Going for that Architectural Digest vibe. The Marriott at Long Wharf, Boston.
Cities
Provincetown is as much a place to be as it is a place to see. I visited with the idea that it was a historical town, but it’s clear that modern day life is thriving.
I appreciate that Boston offers Spectacle Island as a natural getaway, even if it used to be a trash dump. Regardless, the view of downtown is definitely, a spectacle.
Standing at the edge of Lake Michigan, you can see that the John Hancock building is deserving of its name as a giant among friends. In the middle of the city, however, it finds rivals. A sign of the times, perhaps.
Chicago feels like a city of the future. What other city has hundreds of people traveling just overhead? It’s ironic that Chicago’s elevated transit is actually one of the oldest, predating underground subways.
A lot of locals avoid Pier 39 for it’s tourists, barking sea lions, and overpriced food. Sometimes, though, when the light is just right, Pier 39 can be…magical. – Erin
San Francisco is my favorite place to spend Chinese New Year. More people come out to the street fair than in any other U.S. city I have visited, a combination of people buying gifts for family, snagging free samples, or simply taking in the sights and sounds. – Erin
When travelling, I prefer to get around via public transportation. Not only do I get a first-hand idea of what it means to be local, I also might see some stunning public works, like the Washington D.C. metro. – Erin
Food trucks are a sight I didn’t expect when first visiting the National Mall, but given the number of tourists, seems like a complete necessity. The juxtaposition of accessible food with the nation’s Capitol, responsible for protecting basic necessities, is interesting.
St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral is a must-see in Cork, Ireland. Beautifully gothic on the outside, it’s warm and inviting on the inside. – Erin