We Live Here

There is a beautiful city called Niagara-on-the-Lake, in Ontario, Canada. This is where Canada began. It was called Newark years ago. Today it is full of bed and breakfast, country inns, antique buildings, all on the shore of Lake Ontario where the Niagara River flows into the lake. So many tourists go to Niagara Falls, Ontario, which is the better of the two falls but do not hear of the town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Now famous for Bernard Shaw Theatres, 3 in all. Named the most beautiful town in Canada for several years. Niagara is home for over 62 wineries. Stay in one of the wonderful bed and breakfasts, go on a wine tour during the day, have a wonderful meal in the many restaurants and go to the Shaw Theatre at night.

The mountains of NC are amazing!

Bainbridge Island, a short ferry commute to downtown Seattle, but a world away! In 2005, CNN/Money Magazine voted this beautiful island community the 2nd best place to live in the US. You can count the number of traffic lights on one hand, and school test scores are consistently the best in the state. We enjoy fabulous restaurants, theater and a vibrant music scene. Thanks to a strong economy in the Northwest, the island housing market is booming. The median price of a home on Bainbridge is approaching $700,000. Some islanders express concern that Bainbridge will become "the Carmel of the Northwest," but the community is committed to retaining its small town charm and preserving it's open spaces and natural places. Bainbridge has a rich and interesting history and a diverse population. People here care about each other, look out for each other and are active stewards of the environment.

As a member of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and a realtor with Prudential on Bainbridge, you may think I'm biased. I AM!

I've lived in Cherry Hills and Greenwood Village, CO -- the WORST state in which I ever lived -- snow, hicks, cold, smog, you name it. Lived in PA -- also nasty (cold and it does snow) and Manhatten (wonderful city -- the arts, the people -- but that cold weather is unbearable); Scottsdale, AZ (fairly cultured people, but cold desert nights in the winter and hot desert days in the summer). Was born and raised in Newport Beach and if you can live within 5 miles of the beach in Cali -- it's fanatastic! IF I had to leave my current home I could go back there. Have lived in Waikiki Beach for 22 years AND IT IS BY FAR THE BEST! Not too many evenings below 70 degrees, no days above 90 -- no bugs, sophisticated people, laid back lifestyle AND the midwestern and southern tourists leave after a week or so. LIFE IS PERFECT HERE!

I live in Mountain Home, Arkansas. North Central, on one of the cleanest lakes in the U.S. Bull Shoals. Along with some of the very best river fishing ever! The White and Buffalo Rivers. Clean air good people and a wonderful place to raise your kids.

Denver. Need I say more? Sunshine, no humidity, and the mountains at your finger tips. This city is an outdoorsy person's mecca. Go out and party in LoDo on Friday night and then wake up early Saturday and head to the Rocky Mountains. Colorado has so much to offer...kayaking, rafting, mountain bike riding, trail running, camping, hiking...and the list goes on and on. Not an outdoorsy person? Well, there are so many neat mountain towns right at your fingertips. The main street of these nestled towns are home to many boutique shops and delicious restaurants. I always feel like I'm going back in time when I walk up and down the streets.

I live in rural America. We leave our doors unlocked and you can leave your car running, doors open while you run into the store. Everyone knows you some how. We have history ( George Washington lived here), we have diversity and plain friendly people. My home town is Perryopolis , Pa.

Tolliver,

Amite, LA. A very small town, lost in time, nothing to do--tractor pulls, baseball games. No jobs there, biggest store Walmart, no museums. Old homes that need repair, small family restaurants. Outsiders are not welcome. The only reason Amiteians talked to me was because I have family there. It is the home of my Mother, not a lot to do there. The biggest thing there is the Pontchautola Strawberry Festival.

I live in a town that you don't blink or you'll never know you went through it. It's called Sebastopol, Texas. It is on the North/East end of Lake Livingston. It is in the east Texas Piney Woods. This is a 4 seasons hometown kind of place. My husband and I moved here 7 years ago and have fallen in love with our neck of the woods. The lake offers boating of course, fishing and fishing tournaments, swimming, all things water sports/activities. We have an island called Goat Island that really has goats and is fun to dock at to spend some time playing and scouting around. But the best is in my own yard. We have 9-13 deer that come daily to drink from our creek and graze on the grass, not to forget the squirrels and birds that also call this home. But the funniest was the day my husband and I were BBQ'ing on the deck and four armadillo's decided to join us for dinner. This is a little community that stands together in times of need such as after hurricane "Rita". We have great schools and plenty of activities year round to enjoy. This is just the best place to live and raise a family or retire. Come on over to our neck of the woods, the door is always open.

Plano, Texas. It has all the wonderful peace of a neighborhood with all the amenitities of living in a big city. Positioned on the north side of Dallas, the city offers a reason to be green, a plethora of city services, reasonable taxes, great shopping and more. It's beautiful, peaceful, has great schools and great community. Ahhhh, I've found home.

Tennessee is one of the best places to live because of health issues, weather and all the nature that is around and is so gourgious. It is also protected more than the bigger cities.

Believe it or not, Greenville, SC
Like the song goes, "I've been everywhere, man", I have lived in alot of places. Grew up in Huntington Beach, CA in the 1960's. Best childhood you could ask for! Beaches, Disneyland, mountains, desert etc. Lived in Franfurt Germany, Melbourne FL, Huntsville, AL, Nashville TN, Charlotte, NC and vacationed in serveral different countries and states. I seem to always come "home" to Greenville SC. This place is the best!! We are in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, so needless to say the scenery is great. We usually have short, mild winters and hot humid summers. Spring and fall are beautiful. Our downtown is the BEST! It is so quaint. Reminds me of a small college town. It has a river and falls running through it and lots of festivals and events going on year round. We are only 4 hours to the coast and less than an hour to the mountains. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!!
P.S. We must have something appealing because George Clooney picked this area to film his next movie! A little bit of Hollywood came to our town!

destin fla. the home of beautiful beaches with clear emerald green water and sugar white beaches. its the place to be when looking for a place to spend your next summer vacation.
destinfla.com check it out!!

Paradise in the Western hemisphere? It is Granada, Nicaragua... I've been living in paradise for a while now, and still need to pinch myself everyday. The colors- the birds- the plants in my garden- virtually everything about everyday life is blissful and beautiful beyond words. Granada was the first Spanish-settled city in the Americas & the history remains. Adobe buildings of every color line cobblestone streets that deadend at Lake Nicaragua. Mombacho- a volcano blanketed in tropical cloud forest looms over the city. From my rooftop deck you can enjoy both the view of the volcano & the colorful spires of Granada's Catedral in the Central Park! I hope we'll see a show in my town!

SEATTLE!! Love the city, color of the sky, people, food, culture, arts and entertainments, sea view, weather and of course- the Space Needle :)

Down with I Love NY and cheers to I LOVE SEATTLE!!!

any information on amite,la. we are moving there this summer.

New Oxford Pennsylvania is the next best think to Mayberry. From the first day I moved into town in 2002, until the day I was appointed to Borough Council, I was welcomed as a neighbor and greeted as an old friend. Speaking of next best things, New Oxford is just down the road from Gettysburg Pennsylvania, so when you've had enough of the battlefields and the hustle and bustle, take a quick jaunt east on route 30 to New Oxford. Oh, did i mention that New Oxford is "The Antique Capital of Central Pennsylvania?" In a town of nearly 2000, there are over 500 antique dealers in the shops and co-ops. There are also a few great bed and breakfasts as well. You really need to check us out!

Other people have touted San Diego. I lived there most of my life. Decided to move a few years ago and looked up and down the west coast, all over the Rockies, along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts and even in Canada. And we moved to a little town about an hour from San Diego called Julian. It's an old gold mining town, now kind of a touristy place, lots of people from all over come here to eat apple pie and enjoy the mountains. The charms of Julian include the friendly people who live here, horses grazing down town, restaurants that rival San Francisco, a real good country doctor, an honest mechanic, and a kind of throw-back, 1950's attitude. Oh, and drive about an hour west and you're in San Diego. Talk about having your fish taco and eating it too!

Warren County New Jersey. Almost completely unknown, very close to New York City and Philadelphia. Wineries, historic villages and country roads, and not much else.

http://countrydogs.blogspot.com for info on the county

http://www.pohat.com/gerrykasper/images/houses/sbfine/index.html for info on an 1825 stone house for sale in Warren County

I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. I have watched this town grow up and it is becoming much more sophisticated. I publish Baltimore's ONLY food and wine magazine, here. We are a local magazine and with my repetoire of people I know, you will be glad to have me take you around my town! Lots of cool places to go and many cool people to meet! Be sure to find me when you come to Bmore! Check out my website, too! www.baltimoreeats.com Can't wait till you come!!!

Come down during hurricain season and teach us how to made something special with hurricaine supplies and possibly no power?

