TravelFilter: I am going to visit my mom for July 4th. She has recently moved to the area (Newport TN). There is a Bush's baked beans factory. What else is there to see and do within a 30 minutes or so drive? I'll be there for the 4th and then that whole weekend with my boyfriend. She's having a big party with lots of visitors the whole weekend, so we're not going to be at their house the whole time. I'm looking for things for Boyfriend42 and I do when we are not stuffing ourselves full of potato salad, hamburgers, hot dogs, and of course, baked beans.
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posted by sio42
on Jun 18, 2013 -
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Hi! I'm visiting Seattle for the first time next week, and my friend (also visiting) and I want to explore the city on bike. What are our options?
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posted by The Biggest Dreamer
on Jun 13, 2013 -
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My wife and I will be in Stockholm for a few days in June, staying with some friends in Kungsholmen before traveling the countryside with them by car. Nights we'll be with them, but we'll have some time in the days to explore Stockholm on our own. We have guidebooks to find all the major attractions, etc.--but hoped you could give some advice on fun places to go, or things to see, street kiosks to buy lunch, etc. that don't make it into guidebooks. Quirky is a plus!
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on May 28, 2013 -
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I'm going to Barcelona for a week at the end of May. I fly in at about 7pm on Saturday, and want to spend three days seeing the countryside around the city before spending the rest of the time in the city itself.
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posted by Cantdosleepy
on May 1, 2013 -
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I'm an American living in working in Tokyo, but am planning on moving to the states in a few months. I will leave my current job in a month that is providing insurance and take a month or two off to get my affairs in order. What are my options for insurance after I resign?
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posted by princeoftheair
on Mar 24, 2013 -
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In July I'm flying into
Mexico City for my friend's wedding in
San Miguel de Allende. I have two days (or so, it's pretty flexible) to get from the airport in FD to SMdA, can you help me figure out the best route and/or means of transportation? And also what I should do for fun and/or adventure with the extra day or so I have to explore the area?
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posted by carsonb
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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I'm heading to Washington DC next weekend (March 15-18) and wondering if there are any cool events/exhibits going on.
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posted by Bebo
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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I want to spend this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday driving around to see/do fun, cheap things in a ~3 hour radius from Champaign, Illinois (closer is preferred). Can you help a sister out?
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posted by quiet coyote
on Jan 2, 2013 -
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Looking for recommendations on everything from places to stay to things to do in Montreal. Nightlife, possibly with partner, and Sunday tourism. Help me put some structure to my rough outline of a visit.
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posted by meinvt
on Jan 1, 2013 -
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Where to get my onsen on? I'll be visiting Japan (12/27 - 1/08) and would love to spend a few days somewhere wintry, mountainous and full of hot springs. Preferably at an interesting ryokan. Any suggestions?
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posted by aladfar
on Dec 3, 2012 -
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My teenage daughter and I are heading to NYC on Saturday for a one day bus trip. Are there areas we need to avoid due to the storms still and are there any special things happening we should try to do?
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posted by maxg94
on Nov 15, 2012 -
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Biking to Washington, DC, arriving Oct 19 and leaving the 21st. What should I do (bike-related and not) while I'm there?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Oct 10, 2012 -
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I'm arriving at Edinburgh airport at 7.45am on a weekday, and taking a train from Edinburgh Waverley at 1.30pm on the same day. What can I do or see in Edinburgh (including getting breakfast somewhere) and ensure I catch my train at 1.30pm? More details inside.
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posted by lizabeth
on Aug 7, 2012 -
19 answers
Planes and Trains and Bikes, oh my! or, Going to San Francisco and Portland for a week and a half; what should I do and see and eat?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Jul 27, 2012 -
12 answers
NYC activities for a (gasp) bridge & tunnel visitor? Would like ideas for activities, sightseeing that might be especially worthwhile or edifying.
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posted by polymodus
on Jul 23, 2012 -
13 answers
What are the most super fun things to do in the eastern upper and northern lower peninsulas of Michigan?
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posted by looli
on Jul 21, 2012 -
13 answers
Will be flying into Toronto this Saturday for a conference until Wednesday. I will be in the Front St. area. I like to walk, transit and wander, so tell me where to go.
