Favourite place in the USA?

[Chewbecca]

We could go anywhere in the US for a few days next November before a trip.

Where would you go / have you been that we might not usually think of?

I’m not especially into shopping but would just like somewhere that’s good to wander around, see sights or museums, eat something good.

Monterey/Carmel sounds like it will fit your bill. Stunning coastal scenery but also beautiful shops and restaurants.

Also, Charleston, South Carolina I found magical!

Vermont

Denver, Colorado. At the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Love it there. Very liberal, hip and trendy, voted the best place to live by fellow Americans

Washington DC is a great city.

Boston.

It might sound a bit funny, but if you want to experience 'typical America', the I would go to Ohio.

Cleveland - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and world class art museum
Cincinnati - American history museums
Between Columbus and Cleveland - Amish country.

And in November, you will be in full leaf peeping mode.

Definitely agree with Monterey.
Also Alexandria is my favorite.

Boston

Sanibel/Captiva in SW Florida is lovely in November: warm enough to sunbathe on the beach & swim in the Gulf of Mexico. There's a sea shell museum & lots of restaurants on the island with fresh seafood on the menu.

Boston, Chicago, or Key West/Miami.

Maine

Boston, absolutely. Probably my favourite city in the world.

www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/southwest/sanibel-island/
Stunning beaches and great food. The Edison and Ford winter estate is an interesting museum.

I’m not especially into shopping but would just like somewhere that’s good to wander around, see sights or museums, eat something good.

Charleston or Savannah. And in November, the weather is usually good.

Oooh, this is perfect, thank you.

Boston the only reject so far, but only because I have been on more than one occasion already and want to go somewhere new. I love Boston.

Ohio I never would have thought of but needs further looking at as sounds just right.

Washington DC was already on my maybe list so good to see it recommended.

Monterey / Carmel - needed to look up on a map! California, oooh, interesting.

Washington brilliant for musuems and walks. Arlington Cemetery is a must

San Diego definitely.

Actually, I’m going to also rule out New England and Florida, having been to both, just a little. I need to narrow our choices down somehow!

I'd go to Utah, specifically Moab.

Sorry but you have the whole US to choose from, don't go to Ohio! It's perfectly fine but there are so many more interesting places to go.

If you want museums and nice walks and good food, Washington DC is a great choice. But it will be a bit chilly so head farther south if you want nice weather. New Orleans maybe?

If you choose San Diego which has a lot to see, stay in La Jolla just up the coast. Very nice.

Another vote for Washington D.C.

Me and DH were so surprised by it. We only spent 2 days there and can’t wait to go back.

Or, I know it’s not very original, but New York City is my favourite place in the world. I could go there again and again and just wander.

Not worried about the weather actually on this occasion.

I’ve never been to NYC so that was my initial plan, but I started to wonder if I should be more original!

Washington DC is doing well.

Just tried to see what Moab was an abbreviation for…