Sell me on your city for a short solo trip

[miso]

I am thinking of taking a solo domestic trip (or maybe a trip with a couple of girlfriends) sans husband and kid in the fall or winter.

It should be a place with tasty food.

I guess good Pokemon hunting would be a plus, too. LOL.

I already have upcoming family trips this year to NYC, Chicago, and Boston.

Please suggest other cities and provide supporting evidence.

Thank you!

[VeryViolet]

Not my city but for a trip with girlfriends definitely New Orleans. I know you have been but the food is so good and always worth a trip. I just wouldn't want to go solo because drinking alone is depressing, cocktails and food are my favorite New Orleans activities.

I would do DC alone though. Visiting the Smithsonians alone is awesome because sometimes I want to stay three hours and sometimes I want to stay three minutes. Depending on when you go you can do a White House tour with Christmas decorations. Most importantly so much yummy food.

[vicky]

One day I'd like an adventure with you! But my city is lame. Lol.

[themysteriouswife]

Atlanta. You probably know more about the food than I.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:09:42 GMT -5 VeryViolet said:

Not my city but for a trip with girlfriends definitely New Orleans. I know you have been but the food is so good and always worth a trip. I just wouldn't want to go solo because drinking alone is depressing, cocktails and food are my favorite New Orleans activities.

I would do DC alone though. Visiting the Smithsonians alone is awesome because sometimes I want to stay three hours and sometimes I want to stay three minutes. Depending on when you go you can do a White House tour with Christmas decorations. Most importantly so much yummy food.

New Orleans is a great idea. I'd love to go in the fall/winter, too -- not hot and humid then. And you're right re not going solo!

I know people love D.C., but I have a weird aversion to it after having lived there for three rather unhappy years. LOL.

[Moe]

I don't have to. NY Times just did that for me.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/11/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-minneapolis.html?_r=0

Only in the (early) fall. Fuck no in the winter. BUT I AM TIRED OF ASKING YOU, you're making me grovel.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:11:00 GMT -5 vicky said:

One day I'd like an adventure with you! But my city is lame. Lol.

If I figure out a date, do you want me to let you know? Come with me!

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:11:18 GMT -5 themysteriouswife said:

Atlanta. You probably know more about the food than I.

I really want to visit Atlanta!

I've never been, aside from the airport!

[vicky]

Aug 11, 2016 16:12:55 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:11:00 GMT -5 vicky said:

One day I'd like an adventure with you! But my city is lame. Lol.

If I figure out a date, do you want me to let you know? Come with me!

That sounds awesome! Let me know

[slcjess]

Ummmm... we have less alcohol in our beer but very pretty mountains and a waffle place that was on that show with the annoying blonde guy. No?
 
ETA- there is a poke gym at my work. I don't know what that means but I'm assuming you do, and it must be good because people go wander out in the soccer field for hours doing... poke gym things.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:12:51 GMT -5 Moe said:

I don't have to. NY Times just did that for me.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/11/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-minneapolis.html?_r=0

Only in the (early) fall. Fuck no in the winter. BUT I AM TIRED OF ASKING YOU, you're making me grovel.

No groveling! LOL!

I actually think winter is more likely than fall for my currently imaginary trip, so Minneapolis would be a no for winter indeed.

Although I did go to Chicago in the dead of winter with no problems. Is Minneapolis much worse?

[Deleted]

Philadelphia has so many great restaurants and is easy to get around and good for solo. I do a lot of things solo here.

I also enjoy DC.

Other good options I think would be New Orleans and San Francisco.

[fryjack2]

I was going to suggest Boston, but I see you have that covered.

How about Philly? Our friend runs Vernick and its so so good. Voted #1 restaurant in Philly and has won numerous other honors.

[copperboom]

Kansas City has fantastic restaurants and excellent Pokemon hunting

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:15:16 GMT -5 slcjess said:

Ummmm... we have less alcohol in our beer but very pretty mountains and a waffle place that was on that show with the annoying blonde guy. No?
 
ETA- there is a poke gym at my work. I don't know what that means but I'm assuming you do, and it must be good because people go wander out in the soccer field for hours doing... poke gym things.

If I were a skier, maybe I'd head your way for Park City?

I actually have a good friend who lives in SLC, and I haven't seen her in ages since she moved.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:16:12 GMT -5 @wandering said:

Philadelphia has so many great restaurants and is easy to get around and good for solo. I do a lot of things solo here.

Aug 11, 2016 16:16:22 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

How about Philly? Our friend runs Vernick and its so so good. Voted #1 restaurant in Philly and has won numerous other honors.

I haven't been to Philadelphia in quite awhile, and there are indeed a lot of tasty things to eat there.

