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How to Get the Most from a City Vacation

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Channel: Howcast · 2010 · Travel & Events

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Never mind the typical vacations to beach resorts and amusement parks -- whether you've got a weekend or a week to spend, there are good times and great memories to be had in any major city.

Step 1: Find a good home base
Find a good home base by searching online for affordable hotels that are not necessarily in the trendiest neighborhoods, but give you easy access to them via public transportation.

Step 2: Ask a local
Get away from overpriced and underwhelming tourist traps by asking a friendly local resident where they like to go for good food and entertainment.

Step 3: Find events
Browse online or request information from official visitor sites to find out what events are taking place during your visit.

Tip
Make reservations or buy tickets ahead of time if possible, or consider traveling in the off-season when popular attractions won't be so packed.

Step 4: Seek out new things
Seek out new places and cultures you don't have in your hometown. Visit a museum, try an ethnic restaurant, enjoy the performing arts, go to a major league ball game, or take your picture by a historic marker.

Step 5: Talk with the locals
Walking around the city and talking with the local residents can be the best way to learn all you can about the city's culture.

Did You Know?
Eugene Fodor, the founder of Fodor's travel guidebooks, began publishing books for Europe in 1936; Fodor's guidebooks are now available for over 300 destinations worldwide.

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