Where is the best place to travel to watch fireworks in the US?|104245

We_re looking for a romantic summer getaway near the ocean. Something cheap and in a nice warm place where you can swim. We_re not big on crowds, so a place like Disney wouldn_t be appropriate. We_re open to any suggestions.

Since you don_t want crowds.....You might want to try watching the San Diego Fireworks from Sea World. Combine a beach bonfire with a fireworks display for a totally romantic date that costs absolutely nothing. Fireworks at Sea World normally occur around 9:30 PM during the summer months only. The best areas for fireworks viewing are located in Mission Bay. The beaches have firepits for building a bonfire. You can even roast marshmellows and make s_mores.

Boston has the ultimate July 4th. If you can get close enough to hear the Boston Pops orchastra play, hey are syncronized to the fireworks. Truly memorable and you can easliy leave the Boston area for a place alson the shore. However since it_s a holiday time, the rates are up.

lake tahoe
not near the ocean, but plenty of beach
smaller crowds, casinos with romantic restaurants, and cheap hotel rooms.

i would_a said my hood in Tampa or where my uncles at in ATL but u want romantic...sorry just try to go to Texas,im sure derr is a place where u can sit back and chill,plus its warm,eben though its big i dont think it would be crowded either,plus i bet is cheap since it is TEXAS! lolz i never been so i dont know,just guessing

I have been to so many places for the fireworks..Washington DC, New York, San Fran, New Orleans..etc...I thought the best place by far was Marathon Florida. It is in the Florida Keys. I not only saw one of the best shows I also watched the fireworks with palm trees all around and the sound of the breeze on the Gulf. And a sweet Mojito in my hand and my hubby by my side. I It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. I would do it again and again.. Check out Marathon, Sombrero Beach.. No matter where you are 4th have a great time. here is a site to look at
http://www.fla-keys.com/marathon/

Nashville shores a truly beutiful sight on the 4th of July:)

Charleston is very romantic, but I don_t know about swimming there. Or Bald Head Island if you are golfers.

I know it_s going to sound a little crazy, and it_s not near the ocean, but Pittsburgh always has great fireworks displays. Zambelli International is located nearby in New Castle, PA, and they_re one of the best fireworks companies in the world. While there isn_t an ocean, there is plenty of water with the 3 Rivers. You could find a nice secluded spot at Moraine State Park or somewhere like that where you could swim and be on the water and then you could come into the city to enjoy the city stuff. Lots to do in the Pittsburgh area inexpensively and lots of variety. PNC Park is beautiful!

Is it Possible to go to School in Austin or Phoenix without a Car?|117727

I_m not going to be able to take my car with me when I transfer out of state from Richmond,Virginia. I am looking at schools out of state and would like to work, live and go to school in either downtown Phoenix, Arizona or Austin, Texas.

Is it possible to live without a car in either cities and still have a fun life. A lot of college students here in Richmond don_t have cars so they have to make friends with people with cars, and/or only work,play and live downtown.

I lived in Austin for four years without a car. I lived off campus, worked off campus, and had fun off campus too. But you have to be ready for a few things

1) strategic grocery shopping- how much can you really carry without a trunk to load it into? and catching the bus with a load of groceries is NO FUN
2) Buses in Austin don_t run on Sundays, most lines have limited schedules on saturday, and they cut off completely by about 12:30a (except the 6th street to campus bus, woohoo!)
3) You will have to mooch a ride at some point if you want a social life, Regardless of whether you_re a slave to the bus or not. If you are, plan on taking at least an hour more than you would need to arrive anywhere if you had a car. That_s how long it takes to wait for the bus, ride the bus, and get where you need to go.
4) My favorite thing about Austin is the variety of people you will meet there. Funny thing about not owning a vehicle, is most of the most out-there and extreme personalites are walking the street with you (or sitting on the sidewalk) or they are on the bus. Man I_ve seen some stuff go down on the bus.

It_s do-able, but there are sacrifices! Austin also has lots of cabs.

If your living on campus and willing to have a bit more limited experience, then yes you can live at UT Austin without a car. The thing about UT is it has 52,000 plus students so that in itself is like a small town. It also happens to be right next to downtown Austin. You might be able to find a job on campus as there is a need to make the UT campus run, i.e. food, retail, ect.. Downtown is about a mile or 2 from the heart of campus. If you go to St. Eds you will need a car. It is a commuter school in Austin. There are buses you can use but they are not a clear cut mode of public transportation. So yes it is possible, but to do some activities you will find yourself either mooching rides or wishing you had transportation. I would say you can easily get by a few months and not be board,which will buy you time to figure out if you really want and need a car, but I would recommend you have some transportation because all of Texas is known for urban sprawl and you don_t want to be that weirdo who only hangs out on campus.

What are the safest areas that I should look for when I start my search for an apartment in Chicago?|115636

I am moving there with my toddler. We like to take walks and go the park and would like to feel safe when doing so. We obviously can_t afford a pricey area...where would you suggest or not suggest in Chicago?

There are no 100% safe places in the city of Chicago. If you really want to be safe, move to the suburbs.

