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DC holds more appeal to Americans than it does with foreigners. Most foreigners are not that interested in the US government or US history enough that they want to visit the Capital or other monuments.
Anyways I would recommend the following cities to foreigners since these are among the most unique cities to visit and offer an interesting cultural perspective of the US to visitors.
1. New York City
2. Los Angeles
3. San Francisco
4. Chicago/Philadelphia
5. New Orleans/Miami
Part of my family lives overseas, my aunt(she is American but her kids aren't) takes all of her kids on a trip to the US when they turn 13. Each time, the city they are most impressed with/talk about the most is DC. I found that pretty strange because I thought they were going to say they liked NYC or LA the most but they all seemed to love DC.
Part of my family lives overseas, my aunt(she is American but her kids aren't) takes all of her kids on a trip to the US when they turn 13. Each time, the city they are most impressed with/talk about the most is DC. I found that pretty strange because I thought they were going to say they liked NYC or LA the most but they all seemed to love DC.
My mom has had a lot of international students, and many of them actually did not have LA or NYC as their favorites. From what I found SF, Chicago, Boston and Miami were for the most part everyone's favorite. I think the issue with NYC is that it truly is an amazing city the best of the best but at the same time overwhelming. Very overwhelming in regards to people, size, and things to do. So I think that sometimes makes for an uncomfortable experience. They are also beautiful cities both in natural and built environment ways.
I think with LA people are just surprised that's it's not as glamorous as it's made out to be and let's be frank it's not the most beautiful city in regards to built environment.
I think with SF, Chicago, Miami and Boston people like them more because there is plenty to do, they have vibrancy and energy and it feels more manageable and not so overwhelming
I think foreign visitors usually want to see NYC the most and rightfully so. But I think once they visit other major US cities especially the more urban and energetic ones, they are pleasantly surprised.
Yeah, I mean I think NYC is the must-see city, but to some people it is very overwhelming and simply massive. 99% of their trip concerns with tourist attractions situated in Manhattan.
Other cities like Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco aren't nearly as large but offer similar vibrancy and activities.
This is all well and good but the list of the cities that Foreign tourists actually visit includes the following:
10. Boston
9. Chicago
8. Washington
7. Honolulu
6. Las Vegas
5. San Francisco
4. Orlando
3. Los Angeles
2. Miami
1. New York The 10 Most Visited Cities in the US by Foreign Travelers - EscapeHere
Yeah, I mean I think NYC is the must-see city, but to some people it is very overwhelming and simply massive. 99% of their trip concerns with tourist attractions situated in Manhattan.
Other cities like Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and San Francisco aren't nearly as large but offer similar vibrancy and activities.
Right. Like I feel in DC, Philly, Boston, SF, Chicago and certain extent Miami, you could easily spend a week in those cities and not get bored. Also after a week, you also get a good grasp of the cities.
With NYC, it's just its own world. There is way too much to see and do. I have been to NYC about 5 times. The first four times I was only able to see Manhattan. Why? Because there already too much to see and do there. Not it's a bad thing. So on the fifth trip I forced myself to go to Brooklyn. Even then I wasn't satisfied because I was only able to see a very small part of a borough that is the size of Chicago.
So NYC is truly an amazing city, really no other city compares. But at the same time it's overwhelming and you feel that it's too big to really feel you are getting the true and right NYC experience.
With LA, I think it's just a disappointing city overall. I don't think it's a crappy city but it's not as glamourous as it's made out to be, its downtown, while really improving, is pretty lackluster, especially for a city it's size, way to spread out in regards to doing touristy stuff, and in regards to built environment it's kind of ugly. The real nice parts are by the beach and the mountains. But I think overall tourists from my experience, leave LA disappointed.
So those cities like Boston, DC, SF, Chicago, Philly and Miami, I think they all pack quite a punch, in a nice more manageable package which makes things more enjoyable for a tourists (and you could say its residents too).
This is all well and good but the list of the cities that Foreign tourists actually visit includes the following:
10. Boston
9. Chicago
8. Washington
7. Honolulu
6. Las Vegas
5. San Francisco
4. Orlando
3. Los Angeles
2. Miami
1. New York The 10 Most Visited Cities in the US by Foreign Travelers - EscapeHere
Ok but doesn't mean those are those top 5 are the best 5 to get a taste of American cities. Orlando, Las Vegas and Honolulu should be easily knocked off as people don't go to Orlando to see Orlando they just go for the amusement parks. And with Honolulu and Las Vegas those are basically resort towns, they aren't places you go to get a taste of American culture or what it's like to live in the US.
Suggesting DC to a US visitor is like suggesting Brasilia to a brazil visitor.
I agree. I think DC is a great American city, and if it were 10 cities definitely worth being in the list.
DC is one of the most beautiful cities in the US, but it's main attractions hold a limited appeal. To me it's kind of almost like Vegas. If you are not into casinos and tourist traps, then Vegas should not even be on your list. If you aren't all that interested in museums or US history, then I can see DC holding a limited appeal to many foreigners. In that regards I actually think Boston and Philly are better, because they offer just as much history, but also a lot of other varied things.
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