Fun and Interesting things to Do when she or he gets here?

[Deb+Steve 13]

We've been to Florida (will be living in Tampa) so did Orlando. We've done LA (meh) and Vegas. But the coolest for me was driving from NYC to Buffalo over Xmas. Loved driving in the snow. Saw some of the prettiest scenery in New York State but damn was it cold. So for me, can't wait for the next American road trip ...

[Bernie C 24]

Lol, that is Classic man!!!!! I wish you had a photo of her on the lawn mower!!!! Wow!!! so cool. David

I'll take one next time and post it

[Bernie C 24]

For us it's San Diego Zoo (1st thing she wants to see), then shopping, Sea World, the beach..... then in month or we get married and probably will be hanging out in Disneyland....wish it was Disneyworld, I been there 10 times and love that place, but with all this Visa money out of my pocket ...just can't afford trip to Florida. Disneyland is just a few hours drive north.

San Diego Zoo I also loved the Wild Animal Park up near Carlsbad (I think - its been too many years and I'd love to bring Doan out to see)

[Bernie C 24]

Another thing that can be a bit difficult to grasp at first is how big the US is (if coming from a very small country). Doan is from Vietnam and we met another couple in HCMC (Jim and Phuong). Doan asked one day we "can go to visit them", I said "sure but well have to plan a vacation". "Why" she said. "Well", I said, "We live in Erie, PA and they live in San Francisco". "So", she said. When I told her if we drive 8 hours a day it will take a week to get there she didn't believe me

So I got out a map and showed her, the only real option is to fly out and back. If we want to drive I'd have to take the summer off so we can stop and see all the sights on the way out and back!

[Travelbugs 3]

Going shooting with John was probably one of those 'American'experiences I had never encountered in this form in Germany before...buying your ammo at Walmart and then shooting in the desert...quite impressive

[Travelbugs 3]

oh yeah, and going out for a real American burger with fries and strawberry shake and drive-in movies...those are things that are always on my list, too, when I go visit him.

What I can recommend too is a Mission tour when you're in Cali, up Highway 1, and enjoying the Missions along the way...gorgeous...

[dswann 1]

Lol, Anna and I have spoke of shooting. She has never fired a weapon. I hope they have not taken those rights away from us before she comes!! We will sent a few down range.

David

Another thing that can be a bit difficult to grasp at first is how big the US is (if coming from a very small country). Doan is from Vietnam and we met another couple in HCMC (Jim and Phuong). Doan asked one day we "can go to visit them", I said "sure but well have to plan a vacation". "Why" she said. "Well", I said, "We live in Erie, PA and they live in San Francisco". "So", she said. When I told her if we drive 8 hours a day it will take a week to get there she didn't believe me

So I got out a map and showed her, the only real option is to fly out and back. If we want to drive I'd have to take the summer off so we can stop and see all the sights on the way out and back!

Imagine back in the old day when you had to ride a horse. Wow! David

[Kukolka 8]

Farmers' market, local museums, the mall, walk around where you grew up, playgrounds from your childhood. Pandora Radio is only available in the US. My swee likes Starbucks and Hot Topic.

[Wishing 1]

I love going to see new and exciting things with my fiance....but sometimes when we visit each other just the simple acts of going to do groceries and get errands done together is just soo fulfilling, its the small things:) Just being together!! That being said we would love to do a road trip all the way down the west coast...from Seattle to San Diego:)

[Florianns Man 7]

I am planning on taking my honey to the black hills and mount Rushmore as well as devils tower so she can see the "west" and what a desert looks like. and being from Minnesota I will take her up on the north shore of Lake Superior as well as the boundry waters. I am sure we will Visit the Mall of America which is 15 minutes from my house more than a few times.

[that_girl 9]

oh yeah, and going out for a real American burger with fries and strawberry shake and drive-in movies...those are things that are always on my list, too, when I go visit him. What I can recommend too is a Mission tour when you're in Cali, up Highway 1, and enjoying the Missions along the way...gorgeous...

Ooooh! Drive in movie! I've lived in the US my whole life, and I've still never done that. Would definitely like to, before they tear them all down.

Pandora Radio is only available in the US.

Same with hulu . Something tells me my hun isn't going to enjoy "Glee" as much as I do, though...

With all the AOS and wedding expenses coming up, we'll not be taking any trips in the near future. It's definitely going to be about the "simpler pleasures"; things like Wishing pointed out. Getting groceries, trips to local museums, walking around town, looking for a new apt. Just getting used to sharing life with this wonderful other person again, for a little while....

[dswann 1]

God, Drive inn. I did not know they steill existed.

David

[Rob and Jill 82]

Well, living in the deep south makes me feel realyl sorry for him and I am not wanting to plan TOO much outdoors given that he will probably arrive in the mid to late summer. I don't want him to spontaneously combust. Seriously, he thinks 75 degrees with no humidity in the summer is hot. MUAHWWAAAAA. Poor guy.

I was surprised at just how much Rob enjoyed looking at the scenery here. We really weren't able to do A LOT any time he came to visit, but there is a lot of stuff to do around here. Arkansas has TONS of state parks, so there is camping, fishing, canoeing, swimming, skiing, and the list goes on there. There is also a small theme park nearby, lots of golf courses, and a zoo.

The kicker for me though is this. He's never seen a baseball game. EVER. WHAT THE ? I think I am going to take him to a ball game.

[JohnAnwesha 4]

God, Drive inn. I did not know they steill existed.

David

Oh yes! I do not know if I am keen on going to one,but I will definitely like to be a part of one just to feel like a part of yet another American experience.!

Honestly, I havent been to a Hooters,and would like to see what all that talk is about

[that_girl 9]

Oh yes! I do not know if I am keen on going to one,but I will definitely like to be a part of one just to feel like a part of yet another American experience.!

Honestly, I havent been to a Hooters,and would like to see what all that talk is about

I've never been to one either. Apparently the chicken wings are wonderful. We should go when you're here!