Where's the best place to visit in America?

Question

I'm British and i am going to America next week but I don't know where to go. I have never been there before so can someone please tell me a city where there is a lot to do and lots of shops. Thanks!

Answer 1

I don't travel much and I live in Ohio, boring here.  The most popular places are

New York City, New York

Los Angeles, Califonia

Miami, Florida

Chicago, Illinois

I named some from each area of the US

Answer 2

new york's good for shopping i heard.california can also be a good option in case u like the beaches .u can try out las vegas if u're above 18.

Answer 3

your first stop should be LA, then florida. good luck.

Answer 4

disney world

Answer 5

I am the ultimate shopper.haha. I was born in California near San Francisco and now live near L.A. You MUST come to California. People up North tend to be more friendly... it is less crowded and the air is cleaner and the shopping in San Francisco is AMAZING. L.A. is fun to party in and there are malls EVERYWHERE, but the atmosphere is very different and it's so huge you may feel overwhelmed. Go to S.F.! ..the city is beautiful and the people are down to earth.

Answer 6

New York City for shopping

L.A. for sun and shopping

Miami for sun

Answer 7

Boston. There are many things to do there It's quite historical since the British came over to settle here in New England. You can take a trip out to Concord and visit the Old North Bridge and the famous Walden Pond where Henry David Thoreau lived. Lots of shopping at Fanuel Hall in Boston, and many fine restuarants too. Go to the North End for Italian food. have a great stay.

Answer 8

The answer has to be Hawaii! i love it there!! i been to quite a few places in USA but you cant compare anywhere to Hawaii... i travel with British Airways since im from Europe and go through London Heathrow to LAX Los Angeles and from there to Honolulu Hawaii!  

I enjoyed Orlando as well and there are a lot of malls for shopping over there....especially in Tampa Florida. In Orlando there is a lot to do like Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World!

Have fun mate! Wherever you ll go i m sure you would love it and will be going back again! Guarantee!

Answer 9

Death Valley, California.

Answer 10

There are so many place you can go, Try Hilton Head Island (South Carolina), NYC, Wolfborough (New Hampshire), and Cleveland (Ohio).

There is so much to do, and a lot of shops. Hope I helped:)

Answer 11

"Best" is a matter of opinion and also depends on what you want.

Louisiana is the only US state that offers tax-free shopping for international visitors: www.louisianataxfree.com

Things to do in New Orleans:

Mardi Gras and the Jazz Festival are world famous events, but New Orleans hosts many festivals and celebrations throughout the year:  www.nola.com/festivals

The Saint Charles Streetcar is the oldest continuously operating street railway in the world and is a "tourist attraction" in its own right.  It is part of the public transit system, as are the Canal Street and Riverfront streetcar lines:  www.norta.com

There is always music, but the bands change: Go to www.bestofneworleans.com and click on Music then Listings or to www.offbeat.com and click on Listings, then Music.

Note that music clubs often advertise "No Cover", meaning there is no charge for entering. However, clubs with "No Cover" often require that customers buy a beverage each for every "set " of music (which can be every 20 minutes) so KNOW THE PRICE before you sit down. Clubs do that because some people will sit in the club all evening drinking nothing (clubs only make money from the drinks they sell - not from the music). It is also a good idea to pay for each round of drinks (in clubs on Bourbon Street) as it is delivered so there can't be any confusion at the end of the evening.

An incomplete guide to bars & clubs:   http://www.neworleanscheapdrinks.com/

About certain alcoholic beverages:  Realize that some famous drinks are VERY potent compared with regular cocktails that have only 1 to 1 ½ ounces of alcohol. For example, a Hurricane is basically 3 or 4 ounces of rum in something like red Kool-Aid, and a Hand Grenade has at least 4 ½ ounces of Everclear + rum + vodka mixed with melon liquor.  They don’t necessarily taste like an alcoholic beverage and it is easy to over-indulge.

Wander around the French Quarter, enjoy the architecture, watch the street entertainers (do tip), and visit some of the historic buildings that have been turned into museums (go to www.frenchquarter.com and click on Historic Attractions).

Assuming the weather is good, you can collect a sandwich lunch and eat in the riverfront park (watch the shipping) or in Jackson Square (a very nice park).

