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    A lot of the new ones are. They have tried to replicate the old school stadiums with the exterior design. Giants and Orioles are 2 that stood out in comparison to Wrigley Field and Fenway Park.
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    Yeah we had been in Fishtown that was recommended by the owner of the Whiskey Tavern in Chinatown NYC. Had walked up to Mickeys Gym and it was from there we decided to walk up further to the Rocky house from Rocky 1. Never did make it to the Rocky house. Too many dodgy looking people were...
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    Managed to venture into here last year when we were wandering around Philly. Sussed out the Rocky house on Google maps 3 or 4 blocks from where we were and decided to wander up. Although the neighborhood where we were seemed run down it was once we walked under the train tracks that we felt we...
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    Pre Christmas I've been in San Francisco and it wasn't any different from here. A few of the hotels in Vegas had Christmas stuff up. I think most people who go to the US specifically for Christmas go to New York and are hoping for snow. And getting snow in New York in around Christmas would be...
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    As in what specific. Both times I've been at Christmas I've used Christmas Day as a travel day. Last year we flew from SF to Vancouver and ended up getting stopped at the border and having our Visa cancelled and eventually returned to SF. The other time I flew from SF to Phoenix then drove to...
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    I was there in 2012 and it was still in the housing crisis issues. Wasn't a hell of a lot going on downtown but was interesting to see. Only had the 2 full days including going to Ann Arbor for the Football. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless they had a purpose to go like a sporting event.
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    Well that is all a plus for more moderate crowds. My understanding Spring Break, Easter and Christmas through to New Year are the busiest times along with other major Holiday weekends. About 25 years ago we went and pretty much walked on and off rides with no more than a 15 minute wait at worst...
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    If it's a Monday-Thursday that will help. And when is Easter or Spring Break? They are busy times plus weekends. When I went to Disney World in 2012 I was told to avoid days at parks when people staying at Disney Resorts had privileges. They only had them on certain days and each parks was...
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    Within in reason you can. Enter and exit too many times and you will raise a red flag. And also it is only for trips shorter than 3 months. Also for return travelers they have the MPC app that can be used for quicker entry. ESTA users need to have entered once before they can use it. Will be...
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    The only reason I went to Detroit was to see a game there. Speaking to people along our travels and when you mentioned you were going to Detroit we got a very surprised reaction.
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    Back in 2012 we did California Adventure and had the park hopper ticket. It was on the Columbus Day holiday and was as packed as I'd experienced it at Disneyland. We were able to do what we wanted at California Adventure by 4 or 5pm including multiple rides on some things. Went to Disneyland...
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    My brother and I had a good time at the Snickers Bar & Grill on N State St near the Grand red station watching the Niners and Seahawks playoff game back in January. My brother stayed until about 3 or 4am and left his credit card behind with a bunch of other people. Don't forget to have a Malort...
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    For cheesesteaks I did the famous cheessteak corner of Gino's and Pat's and rated Gino's the better of the two. Also did Cleavers downtown and that was the best of the 3 I had. The Reading Terminal Market is a good spot for food and I highly recommend the Roast pork sandwiches from DiNic's...
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    Philly is good for a day or 2. Plenty of history and plenty of good food and bars about.
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    Don't think you'll have much issue. Worse case head to the Casino at Greektown or the MGM.
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    I was there in 2012. A lot of stuff was knocked down and heaps of empty lots. But there was still a heap of abandoned buildings still including the big high rises on the other side of the freeway opposite Ford Field. They are long gone now but Michigan Central Station is still standing. Drove...
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    Yeah I went to go to a Michigan game. Both Detroit and Ann Arbor were interesting in different ways. Detroit for it's derelict run down and abandoned buildings. And Ann Arbor for it's college town vibe.
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    Ticketmaster are the official seller for NFL. You will find prices on the aftermarket pretty much the same from all sites. LA tickets are generally the cheapest going around for NFL and shouldn't cost that much.
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    I went here and enjoyed it.
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    Pat's & Geno's cheese steak corner. Walking towards it down 9th st you will recognize as the spot in Rocky where he runs past all the Italian markets. Although the Hispanics have taken over most the area now.
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    Stayed right above this and you need a month to get through all the food I wanted to try. Had the Roast Pork roll from DiNic's and it didn't disappoint. Also had the Donuts from the Donut joint every morning for breakfast.
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    Was there back in December and it was my 5th time. I actually found the homeless problem they have to not be as bad particularly in the main tourist areas compared to my previous few times there. So I can't say I found it had gone downhill from previous visits. Had a great time and nothing on...
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    I looked at this on my recent trip. The prices were a hell of lot cheaper than a standard rental place. Fancy sedans were way cheaper than a hatchback from a rental place. My big issue was the insurance part was a bit confusing and I couldn't workout if it was included or if not what was the...
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    Although I can't vouch they are the best because LA has thousands of taquerias. Leo's taco truck the original spot at the corner of Le Brea and Venice are well known for there Al Pastor (spicy pork cooked on a vertical spit like kebab meat) tacos. I've been there a few times now and they only...
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    Was just reading a travel article that had Mexico City as one of the top 10 underrated cities. Would love to go myself one day. The fact that every time I return from LA I crave real proper tacos that are hard to come by here only makes Mexico as a whole more enticing.
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    It's more a airline thing. You will find direct flights to all major cities it just won't be with all major airlines. My trip just gone had all direct flights but I wasn't trying to save every cent. On a previous trip money was tighter so saving on multiple flights was a option I took that...
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    But as it sits you are about 30 times more likely to die in a car accident in Victoria than die in a mass shooting in the US. If mass shootings and gun ownership are the reason you aren't going to the US for a holiday due to getting mixed up in it. Then I'm guessing most the world would be off...
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    But the majority are in malls in the outer suburbs where tourist are very rarely seen. If we were talking Times Square or Hollywood here you might be on to something. But a shopping mall 40km from downtown Dallas that I doubt gets too many internationals tourists strolling through.
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    Exchange rate to then adds about 30% on top of what you paid without taking in inflation and covid costs on top. Weird thing is I booked a hotel in NYC early January and it is cheaper and nicer and better located than the one I stayed in late October early November 2012. So timing is everything...
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    Not sure you would want to do a week in Green Bay without a car. Although the exchange rate could be better historically $0.70-0.74 is about the best you could hope with the exception of a few freak events.
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