Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Number 1 Best/Worst Places to visit

The number 1 best place to visit in the United States according to myself and TripAdvisor, is San Francisco, California. Some of the things San Francisco has to offer includes exploring Fisherman's Wharf and the world renown Aquarium of the Bay, ride a cable car, stroll around the Presidio, walk the Golden Gate Bridge, and by night hit some of the best clubs on the West Coast. The best time to visit San Francisco is from September to November. This season offers warm temperatures and fewer crowds. Spring is another good time but a colder breeze is more present. When I visited San Francisco my favorite experience was touring Alcatraz prison, the prison is located on its own island and has a lot of history. Also, driving the mountains surrounding San Francisco Bay to get a better view of the Golden Gate Bridge and City was a great experience.





Number 1 worst place to visit in the United States is Detroit, Michigan. Detroit used to be the fourth largest city in the United States, it is now the 10th largest. The city lost a large majority of its population do to having one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. There are plenty of abandoned buildings, abandoned houses, and abandoned factories throughout the city, and also has a large amount of urban decay. Crime in the city is an issue as it has been for many years. I have never personally been to Detroit, Michigan, but from what others have said about its danger, I may not have a desire to visit the city. Although, I am sure just like any other large city, Detroit is going to have its dangerous sides and safe sides.




Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Number 2 Best/Worst places to visit

Coming in at the number two best spot to visit in the United States according to myself, is Cocoa Beach, Florida. Cocoa Beach has been called the quintessential beach town, and offers endless ways to enjoy recreation and leisure. There is plenty of things to do and see around Cocoa Beach, there is deep sea fishing or para sailing, or one can visit attractions like Kennedy Space Center and Brevard Zoo to name a few. Cocoa Beach is also only a short distance from Orlando, Florida and Walt Disney Parks. Having been to Florida many times, Cocoa Beach is my personal favorite. The city offers great dining spots, and a nice clean beach.




The Number 2 worst place to visit in the U.S. according to myself is Baltimore, Maryland. Baltimore is a great place to live, if you love rampant drug use, violent crime and cops on every corner. The biggest problem for Baltimore is that for many years the streets have been flooded with hard drugs and dangerous people who follow those drugs.  Unlike other big cities where heroin use had declined steadily, in Baltimore it remains prevalent. In 2009 there were more than 200 deaths by heroin overdose. Having been in Baltimore years ago, the city seemed nice, but the increase of drug activity has taken its toll on it.