[MissMelsWell]

So Forbes came out with a list (they love their lists) Top 20 Prettiest Towns in America... I've visited a few of these places actually and some I'd agree with others... meh.

My aunt and uncle actually hail from Union Wa which made this list. Union is nice I guess, but I never found it to be "breathtaking" and I was surprised to see it there. I can think of 10 more prettier places in WA to be honest (like Langley WA, where I used to live, it truly is a sight to behold lol).

Have you been to any of these places? Do they deserve their place on this list? Are there other places you'd consider prettier? Post pictures!

http://www.forbestra...r=msncityguides

[Dr Alien]

pffft... the should come to wales, then they'll see some REAL beautiful towns, afterall, wales is the most beautiful country in the world

[Mattshark]

Dr Alien, on 07 November 2009 - 04:03 PM, said:

pffft... the should come to wales, then they'll see some REAL beautiful towns, afterall, wales is the most beautiful country in the world

It really isn't

[storminateacup]

Dr Alien, on 07 November 2009 - 04:03 PM, said:

pffft... the should come to wales, then they'll see some REAL beautiful towns, afterall, wales is the most beautiful country in the world

I suppose if you love it RAINING all the sodding time it could be the most beautiful country in the world.

[mklsgl]

MissMelsWell, on 07 November 2009 - 11:01 AM, said:

So Forbes came out with a list (they love their lists) Top 20 Prettiest Towns in America... I've visited a few of these places actually and some I'd agree with others... meh.

My aunt and uncle actually hail from Union Wa which made this list. Union is nice I guess, but I never found it to be "breathtaking" and I was surprised to see it there. I can think of 10 more prettier places in WA to be honest (like Langley WA, where I used to live, it truly is a sight to behold lol).

Have you been to any of these places? Do they deserve their place on this list? Are there other places you'd consider prettier? Post pictures!

http://www.forbestra...r=msncityguides

I've been to a lot of those towns: Burlington, Aspen, Monterey, Annapolis, Rockport, Portsmouth, Cape May, Sedona, Santa Fe, and Savannah--mostly via The Grateful Dead Tours circa 1979-1985.

[Dr Alien]

_Libby, on 07 November 2009 - 04:20 PM, said:

I suppose if you love it RAINING all the sodding time it could be the most beautiful country in the world.

it's beautiful when it doesnt rain. that's why God loves comeing to wales on holiday (when it doesnt rain)

[Mattshark]

Dr Alien, on 07 November 2009 - 04:29 PM, said:

it's beautiful when it doesnt rain. that's why God loves comeing to wales on holiday (when it doesnt rain)

Rhyl is never beautiful.

[Dr Alien]

Mattshark, on 07 November 2009 - 04:36 PM, said:

Rhyl is never beautiful.

north wales is the welsh equivalent to southern USA

[MissMelsWell]

mklsgl, on 07 November 2009 - 08:27 AM, said:

I've been to a lot of those towns: Burlington, Aspen, Monterey, Annapolis, Rockport, Portsmouth, Cape May, Sedona, Santa Fe, and Savannah--mostly via The Grateful Dead Tours circa 1979-1985.

I've been to several of the same towns... Aspen, Monterey, Annapolis, Sedona, and Savanna... truthfully? I thought Savannah was the prettiest of all of them. Sedona the least pretty. There's something about Sedona I just don't like... rubs me the wrong way. I prefer Flaggstaff or Prescot Az over Sedona.



This is a picture of Langley WA I mentioned earlier... I wished it really showed how beautiful it is, but it's hard to find a panorama of the town. What you CAN'T see in this is behind the buildings on the right, are sweeping vista views of Puget Sound and Hat Island. behind the buildings on the left are sweeping country Inns and amazing flower gardens. Langley is an artists community and romantic get-a-way more or less. The town is quite laid back, unpretentious, lively and gorgeous. It's located on Whidbey Island. The red painted building you can see on the right is one of my favorite places, and a former haunt of mine. It's a bar/restaurant called the Dog House. They have "hitchin' posts" out front for you to hitch your dog up LOL. (you can also take them on their back deck which overhangs the bluff and Puget Sound) I think Langley is one of the most charming places I've been in the world to be honest. It's about a 30 minute drive north of Seattle, and a quick 30 minute ferry ride (provided there aren't lines for the ferry, which can be brutal LOL)

This post has been edited by MissMelsWell: 07 November 2009 - 04:48 PM

[Siara]

Yeah! Annapolis, MD made the list. Actually, I think there are too many beautiful towns in America to count. And, obviously, it's a matter of taste. Nice pix of all the towns though!

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north wales is the welsh equivalent to southern USA

My dad's side of the family is from Ffestiniog. It IS amazingly beautiful there.

[Mistydawn]

Dr Alien, on 07 November 2009 - 10:38 AM, said:

north wales is the welsh equivalent to southern USA

Was in in Wales once at a young age. I remember it as being a very beautiful place.
Mind you, I didn't get to see any of the cities or towns, but in my opinion cities and towns the world over are a bit like looking at a shop window of man made rubbish.
The countryside in Wales is AWESOMELY beautiful.

[storminateacup]

Mattshark, on 07 November 2009 - 04:36 PM, said:

Rhyl is never beautiful.

You speak as though you've had a bad experience(s?) there?

Mistydawn, on 07 November 2009 - 04:47 PM, said:

The countryside in Wales is AWESOMELY beautiful.

Not when you go with Scouts and you're standing on top of a mountain, wet through to the knickers, with no view of the surrounding countryside because of the mist, caused by the never-ending rain.

[Dr Alien]

_Libby, on 07 November 2009 - 04:58 PM, said:

You speak as though you've had a bad experience(s?) there?


Not when you go with Scouts and you're standing on top of a mountain, wet through to the knickers, with no view of the surrounding countryside because of the mist, caused by the never-ending rain.

the only way you'll ever learn anything about wales is by watching rhod gilbert

or this http://www.youtube.c...h?v=kOZlJiOvXsU

not only is wales the most beautiful country in the world, it also has the most beautiful accent in the world, and probably one of the hardest languages to learn in the world

This post has been edited by Dr Alien: 07 November 2009 - 05:03 PM

[MissMelsWell]

I've been to Wales... it is beautiful to be honest. It's a lot like where come from in a lot of ways. Rain all the time, mountains and rocky coastlines, green and lush... It's SO pouring here right now. LOL. We should see a break in the rain sometime about mid-July of 2010. LOL. But, when the sun does shine, there's no place more beautiful than the PNW (I imagine Wales is the same)... it glitters and gleams like Emeralds and Sapphires.

[Mistydawn]

_Libby, on 07 November 2009 - 10:58 AM, said:

You speak as though you've had a bad experience(s?) there?


Not when you go with Scouts and you're standing on top of a mountain, wet through to the knickers, with no view of the surrounding countryside because of the mist, caused by the never-ending rain.

See that's were you're wrong cheeky-face!

My best memory, is standing ontop of a mountain top in the rain, smelling the damp earth and watching the rain clouds drape over the mountain peaks.