My 50 year old uncle is visiting San Fran this Thursday for the first time. I am picking him up at SFO at 11 and we want to be back to Novato by about 330 to beat (most of) the traffic. On the way out we will certainly go up to the Marin Headlands, and he is a big seafood guy so I am guessing we will catch lunch down near the Wharf or maybe at the Cliff House. Obviously we don't have much time, so what recommendations do you all have for a few cool things to see in the city on the way out? I think we'll do Lombard, but otherwise I'm not terribly interested in super-touristy stuff. Maybe some historic spots?
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 13 answers

Question about audience reaction to "The Ruins"--spoiler of one line of dialogue, comments (if anyone else actually saw it) may contain more. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 5 answers

New Yorkers, please give a Canadian a crash course in your city. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 26 answers

What makes a city or place sacred? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 21 answers

How can an international visitor see a doctor in NYC? Will it cost more than my entire trip? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 16 answers

I'll be in Dayton (actually Kettering) OH for one day at the beginning of April. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 13 answers

Bad Knee, Big City, or: How do I entertain my mother while she's here in New York this weekend? [more inside]
posted on Feb 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Where in the Los Angeles area should I take my charmingly anachronistic sister? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 24 answers

San Jose California last 3 days of Feb. [more inside]
posted on Feb 4, 2008 - 23 answers

What New York City bus routes are the most scenic? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 17 answers

Trying to plan a honeymoon in New York City-looking for an affordable (150$ or under) hotel that is decent, in a good location for someone trying to find their way around the city, and maybe with some character(although the character is definitely not as important as having my own bathroom). I would really like some suggestions of good sites to see with a surreal or fortean/paranormal flavor. My fiancee loves to do grave rubbings(charcoal rubbings of old or unusual graves), so any pointers on what cemeteries would have the oldest gravestones would also be appreciated. [more inside]
posted on Jan 6, 2008 - 19 answers

Cheapest way to find decent tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 3 answers

What is the best UK travel guide to give to an American student spending the semester there in the spring? She'll be in Gloucestershire, with short trips to London and around the Continent depending on time and budget.
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 11 answers

What are your favorite nontraditional, nontouristy, alternative, culturally-insightful things to do in or near Venice, Florence, and Rome? I mean the deeper anthropological kind of culture, not museums, opera, etc. I'm not looking for the usual must-see tourist destinations or the things that epitomize a city. I want the fascinating little finds you accidentally stumbled on and loved, but which few or no tours would have found because they aren't "sights". If it can give me a glimpse of how contemporary Italians see the world, to appreciate a bit more what it's like to be them, that's a turbo bonus. No points off for plain old fun activities either. [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 12 answers

So I'm going on a trip this summer with my bf... my plan is to at least hit up Germany and Ireland, hopefully England too. I'm planning on this trip lasting for about a month, probably starting in August sometime. So my simple question is, what do you recommend? My more in-depth question is behind the link... [more inside]
posted on Oct 27, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm spent over four months in my my life on vacation in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. I've done all of the touristy stuff. I'm bored out of my wits. What else can one do around here? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 14 answers

I'm looking for things to do, where to stay, and places to go in Minneapolis, with a 2 year old, in December. [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 18 answers

tomorrow night I'm taking out a couple relatives who are visiting from Italy. they like the whole tourist scene, so i was thinking of taking them to some theme restaurant. [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 7 answers

What tourist attractions in London (UK) are suitable for taking a pet (not guide) dog to?
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 5 answers

Other than the record and book stores, what's not to miss in Chapel Hill, NC and surrounding parts? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2007 - 13 answers

What are some popular, regional touristy type attractions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 34 answers

What can we do with Czech tourists in Toronto? [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2007 - 12 answers

So, I've agreed to drive a group of people to Longleat Safari Park this weekend. It's been in the diary for months, but the weather forecast is not good. If you've been to Longleat before - is the bad weather going to spoil the trip? should we reschedule?
posted on Jun 28, 2007 - 2 answers

What are some free or inexpensive ways to entertain anti-New Yorkers in New York City? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 27 answers