Even places like Lincoln Park, Old Town and Lakeview which are high rent districts have their issues with crime. If you do have to live in the city pick an appartment that has good security features and has well lit entriyways and exits. And if possible get parking with the building you_re renting so you won_t be out late looking for a parking spot and have to walk 4-5 blocks home by yourself in the dark.

Lincoln Park, Rogers Park, and Edgewater are family friendly places, but you will need to look pretty well for areas that meet your rent price range. Rogers Park I would be pretty careful in since some places may not be too safe since you want to be someplace that_s well lit and not secluded at specific times of the day and night. Go on google and look on www.chicagoapartmentfinders.com and contact someone about what your specific needs are or you can check this site called www.move.com and another one called www.apartmentguide.com. Hope that helps

I like the Hyde Park area, Blue Island

If you can_t afford a pricy area, then look around the South Side... it_s really nice there for people on a budget.

ok did that guy just say the south side? do not listen to him. that is a bad side of chicago.

are you looking in the suburbs too? because there are some pretty affordable suburbs that you can live in. and if you work in chicago you can take the highway straight there.

i recommend

rogers park (chicago) but only some parts of it
villa park (western suburb) has plenty of prairie paths and is kid friendly
lombard (town next to villa park)
aurora (part of it)

_East Rogers Park_

Or away from downtown.._Garfield Ridge._ A great area and has lots of parks.

Look into _Lincoln Park_..its considered expensive, but look around for yourself, maybe youd be able to afford something there.

check craigslist.org.

What are some of the best Nightlife places in the Outerbanks?|115238

I_m going to the outerbanks with my family and some friends. I am 22 and would like to know what are some good bars to go to. Also if they have any special DJ nights or karaoke or some websites or anything. Also if there_s any places I should avoid let me know.

Im hoping to find a place for a twenties crowd.

lol your parents got you good. there aren_t cities on the outer banks. In fact once you go south of Nags Head, it_s virtually all uninhabited wildlife preserves. Corolla has a population of about 500 and is best known for its 12,000 acres wild horse preserve. Then Duck which is about the same. It has a country club. Probably your best bet for night life is Kill Devil Hills. It_s an actual city--population of like 5,000. Home of Wright Bro memorial. Nags Head is a bit smaller with a population of less than 3,000 but it has a lot of tourist stuff.

Further south than that there isn_t anything.

Kill Devil Hills has a cool place called Jolly Roger Bar. They also have Chilli Peppers and a brewery--Outer Banks Brewery. It_s a real family town though so there isn_t much late night stuff. Most places are going to be closing by midnight.

How can I find a decent studio in nyc without going completely broke?|170453

I have been apartment hunting in nyc and would like to find a nice studio bc I have had bad luck with roommates and the roommate matching websites I have used have not helped out a lot either!! What are my best options to find a place that is not outrageously priced but in a nice part of the city?

A studio in Manhattan will go for $1800 or so. The other boroughs can be had for much less. Try Sunnyside, Woodside or Jackson Heights in Queens. These neighborhoods are a short train ride from midtown.

If you want to live in Manhattan its going to be hard finding a place that is inexpensive. I recommend you look up Astoria or Bayside they are nice places and a lot cheaper than the city. Also if you are getting a studio it is probably going to be very small. When you do get the apartment you should look up
http://www.storagedeluxe.com/.
I rented a storage unit from them when I got my first apartment and it worked out really well. Hopefully they will be as helpful to you.

LOLOL. Studio? Nice part of the city? Are you Donald Trump. You would do better in the Boros. Rent is outrageous even in bad parts of the city.

My advice, don_t look for one in Manhattan, because their expensive. Consider looking for a decent studio in the outer boroughs.

Good luck
Native New Yorker

whats the budget?

American Teens? What time dooes your school start in the morning?|199779

I mean like Secondary School, High school i think ye say..
So what time does it start and what time is it over?
I was just wondering cos i saw a post on morning routines and people were saying they get up at like 6.30 am!

But anyways... thanks!

My school starts at 7:20 but my bus comes at 6:40.
So I personally have to wake up at 5:45 every morning.
I know, it sucks so much.

I wake up at around 5:20am
i shower, eat, and get ready otherwise.
then i catch the bus to make it on time at 7:20.
and no, i dont take 2 hours to get ready
but its just hectic in the morning and its easier to have some time to wake up all the way.
im in 9th grade
school gets out at 2:05.
lame rightt?

I get up @ 6 and school starts @ 7:20. Sometimes I go in early for help on understand stuff for a test or something and then I get up @ 5:30 to get there @ 6:30. It gets out @ 2:11. Half days we get out @ 12ish. There are four lunches I have A lunch so I eat @ 10:30

my highschool starts at 9:10
which is good.
but then we get out at 3:40...

it used to start at 7:30
and we get out at 2:13.

but they changed it

The middle schools in utah start at 8:25, but the buses come around 7:50

I_m 18, one year out of high school at a trade school right now. The morning classes start at 8:30 :)

7am-3pm

i get up at 6:00 AM