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The Sad Punk · 01-11-2009, 04:50 AM

I probably won't be of much help since I've never been to the States, but hold up! My aunt and uncle went to CA last year, LA and SF. I saw the photos and they told me about it, LA looked drab and was a pretty depressing place, whereas SF looked really cool, and they enjoyed it more. Who knows, you might be interested in both - personally, I still am. Just putting this in.

No spoken words · 01-16-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dan_smee

Hey all, never posted in IO before, but wanted to let some people know/get adivce as in a year or so my partner and I will be visiting the US.

We will be spending 3-4 weeks, and just wanted ideas of places we HAVE to see (we already have the regulars on the list)

So far she has said we have to visit LA, New York and I have said I don't care as long as I see Boston. (we will probably spend most of our time in the corridor in the northeast and take in Boston, hartford, NY, NJ, Washington, Philly etc..)

Now, from locals, what do you have to see when you visit those places (and hopefully some cool stuff that may not be touristy, more of an authentic feel for life there).

What other places are great to visit and see?

I lived in LA for 10 years, and dated someone in SF for a while, so I have spent much time in both areas. LA is insanely spread out, so no one area can possibly represent the entire place, or even give you a feel for it. There are areas of LA that are insanely gorgeous, you just need to know where to go. Anyone that has actually lived there can attest to this, people that have merely visited will have no clue. SF is gorgeous, too, but like any big city, has areas that are less than picturesque. I love it up there, though.

Boston is great, and would be perfect if Bostonians did not live there.

As for NYC, I could talk about the things you should see for days.....

Whatever you do, wherever you visit, have a great trip!

mad1 · 04-21-2009, 11:50 AM

this reminds me, I thought this year Id be comin to NYC, but it may be next year now, or NEVER!

MissVelvetDress_75 · 04-21-2009, 01:52 PM

Aww don't give up! My trip to London has only taken 8 years to come to fruition. Many times the trip was planned and canceled, finally it is set to happened in October.

MsPurrl · 04-21-2009, 09:52 PM

No, don't give up, ever! I'm finally going to Ireland this summer, after wanting to go my whole damn life!

And Dan, if you are into such things, Disney World in Florida is lots of fun!

Bonogirl777 · 04-21-2009, 10:54 PM

Like someone has already said, Cape Cod is wonderfully relaxing. Got some family down there and me and my parents love to visit!

If you wanna take a quick trip upwards to Maine, it's got some great places to look at great scenery. In the fall, we've got gorgeous scenery when the trees all turn colors. Just a little stop on your way. Maybe you could go to Maine and work your way down to Mass.

Boston is very cool. You should take a trip to the Prudential building if you can. Great view of almost all of Boston up there!

I suggest a Red Sox game if you can fit it in.

Bostonians love sports but especially the Sox.

Times Square in NYC is pretty cool. Driven through it once with a school trip.

Definitely get a Philly cheese steak.

If you can, you must go to Arizona! BEAUTIFUL red rocks and you've got the Grand Canyon!

One of my favorite states. Just gorgeous all around.

Disney World/Universal/Sea World in Florida are also very fun if you're looking for that kind of thing too.

Yellowstone Natl. Park is also great. Went there one or two years ago and it's awesome.

Hope you have a fun trip here!

mad1 · 04-22-2009, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by MsPurrl

No, don't give up, ever! I'm finally going to Ireland this summer, after wanting to go my whole damn life!

And Dan, if you are into such things, Disney World in Florida is lots of fun!

aww have a nice time here pet!

lauramullen · 04-22-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MsPurrl

No, don't give up, ever! I'm finally going to Ireland this summer, after wanting to go my whole damn life!

Me too. I have waited so long to go to Ireland and finally am going.

mad1 · 04-23-2009, 08:00 AM

yay, all over Laura?

NOBODY COMIN TO BELFAST, LIKE?

coolian2 · 04-23-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Sad Punk

I probably won't be of much help since I've never been to the States, but hold up! My aunt and uncle went to CA last year, LA and SF. I saw the photos and they told me about it, LA looked drab and was a pretty depressing place, whereas SF looked really cool, and they enjoyed it more. Who knows, you might be interested in both - personally, I still am. Just putting this in.

but la has an in n out right next to the airport, so you know.

lauramullen · 04-23-2009, 09:37 PM

Philly has a lot more than cheesesteaks. A lot of historical sites.

Bonogirl777 · 04-24-2009, 12:07 AM

Yes! The Liberty Bell.
And you should take one of those duck tours.