I lived in San Francisco for three to five years, but also in Sausalito, which was where I did leave my heart, but now I live in the Ponderosa Pine in, Flagstaff, Az. North Beach is a wonderful treat, China Town, Cafe Trieste in North Beach use to have opera on Saturdays. The Cow Hollow district, Union Street is fabulous street, wonderful delicious delights, and great stores, and is also an enjoyable spectacle. The Haight has been revamped and some of the best antiques are there, or Retro. Sausalito, Bolinas, Muir Woods, I could go on forever. Now to get to Bolinas, you have to be very careful, or you will miss the turn. It sits between Stinson Beach, and Point Reyes, don't miss this wonderful place that has no time, and was created from the earthquake in the early 1900's, so it is mystical, and has an eclectic population, and wonderful seafood, and a shore to just sit and relax, and watch the ships going into the Bay. Have fun, I did.

Galena, Illinois is absolutely beautiful. It is only a few hours drive from where we live in northern Illinois. It is especially beautiful in the fall when the leaves are turning. It is a cute, quaint little town with lots to offer if you want somewhere special to go for a long weekend getaway.

We Live Here - Venice Beach, CA!
What a fun, lively beach town to hit up everything from art to crazy street vendors, to fantastic nightlife.
I would love to help show the way in this great beach town!

I know you've hit L.A. but how about my favorite city and home, SANTA MONICA? It has such a cool vibe and community feel. I could show you, great red velvet cake and breakfasts, free massage beds, power yoga that is packed with cool people, meditation gardens and shrine, and Pacific Rim food made with veggies from the Santa Monica Farmer's market, not to mention a great happy hour every day. Throw in Art Deco hotels and some celebrity sitings. Thanks for letting me brag!

HOUSTON, TEXAS!!!

It is the fourth latgest city in America and most people know nothing about it. I want to dispell the preconceptions towards Houston and show that it has a lot to offer.

Houston has the largest variety of food and restaurants outside of NY (I swear!). Some of the best cuisine you will eat is here: BBQ, Tex-Mex, Vietnamese, Indian, etc. Also, how could you pass up a place called the House of Pies? Think of a greasy spoon that serves the best pie to a mixed clientel of students, off-duty cops, cute old couples and bikers.

Houston has one of the best art/museum districts. World class ballet, symphony, opera and art museums. Also some of the best shopping is here too. We have the Galleria that has everything from Louis Vuitton to Urban Outfitters to Rice Village where tons of quaint independent shops sell their wares right next to a vintage store/tattoo parlor in the Montrose District.

The people are nice and down to earth and will always show outsiders hospitality.

There are 3 major universities here so Houston is a very intellectual city. Remember, NASA is here too.

The best time to come is either spring (March, April) or fall (October, November) when the weather is actually very nice (little rain, less humidity).

I sincerely hope We Live Here chooses to do a show about Houston because I think it's time the rest of the population see the greatness of this huge, vibrant, friendly, ever-changing city. Houston is a city with deep southern roots but also has a hip, cultured side that makes it such a great place to live and call home.

Check out Annapolis, MD. A small town (36,000 POP) with stellar dining and things-to-do!

Colorado Springs!
Amazing climate, tons of hot spots and nature views. Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, The Broadmoor Hotel and miles and miles of hiking and biking trails. Plus a very trendy downtop with Brewpubs and eateries. Colorado Springs is ranked as one of the fittest cities in America and boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually.

Plus, I graduated high school with Brandon and ran track with him, I'd love to show my old friend around my new city!!!!

"Lucky you live in Hawaii" is something I always hear from friends on the U.S. mainland. Do you want to see what life in paradise, past the hula dancers, luau, Diamond Head and surfers, is really like? Visit Honolulu where I live and experience a dynamic, cosmopolitan city and then drive 45 minutes out to the North Shore where everyone wears slippers (or flip-flops as you call it). Honolulu's Chinatown is one of the oldest in the country, but experiencing a revival with exciting restaurants, galleries, bars and salons dotting the landscape. Waikiki just received a new influx of sand (pumped in from the ocean) and sparkling new hotels and shops. I always hang out at the legendary "Pink Palace of the Pacific," The Royal Hawaiian hotel to watch the sunset and drink a mai tai from their bar of the same name or cruise down to the quieter end of Waikiki to lounge at the W Honolulu. Come visit Hawaii and see where I live!

Let us surprise you with San Francisco's big sister city: Oakland, CA

ALASKA,ALASKA,ALASKA,ONE OF THE MOST BREATHTAKING
STATES YOU COULD EVER SEE, SMELL, HEAR. THE AIR IS CLEAN, AND FRESH. THE SOUND OF PEACE AND QUIET.
THE SITES ARE SOMETHING, SOMETHING OUT OF A BOOK OF FAIRYTALES. I WORKED 3 JOBS AND SAVED UP FOR 2 1/2 YEARS FOR THIS TRIP OF A LIFETIME. IT WAS WELL WORTH THE EXTRA HARD WORK AND NO LIFE.

Sorry - you are all wrong. This is the best place - south Orange County, California. The weather is the best anywhere (including Europe). We have beautiful beaches - sunsets are awesome, great shopping (Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza), an amazing multi-theatre performing arts center; the Angels baseball team, the Mighty Ducks hockey team. The landscaping is beautiful all year round. Kids and pets can be out every day. San Diego or Los Angeles are an hour away.
Negatives: the high cost of real estate and the increasing traffic.

Do you know what it means to love New Orleans. Let's forget that snippy hurricane for the moment(the storm, not the drink y'all). New Orleans is the most and least American city in the country. We've got street signs spelled in French but pronounced in something that sounds like Staten Island. We make pudding out of bread, juleps out of mint and music out of anything at all. We have the world's best free party, Mardi Gras and anyone can have a baby here, just by eating a piece of cake, (we hide a baby in the King Cakes, find the baby throw the next party).

New Orleans is more than a city, it's a way of life. Post hurricane this city is having some growing pains but one thing we'll never outgrow is our love of life, our obsession with good food and our belief that real success is the company you keep not the company you work for. Come and laissez le bon temps roulez y'all, my friends and I would love to show you our New Orleans.

After reading both the good and bad reviews I realize home is where the heart is and any place can be fun it's what you make of it. I just wanted to comment about Detroit, Mi.( I know live in Phenix city, Al) I travel quite a bit with my children because I want them to experience the world. Detroit is my birth place I still love the city and their are so many places to go and things to do and the city is trying hard to come back. I think the key to all of these cities are to visit them and help their revenue the more money a city makes I believe the better. Don't count Detroit out just yet. Like a Phoenix from the flame we will rise. P.S. if you want to move to a small town with great housing prices check out Phenix city, Al

After reading both the good and bad reviews I realize home is where the heart is and any place can be fun it's what you make of it. I just wanted to comment about Detroit, Mi.( I know live in Phenix city, Al) I travel quite a bit with my children because I want them to experience the world. Detroit is my birth place I still love the city and their are so many places to go and things to do and the city is trying hard to come back. I think the key to all of these cities are to visit them and help their revenue the more money a city makes I believe the better. Don't count Detroit out just yet. Like a Phoenix from the flame we will rise.

After reading both the good and bad reviews I realize home is where the heart is and any place can be fun it's what you make of it. I just wanted to comment about Detroit, Mi.( I know live in Phenix city, Al) I travel quite a bit with my children because I want them to experience the world. Detroit is my birth place I still love the city and their are so many places to go and things to do and the city is trying hard to come back. I think the key to all of these cities are to visit them and help their revenue the more money a city makes I believe the better. Don't count Detroit out just yet. Like a Phoenix from the flame we will rise.

After reading both the good and bad reviews I realize home is where the heart is and any place can be fun it's what you make of it. I just wanted to comment about Detroit, Mi.( I know live in Phenix city, Al) I travel quite a bit with my children because I want them to experience the world. Detroit is my birth place I still love the city and their are so many places to go and things to do and the city is trying hard to come back. I think the key to all of these cities are to visit them and help their revenue the more money a city makes I believe the better. Don't count Detroit out just yet. Like a Phoenix from the flame we will rise.

Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire. Four season fun, but come this summer and I can take you by boat to all the hot spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and after dinner. I am a native and a real estate agent. www.adamdow.com or www.luxurylakeside.com.

Crested Butte the undiscovered country in Colorado. I am a born and raised Coloradoan and have lived from Denver to Grand Junction and Ft. Collins to Alamosa. My wife an I discovered Crested Butte, Colorado on the way home from taking our youngest daughter to a state college in Durango. "WOW" the only word to explain my thought of how in the world did I not know about this place. Crested Butte is uniquely authentic and Colorado's best playground with well over 2 million acres of National Forest and Wilderness you can ski - alpine, nordic and backcountry, bike, hike, raft, water ski at Blue Mesa Colorado's largest body of water, horseback ride, rock climb, fly fish, sit down and drink a beer lake fish, hunt or walk through acres of wildflowers...Crested Butte is the wildflower capital of Colorado. Did I forget to mention you can come and just relax and truly get away from it all. Crested Butte is free of chain stores and chain resturants. There isn't a bad place to eat or shop. Pack your bags and come to Crested Butte you won't be disappointed.

