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Help! Need a quick trip for family with teens
Posted on 9/23/19 at 11:09 am
Posted on 9/23/19 at 11:09 am
We have to use an airline credit or we'll lose it before end of year. Looking at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Wanting to go somewhere fun for family and spend 2 full days there. Ideas on places in US that we can go and feel like we saw a lot but also not feel rushed that we won't be able to see everything (like New York, too little time). We can always fly to Orlando and do Universal but was trying to think of other places. We have 3 teens so nothing too kiddy. Thanks everyone!
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Posted on 9/23/19 at 11:27 am to financetiger
--Washington, DC. Plenty to see & do, not so large as to be overwhelming like NYC. Weather shouldn't be too bad; cold but not awful. No need to rent a car, public transit gets you everywhere. From history to politics to art to sports, you can all find something to like in DC. Lots of ethnic dining choices, too, so even the dining can be an adventure (think Ethiopian, Malaysian, Salvadoran, etc)
Posted on 9/23/19 at 11:37 am to financetiger
DC
Denver/Boulder
San Diego
Denver/Boulder
San Diego
Posted on 9/23/19 at 12:16 pm to financetiger
Austin
Vegas (I know they can't gamble, but lots to entertain in 2 days)
If you went the mountain route, I would say SLC. The mountains from Denver are too far away for 2 days.
San Francisco
Vegas (I know they can't gamble, but lots to entertain in 2 days)
If you went the mountain route, I would say SLC. The mountains from Denver are too far away for 2 days.
San Francisco
Posted on 9/23/19 at 12:31 pm to jsquardjj
FYI it is 40 minutes from Denver International to Chautauqua Park and beautiful front range mountain trails . From there it’s just another short ride to higher elevations. Boulder would be great for a short trip because of scenery, things to do, Pearl St Mall, restaurants, ease of travel etc.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 1:26 pm to financetiger
Where are you flying out from? Portland and Seattle fit the bill but the flight from be would be too long for the time you have if leaving from BR. Otherwise, have you done Atlanta as a family? Two days is just about perfect there. Coke factory, Aquarium, nice meals in Buckhead. Christmas will be too cold for Boston, but Thanksgiving would be perfect- have the big meal at the historic Ruth’s Chris.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 1:36 pm to financetiger
Only 2 days? I’d say wherever you can get a direct flight.
D.C. wouldn’t be bad.
I love San Diego and weather will be great (because it’s always great). But you can spend an entire day at the just the zoo. Might not need a car depending on where you stay.
Nashville? Never been, but heard it’s fun.
I’d reconsider NYC. Easy transit and plenty to do. You don’t have to do everything. Let everyone pick one thing and make two days out of it. (Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway Show, Museum, Rockefeller Center)
D.C. wouldn’t be bad.
I love San Diego and weather will be great (because it’s always great). But you can spend an entire day at the just the zoo. Might not need a car depending on where you stay.
Nashville? Never been, but heard it’s fun.
I’d reconsider NYC. Easy transit and plenty to do. You don’t have to do everything. Let everyone pick one thing and make two days out of it. (Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Broadway Show, Museum, Rockefeller Center)
Posted on 9/23/19 at 1:47 pm to Suntiger
Vegas is perfect during Thanksgiving. The Black Friday deals are insane! Cheap cheap cheap cheap rooms.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 2:35 pm to financetiger
Vegas would be a good idea. The Cirque du Soleil shows really are incredible.
LINK
Your teens might enjoy One (the Michael Jackson tribute show) or Love (the breathless tribute show). "O", Mystere and KA are amazing as well.
If y'all end up doing DC, make sure you visit the National Holocaust Museum
LINK
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Your teens might enjoy One (the Michael Jackson tribute show) or Love (the breathless tribute show). "O", Mystere and KA are amazing as well.
If y'all end up doing DC, make sure you visit the National Holocaust Museum
LINK
Posted on 9/23/19 at 3:54 pm to financetiger
This makes me sound old,but the leaves will be changing color soon. So, Boston, or anything New England, would be a good play.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 5:48 pm to bagboy333
Thank you all for the suggestions. We are still deciding and are looking into all of these things.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 6:00 pm to financetiger
quote:
Wanting to go somewhere fun for family and spend 2 full days there. Ideas on places in US that we can go and feel like we saw a lot but also not feel rushed that we won't be able to see everything (like New York, too little time)
Boston.
Yes, I’m a homer, but it does fit the description.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 7:42 pm to AbitaFan08
I think we've decided on Boston! Now can y'all tell me things to do in Boston? We are thinking the stadium and the freedom walk. What else? Also, good places to eat? Not overly expensive since we'll have the 3 horses to feed coming with us.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 7:55 pm to financetiger
Good choice! 
I'd recommend starting with this thread, as it has a lot of information that would probably be useful to you.
But if you have specific questions, I'm always happy to help as best I can. I'd recommend posting them in the linked thread rather than here.
I'd recommend starting with this thread, as it has a lot of information that would probably be useful to you.
But if you have specific questions, I'm always happy to help as best I can. I'd recommend posting them in the linked thread rather than here.
Posted on 9/23/19 at 9:05 pm to AbitaFan08
Thank you very much!
Posted on 9/23/19 at 9:13 pm to financetiger
Sounds cheesy but opryland hotel with the indoor water park is a great winter vacation
Posted on 9/24/19 at 5:19 pm to financetiger
Gardner collection and Fine Arts Museum for an art fix. Freedom trail is wonderful. Look for oysters that time of year. Two days is pretty perfect for the city proper. Have fun!
Posted on 9/25/19 at 10:17 pm to financetiger
Union Oyster House - lobster ravioli
Sam Adams Brewery Tour is teenager friendly
21stamendment was a nice place for a bite in the beacon hill area
Old state house is cool
Pauli’s For lobster rolls
The public library is bad arse
Fenway Tour is worth it
USS Constitution is cool
Tour of Paul Revere’s house was interesting
Skip the wax museum
Skip the tea party place
Prudential building - go to it for views - wish we had eaten at the restaurant up there
Check out a couple of the old churches - take the basement tour at north church - the don’t advertise it
The mall / shopping in Copley center and Prudential building are great
The world’s 3rd largest apple store is there
Skip luke’s For any lunch or dinner - overrated
Disclaimer - I am a Boston tourist - longest I have stayed there is 3 nights at a time - I am not local like our other poster.
Uber from and to airport
We use transit system - works well for us
If you have Marriott points, the Copley place is nice - there are other Marriott properties close by as well.
You really won’t have time for Salem - you need to find a way to squeeze out time for Harvard area
Sam Adams Brewery Tour is teenager friendly
21stamendment was a nice place for a bite in the beacon hill area
Old state house is cool
Pauli’s For lobster rolls
The public library is bad arse
Fenway Tour is worth it
USS Constitution is cool
Tour of Paul Revere’s house was interesting
Skip the wax museum
Skip the tea party place
Prudential building - go to it for views - wish we had eaten at the restaurant up there
Check out a couple of the old churches - take the basement tour at north church - the don’t advertise it
The mall / shopping in Copley center and Prudential building are great
The world’s 3rd largest apple store is there
Skip luke’s For any lunch or dinner - overrated
Disclaimer - I am a Boston tourist - longest I have stayed there is 3 nights at a time - I am not local like our other poster.
Uber from and to airport
We use transit system - works well for us
If you have Marriott points, the Copley place is nice - there are other Marriott properties close by as well.
You really won’t have time for Salem - you need to find a way to squeeze out time for Harvard area
This post was edited on 9/25/19 at 10:21 pm
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