How many 'States' have you visited?

[Nostromo]

Since a lot of us enjoy tourism in the United States, I thought it would be interesting to know how many of the 50 States people have visited. I just calculated that I have been to 20 states and will add the two Carolinas this summer.

So, excluding mere stops for flight connections and similar, how many US states have you actually visited? (American members can include their home state)

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Florida
California
Texas
New York
Washington DC
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
Illinios
New Jersey

[Katys Grandad]

Nostromo

I think I've visited 15 - I've been on tours when it isn't always clear whether you are 'visiting' or passing through.

John & Sarah - I'm interested to see you have visited Virginia. We're off there in March for 10 days although I only booked the flights and a first night's stay in Boston so far. Any recommedations or places to avoid?

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

Virginia is our absolute favourite - it's so beautiful.

We went in the Fall and stayed in Williamsburg which is the area the first British settlers to the US landed and set themselves up. The whole place is like going back in time to that period, including the buildings and lots of characters around the area dressed up as if they came from that age - a tip is that they have to act in character from that period e.g. you can ask them what is on TV that evening - they will ask you what a TV is [msnwink].

There is lots to see and do in this area - if we ever moved to the US this is the kind of area I'd move to as it has history, culture and really friendly people [msnsmile2]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Katys Grandad

John & Sarah - I'm interested to see you have visited Virginia. We're off there in March for 10 days although I only booked the flights and a first night's stay in Boston so far. Any recommedations or places to avoid?
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[Nostromo]

My states are Florida, New York, Massachusettes, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Illinois, Indiana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana (only about a 20-mile stretch but stopped for gas and tea), California, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Michigan and Hawaii. Will add the two Carolinas this year.

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
Florida
California
Texas
New York
Washington DC
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
Illinios
New Jersey
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No Nevada or Arizona! John, surely you have been to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon?

[floridadreamvilla.co.uk]

I'm afraid not. I nearly went to Arizona (well, a change of planes in Phoenix) in 2003 but I turned up a day late for the flights so could not go (I booked for what I thought were the right dates on the net, but in fact booked for the day before I needed [msncry]).

We're off to Los Angeles in a couple of weeks time and may do the Grand Canyon as part of that trip if we get chance.

Las Vegas is somewhere we've always wanted to go but are waiting until the children are a bit older as I think they would get bored with it at the moment as there is not enough to keep them occupied (I'm prepared to be convinced otherwise though [msnwink]).

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Nostromo
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk
Florida
California
Texas
New York
Washington DC
Virginia
West Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
Illinios
New Jersey
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No Nevada or Arizona! John, surely you have been to Las Vegas and Grand Canyon?
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[Katys Grandad]

Thanks for the Virginia advice. Williamsburg looks a 'must see'.

[MaggieAllan]

Now you're all just showing off now[msnwink]

I've only been to two, Florida and New York so far.......just jealous of the rest of you[msncry][msncry][msncry]

(I've been in plenty 'states' though!)

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:[i]Originally posted by floridadreamvilla.co.uk[/iLas Vegas is somewhere we've always wanted to go but are waiting until the children are a bit older as I think they would get bored with it at the moment as there is not enough to keep them occupied (I'm prepared to be convinced otherwise though [msnwink]).
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For the past few years, Las Vegas has been trying to be more and more 'Family Friendly', which I would translate as 'Kid friendly'. I don't know how old your children are John, but if they are 8 years or over, there will be plenty to do. Apart from rides like the NY-NY Rollercoaster, Stratosphere's 'Big Shot', X-Scream etc, there are shows orientated towards kids. MGM Grand is supposed to be particularly friendly to families with its Adventures Entertainment Complex and Youth Activity Center; when we visited a few years ago, there was an excellent teatime Magic Show aimed at the kids. I am sure other resorts would have followed suit by now. Then there are outdoor shows like The Mirage Volcano, Bellagio Fountains, Treasure Island's Pirate Ship and so on. Of course, there is loads of buffets, swimming etc. Worth checking out.