Yeah I was. I know that many tourists like the city, but I just don't really understand why. 
What's the most overrated and annoying attraction where you live?
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I must confess, Vienna didn't impress me much. The city is nice, clean and friendly (trust me, coming from Italy that is not a given), but it was a bit... boring. Artificial. Large avenues, nice parks, Hapsburg building... but no heart. Maybe I just saw the wrong part of the city (been there just some days), maybe I was not able to understand the spirit of it. I dunno. But I can't remember much from the city... except the Star Trek World Tour exhibition. Shame on me, I guess. 
On the other hand, I loved Graz and the Styria countryside.
On the other hand, I loved Graz and the Styria countryside.
Capilano suspension bridge
Although the fact that I'm terrified of heights may have something to do with it.
Although the fact that I'm terrified of heights may have something to do with it.
That's a very cool bridge, I would want to see that if I'm ever in that area.
I know i shouldn't ask this but ... how many white ties do you have?
lol, 80s flashback!!!!
Not THAT kind of white tie, doofus. White Tie as in the dress code. The white tie in this case refers to the bow tie used as part of it. I used to own a white bow tie, as it also formed part of the sub-fusc dress code I had to wear for university exams. Eventually I had to throw it away after it got a bit tatty. But I would love to go to a proper white tie ball one day.
Mind you, I DO actually have a few white regular ties - one is Miami Vice-esque flashy white silk satin, and I've got a white embroided jacquard, and an off-white linen one with a cheesy painted surfer on it. Awesome fun in summer, esp. the last one. I sometimes use the jacquard in other seasons too, esp for things like parties as it's quite festive looking.
Disney's California Adventure. The theme park so boring the Simpson's made fun of it... twice.
Homer: (to his mom) "I am going to hide you where there is nobody for miles around....Disney's California Adventure."
Marge Simpson states that she doesn't think prison is "a great place to bring the children", and Lisa replies "It still beats Disney's California Adventure."
Though someone mentioned Santa's Village earlier, and I have to agree with that as being worse if they were talking about the one that was in Lake Arrowhead. I'm pretty sure they tested all those vaccines they'd give you before traveling to Myanmar or the Sudan there first. You had to get a tetanus shot just to enter minimum safe distance, and if the Megan's Law sex offender registry had been around back then Santa's Village would probably glow like a Chernobyl Christmas Tree on the map.
Homer: (to his mom) "I am going to hide you where there is nobody for miles around....Disney's California Adventure."
Marge Simpson states that she doesn't think prison is "a great place to bring the children", and Lisa replies "It still beats Disney's California Adventure."
Though someone mentioned Santa's Village earlier, and I have to agree with that as being worse if they were talking about the one that was in Lake Arrowhead. I'm pretty sure they tested all those vaccines they'd give you before traveling to Myanmar or the Sudan there first. You had to get a tetanus shot just to enter minimum safe distance, and if the Megan's Law sex offender registry had been around back then Santa's Village would probably glow like a Chernobyl Christmas Tree on the map.
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In Winnipeg...
The Forks - It would be a nice park right in the middle of downtown if there wasn't so much crap there. They seem intent on paving over the entire area with new buildings and gravel parking lots.
Exchange District - Oh yay, 20 blocks of 100+ year old buildings, half of which look like crap on the outside. I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if they were actually maintained and/or used.
The Forks - It would be a nice park right in the middle of downtown if there wasn't so much crap there. They seem intent on paving over the entire area with new buildings and gravel parking lots.
Exchange District - Oh yay, 20 blocks of 100+ year old buildings, half of which look like crap on the outside. I suppose it wouldn't be so bad if they were actually maintained and/or used.
None of the tourists ever get beyond the Inner Harbor here in Baltimore. It's a glitzy, over-packages, over-priced shopping mall with shitty restaurants and people think that's what Baltimore is. Baltimore is a city of distinct neighborhoods and profoundly weird people, not a wretched hive anchored by Hard Rock Cafe, foam party bars and medium crabs sold to know-nothing tourists as jumbos.
Blargh.
On the other hand, I prefer that the tourists stay the fuck out of my neighborhood, so I guess I should be grateful that the bright lights and perceived safety of the Harbor keeps them contained...
Blargh.
On the other hand, I prefer that the tourists stay the fuck out of my neighborhood, so I guess I should be grateful that the bright lights and perceived safety of the Harbor keeps them contained...
Hmm, I don't think my town has any 'attactions'.
My entire home town is pretty much just for tourists.
Usually tourists seem to leave their brains at home when they go on vacation which can get really annoying, but luckily I live a few miles north of town in an entirely residential area so I only really encounter tourists when I go to town.
Of course I should be too angry at the tourists since my Dad owns a shop downtown.
Usually tourists seem to leave their brains at home when they go on vacation which can get really annoying, but luckily I live a few miles north of town in an entirely residential area so I only really encounter tourists when I go to town.
Of course I should be too angry at the tourists since my Dad owns a shop downtown.
I had to attend a conference at a hotel by the Inner Harbor back in the early 80s and it was a little too touristy for my tastes even then. Fortunately, I lived in Baltimore from 1960 to 1962 so I didn't leave with the wrong impression.
The early 80's was when it was first re-developed from a working harbor to the glossy mess it is now. I do have to give Mayor Schaeffer credit for the vision and the Harbor credit for helping to turn the city back around from its downward skid through the 70's, but there's just so many more interesting places, it's a shame that that's the vision of Baltimore most people leave with (which might be better than the vision most people arrive with, thanks to The Wire, but still...).
They put in a Ferris wheel near the CBD but its a half-arse attempt at the London Eye given it isn't huge. Looks shit and pointless and from what I've heard its expensive. I doubt you could see much from its location and position anyway.
I'll also throw in Australia Zoo.
I'll also throw in Australia Zoo.
Not THAT kind of white tie, doofus. White Tie as in the dress code. The white tie in this case refers to the bow tie used as part of it. I used to own a white bow tie, as it also formed part of the sub-fusc dress code I had to wear for university exams. Eventually I had to throw it away after it got a bit tatty. But I would love to go to a proper white tie ball one day.
Mind you, I DO actually have a few white regular ties - one is Miami Vice-esque flashy white silk satin, and I've got a white embroided jacquard, and an off-white linen one with a cheesy painted surfer on it. Awesome fun in summer, esp. the last one. I sometimes use the jacquard in other seasons too, esp for things like parties as it's quite festive looking.
I know. I was making a bad joke and it failed.
I'll be in my room. 
I'm with Shameless- Disneyland. Jesus, everyone from out of town asks the same question-How far are you from Disneyland? Like it's this monstrosity hundreds of miles wide in the heart of the OC. I can drive past it in, like, 2 minutes on those rare days when traffic isn't jacked up by hoards of Japanese tourists with cameras around their necks. And overpriced? Oh, my, god! $5 for a 24oz soda! $12 for a clear balloon with Mickey's profile on it! And did I mention the 9:30 fireworks that I can barely see but that set my dogs to howling every single night? So, yeah, Disneyland. Sorry, Auntie.