Theres a well hidden secret little area down here in the heart of the Texas Hill Country where I have bumped into such Hollywood legends as John Travolta shopping for China Sandra Bullock filming a movies, crossed the same paths here as Willie Nelson,Matthew McConaughty, Benjamin Bratt and so so many more. In fact the little town of Gruene, Texas which was once listed as an official ghost town now boast of having the oldest dance hall in Texas as just part of it's fame. On the walls of that dance hall is the pictures and autographs of patrons who have visited from John Wayne to John Travolta. Movies such as "Michael" have been shot there'. Right down the road a bit "Hope Floats" and "Miss Congenialtiy" was shot. Austin is only 30 minutes away and San Antonio is 40 minutes away. The town of Gruene was is a whole town full of Bed and Breakfasts, The Grist Mill restaurant that is just unbelievable built on the side of a hill overlooking the Guadalupe river where hundreds of tubers ride the river daily. Gruene is situated just on top of this hill overlooking the river. The whole town is full of antique shops, a general store that feels like you are stepping back in time over 100 years when you walk in, The Grist Mill resaurant was an old Grist Mill that was over 100 years old. You can walk around in your bathing suits and shorts as you come in off the river or wait till night when the Dance Hall lights up and the band starts and the town turns into cowboy hats, jeans and boots. The band is can be anyone from Pat Greene to Willie Nelson, it is always someone great. Just about every country and western singer you can imagine has sung there. You'll see them on the walls. If you come to this town try to stay at one of the cabins on the river. The town of New Brunsafel is next semi big town nearby with homes, schools, malls, shops, hotels and restaurant only 5 minutes from Gruene.
IT ALSO BOASTS OF THE TRAVEL CHANNELS NUMBER ONE WATERPARK IN AMERICA "SCHLITTERBAUN"!

yOU WILL love this place but you will need at least a week to do everything. You must tube the river and ride the rapids it's a blast. Also go to nearby Austin and San Antonio. Go to Schlitterbaun waterpark for sure, and you must eat at the Gristmill and sit outside where you can see the river right at dusk (It's so beautiful and peaceful). Also Gruene is the only place in Texas where you can flyfish for rainbows thanks to Texas Parks and Wildlife and the Trout Association restocking program.

I think Johnson City TN. is a wonderful place to live. Beautiful fall colors as well as a mild climate. It is a very growing city where you see many out of towners relocating especially from Florida.Johnson City is so conveinent to North Carolina, Virginia as well as Kentucky.I think it would be worth your time to check it out.

Bend Oregon.... World class skiing from the top of a 9,000 ft. volcano. Some of the most challenging water rafting in North America. World-renowned rock climbing. 300+ sunny days a year (we're on the dry side of the Cascades) Stunning Nordic skiing, Awesome golf. Great local Microbrews and unmatched resturants. Conde Nast magazine ranked one, The Blacksmith Shop, as one of the best in the nation. There many more. Bend consistantly ranks in top 10 standings as a place to live,work or play.

Where you should go next is northwest Colorado to Maybell, Colorado! A quiet, very small town with maybe 80 to 100 residents but conveniently located on US Hwy 40. There is a general store, gas station, hotel, restaurant, post office and library and a town park with RV parking and facilities. This is a fantastic place for the outdoors person with fishing, horseback riding, hunting with camera or otherwise for big game and waterfowl, bird-watching, hiking, etc. The area is rich in history from gun-fighters to the undiscovered ruins of habitants of long ago to the local dinosaur findings. There are thousands of acres of public land and we're located in the Yampa River for great water sports and fishing. The sunsets are unbelievable.

You really need to come to Cleveland. We are quite a surprise, not just an old, dead steel town. Cleveland has a lot of ethnicities and it shows. Little Italy has a lot of great Italian aspects, including restaurants. Downtown has fine restaurants and bars, plus all of Cleveland's sports facilities and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. University Circle is home to some of the worlds finest hospitals and world class museums. Our suburbs have a sense of pride and history, not just a big sprawling mass. I think Cleveland should be a future episode. We really are lovely once you get to know us.

Try Southern Illinois in the Carbondale/Marion area. We have lots of wineries and bed/breakfast spots. We also are in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. The Garden of the Gods is one of the most scenic spots in America. We are also between the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Lots of scenery, outdoor activities, culture and family fun.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are leading the way at this years MTV Europe music awards with four nominations...

Wow, we would love to show you the growing and moving town of Huntsville, AL. We are having a boom of growth due to the move BRAC(Base Realignment and Closure) made of several bases to our area. We have several attractions that make the area a very easy and great place to live like the Space Center here at Redstone Arsonal. The space program was basically started here in Huntsville back in the 60's with Mr. Von Braun. A lot of our attractions carry his name like the VBC(entertainment facility). Huntsville has more PhD's per square mile than anywhere in the world, except Silcon Valley. We are a very high tech city thanks to our rocket and missile scientists located in this area.

So, come see us and see all we have to offer. We are a small town quickly becoming a city with so much more!

Brownsville, Texas (956) 459-7276 Some of the best Mexican food down these parts. Please reply

I would like to see you visit Riverside CA.

My husband and I moved to Sedona, Arizona about thirteen years ago from New Jersey. Sedona is known for its beautiful red rock mountains. It is located mid state and is 4500 ft.in elevation. Although it gets quite hot in the summer (105)it cools down as soon as the sun sets. Only rarely do we use the air conditioner at night. We experience four seasons, including snow, however, it often melts by noon. Sedona is considered sacred land by the Indians, and is a popular tourist destination.

SEATTLE!! From Madrona to Queen Anne, the Admiralty district, the wharf and Alki beach, Seattle is booming with culture and is rarely shown as a place of interest. Most people think it's just a city of Starbucks and Boeing, but there are so many hidden treasures in the city and they deserve to be brought to the light.

Fairhope. Alabama. Beautiful,scenic town on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay. Less than 1 hour drive to the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.The town is full of history, and absolutely wonderful people. A favorite of many artists and writers since the early 1900s it is still a favorite of many. Quaint, affordable and great weather make Fairhope a great place to live.
It is very close to Mobile making it an easy commute, with no traffic to speak of. If we get better restaurant and food markets it will simply be paradise for sure.

I just moved to Kansas City, Mo two years ago. My husband and I love it here. Kansas city has a lot of cool places to visit. Our favorite place to take new people to the area is called the Plaza District. The Plaza District is full of shops and fine dining. Huge water fountains are every where you look. The steets are lined with beautiful old buildings. Another wonderful place for the whole family is the Kansas City Zoo. The zoo is very interactive. You can get very close to the animals. The zoo is full of lush trees and rolling hills.
At first, I thought Kasnas City iwas flat, but the city is full of tress and hills. It's a beautiful city to visit and live.

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA

quietly located between over-rated santa barbara and lots to do with too much traffic los angeles.

uncrowded beautiful beaches, fine dining, great shopping, antiques and the best surf, sushi and sunsets on the california coast!

don't tell!

Seattle, please! From Redmond to Bellevue to downtown, there's so many options. 'MORA' icecream, downtown crab shacks, Uwajimaya, Burt-Gilman trail, pike place market, Ken Zaburo sushi bar. i'm always dropping by the fine living channel hoping to see us there.

Buenos Aires, Argentina is more than steaks, gauchos, and leather...Although any one of these treasures makes the city worth a visit. Buenos Aires is also much more than the so-called 'Paris of South America' with gorgeous (if a bit dilapidated) architecture, and a European orientation in politics and cuisine...This is a city of immigrants from all over the world: Italy, Spain, Germany, Syria, Armenia, Poland, China as well as other parts of Latin America. This is a city that knows heartbreak and scandal and deep passion - all of which are embodied in its most famous export: the tango...

It quickly becomes apparent when visiting Charleston, South Carolina that the city is a perfect setting for fine living. The historic environs complement an amazing art and cuisine scene. Whether your thing is laid-back beach bumming, dining in high style or appreciating some fine art, you will find something to enjoy in Charleston. Many tourists flock to the Market Street area for fried seafood and souvenirs, but the real treasures of Charleston are best discovered by talking to a local!

Attractions of note:

Gibbes Museum of Art: Now over 100 years old, the Gibbes Museum of Art showcases work from the American South and beyond. The Rotunda Gallery in the Beaux-Arts style building features a glass Tiffany-style dome. The Museum hosts monthly Art After Dark events that are great for mixing and mingling.

Aquarium Wharf: Boasting an IMAX theatre, the South Carolina Aquarium, a bar and restaurant and more, Aquarium Wharf is a great place to spend the day with the whole family!

Vickery's Bar and Grill downtown: A local favorite, Vickery's features an outdoor patio strung with twinkling lights. Visit them on Soul Food Sunday and don't miss the happy hour specials!

Sermet's Corner: Owned by a local artist, this creative cafe features mediterranean cuisine and fantastic views of King Street, the bustling shopping area.

52.5 Records: A little hard to find, but easy to love! This independently owned store features obscure selections including CDs, vinyl, books, DVDs and more. They often host performances by local bands.

I have heard alot of comments for Minneapolis, but none for St. Paul! I think that We Live Here should come feature the Twin Cities. We have one of the best music scenes to be found anywhere. Not to mention art, restaurants, shopping and everything else larger cities have. Plus a few things they don't, like water (lakes and the Mississippi) everywhere throughout the cities, which gives the metro a park-like feel, great winter activities like the Winter Carnival, and above all we have great people. Of all of the places I have traveled, Minnesota people are the most kind and caring. They are an interesting mix of liberal and conservative coming together in some interesting ways. The people are really what makes the Twin Cities great! Come find out for yourself.

