well , Mak , if I was a visitor like Grace , and wanting to see the sights , and only had a few weeks , I believe it'd be time well spent to check out the Smithsonian Museums in DC ... they's several of them , and it'd be quite an enjoyable experience ... but if she'd rather spend her time on a real adventure , maybe I could take her squirrell hunting ?
America and Australia are roughly the same size. I also agree you should see some of our natural splendor. Check out some underground caverns... national parks... also DC has a great collection of incredible treasures. From dinosaur bones, to priceless art, to the hope diamond, to space ships... etc, not to mention the monuments. I would spend most of my time in NY upstate. Beautiful. I traveled the US for years on motorcycles. There really are so many diversely interesting things. You need food in New Orleans, and New York, and Memphis, and Texas, and California... this is ridiculous. There is too much to do. Localize it a little and I will try and tell you things you cannot leave a place without doing.
That place looks so old. Are there any new skyscrapers you could post? I can't tell if them pics are before or after the apes take over the planet.
Didn't read the entire thread, so I don't know if this has already been mentioned. Northern California is a must see. The majestic Sierra Nevada mountain range, Giant Sequoia trees, Coastal Redwood trees, Yosemite. Calaveras Big Trees State Park
not enough time she will basically hit the tourist spots I travel A LOT for my business both domestic and internationally. I am fortunate to travel to many rural areas via 2nd tier airports. America is a beautiful country with a very diverse culture if money is no object The Washington mall and visit the Smithsonian as well as the Holocuast museum. Visit the war memorials and Arlington National cemetary. Spend some time learning how Americans have laid down their lives in foreign nations wanting nothing in return Visit Amish country in PA, it's in Lancaster county. Sample the local fare and craftsmanship. Ship some stuff home Visit Detroit and spend a day driving around. Learn firsthand what a Democrat led govt and unions can do to a once great city Visit Little Big Horn and you'll swear you are on the face of the moon. It's called Big Sky country and the air is clean, the people are no nonsense. A reminder of what you would once find everywhere in America. Go to Vail CO and you'll swear you are in heaven You must go to the Canadian side of Niagra Falls You must go to the Grand Canyon after seeing both of those wonders, you will be reminded just how small we humans really are and that the earth could shake us off like fleas at any time. You may reconsider your stance on how man can actually kill this planet just because Al Gore says so. If you must go to California, you have my apologies because the majority of Americans do not behave that way. But, go to San Fran at night and go to Coit tower (you can't enter the tower at night) but look down upon the bay and you'll get lost in thought then, as quickly as possible, get out of town and head north crossing the golden gate bridge and go to wine country. yes Makk, you will soon realize that God does exist because only a higher being could have created that. go to a fishing lodge in Alaska and be prepared to step back in time and to see how self sufficient people can be. I have not even touched upon NH and Maine. I'd skip VT because those poor misguided people have lost their way. Go to lake George in NY during fall harvest season I wish i could spend weeks in every single state because there is so much to see.
Why does America have the biggest (*)(*)(*)(*) in the world? What kind of museum? Does it have dinosaur bones? If I was in the US, I'd want to see me some dinosaurs! And the New York Public Library. I love books, I think I'd be right at home there.
Its actually a series of research centers and a bunch of different museums. It is somewhat misleading when they say they are the largest museum in the world. I think the Louvre is probably bigger than any individual Smithsonian site. Don't quote me on that though because I could be completely wrong. EDIT:Actually I just googled it and apparently there is a big internet argument over what is the largest museum in the world. Some are arguing by literal size and some are arguing that it should be based on the number of holdings a museum has. I do not want to enter into this titan of a debate, so I will just leave it at that the Smithsonian is a very big museum in Washington DC.
Start in Melbourne, take the great ocean road around the cost, up to Adelaide. Across the relentless Nullabor to Perth. Follow the huge Western Australian coast up into the Kimerly/Pilbra region, across the top end to Darwin. Across the gulf country and up and down the Cape York Peninsula, down through Queensland, the magnificent nth coast of NSW and onto the south coast. Maybe inland here, over the alps and through onto Melbourne. Oooops, sorry thatÂ’s OZ not the US!!
Oh my...you have me wanting to visit...my own country. Maybe I do need to travel a little bit past Nebraska.
