I live in a suburban town so there's not much to see. However, depending on what type of person you are there may be some things of interest. For example, if you're a hot woman you should stop by my house. It's a real tourist hot spot. 
What Would You Recommend Visitors See In Your Town
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I'm sandwiched between two major cities. Drive about 25 minutes north to hit Baltimore (see nevermore's post... she's got it covered). Drive about 25 minutes south to hit Washington, D.C. Plenty of touristy things to do there, of course. Hit the mall, see the monuments and memorials, visit the Smithsonian and various museums, try to climb the White House fence and get shot by the Secret Service, wander around Dupont Circle or Adams Morgan, try to avoid accidentally going into Southeast...
I lived down there in 81-82 during an oil boom, working offshore. It was back in the day when the joke was "How do you get 10 Yankees into a VW?" - "Tell them you are going to Houston."
I used to like going to the beach at Galveston and getting oil stains on my knees. I did want to go see the USS Texas at San Jacinto, and people kept saying to go to New Bruenfels (Spelling?) for rafting.
It was too flat and hot for me, so I headed back north.
Not an Astros fan, I take it?
seriously though...Minute Maid Park's been there for 10 years now. Haven't you been there at least once? Gotta be a lot better than that freaking Astrodome.
Not a sports fan, me.
And the Astrodome is nothing but a condemned, abandoned building. We've had that huge, white monstrosity--the Reliant Stadium--since 2002.
But the football team sucks, so I've never been inside it. Just not into watching sports, and neither is hubby.
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If the Astrodome is condemned and isn't being used, why don't they demolish it?
Come to Exeter in sunny Devon to see our magnificent cathedral which is entering its third millenum. Take a stroll around our Roman walls and see the underground passages dating back to the 14th century. Stop off at our Guildhall, the country's oldest still-active civic building, dating back to at least 1352. Then follow the woollen trail around the city and its river to see where the city made its fortune in years gone by.
Afterwards, drink a pint in the Ship Inn, Sir Francis Drake's local, and then take a look at Moll's coffee house where he and his admirals planned the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Other than that, not much history at all in our fair city.
Afterwards, drink a pint in the Ship Inn, Sir Francis Drake's local, and then take a look at Moll's coffee house where he and his admirals planned the defeat of the Spanish Armada.
Other than that, not much history at all in our fair city.
Don't know.
I think someone wanted to convert it to movie studio or a hotel, but nothing ever happened. It just sits there, like all the other abandoned building in the downtown area.
For some reason, Houston doesn't like to knock things down, however old and/or hazardous; it just builds new things right next to the old ones .
^ Quite. Sounds like what happened in Detroit; Tiger Stadium sat abandoned for TEN YEARS before it was knocked down.
And I'd just like to repeat, about my own city (Omaha): The College World Series. It's probably the only claim to fame we got left, other than Mannheim Steamroller and 311. And this is the last year for the CWS in the old Rosenblatt Stadium. We got a new park being built for next year. *Definitely* come to the CWS for that one.
And I'd just like to repeat, about my own city (Omaha): The College World Series. It's probably the only claim to fame we got left, other than Mannheim Steamroller and 311.
And this is the last year for the CWS in the old Rosenblatt Stadium. We got a new park being built for next year. *Definitely* come to the CWS for that one.
Junction 32 on the M1. It has to be experienced first-hand - I cannot describe to you the emotions and the exhilaration one experiences there in mere words.
Failing that, the Snake Pass is something every driver must be able to tackle at least once in their lifetimes.
Failing that, the Snake Pass is something every driver must be able to tackle at least once in their lifetimes.
Just hope nobody from Swindon mentions the you-know-what.
Obviously there's a lot to see in Oxford (there's a reason so many millions visit every year). There are a few nooks and crannies I prefer to keep to myself though. If you visit, and I like you, I might share one or two of them with you.
Oh, I'm not falling for that trick again... not after the last time...
My hometown is not interesting at all. So I'll skip to the city nearest: Nijmegen. 
It's the oldest city of the Netherlands (founded around 100BC). During the second world war it was on the frontline during Operation Market Garden.
There's the Dutch Liberation Museum if you're interested in the second world war.
And there's the Valkhof Museum for those that like archeology and modern art.
Annually there's the Four Days Marches event, which is the largest marching event in the world and draws walkers from around the globe. Alongside that are lots of festivities; bands performing and of course fireworks.
It's the oldest city of the Netherlands (founded around 100BC). During the second world war it was on the frontline during Operation Market Garden.
There's the Dutch Liberation Museum if you're interested in the second world war.
And there's the Valkhof Museum for those that like archeology and modern art.
Annually there's the Four Days Marches event, which is the largest marching event in the world and draws walkers from around the globe. Alongside that are lots of festivities; bands performing and of course fireworks.
There is nothing to see in my town, Paris overshadows everything.
If I had to recommand something in Paris, frankly, I wouldn't know where to start.
Maybe some unusual places like this small village inside the city :
Or a (more cliché) walk on the bank :
For museums, I'm particularly fond of Carnavalet (history of Paris) and for something a little outside Paris : the Basilica of St Denis.
If I had to recommand something in Paris, frankly, I wouldn't know where to start.
Maybe some unusual places like this small village inside the city :
Or a (more cliché) walk on the bank :
For museums, I'm particularly fond of Carnavalet (history of Paris) and for something a little outside Paris : the Basilica of St Denis.
Or a (more cliché) walk on the bank :
Nice river. I guess swimming in it would drive me... [puts on sunglasses] .... in Seine.
In the nearest hospital.
[puts on sunglasses] .... in Seine.
Oh, did I miss a joke ?
In the French Quarter...
Jackson Square
Cafe Du Monde
Bourbon Street ...obigatory
Pat O'Brien's Bar
galleries on Royal Street
the riverfront Moon Walk
the Aquarium of the Americas
Bourbon Street
Elsewhere in New Orleans...
The Saints at the Superdome (seasonal )
Frenchman Street nightlife
The National WWII Museum
Civil War Museum (across the street)
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (next door)
ride the St. Charles Ave. streetcar
Audubon Park
Camellia Grill
I know I've leaving a lot out including a dozens of restaurant recommendations.
Jackson Square
Cafe Du Monde
Bourbon Street ...obigatory
Pat O'Brien's Bar
galleries on Royal Street
the riverfront Moon Walk
the Aquarium of the Americas
Bourbon Street
Elsewhere in New Orleans...
The Saints at the Superdome (seasonal
)Frenchman Street nightlife
The National WWII Museum
Civil War Museum (across the street)
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (next door)
ride the St. Charles Ave. streetcar
Audubon Park
Camellia Grill
I know I've leaving a lot out including a dozens of restaurant recommendations.
The general blandness that is east of Toronto (Oshawa in particular)
Ottawa is indeed lovely. I grew up in Brockville and went to Ottawa often.