Savanah GAIn your opinion, for any reason, what is the most interesting large city in the Canada/Mexico/USA land mass? NYC? LA? Chicago? SF? Vancouver? Toronto? Montreal? Mexico City? Somewhere else?
I was thinking very large cities, but I’m not going to stop anyone who likes a smaller metro like Savannah…which is definitely interesting in a similar way to Charleston, SC.Savannah is the 188th largest US city. Is that "major?"
I've only been there once. NYC is larger than 2, 3, & 5 combined.
It's size, iconic nature, financial and cultural leadership, international importance, and multi-ethnic population easily make it number 1.
D.C. is more interesting than many would think. Forty years ago it was a dump. Today it bustles and is tourist friendly. I head there for work 3-4 times a year and between meetings hit up the plethora of free museums.Gee, hadn't thought about it. So only Canada, US and Mexico....
Not sure I consider any of them more interesting than any other.... Maybe DC. There's a lot off the Mall that doesn't get explored and of course there's a lot ON the Mall and surrounds. NYC of course is more than Manhattan, easy to overlook that. I've only seen Manhattan.
My top three: DC, Vancouver, undecided.
Growing up we'd visit family in NYC and I still head there occasionally for work. I have pics standing atop the World Trade Center. For people that have never been it is tough to understand the sheer size and scope. When I tell Midwesterners to take Chicago's inner loop and multiple it by about 6 or 7 they look at me funny. For as big as NYC is I do not believe it even ranks top 20 in the world anymore.Savannah is the 188th largest US city. Is that "major?"
I've only been there once. NYC is larger than 2, 3, & 5 combined.
It's size, iconic nature, financial and cultural leadership, international importance, and multi-ethnic population easily make it number 1.
Yeah, I was looking through the thread about where someone would want to live/visit in the world…and there are so many amazing places, but I think we have a pretty amazing continent happening over here and got curious as to what cities float our boats.Gee, hadn't thought about it. So only Canada, US and Mexico....
Not sure I consider any of them more interesting than any other.... Maybe DC. There's a lot off the Mall that doesn't get explored and of course there's a lot ON the Mall and surrounds. NYC of course is more than Manhattan, easy to overlook that. I've only seen Manhattan.
My top three: DC, Vancouver, undecided.
In your opinion, for any reason, what is the most interesting large city in the Canada/Mexico/USA land mass? NYC? LA? Chicago? SF? Vancouver? Toronto? Montreal? Mexico City? Somewhere else?
There's 108,000 cities in the US alone so 188th is pretty near the top.Savannah is the 188th largest US city. Is that "major?"
I've only been there once. NYC is larger than 2, 3, & 5 combined.
It's size, iconic nature, financial and cultural leadership, international importance, and multi-ethnic population easily make it number 1.
There's a lot more to this beautiful country than just NY and LA.I was thinking very large cities, but I’m not going to stop anyone who likes a smaller metro like Savannah…which is definitely interesting in a similar way to Charleston, SC.
That's EXACTLY the argument I looked up and was going to post. Then I realized who it was posted that silly comment and thought, nope, not worth the rabbit hole.There's 108,000 cities in the US alone so 188th is pretty near the top.
Given the OP didn't ask for "Major" but rather stated "large" and "in your opinion", Savanah certainly fulfills the requirements.
40 years ago? 40 years ago you were learning your first fart joke. I lived there. It was nice. Marion Barry was major. Other than the all cities have dumpy parts where real people can afford to live, the same problems as every other major and minor city and Savannah in the 80s and Marion Barry, it was nice. Hell, fricken Savannah is a murder capital get off the touristy bits. Signs all over back in the 80s. Don't got beyond this spot.D.C. is more interesting than many would think. Forty years ago it was a dump. Today it bustles and is tourist friendly. I head there for work 3-4 times a year and between meetings hit up the plethora of free museums.
I was onto boob jokes by then. It has changed drastically. I would suggest flying in and taking an uber and then walking everywhere. Flights to Reagan are cheap, hotels not so much.40 years ago? 40 years ago you were learning your first fart joke. I lived there. It was nice. Other than the all cities have dumpy parts where real people can afford to live that is.
LolNYC is obviously the answer
Yes. Love the New Mexico mountains too.Santa Fe is probably the most notable answer that hasn't been mentioned yet.
Very interesting plaza area in the center of town and lots of adobe houses all over.
Surprisingly dumpy/slummy in lots of parts though. A reminder that New Mexico as a whole is a pretty poor state.
I chose Vancouver. Not by much. It's closer to a stretch of coast line and parks I'd like to see. Of Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, all three very close and very distinct, Ottawa was my favorite. I still hope for a Winter visit along that stretch.Yes. Love the New Mexico mountains too.
I’m surprised Montreal was not mentioned. Not as charming as smaller Quebec City, but has that Euro/French vibe happening.
Have a buddy who works for Owens Illinois from Ottawa and he always talks about this. Looks fun.I chose Vancouver. Not by much. It's closer to a stretch of coast line and parks I'd like to see. Of Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, all three very close and very distinct, Ottawa was my favorite. I still hope for a Winter visit along that stretch.
We hit a few parties along the canal. Had tea with the Governess General (Queen's rep). It was the first opening of their terrfic Museum of Civilization, good timing on our part. Lots of parades, fire works. Saw Mikhail Gorbachev.Have a buddy who works for Owens Illinois from Ottawa and he always talks about this. Looks fun.