If you had $3000 to spend on a 5 day vacation (not including flight) - New York, New Orleans or San Francisco?
This would be for a couple - 40 yrs old, married 20 years, kids gone, total middle class tastes. Love food, don't want to have to dress up too much; don't gamble, like art musems and interesting sites/sights, Love music, socially drink. Will shop a little but not a ton. Just want to absorb some culture. Probably this would be a spring - April, May trip.
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New York
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I'm from the NYC area and while I suppose everyone needs to experience it, the city doesn't do much for me (especially as a vacation) You don't mention what time of year you'll be traveling. Skip NY and New Orleans in the middle of the summer. Not sure about SF. If I were you, I'd head to New Orleans in the Spring (April/May) If you're with the right person- it really doesn't matter where you end up, but you already know that, don't you?
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New York
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NY and SF will best fit your tastes, NYC is much pricier See http://www.bayareavisit.com/NYC.html http://www.bayareavisit.com/photos.html
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San Fransisco is amazing and plenty of things to do. The Cable cars. You really don't need your own car to have a super vacation in San Franscisco. Don't forget the Harbour where you can have that lovely seafood meal. Do a Harbour Tour , and see Alcatraz. Ghirardelli Square, not to be missed, and oh! the chocolate. I know you would love this trip. Probably have money left over for New York. (Not New Orleans). Enjoy!
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New Orleans is very cultural. You have the food and drinking part. There's an art museum and the D-Day museum. And not as pricey as Cali or NY.
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San Francisco, the weather there will be lovely in April and May. Have fun!
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If you love art museums New York City is where you want to go. Not only will you have multiple world-class museums to see, but there are also art galleries and auction houses. You will find many interesting sights including ethnic neighborhoods, business districts (financial, fashion, diamond, etc.), an active 24/7night life, history sites from the American revolution and earlier, multiple music venues from Avery Fisher Hall to the Bottom Line and more. The food is unforgettable. Be sure to see what is being offered at the United Nations. Their buffet lunch is one of the best bargains in town. The view is amazing, and they often feature the cuisine of different countries. Lunch at Le Bernardin, next to the Museum of Modern Art, is the best of the best if you like seafood. I could go on.... Because you are planning to go in the spring, think about taking the train to DC to see the cherry blossom festival. Enjoy your trip!
