Favorite travel places besides amusement parks

[edh]

So what are your favorite non amusement park destinations? I was recently in Puerto Rico and I had an amazing time. This winter I am going to the Caribbean on a NCL cruise for 7 nights (leave out of Tampa so may still go to BGT) but obviously that is just a bonus. What are some of the top places you have been to do stuff other than amusement parks? Even if the city has amusement parks, I usually would do one place and the rest of the time do cultural/foodie things.

[yay101]

1.) Amusement Parks

2.) Amusement Parks

3.) Amusement Parks

 

Actually my favorite destination was probably Washington DC when we went last year. I also like to go to Lake Geneva in Wisconsin, but that's only because they have a really good ice cream place called Just Scoops with a Fat Elvis ice cream (peanut butter and bananas ). And the beach is good away. Finally, I'm not sure if it's a "destination", but when we went to Cincinnati a few years ago, we went down to Kentucky to go to the Creation Museum, which is probably my favorite museum. I'm not sure if I agree with the ideas the museum portrays, but IMO it was really cool.

[ThePasswordIsPie]

Not Amusement Parks...

What about Amusement Park Resorts?

[azza29]

National parks. Yosemite is one of the most memorable places I've ever visited.

[daniellazarus]

South Padre Island TX

Garner State Park west of San Antonio TX

[cmullin]

Yosemite and any other parks in California and then the Jersey Shore.

[rubysparkles]

I just went to Vietnam and it was beautiful. Hanoi was an intense place and Halong Bay was possibly the most gorgeous place I have ever been.

[XYZ]

New York City. I like going there not just because El Toro is an hour away.

[gisco]

It changes from time to time but right now it would be Southern Germany. Had a great time last year and I'm planning on going back in a couple of years.

[boldikus]

Key West, FL (the only place I would live if not in Philly)

 

NYC (so close, lots of friends)

 

Jersey Shore (visit folks, very close)

[Jew]

Vegas and San Diego.

[Nrthwnd]

Paris

 

I love the architecture, and the food ain't too bad, either!

[downunder]

Vegas - it always has so much going on in the one place - bands, shows, and even some sport.

New York - just love Manhattan.

New Orleans - Bourbon Street is another planet at night.

San Diego - love the Mission Beach area.

Yosemite - absolutely magnificent, especially from the top of Half Dome.

Paris - love this town , even the French can't spoil it.

London - love the history, even if it's a minefield of disgruntled exes who moved there.

Rome - amazing history, even though it's hotter than the surface of the sun in summer.

[gerstlaueringvar]

City Museum.

[CobraRollGuy]

1) Hilton Head Island in South Carolina

 

2) Saint Pierre and Miquelon in Canada (it is a French territory but it is a fun place to visit)

 

3) national parks (Yellow Stone is my favorite one I have been to)

[edh]

I am glad this thread is brought back!

 

I have some more:

 

San Juan: Beautiful beaches, lots of things to do, great food, and an amazing place to visit.

Hawaii: I love the beaches, and lots of things to do around the island.

 

Next trips I hope to take that don't involve amusement parks:

1) Lima Peru- I want to take a friend. I'd love to see Maccu Piccu but I don't think my frequent flyer miles have availability at the time.

2) Bali or Thailand- Haven't decided which one, but want to go for amazing atmosphere, scuba diving, and food.

3) Dublin, Ireland- I hope to visit it during St. Patricks day next year. I live in Savannah, so I want to see how it compares.

 

After all these trips I should have about 180K Frequent Flyer miles left to do something. Haven't decided what. I want to visit every continent, so maybe hit up Australia and Morocco.

[bert425]

we love Las Vegas and go there at least once every couple of years.

 

 

otherwise, we have no specific place, tho we DO always try to hit up Aquariums wherever we go. . . love me some Aquariums

[chemical_echo]

If the place has good food and history; I'll probably like it.

Probably why I love Europe so much.

[coasterbill]

Rehoboth Beach, DE

[Barge84]

I used to go to Vegas every year, but haven't been for about 5-6 years.

NYC is always an awesome city to visit

Chicago

Heading to Cabo in a few weeks for a wedding. Never done a beach resort type vacation, so I'm curious if I'll like it.

[Diamondbacker27]

I really want to visit Hawaii or the Bahamas.

I like the Keys and Orlando.

But the 23rd we are heading to St.Louis, I might like it there.

( No Six Flags stop)

[Nrthwnd]

London - for the West End theatre.

And that architecture I mentioned, before.

 

And Amsterdam. For the ...... coffee shops.