RomeFilter: What is there to do in Rome? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2007 - 25 answers

Brooklyn, where to stay what to see that's not obvious? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2007 - 21 answers

What is the best way for a first-time to NYC tourist to get from the Meadowlands Exposition Center area in Secaucus, NJ to Manhattan? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2007 - 6 answers

I'm visting four countries within a month, what should I see, visit, taste, smell and photograph while I'm there? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2007 - 23 answers

Fun touristy things to do just outside Chicago? [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2006 - 17 answers

Looking for things to do/see in Bogota, Colombia, over the coming holiday week. [more inside]
posted on Dec 20, 2006 - 5 answers

New Year's Eve in Paris... any ideas? [more inside]
posted on Dec 12, 2006 - 3 answers

I'm going to Japan next week. I've already reviewed the general "what should I do?" threads, and those have been great, but I have some specific requests and questions. [more inside]
posted on Nov 18, 2006 - 20 answers

My company sponsors an orphanage in Pavlodar, Kazakhstan, and I'll be visiting it next year. My question is, aside from the orphanage of course, are there any places you'd recommend I visit while in Kazakhstan? I'm an American designer, and on vacations to Europe I always seek out non-touristy places that exhibit great design or typography. Now, all of Kazakhstan seems to be fairly non-touristy, but are there any beautiful places I should stop while there?
posted on Nov 3, 2006 - 12 answers

Where is this "tourists" mountain trail, and where can I see more pics and find out more about it?
posted on Nov 2, 2006 - 7 answers

I'll be alone in Anchorage, Alaska next weekend with a limited budget and no plans. Help! [more inside]
posted on Sep 14, 2006 - 8 answers

Staying in China for 10 months on tourist visas: is it possible? Does the Chinese government impose a limit on the number of tourist visas they'll grant? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2006 - 7 answers

I've got a 7-hour stopover in Zurich on September 12, so I'm planning to leave the airport to see a bit of the city. Just one thing: I have no idea what to see or do! Please help me out. [more inside]
posted on Sep 2, 2006 - 7 answers

My partner and I will be spending a few days in Cape Town next month, but we want to go prepared. My main concern is that neither of us drives -- which leaves two questions: How can we get around the city? And what are the best things to see and do for two people without the use of a car? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2006 - 4 answers

Can anyone suggest a decent smallish day bag to lug around while visiting a big city? We'll base ourselves at the hotel and would just need one to lug around for the day--something big enough for a couple guide books, maybe a light jacket, etc. Something that is relatively inexpensive, comfortable, and okay for both a man and woman to carry around would be ideal.
posted on Aug 10, 2006 - 12 answers

When can one expect to be let out of a tv show taping in NYC? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm spending 3 days in Hawaii, about 8 hours of which is dedicated to attending a wedding in Honolulu. What else on the island of Kauai should I be sure not to miss? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2006 - 13 answers

For anyone in the NYC area, you know those spray paint artists who make the "galaxy" pictures? They're usually around Time Square, making their pictures for crowds and selling them. Do you know what this style of art is called? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2006 - 13 answers

LongBeachFilter: With so much drama in the LBC, I'm looking for travel plans for my son and me But i, somehow, some way Gotta find something to do with him next Wednesday [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2006 - 10 answers

How do I rent an apartment in Paris for three months? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm taking Chinese classes this summer in Beijing. After that, I'd like to travel a bit and then find a job. How do I make this work, with regard to visa issues in particular? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2006 - 6 answers

I have a one-night stop-over in Frankfurt—please advise me. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2006 - 7 answers

My husband and I will be in Knoxville TN for a weekend and have about 4-5 available hours on Saturday May 6th. Any suggestions of what to do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2006 - 8 answers

How could a person go about finding photographs of a certain Route 66 tourist attraction from its long past glory days? [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2006 - 1 answers

What is to see/do in Boston after sunset? [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2006 - 11 answers

I was born in St. Louis, but I don't remember a thing about it (my parents moved when I was very young). Now, I'm going back. [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2005 - 18 answers