Bend, Oregon...I wish I could keep this place a secret but the secret is out. Being the sixth quickest growing city in the United States everyone wants to live here, even without many availabe jobs, some call it "minimum wage with a view". Many like myself are here for the recreation, snowriding , mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, fly fishing, birdwatching, sailing and anykind of natural thing you can do outdoors in the most hospitible surroundings. Add in every kind of gourmet restaurant, cultural event and festival you can think of, it's all here..oh and lets not forget the beer, Bend has the best micro brewerys in the country. Difficult to get around in a car but if you commute via bicycle it's a dream.

I live here!

Hello, i come from gisborne in new zealand. the next place i would recommend to visit is gisborne. its a great sunny place. it has beautifull beaches and a wonderful small city feel about it.. it has beautifull rivers running thhrough the middle of it and many fun things to do..u can stay at a wonderfull b&b's or a flash new hotel at portside of the central city...(portside hotel or emerald hotel). there are also many small motels around.the food is awesome the people are awesome and the place is awesome. thats why i am saying to you...VISIT NEW ZEALAND AND COME TO GISBORNE. its a place you will never forget.

MINNEAPOLIS!!! I love Minneapolis. I am a born and raised Los Angelino but lived in Minneapolis for 2 years. I loved it! The Arts are fantastic there. From the ton of museums, night clubs, live music EVERYWHERE, Twins, Vikings, The Wild and Timberwolves to the wonderful theater scene which has more theater seats per capita than any other city besides New York. How about those awesome skyways? There are 7 miles of skyways in downtown Minneapolis. It is like a hamster habitat! One floor above ground, this system links buildings together with enclosed walkways. It connects most of downtown Minneapolis in climate-controlled bliss.
That means you don't have to go outside to get to another building, go shopping, go to a restaurant. You can use the skyway to take a short cut to a different street if you want to! The mass transit is fantastic. The Light Rail Train goes all through downtown as well as all the way down to the Mall of America. Which by the way is a great mall and the amusement park inside the mall is a great place to take the kids on those winter days.
If you are looking for recreation, or just to go and sit by the beautiful water and day dream, lakes are everywhere as well as the Mississippi river which goes right through Minneapolis and St. Paul. The neighborhoods are awesome. Here are a few:

The Uptown neighborhood
Follow Hennepin Avenue a few blocks south of downtown and you'll find the center of Minneapolis' hip energy. Off-beat shopping, late-night dining, vibrant nightlife and up-and-coming music line the streets of Uptown all week long. A young creative crowd populates this area. Just steps from the Chain of Lakes, Uptown's got everything an urban neighborhood should have and then some.

Riverfront District
This Minneapolis neighborhood draws historical flair from a past in flour milling, while exuding trend-setting panache among hip hangouts and eateries along the beautiful riverbanks. A dual landscape, the Riverfront celebrates the past with national landmarks, historic districts and museums – yet anticipates the future with innovative theater, tours and events.

Northeast
Minneapolis grew into the milling capital of the world along Main Street in Old St. Anthony. Now the surrounding neighborhood, just across the river from downtown, is a picture of urban vibrancy. Minneapolis landmarks like Nye's Polonaise Room exist along all-new trendy martini bars and fine dining.

Lyn-Lake
Uptown's edgier cousin, Lyn-Lake is home to Minneapolis icons like the Jungle Theater and Bryant-Lake Bowl. Everything about Lyn-Lake is one-of-a-kind. Intermedia Arts is one of the best galleries in the city. Herkimer Brew Pub and jP American Bistro provide the culinary excitement and nightlife crucial to an urban neighborhood.

Linden Hills
In Southwest Minneapolis between Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet is the Linden Hills area. Referred to as a "small town in the city," this historic community boasts a wide assortment of unique shopping, recreation and dining options. With food choices ranging from BBQ to Asian fusion, anyone's preferences can be satisfied.

Eat Street
Just south of downtown on Nicollet Avenue, Eat Street is a multicultural haven jam packed with wonderful ethnic restaurants, cafes and groceries. Stroll down this section of Nicollet, take your pick of eateries, and you won't be disappointed.

Downtown
People who visit Minneapolis are amazed at the lively, vibrant downtown area. Sidewalk cafes, nightlife, fine dining, music, theater, shopping and more grace the streets of downtown. Maybe that's why people are flocking from the suburbs to once again take up residence in downtown lofts and condos. A recent flurry of residential development has created an enormous group of downtown dwellers.

Dinkytown
On the east bank of the Mississippi adjacent to the University of Minnesota, Dinkytown is infused with the University's eclectic energy. Sidewalk musicians, unique book shops, music shops, quaint eateries and energetic nightlife abound.

Cedar-Riverside
The Cedar-Riverside neighborhood is located adjacent to the University of Minnesota, and is home to a vibrant multicultural community. It is also home to several favorite theaters like Theatre in the Round, Mixed Blood Theater and the Cedar Cultural Center. On the west bank of the Mississippi, this area is a great starting point for bike trips and outdoor recreation.

50th and France
Located where the west suburbs meet Minneapolis, 50th and France is home to upscale shopping and fine dining. With cobblestone streets, elegant street lighting and a pronounced posh atmosphere, this neighborhood caters to the classy.
Last but surely not least are the people. Minnesota is known for their nice people. Hence the term "Minnesota Nice". That term is so true. I did not believe my ears when I first visited Minneapolis. Living there I got to experience "Minnesota Nice" all the time. It was like a breath of fresh air.
This midwest gem is a place I will return to one day when I can. At this point it is not possible but someday I will be back.

Hello,
My Minneapolis request for a place for your team to visit next was put in the Philadelphia comments instead of "Tell us where to visit next" section. Could you please put it under the correct category? Or if you meant to put it under the comment section of Philadelphia, could you please tell me why?
Thanks,
MAO

Put on your jeans and flannel shirt and head north to the country. Head North to Almont, Michigan. The beautiful small town is where my husband and I choose to live and raise our two sons. Our small village is always welcoming visitors to view our gorgeous area with summer Ladybug markets with fresh produce sold right in town. You can purchase art in the pocket park and stay for our summer concert series with our own local talent. In the fall, join us for our largets celebration with the fall color tour. Our leaves our beautiful fall shades, the pumpkin patches full and cider ready to drink! Winter brings us sledding down the hill in our park and pleanty of activities to keep you warm. Almont comes alive in the spring when our famous apple trees come alive with stunning blossoms and our farms open selling everything good!!! Please come visit. I'll give the tour!

Consider coming to Vancouver, B.C. We are just north of the US/Canada border. Vancouver is a city of beautiful scenery, exquisite restaurants, diverse cultural activities, year-round sports, temperate climate in all seasons and fun shopping.

We will host the 2010 Winter Olympics. The legacy of this event will be many new sports facilities, additional public transit and new highways.

Check us out. Tourists will find it easy to get around town, feel safe and welcome. Our tourist bureau has a good web site.

You may decide to move here.

Visit the beautiful Rogue River Valley in Southern Oregon. The river meanders through Grants Pass, a small community with caring, friendly people, an old fashioned downtown, jet boat and rafting on the river, fishing, hot air balloon rides, hiking, gorgeous fall colors and wonderful spring with daffodils,tulips and flowering trees. Beautiful state parks, snow skiing in Mt. Ashland, B&B's, hotels and motels, good restaurants and more!

Rent a yurt in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Campfire Lodgings. Luxury camping- gorgeous sunrise views. Wonderful even in a winter snow.
www.Campfirelodgings.com

Athens, OH - it's considered one of the top 100 art communities in the US and recently recognized as one of the Top 12 Places You've Never Heard Of by Mother Earth magazine. Check our Passion Works, the Dairy Barn Cultural Center, the Ridges (formerly the Athens Lunatic Asylum), organic farming, Casa Nueva's worker-owned restaurant, the City of Athens Preserve, a diverse Farmer's Market, Ohio University (oldest in the NW Territory) and a thriving local music scene. Come see us!

Corpus Christi TX is a well guarded secret! It sits on the Gulf of Mexico; 2 1/2 hours from San Antonio, 3 hours from Mexico. The downtown area overlooks the bay and provides gorgeous sunrises. If you sail, then you need to live here. The waters are perfect for sailing, sail boarding. There is a seawall for strolling, riding bicycles, jogging, or just sitting and enjoying the view. Water taxi will take you under the Harbor Bridge to the TX State Aquarium, the permanently displayed aircraft carrier Lexington, great restaurants, condos and other attractions. A short drive takes you to Padre Island, Port Aransas, more fine restaurants and attractions. It is a laid back lifestyle with a little big city.

Come to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania!!! You can get a combination of urban history with Lancaster, America's oldest inland city, to the pristine farm fields of "Amish Country" to teeny towns and villages with the cute little tree-lined Main Streets, little shops and cafes, etc. We can take you to the farmers' markets, the great restaurants, tell you where to get the best shoofly pie (and if you don't know what that is, then hop in your car - NOW - and head our way!), show you where to find the great shopping bargains, introduce you to some really cool local artists, or join you for some baseball!!! It's a great place for folks of all interests - from couples to families to seniors to just the simple "Geez...I just really need to get away for a few days" vacation. We'll show you the many faces of PA Dutch Country!

