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Post by scrappinghappy on Jan 13, 2018 13:42:51 GMT
My dd is graduating high school at the end of May and I’d like to take her somewhere to celebrate. We’d like to go somewhere that suits us both. Neither of us want a cruise or a beach type vacation.
On our list so far...
Niagra Falls or
San Fransisco
we like to sightsee and do touristy things. She doesnt like museums, hiking or amusement parks (dh is taking her twin hiking in Bryce Canyon, then to CA to ride roller coasters) but does like shopping! I dont want to spend a vacation shopping though.
We’ve been to New York, Seattle, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New Mexico and Orlando and she doesn't want to revisit any of those places.
So if you live somewhere awesome or have visited somewhere you think we should see too, please share.
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Post by lesley on Jan 13, 2018 13:45:34 GMT
Savannah! One of my favourite US cities.  |
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Post by CeeScraps on Jan 13, 2018 13:46:23 GMT
Mackinac Island!
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Post by aljack on Jan 13, 2018 13:49:53 GMT
I love...
Nashville
Memphis
Austin
San Francisco
What about Branson? I know you don’t want to spend it all shopping, but could do some and then do other things?
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Post by farmdpea on Jan 13, 2018 13:53:41 GMT
Yellowstone is my favorite place I've ever been! I'm not a camper/hiker, yet I still saw lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery from the vehicle. Depending on exactly when you'd be going, there may be lots of babies being born.  |
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Post by mom on Jan 13, 2018 13:55:21 GMT
Nashville would be my pick!
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Post by littlemama on Jan 13, 2018 13:56:56 GMT
Skip Niagara unless you can do the Canadian side.
I would second Mackinac Island/Traverse City area. Beautiful area.
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Post by malibou on Jan 13, 2018 14:02:15 GMT
I don't think Niagara sounds like her jam compared to San Francisco.
San Francisco is a great city to explore for 4-5 days.
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Post by Merge on Jan 13, 2018 14:08:14 GMT
Austin, TX. A little shopping, a little night life, a little history, some great food, other fun things to do within a couple of hours' drive.
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Post by johnnysmom on Jan 13, 2018 14:22:55 GMT
As much as I'm sick of visiting there, what about Gatlinburg, TN? It's got a good mix of nature (driving trails and walking trails), shopping (outlets in nearby Pigeon Forge), and pretty much anything else you could imagine (except beaches). The only thing is that a car is a requirement so if it's not within driving distance you'd have to rent a car.
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Post by farmdpea on Jan 13, 2018 14:38:41 GMT
I re-read the OP and see that you didn't list Washington DC as a place that she's been. Depending on the "touristy" things you like, I think it's worth considering.
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Post by GamGam on Jan 13, 2018 14:56:12 GMT
Ashville, NC. You could visit The Biltmore and take a segway tour there. And drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. Outstanding beauty in this part of the USA, and the weather should be ideal.
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scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jan 13, 2018 15:07:25 GMT
Great ideas! Keep them coming please. We have a family trip planned for the summer to bike around Traverse City and to Mackinac Island so yay that that is a great place to go. Looking forward to that. She went to DC for her 8th grade trip but I’ll ask if she wants to go back. We could definitely go to the Canadian side at Niagre, littlemama. What makes that better? Anything else to do there? Austin sounds like a great idea, too. And we have family in Dallas, whom Id love to see again. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jan 13, 2018 15:28:40 GMT
Asheville NC has a great amount of touristy.. Biltmore House, Shopping, great restaurants and beautiful vistas...
That said I love Nashville, New Orleans, Charleston... Miami?
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Post by tanya2 on Jan 13, 2018 15:41:15 GMT
The american side of Niagara Falls is kind of ugly, not much to do or see there except look at the wrong side of the falls
all the touristy stuff is on the Canadian side
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Post by disneypal on Jan 13, 2018 15:47:09 GMT
Since you have San Francisco in your list - I say go there! It is a great place to visit.
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Post by mom on Jan 13, 2018 15:47:49 GMT
Great ideas! Keep them coming please. We have a family trip planned for the summer to bike around Traverse City and to Mackinac Island so yay that that is a great place to go. Looking forward to that. She went to DC for her 8th grade trip but I’ll ask if she wants to go back.
We could definitely go to the Canadian side at Niagre, littlemama . What makes that better? Anything else to do there? Austin sounds like a great idea, too. And we have family in Dallas, whom Id love to see again. My DS1 went to DC as an 8th grader and just last week he & his best friend were asking if we can go back soon. He is 18 so its possible she will want to go back. SaveSave |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 15:49:33 GMT
Asheville NC has a great amount of touristy.. Biltmore House, Shopping, great restaurants and beautiful vistas... That said I love Nashville, New Orleans, Charleston... Miami? Gah! Get out of my head!!!! Lol EXACTLY what I was going to say. I have family in Nashville, lots of things to do there. I am from NC and totally second Asheville. New Orleans is great as well. |
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Post by redshoes on Jan 13, 2018 15:53:37 GMT
San Diego or La Jolla California....yes, it’s a beach area, but there’s a lot of great shopping and other things to see.
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Post by redshoes on Jan 13, 2018 15:56:14 GMT
Oh, also Vancouver BC is awesome! Love love love!
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Post by peatlejuice on Jan 13, 2018 16:04:10 GMT
Minneapolis/St. Paul? There are quite a few music festivals in the Twin Cities around June, the Minnesota Arboretum is gorgeous, and there's the Mall of America for your daughter to get her shopping fix (Many people don't find the MOA to be anything special, but it is kinda cool if you've never been there before and love shopping).
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Post by ellen on Jan 13, 2018 16:06:50 GMT
I'd go to San Francisco - so many things to do there.
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Post by gsquaredmom on Jan 13, 2018 16:12:52 GMT
I have wanted to visit Quebec City in Canada. European flavor without the time and expense of Europe.
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Post by iteach3rdgrade on Jan 13, 2018 16:13:39 GMT
I'd love to visit San Francisco. I think that'd make a memorable trip. Is Vegas out? We've seen some amazing shows and enjoyed some great dinners there!
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Post by ~summer~ on Jan 13, 2018 16:14:43 GMT
What about Boston? I’m thinking of doing spring break there...
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Jan 13, 2018 16:16:51 GMT
What state would you be coming from? Are you flying or driving?
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Post by scrappinghappy on Jan 13, 2018 16:41:12 GMT
THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Lots of great ideas, some of which we would never have considered. Older DD went to Vanderbilt in Nashville so I was just saying how nice it would be to go back and see it again. We live near Chicago so have been to Minneapolis more than a few times, MOA is our annual clothes shopping destination. LOL PrettyInPeank we are coming from Chicago and can drive or fly. |
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Post by sawwhet on Jan 13, 2018 16:57:58 GMT
Toronto is a great city. You can fly to Toronto and explore then hop on the GO train to Niagara Falls which is about 1.5 hr away.
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Post by GamGam on Jan 13, 2018 16:58:29 GMT
I forgot to add in my post about Ashville, NC. Stay at the Biltmore Inn. It is a beautiful hotel--more of a spa feeling than a normal hotel. And the service there is truly outstanding. We were there last September for my 80th Birthday Bash, and had a private Segway tour. It was soooo much fun.
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Post by paigepea on Jan 13, 2018 17:00:33 GMT
SAN Francisco is fantastic. Good food, good shopping, good sites.
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