How bad is it to drive in Cleveland traffic? -

My husband and I are planning a weekend trip to Cleveland and I am NOT a city girl. I am wondering how bad Cleveland is to drive through? Should I expect a panic attack??

Even if you re heading INTO downtown Cleveland during the Friday night rush hour, traffic should not be an issue, barring really bad weather or an accident.Traffic in Cleveland on weekends is not an issue, except in sports venue locations before and after games.In bad weather, traffic can slow even on weekends, but this shouldn t be a problem except in really bad blizzards.However, parking can be tricky and sometimes expensive for novices (check parking charges and ingress and egress privileges at all downtown hotels), although on the weekend, parking is easier to find and often cheaper than during the weekdays.Consider staying somewhere close to Euclid Avenue (Holiday Express, Hyatt, and several others) or Tower City so that you can buy RTA day passes for $4.50 each and take advantage of the rapid rail lines, Healthline bus rapid, and bus connectors. Cleveland s mass transit options are very viable, even on weekends, and might be fun for a burb or country girl.http://www.riderta.com/ro.aspAlternatively, stay in a suburban hotel, and drive downtown (e.g., park at Tower City), and then utilize mass transportation for the remainder of the day. A good option is to drive to one of the RTA rail park n ride stations (e.g., West 150th, but probably not Windermere or Superior in East Cleveland for safety reasons IMO), park for free, and take the rapid to Tower City, University Circle, etc.http://www.riderta.com/pd_rapidtransit.a��If you want to go to an area further away from the rapid system (e.g., Tremont), it might be easier to drive.For individuals in decent shape, downtown is a very walkable except in really bad weather.BOL for an enjoyable weekend in Cleveland!!!Check out resolved questions for things to do in Cleveland.

Weekend traffic in Cleveland is not bad unless some big sporting event is going on and even then it s not normally bad. I find it easier to drive in Cleveland than in Columbus or Cincinnati. There s no reason for you to expect a panic attack - that would spoil your weekend!

It s not bad at all. On weekdays, rush hour is approximately 7am-9am and 4:30pm-6:30pm. The city streets and highways also get backed up if there s a sporting event or big concert. Other than that, you ll be fine.

driving is not bad, i would just recommend a gps.

Moving to Texas--question on accents and what the culture is like? -

I m moving to Houston next month and was wondering if Texas people really talk with that strong accent we hear in movies. Do people really sound like that? And what s the culture there like?

The accents you hear in movies and TV is usually incorrect. You can tell a fake Texas accent by how much they overdo it. The real Texan accent is a lot more subtle most of the time, but does come out strongly depending on the word.It s also important to remember that Texas is a very large state--it takes more than a day to drive across the whole thing--so the accents vary from region to region. Generally, the accent closest to what you hear in movies is found in West Texas. There aren t many big towns out there and it s more country so those people sound like real cowboys. Central Texas accent isn t quite as pronounced as that, and East Texas, especially along the Gulf of Mexico, has a mild accent which depends on where you live. Generally people who live in the larger cities like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, etc. have less of an accent than those that live in the small towns surrounding them. The city people can sometimes make fun of the small town folks for their accents and we say they sound like hicks. The reason the accents in the big cities are less pronounced is because a lot of the residents are from other states or weren t born in Texas, so the Texas accent isn t all you hear, it s mixed with many others. In smaller towns, you can have several generations of people who grew up there and they don t get many outsiders from different states and such, hence why their accent stays with them more.But anyone born in Texas does have a bit of an accent regardless. For example, we all say y all. Honestly it s just second nature. I think if I heard someone say you all it would be so awkward to me, I would do a double take and look at them. You just don t say that here. Everyone says y all. We also leave out the g on most things. We say fixin to or goin to and we were wantin somethin , etc. We know how to speak proper English, but the accent is so ingrained, we don t think about it sometimes. I catch myself talking to people on the phone and realize how it must sound to someone not from here, like Oh I s just wantin to see if y all were goin with us tonight. The thing is, most Texans can turn their accent on and off at will. If we have to speak in public or in a meeting, etc., we can turn it off because it might make us look uneducated. I notice that I, and many people, can drop their accent depending on who they re speaking to. If it s someone important or professional, we usually try harder to sound normal , but if it s friends and family, well it just comes out.Have you ever seen King of the Hill ? The accents on that show are a good represenation of how most middle class suburban people speak in normal sized towns around here, especially since the creator, Mike Judge, is actually from Texas. Watch that show or listen to him speak and you ll have a good idea what most of us sound like.As for the culture, it s just like anywhere else in America but with a southern twist. We watch the same shows and listen to the same music and buy the same clothes and electronics you do. But we have lots of Mexican food places--like LOTS...Mexican food is very popular here, and Tex-Mex, and no other state does it better than Texas. Mexican food anywhere else doesn t even compare. Backyard barbecues are also common, we love to barbecue ribs and steaks and burgers, whatever goes on a grill, and have people over. Some places are pretty conservative and have old fashioned views about things, but a lot of that is changing to be more liberal. The smaller towns usually have some cowboy bars, or saloons and most of those towns are full of people in the oil industry or ranchers, and they can be pretty southern and love to kick back with some beers. The large towns like Houston mix small town comfort with big city convenience, but unlike LA and New York, people in our cities are usually still friendly. Texans are very polite, so much so they ll wave to strangers passing them on the street. Rudeness really sticks out here and is noticed easily. Most people are laid back and very easygoing. Even the bigger cities move at a slower pace compared to other major U.S. cities. We still have our traffic jams and all that, but relations are more relaxed and less hectic.We also have a lot of Spanish influence on things, since every Texan knows we were once our own Republic and we belonged to Mexico. You see Mexican style architecture or other influences a lot here. Mexican customs and culture is very much a part of things here, and many people are either bilingual or use Spanish words for some things. Even white people can say it s Caliente outside or Hola to people. I went outside with my friend once and a cold front had blown in and I said Woo, it s mas frio out here today! We sort of just use certain Spanish words off and on in general conversation, either to be funny or just make it sound different.It s a great state, don t worry.

