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I'm with Dyan on this one But I do love Philly too, it is a great city. You could meet Crystal and maybe if your lucky, she will bring Doug so you can see him nap first hand
Think of the great Southwest...Tucson. No, really.
Great Mexican food
Incredible scenery
Tombstone - "The Town Too Tough to Die" I kid you not.
Bisbee and the Copper Queen Mine
The Grand Canyon
Mexico just a bit away
Amazing history...San Xavier Mission, etc.
Warm weather...okay, so don't visit in June-Oct. - but winters and our two days of fall are simply amazing.
Golfing
Spas
Seriously, we have history here too. And I know of several incredible Mexican restaurants.
Another plus about Philly is that we could meet for lunch
I was going to say the same thing! Lots of "really fun" Passporters live within meeting distance for lunch and sightseeing! And some of us even spend the night!
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Wow. I'm bowled over. Thank you for such great input. And you know what? I'm going to visit them all.
Philly is definitely looking like a strong possibility for our next trip. I mean, what more can I ask for than direct flights and proximity to PassPorters?
Honestly, I have some suggestions here that I would never even have considered. Please, keep the ideas coming.
I love the suggestion of Newport, R.I. It is a great area and perfect for a long weekend! And has the benefit of being driving distance from Boston and CT. Atlanta would be another great place. The new aquarium is supposed to be amazing!
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I'd have to agree w/ RI. We are from AZ and it's ungoldly hot here in the summer. RI, Boston and Newport were breathtaking in their own ways. Newport was a fun place to shop, eat, eat and eat. It's small enough that you could park your car and just walk everywhere or take the trollies. Newport also has the Mansions "the city folk summer houses". There are beautiful areas to drive and watch sunsets. There's a city park and kids always enjoy a boat ride.
I was going to say the same thing! Lots of "really fun" Passporters live within meeting distance for lunch and sightseeing! And some of us even spend the night!
I agree!
I say Philly--- great excuse for a Passporter meet!!
Plus you know we have cheese steaks.... right??? Cmon, now... Goin anywhere else is just crazy talk.
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I hope this helps you out, and have fun planning another trip to the U.S.
Oh! I almost forgot~there are quite a few of us Passporters in the Twin Cities area. If you happened to come in September, you could be part of our 6th annual MOA Passporter Meet!
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Philadelphia. You could even spend a morning over in Camden NJ at the Aquarium while you're there. Awesome aquarium. Lots of local watershed and indigenous species represented. And seriously overlooked by people visiting Philly. Skip the cheesesteak and have a real hoagie. Cheesesteaks are messy and greasy. If you must eat one - remember to hunch over. It's called the Philly Stoop. Eat it from the end, don't cut it in half and share it , and find out how to order while you wait in line. Nothing mucks things up like a tourist who doesn't know how to order theirs "wit".
My second suggestion would be Charleston, SC. You've got the Isle of Palms to enjoy the pristine white-sand beaches and crystal clear water, there's the markets, churches and ghost tours in town, and Santee National Golf Course is just a short drive north. There's also great fishing and boating in Santee, SC.
Ever been to the Poconos or the Electric City? (Scranton) Great winter choices for a long weekend. And a stone's throw from where Sue and I live.
Karen - If you came to Minneapolis in September you could join us at the MOA passporter meet! (September 21-22 this year) Here's a link to info on the mall. If you're looking for good shops and good eats - it can't be beat. Here's a link:
las vegas is a place i would highly recommend. I went last year, and visited the grand canyon, hoover dam, and of course the strip . I went with a bunch of friends and it was some experience. When we went the grand canyon, and hoover dam we decided to take a helicopter ride up there. The view up there is something that you wont forget. I bought my tickets from this website my friend recommended me called www.lasvegaselitetours.com. Anyways, hope you have fun on your trip.
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Any of the choices given would be great, Karen, and all for different reasons! The ways of life and history are as different from one place to the next jsut as you find all over Europe! As this isn't a once in a lifetime trip that you will never repeat, buy a map and colored pins. Mark the ideas you've gotten in one color, the ones you've done in another, and work your way across! It would be lots of fun for the kids! They (well Matt) can research each place and map out ideas as to what to see!
Have fun planning!
My order?
Hmmm...the first 5 would be
Philly first
Savannah, GA (hey, I'm a GA girl)
Charleston, SC
San Antonio, TX
Tucson, AZ
I'd go with either Philly or San Antonio. There's lots of history (and cheesesteaks..) in Philly, which would be interesting. San Antonio is gorgeous, there's good food and cool entertainment & shops along this really pretty Riverwalk, which you can go and sail on in these guided tour-type boats.
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All these suggestions and no one has mentioned Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is one of the best zoos in the country. They are getting even better with the tripling of its size to include new exhibits and an attached water park due to open next year. This is also the home to Colo, the first captive-born gorilla in the world. Columbus, as with all of Ohio, is rich in Civil War and Native American history. Columbus is also the center for the arts, including BalletMet, The Wexner Center for the Arts and CAPA to name a few.
A short drive from Columbus, in any direction, offers even more to see. Eastern Ohio is home to Amish Country. Sandusky, to the north, is Cedar Point, which has some of the largest and fastest coasters in the world. Hocking Hills, to the south, offers some of the most beautiful scenery and camping in Ohio.
I would be amiss not to mention the many leisure activities and professional sports available throughout the state. We have everything from fishing to football. Ohio truly is "The Heart of it All".
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But I do love Philly too, it is a great city. You could meet Crystal and maybe if your lucky, she will bring Doug so you can see him nap first hand 
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I can't wait to hear what decision you make Karen! 
Atlanta would be another great place. The new aquarium is supposed to be amazing!
you know we have cheese steaks.... right??? Cmon, now... Goin anywhere else is just crazy talk. 
Lots of local watershed and indigenous species represented. And seriously overlooked by people visiting Philly. Skip the cheesesteak and have a real hoagie. 
Cheesesteaks are messy and greasy. 
If you must eat one - remember to hunch over. It's called the Philly Stoop. 
, and find out how to order while you wait in line. Nothing mucks things up like a tourist who doesn't know how to order theirs "wit". 
. I went with a bunch of friends and it was some experience. When we went the grand canyon, and hoover dam we decided to take a helicopter ride up there. The view up there is something that you wont forget. I bought my tickets from this website my friend recommended me called 
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