They take you all around even give you these annoying quacker things to make you sound like a duck!

But maybe something more "mature" would be better.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 04-27-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by coolian2

but la has an in n out right next to the airport, so you know.

sf has one like three miles away

:here's hoping i somehow get to it:

coolian2 · 04-27-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KhanadaRhodes

sf has one like three miles away

:here's hoping i somehow get to it:

:therethere:

ah, you'll be fine. just keep telling yourself no double-double is worth the extra cost on bof memfiz-lax and auckland-lax compared to bof through san fran.

and try not to realise this is in n out, it's always worth it.

mad1 · 05-06-2009, 05:54 AM

someone we know is back from first visit to NYC, now she could be exaggerating a little or just likes to create verbally a huge firework explosion from lighting a little match - but talked about trips to and round Boston and how things are on limited time or transport wise its crazy, its hard to see many places, etc.
Just her and mates went ya see. but I reckon you would need to go to NYC for 2 weeks or 2 trips to fit things in.

must get more info from her, but its possible out of the two she enjoyed Australia a LOT better.

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01-11-2009, 04:50 AM	#16
The Sad Punk Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: a-town Posts: 23,478 Local Time: 10:50 PM	I probably won't be of much help since I've never been to the States, but hold up! My aunt and uncle went to CA last year, LA and SF. I saw the photos and they told me about it, LA looked drab and was a pretty depressing place, whereas SF looked really cool, and they enjoyed it more. Who knows, you might be interested in both - personally, I still am. Just putting this in.

04-21-2009, 11:50 AM	#18
mad1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2001 Location: Angie Jolie lover from Belfast Norn Ireland. I LOVE YOU ANGIE! I love Bono, Jack Black, Dave Grohl, skateboarders, bmx boys and rockers. thanks. bye! Posts: 12,031 Local Time: 12:20 PM	this reminds me, I thought this year Id be comin to NYC, but it may be next year now, or NEVER!

04-21-2009, 10:54 PM	#21
Bonogirl777 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 22,947 Local Time: 08:20 AM	Like someone has already said, Cape Cod is wonderfully relaxing. Got some family down there and me and my parents love to visit! If you wanna take a quick trip upwards to Maine, it's got some great places to look at great scenery. In the fall, we've got gorgeous scenery when the trees all turn colors. Just a little stop on your way. Maybe you could go to Maine and work your way down to Mass. Boston is very cool. You should take a trip to the Prudential building if you can. Great view of almost all of Boston up there! I suggest a Red Sox game if you can fit it in. Bostonians love sports but especially the Sox. Times Square in NYC is pretty cool. Driven through it once with a school trip. Definitely get a Philly cheese steak. If you can, you must go to Arizona! BEAUTIFUL red rocks and you've got the Grand Canyon! One of my favorite states. Just gorgeous all around. Disney World/Universal/Sea World in Florida are also very fun if you're looking for that kind of thing too. Yellowstone Natl. Park is also great. Went there one or two years ago and it's awesome. Hope you have a fun trip here!

04-23-2009, 08:00 AM	#24
mad1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2001 Location: Angie Jolie lover from Belfast Norn Ireland. I LOVE YOU ANGIE! I love Bono, Jack Black, Dave Grohl, skateboarders, bmx boys and rockers. thanks. bye! Posts: 12,031 Local Time: 12:20 PM	yay, all over Laura? NOBODY COMIN TO BELFAST, LIKE?

04-24-2009, 12:07 AM	#27
Bonogirl777 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 22,947 Local Time: 08:20 AM	Yes! The Liberty Bell. And you should take one of those duck tours. They take you all around even give you these annoying quacker things to make you sound like a duck! But maybe something more "mature" would be better.

05-06-2009, 05:54 AM	#30
mad1 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: May 2001 Location: Angie Jolie lover from Belfast Norn Ireland. I LOVE YOU ANGIE! I love Bono, Jack Black, Dave Grohl, skateboarders, bmx boys and rockers. thanks. bye! Posts: 12,031 Local Time: 12:20 PM	someone we know is back from first visit to NYC, now she could be exaggerating a little or just likes to create verbally a huge firework explosion from lighting a little match - but talked about trips to and round Boston and how things are on limited time or transport wise its crazy, its hard to see many places, etc. Just her and mates went ya see. but I reckon you would need to go to NYC for 2 weeks or 2 trips to fit things in. must get more info from her, but its possible out of the two she enjoyed Australia a LOT better.