Sell me on your city for a short solo trip

[miso]

Aug 11, 2016 18:52:08 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:40:34 GMT -5 Eagles said:

I want you to come to Philly.

Ok I'll do it!! DH and I have to cancel our San Diego trip for our FET this month, so I think we'll take a few weekends away instead. Philly should be on that list!

Please take a photo and Photoshop my head right in between you guys.

[mrsd2006]

Another vote for Atlanta. Lots of great food, aquarium, World of Coke museum, Stone Mountain and there's a Chiluly blown glass exhibit at the botanical garden till the end of October (I think that's the end). Plus you can be in the mountains of Blue Ridge in 1.5 hours and Savannah in about 3.5 hours.

[mellymel]

Nobody suggested Detroit yet?

[meganew]

Aug 11, 2016 17:21:21 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:19:39 GMT -5 Eagles said:

Listen, I make shit happen. Why were you unsuccessful before? I won't hesitate to throw elbows.

Not patient enough to wait in serpentine line once and arrived too late twice when the pork had run out.

I did have two amazing sandwiches at John's Roast Pork, though, so it wasn't a complete bust.

Oh man, you were in yelling distance of my house! That was maybe two blocks from us.

I vote for Philly because I vote for philly for everything. PHILLYS NUMBER 1!

[meowmaps]

It's not my city but I was in Louisville in May and I was very impressed. Friendly people, great food, and interesting attractions.

[alzi]

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!

Both of you: Tampa/St Pete!!! Mostly bc I wanna hang and weather will be nice then!

[waffletime]

Aug 11, 2016 17:12:52 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:03:58 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

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

Well, this is unexpected. Thank you!

I have not been to any part of Arkansas, and now I know where I should visit (and whom to consult) should I ever have the opportunity.

If you ever do this, let me know, I'm only a couple towns over. And yeah, Crystal Bridges is beautiful.

[meowmaps]

Aug 11, 2016 19:13:31 GMT -5 @meepmeep said:

Aug 11, 2016 19:08:41 GMT -5 meowmaps said:

It's not my city but I was in Louisville in May and I was very impressed. Friendly people, great food, and interesting attractions.

Agreed. And Lexington.  The lamb plate at Middle Fork was heaven.

I was in Lexington briefly and I ate both main meals (different dishes) at Windy Corner Market.  SO good.  

[Gato]

Aug 11, 2016 19:08:41 GMT -5 meowmaps said:

It's not my city but I was in Louisville in May and I was very impressed. Friendly people, great food, and interesting attractions.

I agree!  I had no expectations and ended up having a great time.

[buffalogal]

Buffalo!
Wings, beer, and our bars are open till 4am!

[meli554]

Aug 11, 2016 18:30:51 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:29:56 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Did anyone say Pittsburgh yet? Cause PITTSBURGH! amazing food and also meeee!

I won't lie. YOUUUUUUUUU are the main reason I would visit Pittsburgh. (heart)

I'd come too!

[Eagles]

Aug 11, 2016 18:41:58 GMT -5 Gato said:

Portland is a city! A small city, but if you love food, and I know you do, it's an amazing city.

Evidence:
25 Best Small Cities to Spend a Weekend (Portland is #1)
36 Hours in Portland Maine
Forget Montauk: Why Maine Should Be Your Modern Retreat
2016 James Beard Award Semifinalists Include Nine Chefs from Maine

My friends and I had so much fun in Portland earlier this summer!

[Eagles]

Aug 11, 2016 18:54:17 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:52:08 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Ok I'll do it!! DH and I have to cancel our San Diego trip for our FET this month, so I think we'll take a few weekends away instead. Philly should be on that list!

Please take a photo and Photoshop my head right in between you guys.

You've got it.

[11d]

Vancouver, duh.

[Deleted]

Milwaukee! I recommend fall, though, not winter.

For starters, dr.h and I are here, and we rule.

We have excellent food! Including good low carb options - sausage! cheese!

We could go eat here and eat all the delicious things! www.oddduckrestaurant.com I was just there for the second time, and it's soooooo good. The duck breast! The pork belly! The chicken liver butter!

You can get the best cheese curds ever here: www.clockshadowcreamery.com/index.php/our-story/ THE BEST.

You can buy cheap and AMAZING sausage from an 80-year-old Polish guy named Frank and take it home.

My friends can tell you where to do all the Pokemon Go hunting.

You can take in awesome views of the lake at the art museum.