Yeah... his description of NYC sounds like it came from someone who's never been to NYC. I've spent quite a bit of time in the city, and never seen either of those things. Can't speak for LA, never been there. You wanna see some Latin gangsters? Miami is the place to go. One of the worst experiences of my life was getting lost in the Miami ghetto, with barely any gas, when I got off the highway to look for a gas station. It didn't make me feel any better knowing i was driving around with new york plates. I regretted the decision to get off that exit immediately, but there was no ramp to get back on.
I'd suggest Mackinac Island. It's a beautiful place especially in early fall. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kG7ldBQ4VE"]Mackinac Island - YouTube[/ame]
If that was the kind of view you'd get while cycling, I'd certainly go there! That's beautiful! Is it a lake on the right, or the ocean? And where does the path lead to? If there was some kind of lookout further up, that would be a great place to get some pictures.
Ah ... why waste yer time.There's nothing here.If there was I'd be out visiting it. Butt ... I don't visit " its ".
You really are biased. Texas is a (*)(*)(*)(*)-hole. Though I will agree San Antonio is very nice, and I would recommend that anyone who can fly into San Antonio while avoiding the rest of Texas SHOULD go. San Antonio is the only nice place I have ever been in Texas, and I have been to many places. Austin isn't bad as a party town, but if you are in the US for a month, it is not at the top of the list of party cities to go to. Vegas and New Orleans both trump it, and so do the big cities(ie New York, Chicago, and LA).
So whats the best national park? Does each state have one? If you had to choose one, which one would you recommend?
There are so many, it would be hard to say which is the best. I have been to most of them over the years, with the most recent being Glacier National Park in Montana. There is also part of Glacier on the Canadian side. It is a spectacular sight, especially if you go hiking in the mountains, as I did.
New York City is a peculiar place (I live in Brooklyn NY). Whatever you're into, you can probably find it in New York. In the city, if you're young, you'll find an endless supply of nightlife activities. If you want to simply sight see, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Museum of National History, MoMA, etc. If you want to kick back and just hang out but still have some trees, you can try the many Brooklyn spots that have cropped up in the last 10 years. BTW, I'm not even scratching the surface. There are poetry slams/readings going on probably daily. Underground art shows. The village (Washington Square Park), Canal Street (Chinatown), etc. NYC has too much going on. BUT.... If you want to go to the beach, New York City ain't for you. If you have a problem with crowds, don't do it. If you can't stand noise, you'll be very unhappy in NYC. If you don't like people from different cultural backgrounds, NYC is the most diverse place on Earth, so no. Now the myth of NYC being filled with mean people, is just that, a myth. The vast majority of NYers will help you if you need directions. It's just we don't stop for too long as well have somewhere to go. So the pace is very fast to people who aren't use to it. Just like in most places, you have to keep aware of your surroundings. Don't get so wasted that you get home, you're asking for trouble there. Oh, and everwhere in NYC is some place you can shop. You could pretty much find anything in NYC for a price.
I agree with the rest...Yellowstone. Because it is a super Volcano, the geology aspect is incredible. Geothermal activity abound. Breathtaking lakes, rivers and water falls everywhere. And the trump card, the wild life. Go in the spring if you want a chance to see a bear, more towards the end of summer to see the big game. Mind you, you will see lots of big game year round, but in my experience towards the end of summer it is dang near every couple of miles there is more. Moose, Elk, Deer, and Buffalo. They could be anywhere in the park, but you will most likely see elk heading towards Mammoth Springs from West Yellowstone. Buffalo herds in the plains between Canyon and Yellowstone Lake. Black bear tend to be up around Roosevelt Tower. Grizzlies, the rarest thing and a privilege to see, down around Yellowstone lake. It is best just to keep your eyes open at all times, as moose can be anywhere, as well as a handful of any type. And remember, they are not tame. Buffalo, for instance, can weigh up to 1500 pounds and run 30 miles per hour. Even in the safety of your vehicle, large game should not be taunted. These are animals that are special in their own right. Yellowstone coyotes are the only coyotes on earth that can take down large game. A place unlike any I have ever been. The one bad thing, about 20 years ago major fires swept through the region. While it is still beautiful, so will still see plenty of "sticks", as I like to call them. I know it is part of nature, but if you are someone who knew Yellowstone before the great fire, you can't help but feel like you have been robbed on that account. Nature needs to hurry up. LOL
