11-21-2017, 01:41 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Edmonton
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Looking for a cool US city to visit in May
Any recommendations for a weekend trip in May?
Two couples in our thirties looking to go somewhere fun for a long weekend.
Wouldn't mind catching a baseball game, want some good bars/restaurants and something to do/see.
I have been focusing my search on a few US cities like Boston, Chicago and New Orleans but am open to ideas.
Price isn't the primary concern but don't want to go somewhere crazy expensive or spend 12 hours in an airport each way.
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11-21-2017, 01:43 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In my office, at the Ministry of Awesome!
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Nashville is the funnest city in America!
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11-21-2017, 01:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GP_Matt
Any recommendations for a weekend trip in May?
Two couples in our thirties looking to go somewhere fun for a long weekend.
Wouldn't mind catching a baseball game, want some good bars/restaurants and something to do/see.
I have been focusing my search on a few US cities like Boston, Chicago and New Orleans but am open to ideas.
Price isn't the primary concern but don't want to go somewhere crazy expensive or spend 12 hours in an airport each way.
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the three you list are definitely on the short list I would have proposed
for quicker flights/directs I would offer up Chicago, San Diego, Portland
Longer haul: Boston, Washington DC, New Orleans (haven't been to the latter in a long time)
New York City is incredible, but maybe a long weekend doesn't do it justice
Underrated: Minneapolis
Haven't been but would like to: Austin, Nashville
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11-21-2017, 01:44 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Pickle Jar Lake
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Anchorage is probably the only option that time of year, and possibly only in the evenings.
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11-21-2017, 01:45 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Edmonton
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Is it still the nineties in Portland? That could be fun.
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11-21-2017, 01:46 PM
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Scoring Winger
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I would throw San Diego into your list. Lots to see, lots to do.....not sure on flights but I left from YEG to SEA then on to San Diego, don’t remember the flight being horrible.
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11-21-2017, 01:48 PM
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fargo, north dakota
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11-21-2017, 01:51 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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Lived in both New Orleans and DC.
New Orleans is severely over rated and DC is severely under rated. Plus in May, the heat, humidity, rain and giant roaches make New Orleans unbearable. If you're hell bent on seeing New Orleans some day, I strongly suggest you go between January and April.
Come to DC, the only problem is you'll run out of time before you see everything.
Edit: Yes and San Diego is phenomenal.
Last edited by _Q_; 11-21-2017 at 02:11 PM.
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11-21-2017, 01:54 PM
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Franchise Player
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Love DC, Boston and NYC. San Diego is also a great place and has perfect weather.
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11-21-2017, 02:16 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Calgary
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Austin, Santa Fe and Charlotte NC are on my 4-day weekend list.
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11-21-2017, 02:17 PM
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Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Crowsnest Pass
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SF is the coolest - not sure what is left of Napa right now.
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11-21-2017, 02:22 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Edmonton
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I have always wanted to check out DC. I am sure between the food/drink and museums there is a ton of things to keep us moving.
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11-21-2017, 02:25 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northendzone
fargo, north dakota
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Based on the tv show, it seems a lot like Calgary.
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11-21-2017, 02:31 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GP_Matt
I have always wanted to check out DC. I am sure between the food/drink and museums there is a ton of things to keep us moving.
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If you end up doing DC, PM me for some suggestions.
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11-21-2017, 02:44 PM
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broke the first rule
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Seattle is also a good time. No sales tax if you tell them you're from Alberta.
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11-21-2017, 02:44 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dynamic
I would throw San Diego into your list. Lots to see, lots to do.....not sure on flights but I left from YEG to SEA then on to San Diego, don’t remember the flight being horrible.
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I realize the OP may not be coming from Calgary, but there are Calgary- San Diego directs
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11-21-2017, 02:49 PM
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary Satellite Community
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calf
Seattle is also a good time. No sales tax if you tell them you're from Alberta.
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Is this really a thing? What do you have to show them to prove it?
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11-21-2017, 02:52 PM
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Referee
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In your enterprise AI
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Definitely Austin on that list.
Food, drink, bat viewing...just to name a few- and a good chance it won't be 40 degrees every day in May (close, though)
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11-21-2017, 02:53 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
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DC is incredible. Went there 4 different weekends, still didn't see everything.
Boston was a ton of fun, so much history there. I blew out a calf muscle walking so much there to try to see it all.
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11-21-2017, 02:54 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Somewhere down the crazy river.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by greyshep
Is this really a thing? What do you have to show them to prove it?
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Alberta driver's license is sufficient. Provided they know about this; but they should.
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