Do you love people of ALL ages; ie, 20 years old to 100 years young? Then the best place to live is Harbour House on Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL.

Thanks.

We are considering moving to either Ashville or Charlottesville NC. We would really appreciate comments and info both pro and con on either area.

Thanks very much.

We just bought a house in the little fishing village of Chuburna Puerto on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico (north of Merida). This is a quiet village with wonderful seafood restaurants and great people. The first week in August is their annual festival with bullfighting, bands, fair foods, regional folk dancing all night long, etc.. We were the only Americans there - danced under the full moon in the streets with the villagers - it was great! For visitors, there are beach houses for rent all year long right on the emerald waters of the Gulf. Visitors can: see the wild flamingos flying over the mangroves or eating shrimp in the lagoons, go fishing with local fishermen in their lanchas (they prepare the fish you catch as ceviche or fried fish); explore Mayan ruins; shop or visit museums in the colonial city of Merida; listen to mariachis bands; eat in the local markets; or just relax in a Yucatecan handmade hammock!

Where else can you see the islands of Puget Sound and a beautiful vista of Canada in one place? I live in Birch Bay, WA and just up the street is the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort and Spa. Rooms look out on the San Juan Islands and also toward the southern edge of Vancouver, B.C. On a clear day you can also see Mt. Baker in all of its snow-capped majestic beauty and the Coastal Range all the way to Whistler. Imagine, shopping and a concert in the big city of Vancouver, BC, a breakfast of Dutch pancakes in the quaint town of Lyndon, WA, strolling through Minter Gardens, kayaking in Birch Bay where the waters in the summer are the 2nd warmest next to San Diego. My husband and I hate to leave for vacation, our retirement home in Birch Bay is perfect.

One area of the country that might surprise you is the gorgeous mountains of North Georgia. Where I live was previously voted the #2 retirement community in the nation. We have scenic mountain roads, pristine lakes, and a little known fact is we have some great wineries here! I would love for you to come and let me show you "where I live"....you will love it!
JH in North Georgia

Spring Creek Ranch near Chiloquin, Oregon is special because it is in the middle of the woods and on a beautiful crystal clear creek.The positive engergy flow is fantastic!! The cabin style rooms have 1 or 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a livingroom with a real wood burning fireplace. This is just 35 miles from Crater Lake National Park and only 6 miles from Train Mountain. (Train Mountain has been discribed as the Disneyland of trains) Chiloquin has an art gallary that has local talent arts and crafts for sale.(mostly native american) and a book store that has hard to find items. If you like beauty, nature, and peace and quite, you'll love Spring Creek Ranch.

You should visit knoxville tennessee

Since I have lived in the following areas, I would recommend them all:

1. Outer Banks, North Carolina--
Gorgeous beaches; Currituck, Bodie, Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke Island Lighthouses; wonderful seafood restaurants; wild ponies on the beaches; beautiful sunsets; enchanting moonlight strolls along the beach; lots of entertainment for young and old; amusement rides for the kids; Hang glide at Jocky's Ridge State Park. Visit the Wright Brothers Museum. Take-in "The Lost Colony" outdoor theater in nearby Manteo; USS North Carolina battleship in Wilmington; Blackbeard the Pirate nostalgia; awesome cottages; great anytime of year!

2. Southern New Jersey--
Miles and miles of white sand beaches; casinos in Atlantic City; stroll the boardwalk or take a rolling chair ride along the boards; fabulous restaurants all along the Southern NJ shore area...but not to miss is the famous "White House" subshop in Atlantic City. Nearby towns of Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Ocean City, Wildwood, Cape May are fabulous. Lose yourself in Victorian architecture in Cape May. Shopping galore; amusements for the kids; great nightlife!

3. Phoenix, Arizona
Great young city! Loads of trendy restaurants and upscale shopping; Heard Museum depicts Indian heritage and artifacts; great airport (Sky Harbor); short distance to many great cities like Scottsdale, Sedona, Mesa, Tempe. Visit Jerome, an old mining town built into the mountains. Visit Tombstone and watch the shootout at the OK Corrall. Visit Sedona for some beautiful Red Rock formations. Visit the Grand Canyon and see how small you really are in this world! Visit Glendale and see the new football arena. And don't miss Glendale at Christmas time when "Glendale Glitters". Every quaint store and city tree is lit with millions of lights. Take a hot air balloon ride over the desert. See nature at it's best. You won't regret the trip.

4. Detroit, Michigan--
I would second what everyone on this board has posted previously about Detroit. It's gotten a bad rap in the past, but there is so much to see and do. Go ice skating at the new Campus Martius Park in the winter. Visit the original "Motown" museum. Take-in The Henry Ford Village, Museum and new Ford Rouge Factory Tour to see how the F-150's are manufactured. Henry Ford collected a lot of stuff...not just cars. You could spend an entire day in the museum alone! Downtown Detroit hosts 3 casinos and wonderful restaurants in Greektown and Mexicantown. For a day trip, travel North to Frankenmuth for some Barvarian flavor and visit the world's largest Christmas store: Bronner's. The list is endless. You can even book a ride on the "Detroit Princess" paddlewheel boat and cruise the Detroit River with the USA on one side and Canada on the other.

There you go.
LC
NC,NJ,AZ,MI

Monterey Bay california is the best place to live, why? because of what it doesn't have!!!
No hurricanes or tornados
No bugs,( you know what I mean!)
No extreme heat or cold,
No allergys,
No crime,Etc.!!!!!!!
we are very cosmopolitian, all the arts,(and artists)the best food,best views,golf coarses,things to do, best people!!
and if we want snow,heat it is only a few hours away!!!The tourists love it here!!!
I am retireing here!!!!

For over 30 years, I was a die hard New Yorker who belived that there could never be another place on earth that I could call home. Well, I retired early, then decided to go back to work. I took ajob in the eastern part of Connecticut and found a place to live in Rhode Island. After just 4 years, I've got to say that I was wrong, this is an absolutely incredible place to live. The city of Providence is under a revitalization program that offers the best of the arts, culture, music and theatre. The weekly warm weather water fire events bring the entire state together in a friendly and congenial manner that I have never seen before. The dining is the best I've experienced (including NYC) and is eminently affordable. It is truly an unmined gem of a city and state. Please come and see us.
Howie

TO: Roxanne on September 21, 2006 10:31 PM

I have lived in Tempe, Arizona for over 30 years and can not think of a better place to vacation. You can stay at a hotel in the heart of the city and walk to the ASU Museum, walk to the beautiful ASU campus, eat at a large variety of restaurants, shop til you drop or take a boat trip on the Tempe Town Lake all without getting in a car. The Botanical Gardens and the Phoenix Zoo are a short drive or bus ride away. Good luck and please, take time to enjoy!

Please come down to New Orleans. See what it's like from a FAMILY perspective. Check out uptown, great restaurants, beautiful trees, libraries and quaint bookshops. Come see that we who stayed are thriving. Really. See how happy our kids are at their wonderful Lusher Charter School. Check out the comraderie. Come fall in love with Old New Orleans once again. I can show you that. We have so many free activities for families, it's crazy. Let's go on a tour of ONLY FREE ACTIVITIES. You won't see hookers, water lines, beads or flashing breasts. There is another way of life going on that you never hear about in the media. Sure, our house flooded, BUT WE FIXED IT. It's better than before. I can interview HUNDREDS who are saying the same thing. Come see.
Come give New Orleans a hug (using famous newspaperman Chris Rose's words). The world will be happy to see good news for once.
Thanks.
Robyn Flanery

Dallas. Everything is BIGGER and BETTER in Texas!

HOLLA OUT TO ARIZONA!
Where is your Blog! I visit Arizona for Spring Trainig (Milwaukee Brewers) two to three times a year and constantly looking for fun places to go to eat, shop and play. Help a girl out :) Thanks

I want to mention San Diego, California. Someone has already mentioned here. It is wonderful all year long! I am a military wife and we see many different places. I've even been overseas. San Diego is the best place I have lived in while in the United States. Don't forget to check out Coronado Island, the San Diego Zoo with our newly adopted Panda cub from China, the wonderful places to eat. You won't have time to visit all of the great places to eat while shooting here! We have many beaches to visit, each with their own unique qualities.

A series wouldn't be complete without visiting Des Moines, in our nation's Heartland. Actually it's a well kept secret how great the restaurants are and how much there is to do here. A few of our favorites are The Latin King (spedini),Centro (Mama's Meatball, wood oven pizza), Jimmy's American Cafe (caesar salad, burgers, chicken fingers), B&B (Mediteranean Stuffed Salmon), Waterfront (fresh seafood, clam chowder), Buzzard Billy's patio (Shrimp Creole with a Hurricane 5), The Continental (small plates), The Greenbriar (prime rib), Nick's Bar & Grill/Urban Grill (mussels, salads) etc. Saturday mornings are celebrated at the downtown farmer's market. Court Avenue hosts themed bars like The Royal Mile, Hessen Haus, High Life Lounge, el Bait Shop all within walking distance of the Iowa Cubs baseball park. Valley Junction has eclectic shopping and restaurants like Cafe Su. The southside has Graziano's Italian Market and Florene's Bakery. Des Moines holds one of the top Art Festivals in the country the last weekend in June.

i am born and raised in pittsburgh. i think our city is a great place to live. the rivers make for a beautiful backdrop for a thriving culturally diverse city. from the andy warhol museum to the awesome pnc baseball park to the mt washington inclines to the southside party district. we have it all and i would love to show it off to the rest of the country.

