefer Boston. There is so much history contained in a small space (walking distance). The city is beautiful. You'll be amazed at Paul Revere's home. When you walk into Old North Church you can feel the years drop away.
Washington is pretty at this time of year also and the Smithsonian is worth a visit. The zoo is nice, too.
If it's country you want to see, neither of these cities are a good choice. I'd ask the concierge at your hotel for suggestions.
2007-05-09 00:24:54 · answer #2 · answered by Blue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Head to DC as others have stated it has some really great and free things to do -like the entire Smithsonian complex . DC like Boston also has a good public transit system so navigating it w/o a car is not that difficult. Because of the way that L'Enfant laid out the city , navigating it WITH a car is difficult.
If there is anyway that you can rent a car in DC do so because at this time of year spring is in full bloom along the Appalachians and it is something incredible to see. I think that there are more species of trees in the Appalachians than anywhere else in the world
It's a little over an hour from DC to Harpers Ferry WV
Another relaxing hour or so down rt 340 to Front Royal VA and the start of one of my favorite roads in America : Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park**
Take the time to enjoy Skyline Drive and because it is in a National Park the posted low speed limits almost will guarantee that you do so.
Leave Skyline at Wayneboro VA a relaxing 3 +hours
Take Interstate 64 west and spend some time to check out Stanton VA which is Woodrow Wilson's birthplace* and one of the few towns along the Appalachians in Virginia that wasn't burned to the ground during the American Civil War
Back to I-64 and into Charlottesville VA -watch out for the fog as you come over the mountain and into Charlottesville proper.
Charlotteville of course is known for it's most famous resident : Thomas Jefferson whose house Monticello is high on a hill south and east of town. Monticello itself is worth visiting although the tour thru the house itself is a bit too structured and rushed for my tastes ,but once you get out of the house proper you can explore the grounds at your own leisure. Jefferson's grave is on the grounds also
Then it's back to DC on US 29 passing by more than a few Civil War battlefields.
The actual mileage for the loop I just described is about 325.
Have fun
*Woodrow Wilson himself is intered in a sarcophagus in National Cathedral and as such is the only US President "buried " within DC city limits.
** The Appalachian Trail is also located along that stretch of Skyline Drive
2007-05-09 05:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough choice Both are fascinating cities. I guess it all boils down to what you like to see. If you are interested in politics, needless to say, go to Washington D.C. If you are interested in early American culture and great tasting seafood go to Boston. Either way, both cities are worth visiting. As far as countryside, the Boston region outside of the city and the burbs have a New Englandish countryside. Therefore go for Boston.
2007-05-09 01:49:57 · answer #4 · answered by mac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I think they're both wonderful places. Both are filled with history. I think Boston may be better because it's more personal than Washington. I'm a NYer myself. I do love Boston though. If you're going by car, Boston is closer too.
2007-05-09 04:28:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should rather go to washington because washington has a lot of country side. boston is mostly all city just like N.Y
2007-05-09 00:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by Molly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, welcome to NY :D
I have been to Washington before and I guess the life is a bit too "slow" for me. I like fast pace.
Boston sounds like a lot of fun and I love their accents.
2007-05-09 06:30:09 · answer #7 · answered by Deb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the red eye to Las Vegas...three days there is plenty and you will get a different look at the US
2007-05-09 01:17:15 · answer #8 · answered by Freedom Fries 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