some of city's best sights to see are in……suburbia?!? (hotel, home)

[edsg25]

from Disneyland for LA to Disney World for Orlando, some of the best places to visit and see when you are in a city are actually in suburbia.

what are some of the famous and/or worthwhile places to see in US cities that are not within city limits?

[Min-Chi-Cbus]

Mall of America: Bloomington, MN

[Champ le monstre du lac]

Many of biggest attractions around Phoenix are actually in Scottsdale and Tempe. Scottsdale for hotel resorts, nightlife, dining, and the best shopping in the area and Tempe has the college town atmosphere for dining and nightlife. The Superbowl next year will be hosted in Glendale.

[DinsdalePirahna]

LA:
Disneyland (Anaheim), Legoland (Carlsbad), Magic Mountain (Valencia), Knotts Berry Farm (Buena Park)

its really hard to define Anaheim as Suburbia when it is larger than many "traditional" American Cities

[Min-Chi-Cbus]

But Anaheim is suburban in nature, no? It doesn't matter how expansive a city's boundaries are when it comes to being "urban" (at least it shouldn't).

[kidphilly]

All cities have some interesting sites in their burbs - many great parks etc.


In Philly two that jump quickly to mind would be:

Valley Forge National Historic Park
Longwood Gardens

[ABQConvict]

If you are into spectacular natural scenery and Colonial history, then for New York City, the lower Hudson Valley extending to the north and the coastal parts of Long Island are where its at.

[Maintainschaos]

The Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio on Oak Park, IL and the Baha'i Temple in Wilmette, IL and the Indiana dunes are ones that I can think of for Chicago.

[citylove101]

Originally Posted by ABQConvict

If you are into spectacular natural scenery and Colonial history, then for New York City, the lower Hudson Valley extending to the north and the coastal parts of Long Island are where its at.

These are great spots to visit if you're in NYC, but they're not typcially what I'd call suburban. Living in the Hamptons or near Bear Mountain, for instance, and regularly commuting to the city isn't feasible for most folks, as its at minimum 2 hours one way, car or mass transit. And usually longer. Some hardy souls do it, but very, very few on a regular 5 day a week basis.

I can't think of any real suburban tourist attractions near NYC.

EDIT: Except for perhaps Liberty State Park in NJ.

[nei]

Originally Posted by citylove101

These are great spots to visit if you're in NYC, but they're not typcially what I'd call suburban. Living in the Hamptons or near Bear Mountain, for instance, and regularly commuting to the city isn't feasible for most folks, as its at minimum 2 hours one way, car or mass transit. And usually longer. Some hardy souls do it, but very, very few on a regular 5 day a week basis.

Sleepy Hollow is close enough to be commutable and within the metro. There are places closer in with colonial history on Long Island than the Hamptons.