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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/span>“Where should I go when I’m in America?”\u00a0 This is a question I’m asked almost every time I go abroad, usually from people that don’t quite grasp the scope of our country.\u00a0 There really is no one place you could go to get a good feeling for the overall culture of the United States<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 In fact, there are very few things that could be considered ‘overall culture’ in America.\u00a0 It’s just too big!\u00a0 While there is no good answer, I’ve worked on a few passable ones.<\/p>\n These are my top 5 picks for places to visit in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0 <\/span>1-New York<\/span>–<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>I’ll get my least favorite out of the way first.\u00a0 Yes, I said it.\u00a0 I don’t necessarily “heart” New York.\u00a0 As far as world cities go, I don’t think it holds a candle to other metropolises.\u00a0 I’m a dancer and theater lover, so it’s an unpopular opinion, but there it is.\u00a0 I’d rather be in London.\u00a0 Having said that, as Americans it’s what we’ve got and you can’t say you’ve really experienced the United States until you’ve visited this quintessential American city.\u00a0 (Also, the food is just okay… there, I said it)<\/p>\n ~<\/p>\n <\/span>2-Charleston<\/span>–<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>Now that I’ve gotten my unpopular New York rant out of the way, I’ll hopefully make you like me again.\u00a0 Charleston is without a doubt one of my favorite cities in the United States.\u00a0 Rich history, pleasant weather, and truly great food (second only to New Orleans in my opinion).\u00a0 I’ll never get tired of Shrimp and Grits, Benne Wafer, and Pralines.\u00a0 It’s one of the most well preserved pieces of American history as well.\u00a0 The streets look largely the same now as they did 200 years ago.\u00a0 Pirates, patriots, and the first shot of the American Civil War, it’s really like stepping back in time.<\/p>\n ~<\/p>\n (photo by Christopher Michel<\/a> under creative commons license)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span>3-<\/span>Santa Fe<\/span>–<\/span><\/p>\n This is the place to go for some “real” American history.\u00a0 Thanks to the Trail of Tears, there are few places left in this country that you can get a real sense of its first inhabitants, the Native Americans.\u00a0 Beautiful scenery, Indian jewellery and crafts, gorgeous sunsets, and green chilis; what more could you want?<\/p>\n ~<\/p>\n <\/span>The United States meets the Caribbean!\u00a0 This is undoubtedly one of the prettiest spots in America.\u00a0 I mean, the 7 mile bridge to get there is just the best (unless you’ve been stopping at every Key on the way for a drink and really really really need to break the seal… not that I know).\u00a0 Key West<\/a><\/span>, like the other cities in the list thus far, has it’s own unique history and culture.\u00a0 This one is one of drinking, and seafood, and celebrating literally every single sunset.\u00a0 It’s pretty obvious why Ernest Hemmingway liked it so much.\u00a0 Also, Key Lime Pie! (This list is pretty food heavy… I think I may be hungry)<\/p>\n ~<\/p>\n <\/span>5-<\/span>New Orleans<\/a>–<\/p>\n <\/span>I saved the best for last. This is the one answer I have for “where should I go in America” when I’m talking to someone that doesn’t want a top 5 list.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>New Orleans<\/a><\/span> has it all.\u00a0 Great history, no open container laws, Voo Doo, jazz, drive-through daquiris, the best food in all of the land (not even an opinion), and they love a good party.\u00a0 I mean, you just walk down the street and strangers on balconies throw trinkets at you.\u00a0 Let’s all take a moment to step back and reflect on how weird and wonderful that is.\u00a0 Seriously, if there is anyone that’s visited NOLA and not had a great time, I’ve not met them… nor do I care to.<\/p>\n ~<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>4-Key West<\/a>–<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n