Ask MetaFilter

I'm visiting DC as an adult after living there as a kid. Can you help me plan a weekend and learn more about my old hometown? [more inside]
posted by Comic Sans-Culotte around Washington, DC at 7:44 PM - 11 answers

Looking for some cool things to do in/around Anaheim, CA this summer. [more inside]
posted by pdb around Anaheim, CA at 10:29 AM - 12 answers

We're planning a trip to Southern California and enjoy hikes. We're not in the best shape of our lives, but could handle 1000 - 1500 foot ascents. We'd like something with a 1 to 5 hour duration, ideally with nice views and not currently on fire. We'll be based initially in Los Angeles, and will venture out for stays north, east, and south from there. We'll have a car, and our span runs from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, from the ocean to the Arizona border. Do you have any favorites?
posted by Jasper Fnorde around California at 5:45 AM - 8 answers

Aloha! Where can one purchase large amounts of Macadamia nuts? Bigger than the little retail bags & cans, anyway; and, are day trips available now, flying from Oahu to the Big Island to see the volcano? And even, sunset/evening excursions like this?? Who to contact? Thanks in Advance!
posted by Rash around Hawaii at 1:35 PM - 8 answers

I'm posting this for a friend ... "[20-something couple] are getting married in Williamsburg Brooklyn. We need a super low-key venue for a rehearsal dinner -- we're thinking pizza party. They want to make it way informal but finding a venue that allows brought-in food is challenging. It would be in late May (2025) and be about 40-ish people." [more inside]
posted by intermod around New York, NY at 8:53 PM - 8 answers

Our family (me, partner, 3.5 y/o) is going on our first bona fide vacation, visiting Oahu in mid-March. Having never vacationed before, and never travelled far with our little one, I have MANY QUESTIONS (general, specific, existential, etc.) about how we can make this....what's the word....fun?! [more inside]
posted by Dorinda around Honolulu County, HI at 10:24 AM - 11 answers

What is the cheapest, least confusing, and quickest way (in that order of priority I guess) to get from SeaTac to First Hill? I will arrive at 7 am and need to be at a doctor appointment in First Hill at 10. Thank you!
posted by HotToddy around Seattle, WA at 8:55 AM - 22 answers

My grandma in her 90s loves going on all kinds of tours and cruises. Previously I've taken her on the Hop On Hop Off Bus in NYC and she loved it. I'm looking for other ideas in the NYC/NJ area for May-June. [more inside]
posted by dabadoo around New York, NY at 1:04 PM - 9 answers

Where should I go in Portland, Oregon, for the best selection of metal on vinyl? (Also interested in dungeonsynth, synthwave, original movie soundtracks, but mostly metal.)
posted by skycrashesdown around Portland, OR at 12:10 PM - 3 answers

I am in San Diego with my 14 year old son for a lacrosse tourney. We have until 8pm tomorrow until he needs to be at a scrimmage. We are staying near the Westfield shopping center. What is a great way to spend the day tomorrow? We did the zoo when he was younger so don't need to hit that again. He is down for anything. Food recommendations welcome as well.
posted by jasondigitized around San Diego, CA at 8:45 PM - 5 answers

Where in Orlando near Buena Vista area are there some non-chain healthy dining options? [more inside]
posted by greta simone around Orlando, FL at 8:21 PM - 1 answer

Heading to Puerto Rico in a week and looking for adventures with the kids (8 and 10), especially horseback riding and zip lines. We’re hitting a roadblock with 250 lb. weight limits that exclude my wife. We’ve ridden horses elsewhere, and surely there’s something in PR for Clydesdales like her, no? We’ll be west of Luquillo on the north shore, but will gladly drive elsewhere.
posted by ahthefrench around Puerto Rico at 3:30 PM - 6 answers

Looking for recommendations for brief stops not far off the highway that are interesting, unexpected, or just authentically showcase the local vibe for non-Instagrammers. [more inside]
posted by jerome powell buys his sweatbands in bulk only around Willits, CA at 1:23 PM - 9 answers

In the coming weeks/months, I'll be spending time in that area... [more inside]
posted by vrakatar around Uxbridge, MA at 4:38 PM - 4 answers

Planning a babymoon girls trip in early January for my pregnant 30 y.o. daughter, myself, and my 81 y.o. mom. We're all in good health, but I like to be mentally prepared in case of an emergency. If any of us needs to go to a hospital, which one should we go to / ask to be taken to? [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling around New York, NY at 7:29 AM - 4 answers

Please help me find a fantasy holiday-ish getaway that would be fun for a kid and his grown-ups. I'd like to take my 8 YO and my husband to Vermont for a 3-4 nights between Christmas and New Year's. Hoping to find a magical lodging place with at least some of the following qualities: charming; woodsy; grounds where my kid can play in the snow; on-site or nearby snowshoeing and/or sledding; some on-site dining options and/or cabins/cottages with a kitchen. [more inside]
posted by CiaoMela around Vermont at 7:20 AM - 9 answers

I'm catching an international flight out of Newark on Thanksgiving Day, departing in the early evening. What's the best way to get to the airport from Manhattan that day (I was going to take the train from Penn Station)? How much extra time should I give myself? Any advice for surviving the experience?
posted by Gerald Bostock around New York, NY at 11:47 AM - 8 answers

How do the express lanes work on the 5 through Seattle? I can't find a concise explanation anywhere of where you can get in and where you can exit, and what are the rules (do you need a certain amount of people in the car? A transponder? Is there a toll?). [more inside]
posted by potrzebie around Seattle, WA at 7:20 PM - 7 answers

My family is visiting Chicago for the day tomorrow and we just realized a lot of what we want to do won't be open before 10 or 11. I'm sure we could easily find some ways to kill time, but it would be better if we could find something nicer than walking around Target :) [more inside]
posted by Eyelash around Chicago, IL at 4:05 PM - 6 answers

We're a little late, but we're trying to plan a trip to south Florida next spring for a family of 4. We want to 1) stay directly on a beach and spend most days there 2) take a day trip to the Everglades one day 3) take a day trip (boat tour?) to Biscayne one day 4) minimize driving (with the understanding there may be a lot of driving for those day trips). What areas should we be looking into? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund around San Rafael, CA at 4:01 AM - 5 answers