Sell me on your city for a short solo trip

[daisybuchannan]

Philly! 

Love it so much. I am working on booking a quick trip in the city (I live about 25 mins away in the burbs now) with my college girlfriends over my bday weekend, I cannot wait!

Great food. 

I am 100% honest when I say I have no idea what Pokemon hunting is. I know people are obsessed yet I still haven't looked into what it actually is. Lol.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:29:07 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

Portland Maine?

Seattle?

Seattle is always a great option. Such an easy flight, too. Portland, OR, as well.

I've never been to Portland, Maine, but my husband wants to drive to Maine when we go to Boston. I have zero clue where Portland, Maine is relative to Boston.

But it seems less "city" to me.

I think I want "city."

[noradog]

Aug 11, 2016 16:29:30 GMT -5 miso said:

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!

That's how I end up looking 90% of the time. It's also why I also have something with me to pull my hair back at all times. My head sweats and my hair is wet.  I can't do cute most of the year here, but it's still a great place. 

[killercupcake]

When are you going to NYC? Same time as last year?

[sequins]

Seattle, pokemon hunting in bellevue park, gtg with intentionalsnarkshark and me and if you like, baby sequins!

[VeryViolet]

Aug 11, 2016 16:12:21 GMT -5 miso said:

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.

I actually don't go downtown much but I was at the Doctor the other day. The entire city is full of Pokemon and pokestops. I mean if that doesn't sway you I don't know what will. LOL

[05heel]

Aug 11, 2016 16:24:07 GMT -5 miso said:

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.

I'm in the best foodie city in North Carolina!

[fryjack2]

Aug 11, 2016 16:31:28 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:29:07 GMT -5 fryjack2 said:

Portland Maine?

Seattle?

Seattle is always a great option. Such an easy flight, too. Portland, OR, as well.

I've never been to Portland, Maine, but my husband wants to drive to Maine when we go to Boston. I have zero clue where Portland, Maine is relative to Boston.

But it seems less "city" to me.

I think I want "city."

Portland, Maine reminds me a bit of Seattle.  Very walkable around the downtown.  Has a hippy vibe to it, outdoorsy people are numerous.  Seafood is really good, some really good pizza places too.  There are a few highly rated restaurants.   You can take a ferry to some islands including Peaks Island which is beautiful and has good food and views.

Portland is about a 2-2.5 hour drive from Boston.  There is also a train.

But its definitely not a city size wise like Seattle or Boston or New Orleans, etc.

[copperboom]

Aug 11, 2016 16:22:09 GMT -5 miso said:

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.

I would be happy to! I'm going to volunteer RexManningDay to co-guide.

[marie3246]

Savannah, food is great and I think the Pokemon hunting is pretty great too!

[nicbreeful]

Well, since you're already doing NYC.. Seattle!

Hit the underground and the EMP if you haven't already. I think Bite of Seattle is over but Bumbershoot is coming up.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:33:46 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

When are you going to NYC? Same time as last year?

Labor Day! So pretty soon and pretty hot and humid sadly.

[slcjess]

Aug 11, 2016 16:20:14 GMT -5 miso said:

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.

Oh, Park City has outlets! We can shop and eat waffles and then I will give you the Brawny Baby painting to remember us by. 

See? I offer you souvenirs. Who else has offered you a souvenir? 

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:35:42 GMT -5 sequins said:

Seattle, pokemon hunting in bellevue park, gtg with intentionalsnarkshark and me and if you like, baby sequins!

This Bellevue hunting sounds truly amazing.

I mean, you guys are great, too. Hahahaha.

[pugz]

We have lots of good BBQ in KC, perfect for avoiding the diabeetus.

[killercupcake]

Aug 11, 2016 16:47:16 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:33:46 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

When are you going to NYC? Same time as last year?

Labor Day! So pretty soon and pretty hot and humid sadly.

Oh boooo. We could've met up to watch the parade (at a predetermined time and place because my cell had zero service the entire time we were there last year). Lol We probably walked right past one another. I'm still bitter.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:37:02 GMT -5 copperboom said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:22:09 GMT -5 miso said:

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

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

I would be happy to! I'm going to volunteer RexManningDay to co-guide.

OMG, I forgot RexManningDay was there, too! And she plays Pokemon!

