[Schumi]

Why would you want to come to the US? I moved here 17 years ago and still wonder why!

JK

Theres a lot of sights to see, I think if I was planning a single trip it would be difficult to decide just what part to go see. Every city is so different than one another.


I've been all over the US and there are a few sights that stand out in my head:

The Grand Canyon isn't done justice in photos. You'll never forget the first time you walk out and see it, the depth, and the other side miles away from you. If you are in the south it's worth the drive out to see it.

The greater Los Angeles area, for someone who's never been to a large city, is neat to hang around. Malibu Beach was fun when I went a few months ago. It's a real cool drive to take PCH up the coast from LA to SF. Takes forever but the scenery is nice. Rent a quick car- Audi S4 was a fun rental for that drive.

New York City is crazy. Fly into NY, stay a day or two seeing the city, and then fly out to your actual destination. You'll most likely have a connecting flight in NY anyways and if you don't stay around and see the city you will always be pissed that you were in NY but didn't get to stay and see NY.

Texas is hot. That's all I have to say about Texas.

I've had tons of fun in Arizona, mainly doing some not so family friendly activities but there is some cool hiking in the north of AZ, and again the Grand Canyon.

Colorado is great if you ski/board. I don't really do either but I did do a like of hiking and climbing out there. It's beautiful in the winter.

St. Louis nightlife I'm extremely familiar with but again, not family activities. But if you are driving through it's definitely worth stopping to see the Arch. It's sort of mindbending to see the structure in person. I've lived near it a long time now and still stand around and stare a bit like a tourist every time I'm down at the base of it. Also, I think a lot of people don't know but you can actually go up to the top in it, in a (claustrophobic) elevator. I've done it several times and it is seriously cool. Not for someone afraid of heights.

Chicago is full of things to do. I like the summers there. Winters are a hell no.

Washington D.C.- lots of history, tour sites, etc but not really into it, and I doubt your kids would be either. It was nice taking a nap on the mall (big lawn) in front of the Washington Monument once though.

Never been to FL/southeast. Although the Carribean sounds nice.


And there you have Schumi's guide to the US.