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Most livable places in the world

Posted by starlagurl

... 42. Portland, OR, United States 42. Barcelona, Spain 44. Washington, D.C., US 44. Osaka, Japan 44. Lisbon, Portugal 44. Chicago, United States 48. Madrid, Spain 49. New York, United States 50. Seattle, United States

New President

Posted by skylab

... up with on the streets of Scranton and rode with on that train home to Delaware, the Vice President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden. I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last sixteen years, ...

Airports to avoid this Thanksgiving

Posted by manzara

... has warned travelers of potential delays at Chicago O'Hare this Thanksgiving weekend, naming it the busiest airport in the United States. Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, with over 24 million travelers expected to ...

Illinois Starter Kit

Posted by corinneconley

Illinois is located in the heart of the United States and offers a wide variety of destinations from urban Chicago to rural southern Illinois. With 11 airports and an extensive train system, getting around the state is easy! Language: English is ...

San Diego

Posted by camryn

... , (yep I'm OLD in years but about 30 at heart). I've been all over Europe, Mexico, Canada and most of the United states and in 1994 I finally found Paradise. It's called San Diego, California! Please let me share MY SAN DIEGO with ...

San Diego

Posted by ghostlights101

... , (yep I'm OLD in years but about 30 at heart). I've been all over Europe, Mexico, Canada and most of the United states and in 1994 I finally found Paradise. It's called San Diego, California! Please let me share MY SAN DIEGO with ...

Most Interesting City in the US

Posted by lznika

... because it's right by the lake and there are always nice boat rides to do. The museums are great, nightlife, everything. and Chicago is MUCH cleaner than New York. New York puts their garbage right on the streets because they don't have alleys but ...

Worst cities to represent America

Posted by nealinthailand

... this is my hometown so im biased but the city is so multi cultural with so many great social venues from music halls to museums. chicago has always been known for its "work ethic"....going back to when it was the slaughter house for the rest of ...

My 1st post - Ideas on Travelling the USA?

Posted by ilovemendo

... to sell a cross country pass and the train comes from chicago to Oakland Ca and one to Los Angeles. Other trains connect to chicago from the east. Driving across the country is only good if taking your time and going all thru the 50 national parks. Our ...

Why people stay away from the USA

Posted by laorfamily

... or very restrictive gun laws.[100] Twenty percent of U.S. homicides occur in four cities with just 6% of the population-New York, Chicago, Detroit and Washington, D.C.-and each has (or, in the case of Detroit, had until 2001) a virtual prohibition on ...

Most Interesting City in the US

Posted by bashleyf

This is a hard question to answer...I guess it depends on what you are looking for. Last year I went to Seattle and Chicago within two weeks, so it was easy to compare the two with them so fresh in my mind. Chicago is an amazing city...there is tons to do ...

Most Interesting City in the US

Posted by battlemonkey

... 33; NY has their garbage right on the street?? That's so unsanitary! I've heard good things about Chicago... Anyone like Philadelphia? Unsanitary is an understatement. When you consider the sheer volume of garbage this city produces in a ...

From Mount Rushmore to Chicago

Posted by liscio

... the canyons, yellowstone, and other things on the west... We'll go to Mount Rushmore, before leaving the west.... and go to Chigago.... we are looking for suggestions, about what road to choose, what to see, where to stay, durin this part of the trip ...

2010 train trip in June???

Posted by starlagurl

... ) California (Kit, Seth, Vanae, Philip, Dawn) (can visit up to three cities in Cali) Houston New Orleans Jackson Memphis (Matt) Chicago (Suzanne) Buffalo If anyone is interested in this speak up! You can come for all or part of it, I think it ...

10 most walkable cities in America

Posted by starlagurl

... (Pearl District, Old Town-China Town, Downtown) I disagree with New York being so high up on the list. I agree with Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia. I have walked a lot in those three cities and loved every second. New York, not so much, I found the ...

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by big_red_truck

Yep, we're flying out there and then driving back. Chicago and Detroit would be great. Do you like those venue ideas? We were planning to go to Chicago anyways to visit Jacqui's grandmother. So if ya'll don't mind, maybe we' ...

Most Interesting City in the US

Posted by wakingdream

... the heck to go in Chicago. But I do like that city a lot now that I have people to help me along. My husband lived in Chicago when he was younger for awhile. He loved it. I would love to check it out. QUOTE I might also suggest my old home town of ...

Most Interesting City in the US

Posted by wakingdream

... the heck to go in Chicago. But I do like that city a lot now that I have people to help me along. My husband lived in Chicago when he was younger for awhile. He loved it. I would love to check it out. QUOTE I might also suggest my old home town of ...

Fall or Spring Trip

Posted by tski33

Hey all! New to the forums here and i thought id introduce myself along with a poll. im 21 and i live in chicago and i just got finished doing my first real trip london and rome. it was amazing, and now i want to continue to travel until i cant ...

Chicago

Posted by larry17

Hi everyone, Stopping over in South Chicago in a couple of months for a few days - any ideas on what to do?? Love shopping - need to get me some bargains!! What do you reck? Any ideas gratefully received!!! Thanks!

2010 motorcycle roadtrip

Posted by starlagurl

Yeah... my bike is broken at the moment. I kind of wrote this season off... I did one trip to Chicago and it broke on the way back. My mechanic friend is just fixing it right now. *sigh* Yours sounds really cool! Do you have a picture?

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by big_red_truck

... I definitely won't "lock in" the dates unless you tell me to! Wow...I just realized what a presumptuous @$$ I sounded like...sorry about that. Go ahead and put us on the RSVP list though for Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto...

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by iowatraveler

Too bad you are not coming through Dubuque on your way to Chicago - you could stop by the Field of Dreams. Ok so the corn is not growing yet but he field is still there. As of right now I am not sure I can make the trip to Des Monies - I will let you know ...

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by big_red_truck

OK, keep me posted. I'll leave the Chicago/Detroit/Toronto dates flexible until I know someone wants to meet me there! Of course you are more than welcome to start a convoy with us, that will be awesome. I'll definitely let you know ...

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by starlagurl

OK, keep me posted. I'll leave the Chicago/Detroit/Toronto dates flexible until I know someone wants to meet me there! Of course you are more than welcome to start a convoy with us, that will be awesome.

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by starlagurl

Yep, we're flying out there and then driving back. Chicago and Detroit would be great. Do you like those venue ideas?

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by big_red_truck

We definitely would be interested in this. My wife and I were thinking about driving to at least Chicago in May. Are ya'll flying to Phoenix to pick up the car(s?) or driving all the way out there?

Crazy insane mid-west roadtrip

Posted by starlagurl

... 14: Des Moines, Iowa 8 p.m. Fong's Pizza, 223 4th St RSVP list: Jill Billie Fri., May 15: Chicago, Illinois 8 p.m. Kuma's Corner, 2900 W Belmont RSVP list: Anne and Emily Tim Bill and Jacqui Lauren Melanie and Ismael ...

Worst cities to represent America

Posted by starlagurl

Hehe, I heard it's also a little bit windy. Yeah, I agree with you on Chicago, I thought it was great. The blues/jazz clubs were awesome, the art gallery, incredible. I had some fun times there back in the day.

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