If you're ever in my hometown...

ASTalumna06 · #1 12-12-2009, 12:13 AM

... you should ______________.

Name and describe things in your hometown (or somewhere else you've lived, or traveled to) that you think everyone should experience if they have the chance to visit.

It could be an eatery, a park, a mall, a show/exhibit, an annual celebration, a monument... whatever you think should be experienced by all!

I'll start.

If you're ever in Nashua, NH, you should stop at Christopher's Subs and Pizza. They have the most amazing food! Their subs are LOADED and their pizza is thin, but not crispy, very greasy and the crust rises like nothing else. Amazing.

amanda6035 · #2 12-12-2009, 12:44 AM

....go to the Big Chicken. (Marietta, GA)

okay, so I dont live in Marietta anymore, but I've only been in Columbus for a year and am still learning my way around.

The Big Chicken is just a KFC...but it's fun to give directions to someone from out of town and use The Big Chicken as a landmark and they think you're insane.

twinkle555 · #3 12-12-2009, 04:12 AM

If you're ever in my hometown you should visit Busch Gardens, an African themed park home to amazing zoo animals, rides and roller coasters. Also pick up a cigar in Ybor City, and try to catch a Tampa Bay Lightning game, after all were the lightning capitol of the USA!!

StrawberryField · #4 12-12-2009, 05:24 AM

If you're ever in Ladysmith, BC you should attend our annual Festival of Lights, it's held on the last Thursday of every November. All the Christmas Lights downtown are lit up at the same time and there's live, local music and a big parade followed by an awesome fireworks show. It's a great night of small town fun.

ASTalumna06 · #5 12-12-2009, 10:06 AM

Remember to say where these things are!

Maybe I should have titled it "If you're ever in _________ you should ________.

AGDee · #6 12-12-2009, 10:55 AM

If you're ever in Dearborn, Michigan, you should go to Greenfield Village, an outdoor museum of historical buildings that Henry Ford has had moved there, including the Wright Brother's Bicycle Shop where they made their first airplane, a courthouse where Lincoln once practiced as an attorney, slave quarters, homes of Noah Webster, Stephen Foster, old school houses.. very neat, unique experience!

ETA: I have seen The Big Chicken.. hilarious!

pshsx1 · #7 12-12-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

If you're ever in Dearborn, Michigan, you should go to Greenfield Village, an outdoor museum of historical buildings that Henry Ford has had moved there, including the Wright Brother's Bicycle Shop where they made their first airplane, a courthouse where Lincoln once practiced as an attorney, slave quarters, homes of Noah Webster, Stephen Foster, old school houses.. very neat, unique experience!

I love Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village!!! I haven't been in like 8 years! I need to go back.. I'm only in Southfield.

If you're ever in Plano, TX on a Friday night, you should stop by Clark Stadium! It got a multimillion dollar face lift a few years ago and the football games that take place there are nothing like they are at any other stadium I've been to. Although you may not be familiar with either team playing, the atmosphere is hard to beat.

Otherwise, take a stroll around downtown Plano. It's really nice and has a small suburb/historic feel. Also, there are a bunch of tasty places to eat.

AXiDMeesh · #8 12-12-2009, 06:09 PM

Well I'm from one side of Atlanta and I now live on the other side...

If you're ever in Lilburn/Gwinnett County GA you should go to Lake Lanier and the Buford Dam. They're so much fun and you can walk on the riverbed in the dam and camp there in the summer/fall. There's also the Mall of Georgia, which is just awesome!! On Main Street in Old Town Lilburn there is a little restaurant called the Blue Rooster Cafe, and they have the best food and the most amazing desserts there.

If you're ever in Marietta, GA you should go to Marietta Square. It's an outdoor shopping/eating place and all the building are really old and historical. It's like a mini Atlantic Station, just older. You should also check out the Marietta Diner, a lot of celebrities come by and while I personally don't like their food it's pretty well known and is a good hangout spot. And if you're an Alpha Xi you should swing by Southern Poly which is around the corner and say hi to your sisters

KSUViolet06 · #9 12-12-2009, 06:26 PM

If you're ever in Northeast Ohio, you need to eat at Swensons. I don't know what else to say.

preciousjeni · #10 12-12-2009, 10:04 PM

If you're ever in Rockland County, NY (Southern Hudson Valley), don't miss out on a visit to the Palisades Center Mall. It is among the top ten largest malls in the United States. The mall features an indoor ferris wheel, carousel and ice rink. It looks like a prison and smells like a city dump some days, but it's not to be missed.

If you're ever in Rabun County, GA (North Georgia), don't miss out on a visit to The Dillard House. It's a really neat experience. You get seated at a table and they start bringing out the foods of the day. It's all-you-can-eat for one (pretty hefty) price. The food is really delicious and is a great example of the regional cuisine. But, don't expect to do much else but sit somewhere quietly after you leave. You get so full!

unicorn · #11 12-12-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda6035

I've only been in Columbus for a year and am still learning my way around.

If you're ever in Columbus, GA... you should go to... Country's for barbecue, and make sure to see the azaleas at Callaway Gardens! (I lived in Columbus for about 4 years.)

Benzgirl · #12 12-12-2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

If you're ever in Northeast Ohio, you need to eat at Swensons. I don't know what else to say.

Um, where is it? I have lived here for 8 years and I have never heard of it.

KSUViolet06 · #13 12-12-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Benzgirl

Um, where is it? I have lived here for 8 years and I have never heard of it.

http://www.swensonsdriveins.com/locations.asp

Akron, Canton, Stow-ish, and Seven Hills.

Kappamd · #14 12-12-2009, 11:53 PM

^^^Mmmmmm, yum.

Also in NE Ohio, any of Iron Chef Michael Symon's restaurants. All are ahhhmazing.

PM_Mama00 · #15 12-13-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AGDee

If you're ever in Dearborn, Michigan, you should go to Greenfield Village, an outdoor museum of historical buildings that Henry Ford has had moved there, including the Wright Brother's Bicycle Shop where they made their first airplane, a courthouse where Lincoln once practiced as an attorney, slave quarters, homes of Noah Webster, Stephen Foster, old school houses.. very neat, unique experience!

ETA: I have seen The Big Chicken.. hilarious!

Dee you stole mine! I guess I'll go with Detroit...

If you're ever in Detroit, first of all don't be scared. If it's Christmas time, visit Campus Martius and go ice skating. If it's not, visit Greektown. There are a few really good authentic Greek restaurants and a pretty nice casino.