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posted by jadepearl
on Jul 13, 2012 -
13 answers
I am a Canadian tourist in London. I've had my purse stolen. What do I do? Actions already taken and details inside
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posted by jrochest
on Jul 8, 2012 -
6 answers
My (middle-aged, Chinese) parents and sister are coming to Chicago with me for a week this August to attend my graduation, and would like to make a vacation of it while they're here. Unfortunately, I'm enough of a homebody that few of my pastimes in Chicago are appropriate for groups, so I don't know how to entertain them for a week. We have a few ideas, and would love if the hive mind could offer advice on those or suggest additional ones.
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posted by d. z. wang
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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Hello Mefites. I am a British person in my 50's, originally from Africa. I will be babysitting my 18-month-old grandchild in Tampa, Florida, in early August while her (British/American) parents are on honeymoon. I would be very very grateful for suggestions of fun things for a grandma and toddler to do in that week, bearing in mind I can't drive and will be taking public transport/walking with a pushchair.
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posted by glasseyes
on Jun 23, 2012 -
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I'm planning on visiting the East Coast this July -- the area roughly from Boston to Washington, DC. I don't really have a set plan yet, aside from visiting NYC for a couple of days (up to a week), hopefully visiting Boston for a few days, and hanging out along the Maryland/DC border for a conference. Travel tips/suggestions?
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posted by archagon
on Jun 20, 2012 -
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I am a 22 yr old guy traveling to San Francisco for the first time June 5th-9th. I want to get a good mix of tourist stuff to do, then check out a few places that necessarily wouldn't be on the top places to check out that are cool. Any suggestions would be awesome. Thanks!
posted by jsh07
on May 10, 2012 -
18 answers
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being "very safe" and with going-to-11 being "the most crazy," how insane is it to try to get into London from Heathrow to do some light sightseeing on my way back home to the US. (I've read the previous questions, but needed some clarification about some of the issues!)
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posted by jph
on Apr 16, 2012 -
39 answers
Heading to Miami in a few weeks for a conference. Would love to hear your food recommendations and must-not-miss attractions/neighborhoods/beaches.
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posted by sararah
on Apr 2, 2012 -
11 answers
Looking for places to see and things to do in Northern Indiana and surrounding areas up to a day drive away.
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posted by wwax
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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Travelfilter: Things to do in Japan that are good for someone who finds traveling stressful, and are welcoming to tourists and non-Japanese speakers.
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posted by Arethusa
on Mar 8, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm looking for walking tours of Atlanta available as CDs or (ideally) as MP3s that I can stick on my iPod. So far, I have only been able to find these
two driving tours, but I'd really like to find a walking tour. Anyone know of anything available, either for free or for purchase?
posted by arnicae
on Feb 28, 2012 -
2 answers
3 Days in London, England in April 2012. My wife has never been before. What should we not miss?
posted by blue_beetle
on Jan 4, 2012 -
29 answers
Can someone throw some light on this (possibly) tourist scam in Bali?
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posted by vidur
on Nov 29, 2011 -
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I"ll be in the Willmington, Richlands N.C. area over Thanksgiving and the first week in December to visit my daughter. We both have slight physical problems that make long walks impossible. She is also new to the area and I'm am looking for fun places to go. Restaurants, tourist spots, historical sights, etc. Her husband is overseas in Aftganistgan, so I'm trying to fill a gap and cheer her up.
Thanks in advance.
posted by cliffster99
on Nov 17, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm possibly coming to New York for a week on Oct 15th, and I have no idea where to stay. I don't really have time for any in depth research - please help.
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posted by kjs4
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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I'm visiting New York City for the second time. The first time I was there for a month and travelled alone and did little of the "tourist" stuff. Now I'm going with my girlfriend who hasn't seem the city yet.
I'm looking for personal experiences instead of general tourist guide style descriptions.
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posted by wolfr
on Aug 6, 2011 -
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I'm going to be going to Pittsburgh to visit a friend this weekend. She works until 8:30 pm, however, so I'll be left to my own devices for the afternoons and early evenings. I'm totally cool with that, and I look forward to exploring on my own. But I need a place to start! Can you help?
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posted by sandraregina
on Jul 28, 2011 -
10 answers
What stuff is there to do *next week* in Vancouver, BC? (7/25-8/1) Time sensitive and general touristy suggestions both need apply!
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posted by absalom
on Jul 22, 2011 -
9 answers
Help! Just arrived in Canada for a short trip but forgot to buy tourist health insurance before arriving...
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posted by Bwithh
on Jul 7, 2011 -
15 answers
Please help me find some place pleasant, close to a train station, to pass the time from 10:00pm-12:00am north of Chicago, IL.
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posted by Vorteks
on Jul 7, 2011 -
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