If the Admirals (AHL, I think) are playing, you can watch cheap hockey and see intermission gems like human hockey puck and racing cheese spreads.

You can go mini bowling and hit up a polka bar.

[knx9211]

Aug 11, 2016 18:54:17 GMT -5 miso said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:52:08 GMT -5 knx9211 said:

Ok I'll do it!! DH and I have to cancel our San Diego trip for our FET this month, so I think we'll take a few weekends away instead. Philly should be on that list!

Please take a photo and Photoshop my head right in between you guys.

I won't have to, you'll be there. I demand it. Bring misotiny, too. I think we'd have a fun party.

[maltimom]

Providence never gets any love in these threads. We have an entire hill dedicated to food miso, You can see the whole state in one visit!

[fryjack2]

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.

We are there every year over Labor Day.  Its not always hot and humid!  Fingers crossed it isn't this year.

[hisno1girl]

Me.

Thats all you really need to know.

[broadsheet]

Aug 11, 2016 18:43:56 GMT -5 noradog said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:32:56 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

Eat at the Hive and Tusk and Trotter!

A girl can dream.  My IL'S are staunchly chili's, Olive Garden, and Cracker Barrel people.  It's a trial, my H and I really push them out of their comfort zones when they visit. I was pleasantly shocked when my MIL suggested the cheese making class. 

ETA: Just read menus. OMG, I'm going to try to be sneakily persuasive. Which one should I set my sights on?

T&T is more casual and user-friendly. My parents are also chain restaurant people so I get that!

[mekia]

Do you like cold weather? Come on over. It gets as cold as -65 in the winter. Cozy.

One time H and I were going to go ice fishing without checking the weather. Halfway through our drive, I started to realize it was REALLY windy. So we turned around and went back home. Turns out it was -90 with wind chill on the lake.

Isn't it awesome? Come

[noradog]

Aug 11, 2016 20:25:58 GMT -5 broadsheet said:

Aug 11, 2016 18:43:56 GMT -5 noradog said:

A girl can dream.  My IL'S are staunchly chili's, Olive Garden, and Cracker Barrel people.  It's a trial, my H and I really push them out of their comfort zones when they visit. I was pleasantly shocked when my MIL suggested the cheese making class. 

ETA: Just read menus. OMG, I'm going to try to be sneakily persuasive. Which one should I set my sights on?

T&T is more casual and user-friendly. My parents are also chain restaurant people so I get that!

Thank you!  My SIL will be on board and we'll start advocating, even if it's just "the girls" on the trip. Sigh, this will be quite the bonding weekend. 

[cville]

Come to my city.

1. I am there.
2. I can walk to several outstanding restaurants.*
3. I have a pool house so you can stay there and vacation quasi-alone.
4. I am there.
5. I heard there are Pokemons (?) here.


*as determined by restaurant-y people, not just me.

[intentionalsnarkshark]

Seattle.

Reasons: miso+snark 2016 edition

[FastHands]

Aug 11, 2016 17:53:52 GMT -5 05heel said:

Aug 11, 2016 17:05:44 GMT -5 miso said:

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.

exactly! I'm in . Best food around for miles. :-)

AND BEST PLACE TO LIVE EVER EVER EVER OF ALL TIME.

[underwaterrhymes]

In the fall or winter, I suggest Key West.

Great food. Laid back. Not a city, but funky and fun.

[Deleted]

Have you been to Memphis? I don't live there, but it was one of my favorite stops in recent years. There is great BBQ (and a lot of other good looking places to eat), Beale street is really fun for drinks/live music, and the National Civil Rights Museum was one of the best history museums I've been to. We were only there for about 24 hours but I know there were other things we would have done if we had longer.

[underwaterrhymes]

Oh, and I LOVE Savannah. So much fun and delicious.

[copperboom]

Aug 11, 2016 18:13:02 GMT -5 jennysmitten 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 want in on this. It is my ultimate goal to eat my way through the city. I'm gonna die before it ever happens.

Let's do it.

[EllieArroway]

Mine is not your typical vacation spot but it's growing into a fun little city.

Bentonville, AR:

Stay at the 21C Museum Hotel and eat the best friend chicken ever at their restaurant The Hive. Walk to the gorgeous (and free!) Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. There are a zillion craft breweries if you're into beer. Beautiful hiking and biking trails everywhere. The most amazing food truck creperie across the street from 21C. Lots of hipster-y restaurants and shops all around. And the whole downtown area is crawling with pokestops and gyms.