North American cities you'd like to visit? - Page 7

Gas Man · 10-23-2009, 12:24 AM

The important thing is that you got one thing right. Don't visit michigan.

goof2 · 10-23-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I grew up just south of DC so I had field trips there all the time. 8 years in DC and I still haven't seen everything. We got lost one time and discovered so much cool shit we never knew existed.

The main thing I miss about DC is the water. Atlanta has no open water except Lake Lanier which is a shitty ass manmade lake full of a bunch of rednecks who fish with boats that do 80mph and families who try and ski with pontoons that do 10mph. I've always liked the idea that in DC you could hop on a boat and go anywhere in the world you wanted.

Same here. Growing up I lived within 2 hours of DC for quite a while and had a number of field trips there. I only spent enough time there to scratch the surface, but it did kickstart my interest in history. This spring I was up there and went to the newer Air and Space museum portion out at Dulles. I spent 6 hours there and felt like I rushed through it.

I hear what you are saying about the water as well. I would move away from it, but I wouldn't like it at all.

Mr Lefty · 10-23-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

The important thing is that you got one thing right. Don't visit michigan.

ehh I think Michigan, the UP would be a nice ride... however I'll pass on Detroit

HurricaneHeather · 10-23-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

The important thing is that you got one thing right. Don't visit michigan.

I don't think there is a soul that would make that mistake.

Trip · 10-23-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

DC is a total shithole, but the history is hard to turn down. I could probably spend a week there just figuring out the museums I REALLY want to dedicate some time to.

exactly DC sucks on the outer portions, but the history and places are amazing. I wouldn't skip the time I spent there for a second. I would go back again, I loved the history and government section of DC.

Rider · 10-23-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

exactly DC sucks on the outer portions, but the history and places are amazing. I wouldn't skip the time I spent there for a second. I would go back again, I loved the history and government section of DC.

That's exactly why I want to go there. I think it would be great for my kids.

goof2 · 10-23-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

That's exactly why I want to go there. I think it would be great for my kids.

Not to sound too Clark Griswold, but if you do make the trip do a bit of planning in advance. There are so many things to see in such a small area if you try to wing it you could easily miss the things you think your kids will really enjoy.

Rider · 10-23-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

Not to sound too Clark Griswold, but if you do make the trip do a bit of planning in advance. There are so many things to see in such a small area if you try to wing it you could easily miss the things you think your kids will really enjoy.

My wife has been there before and she used to be a travel agent so she knows the right things to see.

Trip · 10-23-2009, 02:13 PM

I winged it. Once I got there I got a map and basically ran for 3 days straight. Saw everything I wanted and spent little time unnecessarily. No way would that have been possible with a kid.

Rider · 10-23-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I winged it. Once I got there I got a map and basically ran for 3 days straight. Saw everything I wanted and spent little time unnecessarily. No way would that have been possible with a kid.

Yeah I'm planning on an entire week there just because of the kids. If we see everything and finish early, we'll go see Michelle's cousin in Virgina.

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Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	I winged it. Once I got there I got a map and basically ran for 3 days straight. Saw everything I wanted and spent little time unnecessarily. No way would that have been possible with a kid.