Visiting America - Suggestions guys!

How about Texas? You could do Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin (and hill country) and then down to San Antonio. Each has its own unique flair, but are all very Texan. Warning that you would probably want to go in spring or late fall otherwise it might be ridiculously hot.

How about Texas? You could do Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin (and hill country) and then down to San Antonio. Each has its own unique flair, but are all very Texan. Warning that you would probably want to go in spring or late fall otherwise it might be ridiculously hot.

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Kinda depends on what you want to do or see. I live in Maine and we are referred to as Vacationland! Beaches to lounge/play at, woods to camp in, mountains/hills to climb, and our more urban areas have plenty of shopping and good eating.

ETA: We might not fit your heat criteria though...it gets pretty hot and humid here in the summer but not nearly as hot as the southern states.

The great desert southwest. Billy the Kid... Grand Canyon... Indian ruins... Tombstone.

Old time Cowboy history. Met some British folks not too long ago that were doing that and they loved it.

Charleston, South Carolina

Beautiful Scenery
Historic Downtown
Ghost Tours
BEACH
The Market/lots of little eateries and shops

Lots of Friendly People

Wonderful Hotels Downtown


Endless Possi iblities for Fun!

Love Charleston! Some of my other favorites are Philadelphia, Lancaster and Gettysburg (All in PA).

Arizona!!! You have the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone...Phoenix has plenty to do and see as well.

Or Seattle. There is so much to do and see. Amazing zoos & aquariums. Mount Saint Helens, Skiing, hiking, boating, Pikes Place Market...I could go on and on

How about Texas? You could do Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin (and hill country) and then down to San Antonio. Each has its own unique flair, but are all very Texan. Warning that you would probably want to go in spring or late fall otherwise it might be ridiculously hot.

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Yes, Texas is great, Austin and San Antonio are amazing.

Ripped & British accent = definite win in Austin...which is a fun college town! :happy:

Hey Guys,

I've been planning a trip to America for a couple of years but I've always put it off and been to different places people wouldn't normally go to.

Having used this site a lot, I've realised I really want to go and try out America properly. My only thing is that I don't want to do the usual British thing (hit New York then head to Washington if there's time) Or go to Florida. I want to go somewhere new I've not really heard much about, has to be a place which is traditionally warm and friendly! (plus somewhere people will like my British accent!)

I can see this causing a slight argument but it's needed!

If you have ever seen Top Gear (the good Brit version), check out the episode where they race in America. That should give you some ideas.

I'd suggest Charleston SC, too. I'm a Brit and have been living in the USA almost 10 years now (in Greenville SC). We take trips to Charleston, and we took my mum there. It's got beaches, the market, an alligator reserve close by, fishing, and historic buildings and even a plantation close by. And yes, ripped and British accent, definitely = win.

Depending on how much time you have, I would recommend visiting multiple places. The United States are so diverse and each region is not unlike being in a different country. A great mix would include the following:
- Charleston, SC (for all the reasons mentioned above)
- Austin, TX (great people, great music)
- San Diego, CA (awesome weather, surfing)
- Las Vegas, NV (you know why)
- Chicago, IL (The best large city in America, diverse population, great food)
- Boston, MA (history, nightlife)

I'd spend about 3 - 5 days in each location.

Gulf coast Alabama, beautiful, uncrowded beaches. Quaint, friendly southern towns. New Orleans, great party town with historic area and shops

Glad to hear my British Accent will be a hit, my plan is to go for a lovely cold beer in the heat as soon as I arrive!

Stay away from Corona. That's a "mexican" beer. Coronoa means "we p*ss in your beer" in spanish.

That's why you add lime to it...

Arizona!!! You have the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Tombstone...Phoenix has plenty to do and see as well.

I've been to Arizona. (I'm from Chicago). I would LOVE to go back! Sedona was the most BEAUTIFUL place I've ever been. If you time your trip right, you can see lovely desert flowers in Phoenix. The botanical garden in the Phoenix area is excellent. We didn't have a chance to see the Grand Canyon, and I hope to go back and do so one day. I don't remember exactly where, but there was a chapel built right into a mountain. Phoenix also has some sort of Wild West museum that was fun. I remember riding in a stage coach...

I know I should put in a plug for my city. I do LOVE Chicago. We have Navy Pier, Lake Michigan, museums, Lincoln Park Zoo (and Brookfield Zoo isn't far away...), Second City, The building formerly known as The Sears Tower, etc..., but there is no guarantee that the weather will be warm enough to meet your criteria, even in July. Most of the time, we have a pretty hot July and August, but last year was very mild. One never knows around here.

Are there any particular American events where the whole country is involved in something/days off where I could get involved and enjoy the culture?

Check out local county and state fairs or the Professional Rodeo/bullriding circuit. Most places here participate it both to some extent, usually in late summer (August-September). There are also various local festivals, especially in the more remote suburbs and rural areas.

They're not necessarily national, but you'll get a good taste of the culture.