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How to Get the Most from a City Vacation. 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. You will need Internet access
Affordable hotel Access to public transportation Official visitor sites Local residents and
tickets to events and attractions (optional). Step 1. 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. 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. Browse online or request information from
official visitor sites to find out what events are taking place during your visit. 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 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.
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.