Favorite City in the U.S - Page 2

DavidMn · #16 08-20-2005, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Chicago. Los Angeles. St. Augustine. Those are probably my top three.

I must say, though, that I do like Lexington quite a bit. Although not large by any means, we have some good restaurants and shopping and plenty of performing arts. I know many people do not enjoy "college towns," but I think the university adds a great deal to the community. Plus, I think it's beautiful....from downtown to the horse farms you'll see by driving just a few miles out.

AS far as college towns go, I didnt mind Madison and Champaign when I saw Fleetwood Mac there in '04

macfanken · #17 08-20-2005, 12:56 PM

Seattle
New York
San Francisco
Portland

GypsySorcerer · #18 08-20-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

AS far as college towns go, I didnt mind Madison and Champaign when I saw Fleetwood Mac there in '04

I like Madison, from what I've seen. Champaign........eh. Nice university, though.

WelshWitchPMD · #19 08-20-2005, 12:58 PM

Favorite Cities:

1. Boston. I agree with everything that you said DavidMn! I am very lucky however because I live about an hour away by bus, car or train. As a matter of fact we went there last Sunday all over The North End. We went to G'Vanni's which had a pretty good lunch special and then we went to Mike's pastry.

We also got caught in the thundershowers all day. We also went to Downtown Crossing and I got a pair of fabulous clogs.
The Saturday before we went to The Natural Museum of History at Harvard.
You are right when you say that you can never get boarded in Boston!

2. Philadelphia. OK this city gives me kind of the same vibe as Boston even though I have not explored it as much. It is only an hour away by plane.

3. New York City. I love going there. So much to do but $$$$$. I met a nice person on the train when I went in July. He told me a bunch of fun things to do that don't cost a lot of $. One of them was to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy the great yet cheaper food there. We were only there for a short weekend so we did not get a chance to do it but maybe in the fall we will try it.

Maybe we can all post a fun place to go or see in some of our favorite or not so favorite cities. I am always looking for places to take some nice photos.

Livia · #20 08-20-2005, 01:10 PM

There are many I have yet to visit, but the following come to my mind first:

My own city, Austin, of course!
San Francsico
New Orleans
Nashville
NYC

WelshWitchPMD · #21 08-20-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidMn

AS far as college towns go, I didnt mind Madison and Champaign when I saw Fleetwood Mac there in '04

I was in both cities and at both shows along with GreatDarkWing (Alex) we might have run into you at some point. I liked the row of stores in Champaign, however. Came in handy when I needed a new SD card for my camera.
The highway from Madison to Champaign however. SNOOZE......

seeker007nmss · #22 08-20-2005, 01:17 PM

Las Vegas didn't make anyone's list? Interesting.

Livia · #23 08-20-2005, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

Las Vegas didn't make anyone's list? Interesting.

Duh! Yes, Vegas, baby, yeaaaah!!!

estranged4life · #24 08-20-2005, 01:25 PM

1.Denver
2.Dallas
3.Oklahoma City (Which doesnt count as much since we basically live there)
4.Austin
5.Tulsa

Of cities I havent been to but still like:
1.Chicago
2.San Francisco
3.Portland
4.Seattle

Cities I hate:
1.Washington DC
2.Atlanta
3.Los Angeles (Excluding the LA Dodgers)
4.Houston

macfanken · #25 08-20-2005, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker007nmss

Las Vegas didn't make anyone's list? Interesting.

Vegas is OK... for about 48 hours. Other than that, I hate Las Vegas.

David · #26 08-20-2005, 01:46 PM

1. Wiscasset, Maine
2. Sandpoint, Idaho
3. Bandon, Oregon
4. Olympia, Washington
5. Juneau, Alaska
6. Salem, Massachusetts
7. Ashville, North Carolina

catinthedark · #27 08-20-2005, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by michelle2677

Nashville and Atlanta-love both of them-maybe nashville a little more, but only cuz I've been there a few more times

Gah - how did I forget Atlanta?? I LOVE LOVE LOVE Atlanta. Love the weather, love the people. Why, oh why did CNN have to get so lame?

I could have gotten a job there and lived there to my heart's content....

I like New Orleans, too... but only for one night.

markolas · #28 08-20-2005, 02:23 PM

Out of the cities I've been to, Austin is the only one I could live in, so I'm going with that as my choice.

Dallas & Houston...blech...I hate the fact that if you're gay, you're pretty much relegated to the "gay ghetto." New Orleans is nothing to write home about, outside of the French Quarter. My native Shreveport is rightwing Southern Baptist territory, and I can't believe I survived being a gay adolescent in that place without at least attempting suicide.

Until I see something better, I'm staying right here.

ontheEdgeof17 · #29 08-20-2005, 03:08 PM

-Honolulu

-Denver

-D.C.

-Charlotte

I don't like:

-Boston (I was just cranky when I was there....should go back and try again)

-Orlando

-Detroit

WelshWitchPMD · #30 08-20-2005, 04:36 PM

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I don't like:

-Boston (I was just cranky when I was there....should go back and try again)

Where did you go in Boston? You really need to give it a second chance. It is a lovely city.