Well, this is an impressive list of fabulous places. . . . but, an ideal spot that is often visited, but rarely seen is Cape Cod, MA. Also, best guided by a local, or even a native!

Only a local can drive you out onto the outer beaches where the piping plovers live and, know when to build a bonfire, and when the greenheads are out. (see, you need a local to translate!).

Also, the summer is booming here, with tourists galore .. . .when you are with a local, you may have a boat to take you to beautiful, unspoiled beaches (many that are only "up" at low tide), go clammin for your dinner, or visit a local haunt where everyone knows your name.

Many people who visit cape cod don't see the true beauty of the landscape, the nature and local people. From the fishermen, to the boaters, the restauranteurs (which there are quite a few of), the cape cod beyond the seashells and sweatshirts at the giftshops.

Drop me a line, I'd be happy to show you the way!

Natchitoches (pronounced Nak a tosh), LA is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. It is a quaint little town with a population of 19K. We are famous for our meatpies----you'll love them. This is the town that Steel Magnolias and other movies were filmed.
Our town is dotted with Bed and Breakfasts, Plantation Homes and old Forts. Within our parish (county) is the Addai Indians Cultural Center. Thanks to our local university, Northwestern State University, the community enjoys Plays, Symphony Orchestra concerts, great football, and free Jazz Concerts year round!!
I am a Native Californian (Los Angeles) and after living in Chicago for three years, decided to move to Natchitoches to raise our two children. We couldn't have made a better move.
The town is small enough to know people and easily get involved in civic, government, and other volunteer type endeavors. Local talk radio keeps you informed and allows you to voice your opinions.
Our state is known as the Sportsman Paradise---hunting, fishing,etc. Several Big Bass Tournaments are held here annually.
Natchitoches' World Famous Christmas Festival is listed among the top 100 events in the United States and was featured on Home and Garden recently.
Natchitoches is a great place for seniors to retire and still stay active if they chose to. Lots of lakes, trees, wildlife and beautiful scenery.
Come see for yourself and enjoy our Southern Hospitality and visit the home of the famous Cajun Potato from Merci Beaucoup Restaurant or dine at Lasyone's Meat Pie Kitchen where famous people like John Wayne, Dollie Parton, Julia Roberts, Loren Green and Sally Fields have enjoyed the local cuisine and people.

If you want to enjoy the best of small city meets nearby mountain fun - come to Boise, Idaho, and be sure to ask Anjuli and her Dad, Mike, to be your guides! Anji - our multi-lingual world-traveler - can show you the best places to eat, dance, do crafts, taste wine, see art, snow shoe, mountain bike, kayak, enjoy natural hot springs, meet adults of all ages, and go bouldering. Her Dad, Mike, the original 'Idaho boy' raised between farms, towns and the back woods, can tell you great places to hunt, fish, hike, and get a hot meal that sticks with you while making the whole experience 3-D with his degree in History and a knack for story-telling. Come to Boise! We like visitors here.

Charlottesville, VA... we've got wine, 2 breweries, great food, and amazing scenery and history... COME HERE!

You MUST come to San Diego California. America's Finest City. California's second largest city. Where blue skies keep watch on 70 miles of beaches and a gentle Mediterranean climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. Bordered by Mexico, the Pacific Ocean, the Anza-Borrego Desert and the Laguna Mountains, San Diego county's 4,200 square miles offer immense options for business and pleasure.What isn't there to do here? The most difficult decision to make when planning a visit to San Diego is determining what to do and see among the region's vast and diverse variety of offerings.From the surf to the turf most anytime of the year there is plenty to see and do.

Being a San Diego native I would love the opportunity to show you around and tell you about where I live! You like surfing? There are plenty of beaches, you like Golf? Torrey Pines is one of the best, you like to eat? WOW where do I start? Do you want on the water? secluded? gourmet?, do you want a bit of history Old Town San Diego just completed a huge renovation and take a ghost tour given by a real ghost hunter! I could go on and on but San Diego has it all! Come and bring the show here and see where I live.

Hello! As the author of Paradise Pages - The Essential Guide to Living and Visiting Naples, Florida, I can provide you with the scoop on all things Naples. From the fabulous (beaches, dining, shopping) to the routine side of living (drapery cleaners and plumbers) I'll show you the best places, in Naples, to polish the art of fine living.
For further information, visit my website at www.paradisepagesnaples.com
Regards,
Lori Porter

I think they should do a New Jersey Countryside Show. New Jersey gets such negative press, but some of the more rural areas in the Northcentral part of the state (mainly Morris/Somerset/Hunterdon County) are absolutely gorgeous. Few people realize how many elite individuals have lived in this area (e.g. the King of Morocco, Jackie Onasis) or that New Jersey actually has more races horses than Kentucky.

Ridgecrest, CA. This ia great little desert town centrally located between LA, Las Vegas and Mammoth Lakes, CA. The town is not big on fine dining, but the area around the city is fantastic for outdoor fun. Surrounded by BLM land and Wilderness areas, anything can be found to have fun, from hiking, fishing, backpacking, off roading. There are several great businesses in this town that add quite a bit of culture and funk to this town. It is well worth a visit.

Key West is world-famous as a resort destination, yet is the ultimate insiders' small town. With only 26,000 full-time residents and 3,000,000+ visitors, we often have the opportunity to let guests know what we locals value about our town. It isn't what you see on the "tube" that makes Key West the special place it is. Believe it or not, Key West still has undiscovered treasures. We'd love to show them off to your audience.

I have been living on Long Island, New York for forty years. I know the food, beaches, marinas, hidden activities and hotspots, even farms that would interest your viewers. It is "the other" visit to New York.

Lenore You can call at (516)569-4671.

I think your show should highlight Wilmington, NC. I don't live there, but I have heard SO many wonderful things about it.

Santa Fe New Mexico greatest place on earth!

WE ARE ALL NOT POLYGAMIST'S.
I'm born and raised in Ogden,Utah and besides Phoenix AZ, I would not want to live any where else. Ogden is located approx 40 mins from downtown Salt Lake where the 2002 Olympics were held.It posses an exciting history shaped by the 1869 coming of the transcontinental rail road. Also we have John Browning, the foremost inventor of firearms and his collecton can be seen at the Union Station Museum which has a wealth of information regarding the local area. But I am going to give you the local underground scoop from my point of view and experience!These are the places I take family and friends that are visiting.
My favorite Burger joint (and I dont even like Hamburgers) Shooting Star Saloon.122 years old and is Utahs oldest continually serving bar. They only serve beer, burgers(2 beef patties, cheese, onion, peppers and polish knockwurst) and chips. Charles Kuralt, Hells Angels and many other characters have visited.This old, very animated, cigar smoke stained, dollar bill lined ceiling bar is a must see even after a gorgeous day skiing or mountain biking at Snow Basin or Powder Mountain.
Favorite Restaurants: Tona's with wonderful, fresh sushi(best I have ever had) then there is Roosters with its own micro brewery serving none other than Polygamy Porter, Bees Knees (as we are the beehive state), and 2 bit amber on historic 25th street. When I was a child and we drove down 25th we would have to cover our eyes because of all the shady characters and "red light ladies". Now it is THE place to go shop, eat, check out the boutiques, antiques, pawn shops, watch a filming of Everwood and of course the coolest bars like The City Club (full of beatles memorabilia)its also where I had a beer with Barry Corbin (Northern Exposure Actor)and Wiford Brimley (Actor). Then thers Brewskis full of people, Great bands, killer staff, cold beer and beer cheeze dip YUM! Or the Kokomo where I ran into Keanu Reeves while I was sneaking away from Brewskis to get a cheap shot of tequilla.
Favorite Place To Stay: The Alaskan Inn up beautiful Ogden Canyon. They have beautiful themed rooms and cabins. My favorite room is the Eagles Nest that the bed is so high that it takes a ladder to get into the eagles nest(bed). The Windsong cabin is spectacular with a huge hot tub in the middle of the room. www.alaskaninn.com
Favorite Place for Entertainment: Peerys Egyptian Theater. When I was a child we would go see movies there for 50 cents on saturdays and sit in the cool balcony. After being boarded up and threatened with destruction, the Weber County Foundation bought it and superbly restored it leaving the twinkling ceiling I remember as a child. Now it is a hot spot for all sorts of plays, concerts, dancers and my all time favorite, The Sundance Film Festival movies can been seen here. You can even get a beer while you watch a great film. It is also fun to grab a flask full of hot chocolate (or whatever) and stand outside and ask people if they have extra tickets just incase you weren't lucky enough to get tickets to a sold out film. I could go on and on but I will give their web address and you can check it out and see what I mean. WWW.perrysegyptiantheater.com
Favorite Stadium: Ogden Raptors-Lindquist Feild. Tons of enetertainment and the President Dave Baggot is hilarious on the PA system. They are affiliated with the LA Dodgers Baseball club.Going to a game is a must, dont forget to try the Eddie Burger or a delicious brautwurst.
Favorite place for Activities: Snow Basin, Great winter time skiing or snowboarding. In the summer you can ride the gondola to the Needles Lodge and have brunch or enjoy fine dining in the evening. During the day you can enjoy a barbeque and drinks while listening to their concert series featuring Reggae, Jazz, Celtic, Blue grass or Flamenco music on the patio while enjoying the beautiful views and fresh mountain air. See for yourself at www.info@snowbasin.com.
Keep in mind Ogden is only about 40 minutes from Salt Lake and I have a ton a places that are a must see and do there but I suggest you go buy the book "Utah Underground a guide to real fun" by author Bill Kerig it is loaded with places that the locals love to go.
I hope this will make your visit to Utah successful and enjoyable---see ya at Brewskis