The Riverwalk shopping center has an air-conditioned food court with dining overlooking the river (www.riverwalkmarketplace.com).  The Canal Place shopping center is in the French Quarter and has a cinema and higher-end shopping (Saks 5th Avenue, Brooks Brothers, etc.)

The lobby for the Westin Canal Place Hotel is on the 11th floor and overlooks the French Quarter. It is a great place for an afternoon drink/snack:(www.westin.com).

Cafe du Monde is in the French Quarter and you shouldn't miss having cafe au lait & beignets (www.cafedumonde.com). Another great coffee shop is the Croissant d'Or (at 615 Ursulines Street), which is open from 7:00am to 2:00pm and has food in addition to pastry.

The Palm Court restaurant is very nice, has moderate prices, and traditional live jazz starting at 8:00pm: 1204 Decatur Street, tel [phone] (reservations are important and they are not open every day). The Palm Court is closed from about July 25th to about September 25th each year.

Maximo's Italian Grill has great food and atmosphere: 1117 Decatur Street in the French Quarter, [phone].

All of the famous restaurants (Antoine's, Arnaud's, Brennan's, Commander's Palace, etc.) have reopened. The Pelican Club (on Exchange Alley in the FQ) is not as well known but is the same type experience. Reservations are a good idea, and probably essential on weekends.  Tujaques Restaurant (823 Decatur Street) is very traditional and has moderate prices:  www.tujaguesrestaurant.com

Cafe Degas is a very French restaurant near City Park at 3127 Esplanade - which is not within walking distance of downtown (5 to 10 minutes by taxi). They are closed on Mondays & Tuesdays (504-945-5635).

The Napoleon House restaurant is at 500 Chartres Street in the FQ, and has a menu of great local dishes: www.napoleonhouse.com

Preservation Hall has traditional live Jazz, and doesn’t serve alcohol so all ages are welcome:  www.preservationhall.com

New Orleans has ballet, opera, a symphony orchestra, and theatre:

www.nobadance.com

www.neworleansopera.org

www.lpomusic.com

www.lepetittheatre.com

There is a free ferry across the Mississippi at the "foot" of Canal Street. It is a short trip but like a harbor cruise w/o a guide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/canal_stree...

The Aquarium, Audubon Zoo, and the new Insectarium are world-class attractions (www.auduboninstitute.org) and you should see them if you can. The Zoo is several miles from downtown. You can drive to the Zoo (which has free parking) or take public transit from the French Quarter.

The Louisiana State Museum is in the French Quarter:  http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/  New Orleans is also home to a number of other museums, such as the National World War II Museum (www.ddaymuseum.org) and the New Orleans Museum of Art (www.noma.org). Both can be reached by public transit: The WWII museum is in the central business district but a long walk from the French Quarter. NOMA is not within walking distance of downtown but has free parking.  Go to www.neworleansmuseums.com for info on more museums.

Harrah’s Casino is in the Central Business District: www.harrahs.com  (age 21 required for entry)

New Orleans City Park has a variety of attractions, including an amusement park with rides and attractions for children + free parking.  City Park also presents "Celebration in the Oaks" from late November to early January: (www.neworleanscitypark.com).

Check www.frenchquarter.com for ideas about other things to do.

Hope you have a great time, wherever you go!

Answer 12

oh we have a bunch of places you will love from New York to Las Vegas Nevada to all of California or if you like nature go to Yellow Stone National park or the Rockies in Colorado.

I wish I could give you a grand tour of my country we have so many neat things if its not here its up north in Canada or south in Mexico and South America....bring a bunch of film and $$ we are not begging if ur giving.

Answer 13

Hi,

I've been going to America for the last 8 years, several times a year. I have yet only traveled the east of America but i can defiantly recommend you to visit a few places.

Firstly there's Florida. Sun, Shopping and beaches. (not to mention the theme parks) Florida is a lovely place to visit  all year round, the locals are friendly and shopping is cheap.

Secondly West Virginia, In west Virginia there is a place called Colonial Williamsburg, This is an amazing place to visit! It is a living historical town stuck in the American Civil war, actors walk round the town playing their parts. Very Enjoyable! SUN SUN SUN !!!!

Thirdly, New York. Although New York is a very very busy place it also provides a lovely atmosphere. Shopping is a little more expensive here but there is a lot more up market shops here. I would defiantly recommend visiting west end, or have a horse driven cart through central park!

These are the top 3 places i can think of, but all are as great as the rest!