America- what is must-see/must-do for the visitor

[venegoorstrokes]

What does a tourist going to America really have to do/see if they have say 3weeks. Thinking of going for a few weeks in early autumn

[celtboy]

do= don't mention bin laden...

[zmcfc]

The Florida theme parks are out of this world mate...

[Paul67]

Only been to New York, must do's are.....

Bus tour (absolute must)
Top of Rockefeller Centre (better than Empire State Building)
Ground Zero
Soprano's Tour (if still on)
Boat trip round Manhattan

[wetghirl]

Originally Posted by Keltoi

What does a tourist going to America really have to do/see if they have say 3weeks. Thinking of going for a few weeks in early autumn

Northern New England (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire) has the best, brightest, and earliest of the Fall colours if you're going in order to view the foliage (aka 'leaf peeping').

The US is a big place. Most of us have never seen all of it.

You want cowboys? Go West young man! Montana, Texas, Wyoming...

How about some Southern Hospitality? Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee...

I suggest Wikipedia's entries for Regions (Northeast, Southwest, Pacific Northwest etc.) as well as the write-ups on each of the states.

[Messi 10]

Originally Posted by Keltoi

What does a tourist going to America really have to do/see if they have say 3weeks. Thinking of going for a few weeks in early autumn

all depends where you're going in america mate.

Florida's the best place for a tourist, the theme parks are incredible.

the weather is always beautiful, i wish i was there right now lol.

[McNaka]

I was going to respond but realized my idea of tourism is probably different...
- get there and walk around large shopping or business areas aimlessly
- find locals to hang out with -- plan to do something average people in the city do: go to a sporting event, or a club, or a concert, or whatever's going on.
- find local food to eat, that isn't chain crap and isn't over-priced shit
- party with locals
- find some historical place to buy souvenirs for friends and family
- find some posh shopping center to round out the souvenir buying

[venegoorstrokes]

probably going down eastern part of US from north to south from New England to the Gulf Coast. Likely include Boston and NY and Washington for a start the keep heading south

[ellboy]

East coast must go to New York take the Staten Island ferry great view of Manhattan and Liberty. Obviously do all the touristy things Times Square etc. Shopping, Saks fifth Ave and Bloomingdales. If you like Deli food Carnegies is the oldest and probably best in New York, for a steak Ruth´s Chris its a chain all over he states but it really is a great resturant, Smith & Wollensky's expensive but another top steak resturant.

A wee bit of advice if you go up to Boston or New England area and find the urge to go to Niagara Falls it is not really worth the trip, will take too much of your trip time up.

I know more about the west coast for me the most amazing spot ever is the Grand Canyon If you have chance you must go. If not this time make it an ambition, seriously it is a place everyone should go to at least once you will shit yourself. If you do go to the west coast let us know I can mark your card better.

Oh there is a place in L.A. called the House of Blues it´s a great night, I know there are other locations throughout the States so if you find one on your travels it´s always worth checking out whos playing. John Bellushi and Dan Akroyd own them and play them often it really is a fun night.

[HunSkelper]

Portland, I was there last year and counted 10,THATS 10! celtic supporters clubs.It may aswell be legal to smoke hash as everybody does it (especially on the waterfront) without the polis arriving unless there is trouble.Beer festival,food festival absolutley everything.

[wetghirl]

Originally Posted by ellboy

A wee bit of advice if you go up to Boston or New England area and find the urge to go to Niagara Falls it is not really worth the trip, will take to much of your trip time up.

Erm, considering that it's in upper New York State on the Canadian border (475 miles away from Boston), I'd say either fly there to begin with or skip it.

What can you see in Boston? Me! Want to try a New England home cooked meal? How many are coming to the US, just you? We are a family of six, but by then one will be in California and another might be in Vancouver.

Sheesh, this place is a mess. Now where did I put the Hoover?

[daschoo]

anybody got any ideas for san antonio? going there for a couple of weeks in september, will be staying with her parents who live there so won't be short of advice for things to do but the more suggestions the better.

[jimmyhadacat]

I love the South West personally. Northern New Mexico for is a favourite for me, Taos, New Mexico in particular is a beautiful little town. Colorado Rockies are also superb. Grand Canyon is nice for a look.

I have family in Brooklyn and they say New York is a must see. I hate L.A with passion personally so I wouldn't suggest there.

[ellboy]

Originally Posted by wetghirl

Erm, considering that it's in upper New York State on the Canadian border (475 miles away from Boston), I'd say either fly there to begin with or skip it.

I drove their from Toronto about 5 years ago it was a bit of a let down soz about the exact geography, didn´t take much notice just went and came back lol.

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