Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Number 3 Best/Worst places to vist

The 3rd best place to visit in the U.S. that I chose is San Diego, CA. The Consistently sunny weather is what draws visitors to San Diego throughout the year, that and the great cuisine, thriving nightlife and one of the best zoos in the country. Also to add to the list, San Diego serves as the U.S. Navy's Pacific Fleet and has many activities that revolve around the sea. A few popular attractions in San Diego include Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, and Mission Beach. Having been to San Diego I can safely say it is my top 5 favorite cities I've been to in the United States. The city is very clean and industrialized, and has great restaurants that offer great sea food. I would definitely travel back to San Diego again for the weather and spectacular views it has to offer.


The number 3 worst place I chose was St. Louis, Missouri. One of the biggest reasons people do not visit the city is because of their crime rate. When researching the lists of cities with the most violent crimes in America, St. Louis is consistently in the top-three. The city also made the decision to cut the amount of police officers in response to the terrible crime rate. They community places no value on cultural or aesthetic aspects, which is why the city is decrepit and full of vacant lots. Having traveled to St. Louis some time ago, my experience was that of a different St. Louis. Back then I enjoyed visiting the St. Louis Arch, and the museums they have. Nowadays I would not travel back because the rep it has gained for being dangerous and somewhat abandoned. 



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http://misterirrelevant.com/index.php/2012/10/10/why-st-louis-is-a-terrible-no-good-place-guest-post/

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Number 4 Best/Worst places to visit

Number 4 best place to visit in the U.S. is Washington D.C. Washington D.C. is a host of renowned museums like the Smithsonian museums, the Natural History Museum, and Holocaust Museum to name just a few. They also have an array of memorials and monuments that are very interesting, like the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials, and also the Washington Monument. D.C. has a very respectable dining scene, and is a very easy destination to get by on a budget because of the many free attractions the city offers. The three times I have traveled to Washington D.C. I have always had a great time. There is plenty to do between all the monuments and museums, but also walking the streets of the city seeing the many different restaurants and shops.
 Capitol Building

Number 4 worst place to visit in the U.S. is the Wetlands of Mississippi. The wetlands were used during World War Two as a practice bombing range, vacation-goers today can still find un-exploded and highly unstable ordinance submerged in shallow bogs. And is also the home of many different snakes, poisonous toads, scorpions, tarantulas, and dog-sized rats. This is a place that I would not want to visit because of the poisonous creatures and dog-sized rats. If i were looking for a swamp to go hiking or camping I would look elsewhere.


http://travel.usnews.com/Yellowstone_National_Park_WY/Things_To_Do/

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http://mendaciousness.wordpress.com/2012/08/20/travel-magazine-names-the-top-five-worst-vacation-destinations-on-earth/

Number 6 Best/Worst places to visit

Castle Geyser PanoramaComing in at number 6 best place to visit is Yellowstone National Park. The variety of many different activities and sites available at Yellowstone make it a great destination for a wide variety of people. Between hiking the trails and swimming in the lakes in the summer, or cross country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter and the many other activities, it makes for a great time. Some popular sites to visit include Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Yellowstone Lake to name just a few. This is a destination I would love to visit being an avid snowmobile rider, particular spots in the park receive a lot of snow accumulation.

Castle Geyser Panorama


The number 6 worst place to visit in the U.S. according to myself and U.S. News travel is Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is notorious for its smog, a haze produced by millions of vehicles operating in a low basin. It is also a very expensive place to visit, the people who live there have the reputation as struggling actors, models and rock stars who will do anything to get ahead. Having been to Los Angeles, California, I can say that their are a lot of interesting things to do and see, but the traffic and prices of things get real tiring.



http://travel.usnews.com/Yellowstone_National_Park_WY/Things_To_Do/
http://www.gadling.com/2013/01/07/top-american-destinations-to-avoid-in-2013/

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Number 5 Best/Worst places to visit

Coming in at the fifth best place to visit in the U.S. is San Francisco, CA. Often described as Los Angeles' more refined northern cousin, cool and compact San Francisco combines the big city buzz and melds it with a sense of small-town charm. Some touristy areas to visit include Fisherman's Wharf, Golden Gate Bride, and Alcatraz(pictured below).
http://travel.usnews.com/San_Francisco_CA/Travel_Tips/
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The fifth worst place in the U.S. according to Gadling.com is Salt Lake City, Utah. This comes in at number 5 mostly because the local culture is not too supportive of those who like to imbibe. A few years ago a law was made that limited the number of bars on each city block to two. Also, not as many things to see in Utah is another reason Salt Lake City doesn't top many travel bucket lists. 

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