Vacation to California or BosWash?
I live in Toronto and I’m planning to go on a vacation in the Spring (end of April, beginning of May) for a couple of weeks and I was wondering if I should go to BosWash or California? I’ve sort of been to both, but here I’ll let you guys know:
BosWash – The only place I’ve been between Boston and Washington is New York City. I’ve seen most of NYC and been to all its boroughs in a week. I heard getting around the cities in the Northeast US is cheap. I want to visit Boston, NYC for a bit again, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and maybe Virginia Beach. The only problem is that Baltimore, Washington and Philly seem like dangerous cities to visit.
California – I went to California last year for a week (Los Angeles for 3 days, San Francisco for 4 days). I didn’t get to see everything, so I want to visit again. If I go, I’m planning to see SF again, Sacremento, maybe the central coast/wine valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. The only thing is, I can’t drive in the U.S. right now and it would make my trip in L.A. a lot more fun if I could.
So what do you guys think? Should I go to BosWash or California this spring? 🙂
5 Responses
short and to the
12 May 2010
DukeSnowdon
12 May 2010
I don’t know much about the West coast, but I’ve lived in the Baltimore/Washington area for over 20 years. Baltimore, Washington and Philly are not dangerous cities to visit if you keep to the ‘touristy’ parts. Don’t go wandering from those areas, especially at night.
Baltimore is a charming city with the Orioles ballpark within walking distance of downtown. It boasts the National Aquarium, and has several art galleries and museums as well as some interesting nightlife in the older area of Fells Point. In Baltimore you MUST try Maryland Steamed Crabs or Crab-cakes.
Washington is a fascinating city, great for tourists, with monuments, museums, etc. My favorite is the Jefferson Memorial on the Tidal basin.
Don’t forget Annapolis, an interesting old state capital which houses the Naval Academy. Also there are a handful of Civil War battlefields within driving distance of the cities in Antietam, Gettysburg etc. Harper’s Ferry is not too far away, too.
Then there’s Lancaster County, PA, which is an interesting area with Amish culture and good food—eaten family-style.
A little further afield is Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge mountains and the impressive caverns in Luray.
tom c
12 May 2010
See http://www.bayareavisit.com/besttrips.html what you missed in last visit in Calif
MAD DOG
12 May 2010
Go for BosWash!
Pimplans
12 May 2010
Hi im from spain, if i were u i’d go to boswash, i have never been to the USA and i think the east coast is the best one, where u can find and visit the best things. I’d like to visit LA and SF but if u have already been there and seen the most important places i’d choose BosWash. I’ve heard Was and Balt are dangerous if u live there but when being a tourist i think its safer.
I’d like to go to Toronto too and see the CN tower ^^
Greets from zaragoza! b-bye
if you can’t drive, the east will be a better option for you.