[05heel]

My city, because I live here. You're welcome.

[cuddlyevil]

Our restaurant scene in Cincinnati has grown and expanded over the last three years. You can find excellent food here and it's fairly reasonably priced.

Our arts scene is quite good as well.

We have a lot of brewing history here, so our craft brewing and distlling culture is growing.

Plus, amazing parks. And I'm here ;-)

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:18:37 GMT -5 copperboom said:

Kansas City has fantastic restaurants and excellent Pokemon hunting

I've never been! And I don't know anybody there!

Thank you for volunteering to be my potential tour guide. LOL.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:20:06 GMT -5 @32flavors said:

We have great beaches, lots of good food, me and my pool should be done. Lol

I like the good food and you parts!

Unpopular confession: I don't actually love beaches and pools. I go only because my husband and kid like them.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:21:49 GMT -5 05heel said:

My city, because I live here. You're welcome.

Best.

I look forward to visiting your city and not knowing you're there.

[jeekerbeeker]

I'll agree with New Orleans in the fall! The weather is great then for eating and drinking your way through the city. 

The Crescent city blues and BBQ festival is mid-October and a lot of fun.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:22:02 GMT -5 tators said:

Boise. Cheaper than most options. You could stay downtown and pretty much walk anywhere. There is a place called Boise frye company- all types of fries with all types of sauces. Lots of local places to eat.
I'm here. hahaha

Fries? DIABETES!!!

But you are a draw.

[Moe]

Aug 11, 2016 16:15:51 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:12:51 GMT -5 Moe said:

I don't have to. NY Times just did that for me.

www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/08/11/travel/what-to-do-36-hours-in-minneapolis.html?_r=0

Only in the (early) fall. Fuck no in the winter. BUT I AM TIRED OF ASKING YOU, you're making me grovel.

No groveling! LOL!

I actually think winter is more likely than fall for my currently imaginary trip, so Minneapolis would be a no for winter indeed.

Although I did go to Chicago in the dead of winter with no problems. Is Minneapolis much worse?

Actually, it isn't.  Winter carnivals and Loppet Festival and Art Shanty and Crashed Ice and Ice Castle keeps us outside even.  And of course, there's Wild games.  It's just, well, it's cold.  Duh.  However, I guess not so much since this year the Winter Kite Festival was cancelled because it was too warm.  That said, SkyWays!

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:22:05 GMT -5 cuddlyevil said:

Our restaurant scene in Cincinnati has grown and expanded over the last three years. You can find excellent food here and it's fairly reasonably priced.

Our arts scene is quite good as well.

We have a lot of brewing history here, so our craft brewing and distlling culture is growing.

Plus, amazing parks. And I'm here ;-)

I've never been to Cincinnati either.

These are good ideas for me to see more of our country.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:24:43 GMT -5 jeekerbeeker said:

I'll agree with New Orleans in the fall! The weather is great then for eating and drinking your way through the city. 

The Crescent city blues and BBQ festival is mid-October and a lot of fun.

I think New Orleans and Atlanta are at the top of my list right now.

I still remember going to NOLA for New Year's Even once and having the best time.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:25:13 GMT -5 Moe said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:15:51 GMT -5 miso said:

No groveling! LOL!

I actually think winter is more likely than fall for my currently imaginary trip, so Minneapolis would be a no for winter indeed.

Although I did go to Chicago in the dead of winter with no problems. Is Minneapolis much worse?

Actually, it isn't.  Winter carnivals and Loppet Festival and Art Shanty and Crashed Ice and Ice Castle keeps us outside even.  And of course, there's Wild games.  It's just, well, it's cold.  Duh.  However, I guess not so much since this year the Winter Kite Festival was cancelled because it was too warm.  That said, SkyWays!

This is outrageous.

[noradog]

New Orleans in the fall and winter is when it is habitable! Great food, lots of wonderful alcohol, and some really neat museums and tours if you're wanting to do more than eat or drink (but really, eating and drinking is enough). I love it here, but not this time of year. It's either raining or we're in a heat advisory. Too hot.

[fryjack2]

Portland Maine?

Seattle?

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:27:43 GMT -5 noradog said:

New Orleans in the fall and winter is when it is habitable! Great food, lots of wonderful alcohol, and some really neat museums and tours if you're wanting to do more than eat or drink (but really, eating and drinking is enough). I love it here, but not this time of year. It's either raining or we're in a heat advisory. Too hot.

I once went in July or August. I walked maybe two blocks to a restaurant.

Upon arrival, the sweet hostess said, "Welcome! May I show you where our ladies' room is?"

I thought this was weird until I went in and saw that I looked like somebody had poured a bucket of water on my head. SO SWEATY.

She was a fabulous hostess! LOL!