I don't know if anyone has mentioned The Twin Cities yet, but if not, it's an amazing place to visit! I've only been here a year (I was born and raised in Arizona) but all the great attractions, restaurants, art, and beautiful surroundings have kept any homesickness at a low level. There's great shopping on Nicollotte Mall in downtown Minneapolis, and great food on "Eat Street" in uptown - the nightlife in both is great. There's also a ton of lakes to visit with boat rentals so you can have a picnic on the water and enjoy the great summer weather, the colorful drive to Duluth in the fall, and broomball in the winter! The Cities also boasts a healthy dose of art, with the MIA, Sculpture Garden, the Minnesota Opera and Orchestra, and galleries galore. There are numerous stages where you can catch either the lastest new play or something traditional. And, my favorite part is the music scene. Both local and well known acts play smaller, intimate venues, and The Cities also produce some of the greatest musicians around. The architecture in Downtown St. Paul is beautiful, and the city really takes pride in preserving the architectural history. In the summer, there are numerous foods and arts festivals in both cities, huge farmer's markets, and every thursday at lake harriet, the Minnesota Orchestra performs.

Try it out, and let me know if you need any more specifics!

Milwaukee! It's a surprize of best kind. It's has a vibrant and emerging arts scene. Fantastic food everywhere. Festival season (late Spring to early Fall) is a delight. Water, sky, and history to boot. Check it out.

I have lived in Europe, Canada, and now Tampa Fl is my home. Hopefully not for much longer because out of all the places I have lived in, Tampa is not for me. We hope to relocate to Raleigh NC and would love the locals to tell us what they love about it. It is a beautiful city where people seem to be in touch with nature. Maybe your show can go there and find out if it's all that!

Hey Joe R. from Vegas. I will be there the first week of October. Don't have a lot of money to spend. Can you tell me some cheap places to eat?

I was raised in Missoula, MT and couldn't wait to move away. Well, after living in several different metropolitan areas; Seattle, Dallas & northern Indiana, I returned to Missoula to raise a family. Missoula has everything one could want in one package. The city population is about 60,000, but five minutes out of town is "country". The University of Montana is located in Missoula, so we are all avid Griz fans. Missoula is also the home of the Missoula Children's Theatre, which travels the country. If you are interested in outdoor activities, the opportunities are very available. There are rivers, mountains and lakes available for any year-round activity.

Santa Rosa Beach-Grayton Beach-Rosemary Beach
Beaches of South Walton
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beachesofsouthwalton.com

I would invite you to Rosemary Beach on the waters of the GUlf
of Mexico.

My daughter is marrying here end of October 2006 - a lovely
time of year - still warm for swimming - golf right up to Jan.
exquisite colors -
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take a look - 5star restaurants and resorts
WaterColor WaterSound - Alys Beach
come take a look with me - amazing wine bars and wine shops
Claire Bannerman 850.231.3513

I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This city has become a "hustle" and "bustle" town in the past 10 years. However, a nearby city Delray Beach, Florida still has that quaint Florida feel. You can stroll along the streets of East Atlantic Avenue, all the way to the pale sands of the beachside. There are quaint resturants, unique shops, museums and hidden treasures. The side streets have local businesses built out of converted cottages. While I am not a resident of Delray Beach, it truly is a charming little piece of Florida. It is about 1/2 hour north of Fort Lauderdale, but everytime I go I feel like I am on vacation and back in the "Old Florida" I remember.

Visit the neighborhoods of Chicago. Leave the Magnificent Mile and check out the Bucktown boutiques. Stroll from cafe to bar to restaurant in Wicker Park. Enjoy Dim Sum in Chinatown then move up to the "new" near south side University Village and South Loop. As the day turns to evening, appreciate a fine wine, then a gourmet taco and margarita, finish with a real hot chocolate--all on W Randolph Street. Of course, get a little touristy and look at the skyscrapers, ride the ferris wheel at Navy Pier, and visit the Shedd Acquarium. Then you've spent a wonderful weekend in Chicago.

I grew up in Moorestown N.J. When I turned 9 I experienced my first trip down south. From that time I always wanted to move out of New Jersey. Well, now at the age of 44 my dream came true. My husband of 1 1/2 years (whom I knew as a teenager--that's another story) had the same dream and we moved to Beaufort , North Carolina this past March(2006) We came down March 12th to visit a friend, fell in love with the area and moved down here March 31st. Beaufort has a tremendous amount of history ( some of which includes Blackbeard the Pirate) It is a beautiful, friendly waterfront community. There are wonderful restaurants and all kinds of neat events. Beaufort was the host of this years Pepsi Sail America courtesy of Beaufort's own Captain Horatio Sinbad. In early October the neighboring town of Morehead City will have a 3 --day Seafood Festival. This area which is made up of several towns is fondly known as the"Crystal Coast". The name is truly deserved. I think everyone who visits here falls in love with the quaint , country and small-town charm. My husband and I consider ourselves truly blessed to be able to reside here. To walk out on our dock in the morning and watch the dolphin playing and feeding is something for which to be thankful. If your crew has not been to the "Crystal Coast" of North Carolina and specifically to Beaufort they are missing out on a treasure that even Blackbeard was proud of.

Destin Florida is truly a "hidden gem" We relocated here from Ohio 5 years ago and fell in love with this sleepy fishing village. Our town is truly changing and developing but it remains intimate and unspoiled to those of us who live here year round. We still celebrate our local culture and all gather at the soccer fields on Friday nights in the fall..We have some of the best schools in the state of Florida and boast water so beautiful and green they call it the Emerald Coast. Our sand is like sugar but we dont have to put up with the college spring break crowd. On any given night you will find families on the beach watching the sunset or listening to the music on the central square. Come find out what all the fuss is about.

Who would have thought Savannah, Georgia would be such a young and happening town?

I attend the Savannah College of Art and Design, which is nestled right in the middle of the Historic District. With coffee shops, theatres, shopping districts, and beautiful architecture... there is anything and everything for anyone who visits us.

We are more than just a riverside drinking and tourist area. If you want handmade books, there is shopSCAD. The best japanese food you will ever taste is at Sakura. If you want tea and scones... well then there plenty of tea rooms.

Savannah is no longer blue haired ladies in high heels. With the college it is green haired kids on skateboards (sort of). Art is everywhere. It is lively, fun, and best of all you can walk everywhere.

I moved from Oahu and now live in Park City, Ut for the past 15 years. It is great town year round with 3 world class ski resorts in town, amazing hiking, biking, golf, and fishing. The locals are really nice and a mixtue of floks from all over the country. Sundance Film Festival is fantastic every Jan. We have an International Airport 30 mins away. What's not to love!

What are the best neighborhoods to live in Seattle? I have a young family, child who will be in elementary school when I relocate there.....also we are of the artsy-liberal-frugal-organic mode of living variety.

Manhattan Beach, CA has everything from low humidity warm weather to the most pristine beach in the state to magnificent homes. Homes aren't cheap, but it is the best living in the U.S. For a few photos log onto www.manhattanhermosahomes.com

Cannes on the French Riviera!

That is my favorite place. I thought it would be too expensive to live there, because the Hotels on the Beach charge over $1000 a night, but Cannes is a small town and the people who live there know how to live cheaply. Our place is walking distance from the beach and The Palais. It is just off the Rue d'Antibes, one of the most famous shopping boulevards in the world. We are only a couple of blocks from a Supermarche (a supermarket) where the locals shop. We are a short stroll to the Gare (Railroad station) and can travel to anywhere we want in France or the rest of Europe.

20 years ago, we relocated to Charleston, SC. Originally from Lincolnshire, IL and W. Newton, MA, my husband and I had the fortune of being raised near large metropolitan areas. Making a decision, we chose Charleston to become our home, and have never regretted it. 5 minutes from the beach, about 8 to the center of downtown, Charleston and the area offers almost everything our hearts desire. Because we are a "destination", the area offers lots of wonderful places to eat, visit, and play golf and tennis. Air fares are pricey, just requires due diligence...
Visit charlestonlowcountry.com or the chamber website for more info. We'd love to have you stop by!

I think this show may be helpful for those of us who are thinking of relocating and want to visit a place to get to know it better. I currently live in Boston which is beautiful but the weather and long winters are getting old. I'm considering relocating Boulder and Denver Colorado, Washington DC. and Alexandria, VA., and would love to see the show do a program on these places.

and someone already said Austin, Charleston Sc.,

Visit Kalamazoo, Michigan

When you think of Northern Minnesota, freezing temps and the movie "Fargo" may come to mind, but that's not what we're all about here.