On a serious note, knowing you're both there is truly a double-plus for your city.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:38:42 GMT -5 marie3246 said:

Savannah, food is great and I think the Pokemon hunting is pretty great too!

Interesting! I've never thought of Savannah. How far is it from Atlanta? Would that be doable in one trip?:

Self-edit: OMG three hours away. I'm an idiot.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:47:53 GMT -5 slcjess said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:20:14 GMT -5 miso said:

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.

Oh, Park City has outlets! We can shop and eat waffles and then I will give you the Brawny Baby painting to remember us by. 

See? I offer you souvenirs. Who else has offered you a souvenir? 

SHUT UP.

GAME OVER, GUYS.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:39:45 GMT -5 nicbreeful said:

Well, since you're already doing NYC.. Seattle!

Hit the underground and the EMP if you haven't already. I think Bite of Seattle is over but Bumbershoot is coming up.

Seattle is high up always.

I've done both underground and EMP, but I know nothing re Bite and Bumbershoot.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:42:35 GMT -5 aeg511 said:

I'm not suggesting Chicago since I can read, but H and I were eating outside downtown and I promised DS I'd look for Pokemon and I caught two just sitting at my table.

I stopped playing after a minute, but there's Pokemon EVERYWHERE here! I totally thought of you.

Hahahaha. I'm so excited for our short trip soon.

It will be just me and the husband attempting to rekindle love and having a spectacular celebration of our mediocre marriage!

That probably sounds a bit terrible, but I'm actually genuinely excited because he got us reservations at my dream restaurant.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:44:47 GMT -5 incogneato said:

Early fall in VA is ridiculously beautiful. Come to Charlottesville for awesome food, lovely wineries, skyline drive scenery, UVA, Monticello, more wine, craft beer, and more wine.

I have never been to Charlottesville either.

It sounds wonderful!

[dreamcrisp1]

It's not domestic but Toronto is amazing. Great for food, Pokemon hunting, and it's a lot of fun.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:51:35 GMT -5 @beagle said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:21:13 GMT -5 miso said:

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

IF YOU COME WE WILL GET LAMB.

YOU KNOW IT.

And I really want to eat DiNic's as cliched as it is. I fucking tried three times unsuccessfully my last two trips.

[broadsheet]

This is going to sound INSANE but Bentonville, Arkansas. World-class art museum, fantastic restaurants, cute town square probably teeming with Pokemon.

[slcjess]

Aug 11, 2016 16:57:27 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:47:53 GMT -5 slcjess said:

Oh, Park City has outlets! We can shop and eat waffles and then I will give you the Brawny Baby painting to remember us by. 

See? I offer you souvenirs. Who else has offered you a souvenir? 

SHUT UP.

GAME OVER, GUYS.

Yaaaaaasssssss! 
Hahaha. For real though, if you ever do find yourself in the unfortunate position of vacationing here, I am up for a g2g!

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:36:48 GMT -5 05heel said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:24:07 GMT -5 miso said:

Best.

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

I'm in the best foodie city in North Carolina!

I've only been to North Carolina once in my life for a wedding (near Duke).

I don't remember much, but, man, that was a good weekend of eating.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:52:45 GMT -5 pugz said:

We have lots of good BBQ in KC, perfect for avoiding the diabeetus.

True dat.

MEAT CAN'T BE BEAT.

[glitzyglow]

This might be too late, but Nashville should be on your must-visit list!

It's in a food renaissance! Lots of different types of foods to enjoy while you're here. And more food of what's hot this month.

Nashville is also a hot spot for Pokemon Go users.

Lonely Planet named Nashville as one of the top 10 places to visit in 2016 in the world.

Oh, and music. Lots of music, not just country.

History, nature, shopping, etc., all here, all good.

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 16:53:04 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

Aug 11, 2016 16:47:16 GMT -5 miso said:

Labor Day! So pretty soon and pretty hot and humid sadly.

Oh boooo. We could've met up to watch the parade (at a predetermined time and place because my cell had zero service the entire time we were there last year). Lol We probably walked right past one another. I'm still bitter.

That's so cool you are going again!

One of these days, if I'm ever in Vegas without being held down by child, we really need to meet.

We have been in the same place at the same time without connecting far too often!