i live in houston!...and cant wait to move. lolno, the accent rumor is a myth lol no one here really has an accent.at all.the culture....? houston is kind of annoying to be honest. people here are pretty rude and ignorant and its all about hip hop and rap and clubs.to be honest, i just dont like it.

I lived in Dallas for a couple of years and the poster Kevin pretty much nailed it. As a yankee , I found the people to be friendly, but would not allow me to become close. In the end I was so lonely that I left Texas. That was unfortunate because I have always loved Texas and what it stood for. No hard feelings.

Which Park in Disney has the most rollercoasters? -

Is it Epcot or universal studios?Or something else?Thanks! ( . ^)d

well There is Space Mountain, Run Away Train, both in the Magic Kingdom. Mount Everest in Animal Kingdom. Rock n Roller Coaster in MGM. (Yes I still refer it as MGM) there are no coasters in EPCOT. But if you re looking for Coasters, Universal Studios would be a better place.

traditional coasters, would probably Universal Studios. US and islands of adventure together have 5 i believe (rip ride rockit, the mummy, incredible hulk, and dueling dragons which is two coasters.)magic kingdom has 2- space mountain and big thunder mountainepcot has 0animal kingdom has 1- expedition: Everestdisney studios has 1- Rock n Roller coasterbut keep in mind that though the disney parks dont have coasters , they do have thrill rides. Epcot has Test track and Mission: Mars which is great and disney studios has star tours and tower of terror.If you re mainly looking for just traditional coasters, probably Universal is a better way to go, but overall, i think the disney parks has more variety and a better experience.

Universal isn t a Disney park. The Disney park with the most coasters would be Magic Kingdom: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, Goofy s BarnstormerThere are no rollercoasters in Epcot.

Disney World is the wrong destination if you are looking for roller coaster thrills.You should visit Universal or Busch Gardens if coasters is what you want.

What is the best state to go to in the U.S.A in your opinion? -

hi, i am from ireland and am thinking of trying to get a visa to work in the states and am not sure what state to go to? I was in montauk for a few months bout 5 years ago and really enjoyed the relaxed chilled out vibe from there but it might get a bit too boring during the winter time I reckon. My top counties in Ireland I have to say are Killarney in County Kerry for the beautiful scenery and the nightlife is great, Kilkenny city for the friendly people and nightlife and Galway city for its allround awesomeness.

i would say somewhere like a suburb in the southeast i guess. i dont really know what you are looking for. its usually rural, but is somewhat close to a city. also, there are colleges near by so you can go to some of the games if you want too. i dont really recomend the city because i live near nyc and it gets boring after a while.

I think that all depends on what you are aiming to do. If you are looking for weather different from Ireland, then I would say (assuming Ireland is cold and windy- it was where my friend visited) then, California is the place for you. I live in CA, and there are lots of different kinds of people here, and lots of different opportunities. I would recommend staying away from any big cities at night, cauz people can be kinda weird. If you are looking for more of a big industrial company, then I would recommend New York (the city) because there is a LOT there. Hope this helps!!

Washington State.