I live in Cloquet, just 15 miles South of Duluth (which is on beautiful Lake Superior). Cloquet is still small town living, with access to one of the most beautiful views you'll ever care to see. As you come up Hwy 35, and over the hill decending to Duluth, you will get a stunning view of the city, the lake and the three bridges. Day or night, even after years of living here, it never fails to take your breath away. Downtown Duluth has streets paved in brick, and shops galore. The city itself is just beautiful to drive in. Historic Glensheen Mansion is something you shouldn't miss.

Canal Park in Duluth has always drawn crowds and has lots to do. The lift bridge is an attraction many come to see. Over the lift bridge into Park Point is also another place people flock to, with it's scenic beauty and miles of lakefront.

My little town of Cloquet (population 11,000) has access to many attractions. We have a Frank Lloyd Wright gas station that the tourist like. The 1918 Cloquet Fire wiped out much of the town, but the historic buildings on Dunlap Island are still there and still in use. The Chief Theatre building has been restored and is now an antique and coffee shop. Also, Cloquet is famous for a particular restaurant that has been popular for over 25 years, Gordy's Hi-hat. It is open from only March to September, and people travel from all over to eat there.

An interesting array of murals have been painted on buildings throughout the city, and depict Cloquet in days gone by.

As I mentioned, Lake Superior is 20 minutes away, Jay Cooke State Park is about 15 minutes away, and has spectacular foliage in the fall, as well as many cute critters and miles of winding roads passing through the wilderness.

There are snowmobile trails, and the Munger State Trail has 63 paved miles of trail from Hinkley to Duluth for biking and walking.

All these attractions are either in my town, or about a half an hour away, which makes it easy to get out and enjoy the northlands beauty and small town feel, all in a daytrip. What a wonderful place to grow up.

My family and I live in Los Angeles, CA. We are tire of the traffic,pollution, cost of living has gone way up, and over crowdedness of people. We need information of the city Spokane,Washington state. PLEASE HELP!!!!!

i need info on asheville N.C.!! please i have too get out of cincinnati!!!!!!!!!

Charleston, SC should be at the top of your list of cities to visit. There is so much more in this beautiful city than its relationship with the Civil War and "I vote like that 'cause my grandaddy said to" politics. But, seriously, Charleston is quite diverse, especially since so many have moved here from "far off". After traveling to Europe this summer and appreciating the art, architecture, and culture of cities like Rome, Barcelona, and Venice, my husband and I realized why we love Charleston so much. Charleston has everything from its Gullah roots and sweet grass basket making to art walks that feature local modern artists. Charleston has great theatre, local music, and fabulous clubs from the beach to downtown. Shopping on King Street, with it's one of a kind and traditional shops, can take an entire Saturday. One of the best afternoons can be spent sitting at a roof top bar enjoying a glass of wine, discussing what river to take a boat ride on tomorrow. Charleston has excellent cuisine: from fine dining with blue cheese shrimp and grits to awesome inexpensive BBQ. Finally, the weather is wonderful. After growing up in Ohio, I can appreciate the 8 months of breezy sunny days and beach weather, 2 months of winter (a great time to "be a tourist in your own town"), and a few months of spring. This city is beautiful and the people take pride in preserving that beauty. Living in Charleston, SC is like being on vacation all the time, even while working!

Oklahoma City is often seen by those who have never been here as some backwater outpost, with cowboys hitching horses in front of the general store. The place does retain some of the charm that gave it that reputation. Where else in this country can you find working oil wells on the state capital grounds?
We can boast as having the premiere museum of American western culture in the world, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.
Located downtown is the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, which houses the most extensive, permanent collection of Dale Chihuly glass in the world. Our vibrant Brick Town area adjacent to downtown provides major and minor league sports venues, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
On a more sobering note, the Oklahoma City National Memorial can evoke emotions one might expect from a visit to Arlington Cemetery or the USS Arizona Memorial (or of course, the WTC). People living here remember what they were doing when that tragic event occurred.
There are certainly other more picturesque places to see in this country. But OKC, with its simple Great Plains landscape has a laid back lifestyle, friendly folks, and just enough of a cosmopolitan feel to keep most people happy.

If you like Southern hospitalitiy then the deep South is where you want to be! Just two hours fronm the big capitol Atlanta there is a small town called Augusta, Ga. It's just the perfect little place to visit. The most wonderful thing to do is visit the Riverwalk. It's a big brick sidewalk just beside the Savannah river. It is beautiful. A quiet walk in the evening is just want you want after a long hard day. This town is known for there taverns. Open "mike night" is a place where if you have talent you can share it with others. Southern cooking is just one of the best thing about this town and since you are in Ga. don't forget to get some peach cobbler.

Aloha from Maui, Hawaii. The best island in the world. I have lived on Maui for the past 10 years. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I moved to Maui to relize a dream, it has come true. The beautiful blue Pacific Ocean and the cool trade winds, make life here a year round pleasure.

Hawaii is full of culture and life here is enjoyed in a laid back, simple environment.
Waterfalls along the road to Hana are a feast for the eyes. Maui really slows down in Hana. This is the place to relax and let the world pass you by and you enjoy a truly Hawaiian way of life.

Pacific Rim Cuisine along with several other cuisine options makes Maui a first class dining destination.

The Maui Arts and Cultural Center offers locals and visitors alike many quality live shows, concerts and movies. Wailea is the host to The Maui Film Festival.
A weeklong film event that is catching up to Cannes and Sundance.
Maui's south shore offers the best in beaches for tanning, swimming and riding the waves, while Maui's north shore offers one of the worlds best spots for wind surfing and sailing. Do not miss Maui's Upcountry. It reminds me of Northern California. The smell of eucalyptus surrounds you as you weave thru the lush slopes of Haleakala volcano. Even Oprah calls upcountry Maui home several times a year.

Horseback riding is not what you think of when you think of Maui, but you will find several places to enjoy the island sights horseback.

Maui also has the best in golfing. Award winning golf courses are found from the west to the south shores of the island.

If you love life outdoors with the sun on your face and the wind in your hair than
Maui is the place to be.
Life's a Beach on Maui. I would love to show you how good life is in the middle of the
Pacific ocean! Hope you plan a show about our island life. A place that some only dream of.

Come for a visit and allow us to show you that
“We live here”

Mahalo
Susan Maui, Hawaii

I'm curious: What's it like to live in Hawaii or Florida coastal regions? What is it like to live in the California, Oregon or Washington state? Bahamas or Virgin Islands? Is it affordable? Do you get "rock fever" on beautiful islands? Hurricanes or earthquakes a constant concern? Can an average working guy and family from Dallas,Texas move and thrive in these beautiful places or is it only a dream? Would it be major culture shock for me and my family, or a wonderful change? Are the people as beautiful as the scenery? For example, in casual encounters, I found the people of Hawaii as warm, friendly and beautiful as the islands themselves. Genuine and true.

Thanks for the insight.

new cultures , nice people completely different landscapes, we want to collect experiences and that's definetly one to look for and thereafter to remember for lifetime, OMAN, the one of the two Sultanates in the world, Sultanate of Oman. I started as a tourguide and I lived there . It is so so beautiful and different already within the country , definetely worth a visit . I would be more than happy to show you around.
Daniela from Germany living in Miami, FL.

Come to Roanoke, Virginia, the largest urban area in Soutwestern Virgina. The city sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains along side the Blue Ridge Parkway. Smith Mountain Lake, with over 500 miles of shoreline, is 45 minutes southeat of the city. Virginia Tech is locagted 40 minutes southwest. The city is home to the Winston Link Museum of famous railroad photos from the era of the steam engines. The city is known as the Star City because of a 50 foot manmade star situated on top of Mill Mountain, which is owned by the city. The Applachian Trail is within 10 miles north of the city and offers great day hikes for those that are not through hikers. The National D-Day Memorial is only a 30 minute drive east on US 460.
Restaurants abound throughout, especially in the city market area, which is a farmers market by day and excellent eateries in the evening. There is a restaurant that will fill anyones taste.
Come see and experience the mountains, nightlife, and outdoor activities.

SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA. Long overshadowed by its next door neighbor, Minneapolis, the small and charming city of Saint Paul is rarely on travel journalism's radar. And yet it offers telegenic Victorian architecture, a world-class chamber orchestra (www.thespco.org), a lively farmers' market, a quietly thriving restaurant scene, loads of convivial pubs, an oddball history (railroad barons and gangsters), a gorgeous cathedral, and a modestly droll local blogger (me).

Come to the small town of Smithfield, Virginia, home of the famous Smithfield hams! In the summertime we have a Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings, and a free concert on Friday evenings in front of the Smithfield Times newspaper office. Smithfield's people are friendly and wave to you when you go by. We are a ferry ride from Jamestown, celebrating its' 400th anniversary in 2007, and Williamsburg and Yorktown also! Virginia Beach and Norfolk are also nearby with museums, opera, and concerts. Golf and shopping too!

Sarasota, FL. We have just moved here and though it has only been 2 years every day is like a va- cation. We love it. We are both retired and have not made any friends yet but we love the beaches and finding other areas to go to. Longboat Key and St Armands Circle is just a short drive over a lovely