What is the best way to make yourself taller.? -

We are going to Disney World and my daughter is a little on the short side she is 12 yrs and wants to ride all the rides. We thought of big huge tall shoes, Where would we even find Elevator Shoes these days.?? Any Ideas.Thank you for your answersP.s she insists that I tell you she would prefer tennis shoes.. Thank you.

what about just some lifts in the heel of her shoes?and stand up straight

I believe they use these height requirements, only because they don t want young children on certain rides. I would either call ahead ask if she can go on these rides, because she is old enough, or bring a passport or student ID to prove her age. My daughter is short too, hasn t had a problem. Good Luck Have Fun!

Don t know where you re going, but platform flip flops work well.Also, if she has long hair, we tried this with my sister. My mom did a french braid, literally starting at the crown of her hair and working straight down the top of her head. It sounds weird, but it looked normal and added about an inch to her height because the braid was adding layers on top. It got her on the rockin roller coaster.

boots are the best way to go and most likely are the only comfrtably way to go for elevated shoes. tennis shoes won t be elevated shoes in any way. they won t mind the elevated shoes like the last guy said.

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they will notice elevator shoes.

Moving to Texas--question on accents and what the culture is like? -

I m moving to Houston next month and was wondering if Texas people really talk with that strong accent we hear in movies. Do people really sound like that? And what s the culture there like?

The accents you hear in movies and TV is usually incorrect. You can tell a fake Texas accent by how much they overdo it. The real Texan accent is a lot more subtle most of the time, but does come out strongly depending on the word.It s also important to remember that Texas is a very large state--it takes more than a day to drive across the whole thing--so the accents vary from region to region. Generally, the accent closest to what you hear in movies is found in West Texas. There aren t many big towns out there and it s more country so those people sound like real cowboys. Central Texas accent isn t quite as pronounced as that, and East Texas, especially along the Gulf of Mexico, has a mild accent which depends on where you live. Generally people who live in the larger cities like Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, etc. have less of an accent than those that live in the small towns surrounding them. The city people can sometimes make fun of the small town folks for their accents and we say they sound like hicks. The reason the accents in the big cities are less pronounced is because a lot of the residents are from other states or weren t born in Texas, so the Texas accent isn t all you hear, it s mixed with many others. In smaller towns, you can have several generations of people who grew up there and they don t get many outsiders from different states and such, hence why their accent stays with them more.But anyone born in Texas does have a bit of an accent regardless. For example, we all say y all. Honestly it s just second nature. I think if I heard someone say you all it would be so awkward to me, I would do a double take and look at them. You just don t say that here. Everyone says y all. We also leave out the g on most things. We say fixin to or goin to and we were wantin somethin , etc. We know how to speak proper English, but the accent is so ingrained, we don t think about it sometimes. I catch myself talking to people on the phone and realize how it must sound to someone not from here, like Oh I s just wantin to see if y all were goin with us tonight. The thing is, most Texans can turn their accent on and off at will. If we have to speak in public or in a meeting, etc., we can turn it off because it might make us look uneducated. I notice that I, and many people, can drop their accent depending on who they re speaking to. If it s someone important or professional, we usually try harder to sound normal , but if it s friends and family, well it just comes out.Have you ever seen King of the Hill ? The accents on that show are a good represenation of how most middle class suburban people speak in normal sized towns around here, especially since the creator, Mike Judge, is actually from Texas. Watch that show or listen to him speak and you ll have a good idea what most of us sound like.As for the culture, it s just like anywhere else in America but with a southern twist. We watch the same shows and listen to the same music and buy the same clothes and electronics you do. But we have lots of Mexican food places--like LOTS...Mexican food is very popular here, and Tex-Mex, and no other state does it better than Texas. Mexican food anywhere else doesn t even compare. Backyard barbecues are also common, we love to barbecue ribs and steaks and burgers, whatever goes on a grill, and have people over. Some places are pretty conservative and have old fashioned views about things, but a lot of that is changing to be more liberal. The smaller towns usually have some cowboy bars, or saloons and most of those towns are full of people in the oil industry or ranchers, and they can be pretty southern and love to kick back with some beers. The large towns like Houston mix small town comfort with big city convenience, but unlike LA and New York, people in our cities are usually still friendly. Texans are very polite, so much so they ll wave to strangers passing them on the street. Rudeness really sticks out here and is noticed easily. Most people are laid back and very easygoing. Even the bigger cities move at a slower pace compared to other major U.S. cities. We still have our traffic jams and all that, but relations are more relaxed and less hectic.We also have a lot of Spanish influence on things, since every Texan knows we were once our own Republic and we belonged to Mexico. You see Mexican style architecture or other influences a lot here. Mexican customs and culture is very much a part of things here, and many people are either bilingual or use Spanish words for some things. Even white people can say it s Caliente outside or Hola to people. I went outside with my friend once and a cold front had blown in and I said Woo, it s mas frio out here today! We sort of just use certain Spanish words off and on in general conversation, either to be funny or just make it sound different.It s a great state, don t worry.

i live in houston!...and cant wait to move. lolno, the accent rumor is a myth lol no one here really has an accent.at all.the culture....? houston is kind of annoying to be honest. people here are pretty rude and ignorant and its all about hip hop and rap and clubs.to be honest, i just dont like it.

I lived in Dallas for a couple of years and the poster Kevin pretty much nailed it. As a yankee , I found the people to be friendly, but would not allow me to become close. In the end I was so lonely that I left Texas. That was unfortunate because I have always loved Texas and what it stood for. No hard feelings.

Whats the best place to stay in Hawaii? What island, what hotel? Estimated cost of trip? -

I m in California if that helps, lol.

The real touristy island is Oahu. Honolulu and Waikiki are here. You can visit Pearl Harbor and also drive around the island and check out some cultural aspects as well! They film the TV show LOST on Oahu at Kualoa Ranch and you can tour the ranch and learn all about the culture of the island as well. There is also the Polynesian Cultural Center, which is run by BYU Students - they have amazing shows!If you come to Oahu, I recommend the Marriott Waikiki Beach Resort. My parents stay there every time they come out and it s right across the street from the ocean. Great views, too!Price depends on when you come, for how long and from where. My parents fly from Upstate NY, stay for a week and a half and fly back. The flight costs them between $600 and $900 each, depending on what time of year they are visiting me. My boyfriend s father flies from San Diego and that ranges in price from $200 to $500, again, depending on what time of year. The hotel room, for them, is discounted because I give them my Kama aina rate. If you know anyone who lives in Hawaii ask them to book the hotel room for you - Hawaii residents get great discounts on tourist activities. It costs them about $125 per night at the Marriott. I think regular price is around $175.Oahu is a very busy, city-like island. We have tall skyscrapers, and traffic and the only real interstate highways. However, this is because there is simply more to do on Oahu.If you are looking for a tourist island that is NOT city-like, go to Maui. Maui has some amazing beaches but, in my opinion, is geared more for honeymooners. If you go to Maui, you MUST drive the road to Hana. Very difficult drive, but beautiful scenery and it just blows your mind. Stay a night in Hana and drive back the next day and check out the Lavender farm up on Haleakala. While on Maui, you can also visit Lanai, a very quiet, tiny islandIf neither of those two islands capture your interest, I provided a list of the islands and MY opinions on the type of atmosphere they have.Kauai: Northern island. Very wild and great for outdoors people. Besides hiking and snorkeling, there isn t much else to do, but if you DO like hiking, this is the island to do it! No where else!Oahu: Very busy, very touristy, tons of things to do, but the culture does get lost a bit somewhere along the way. You have to be willing to go off the beaten path to find it, which isn t too bad. Waikiki beach and Honolulu and Haleiwa are all located on Oahu.Maui: For lovers, honeymooners, romantic types. A nice blend of Oahu and Kauai. Some wilderness, some busy town life. Two other islands are part of Maui county: Lanai and Molokai, which are both great for day trips.Big Island of Hawaii: The volcanic island. This is where the active volcano is located. If you visit the Big Island, check out both sides, Kona and Hilo. Kona is known for their amazing coffee. If you love your morning brew, do NOT miss Kona Coffee! Hilo is a beautiful small city and very welcoming.If I were you, I would recommend coming for two weeks - do a week on Oahu and a week on Maui with day trips to Kauai, the Big Island, Molokai and Lanai. That way you see all of Hawaii and what they have to offer.If you have any questions, feel free to email me!

Aloha,I highly recommend Oahu! you have the best of both worlds with touristy, great beaches, museums, historic sites, rain forest, hiking, snorkeling and so much more! There is so much to do on Oahu I can only scratch the surface here!Did some checking on flights from Los Angels (not sure where in CA you are) to Honolulu with 5 nights starting about $761.21 per person - I was guessing on weekday flights in February - so the number could change a lot depending on when you want to goYou can save a ton by getting a room with fridge/microwave or even a full kitchen. By making breakfast/snacks in your room or packing a picnic a couple days you will save a lot! Also suggest trying plate lunch, there are tons of plate lunch places in HI - it is usually a scoop of rice, macaroni salad and 1-3 meat entrees for $7 or less. If you need any help planning a trip let me know, I love doing this!

there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it s very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.

Hawaii has probably a thousand hotels...Be more specific ! The best island is ofcouse Kauai is nice but I don t know what you like....Its all different, like your privacy or tons of folks?

My family and I stayed at the Westin Ka anapali Ocean Resort Villas in Maui and loved it.It s very beautiful, amazing beaches. Idk how much it costed, though.