I would suggest Muir Woods but looking at your list, you probably already have visited.
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Yep 
Parks get our priority. Cities are for when we have extra time. In this case, the train takes us to the city (or across from it - close enough for uber or public transportation) and we aren’t renting a car, so…
There is an app called the “Gypsy” app. It uses GPS to know where you are in the park and provides a great commentary. For example, It will say “you are now approaching Norris Geyser Basin” and provide information. Or it will say "you are now approaching (fill in the blank). Turn right for this, turn left at the junction for that. There are histories, geology, and it is entertaining and humorous. It does this all through Yellowstone and Grand Teton. I highly, highly recommend it.
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Muir Woods is a park as well. Maybe I spelled it wrong. It has some really pretty redwoods but Sequoia National Park should also have some nice trees as well.
Yes, we did the Golden Gate and Muir Woods on a previous trip to CA on our way (sort of) from Lava Beds to Lassen to Redwoods to Sequoia via the coast and down to Joshua Tree, Death Valley and probably others I’m forgetting - toss in a few state parks too like Calaveras. When we were passing through SF we thought to ourselves, “This looks interesting. Someday we should come back and explore the city more.” Turns out that should happen this August!
Back to the car rental conversation-- Back in 2002 I was going to a friend’s wedding in the DC/VA area. It was smack in the middle of the DC/Beltway sniper shootings, and they were looking for the suspects in a white minivan, and pulling them over on road, in gas stations, etc. So of course, guess what the rental place tried to give me… yep, a white minivan. That was a hard NO.
Separate issue-- we are flying to HI in August, and our flight times keep getting changed - now arriving in the evening. We have a car rented (reserved) and I hope they don’t run out of cars! I hope they replenish their supply by then.
Oooh. Now, I do know about San Fransisco. The piers are very nice if you like Sea Lions. I forgot which one our family visited (Pier 39…I think). Just walking around the city, in general, is very nice although the streets are very very steep. And Alcatraz was nice but a little touristy. Fisherman’s Wharf was nice but it smelled very fishy. I have forgotten some other very exciting places we visited that I am sure I will remember after I have clicked the “Reply” button 
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What do you guys think of Charleston? Where do you guys like to go? I know that it is a VERY popular travel destination and I personally love the city. We stayed at the Ansonborough Inn and it was probably one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in (and we have stayed in some decent hotels, in my opinion). I just loved the ocean themed paintings and the rafters. The stucco was amazing and they had a very nice bar area. They served breakfast, lunch, dinner and had a complimentary wine tasting/socializing event every evening. Although I am not a 21 year old and could not drink, I became thoroughly obsessed with their Pimento Cheese.
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As for places to go, Hyman’s is a pretty good restaurant. I like how you can sit at seats where famous people sat before you because they engrave the names of the person on the table where you eat.
I love to go to Patriots Point as well. I am a bit of a WW2 nerd. Walking through the USS Yorktown is nice as you get to see the decks and the crowded engine rooms but my favorite was the USS Laffey DD-724 that managed to survive 6 kamikaze’s and 4 direct bomb hits during the battle of Okinawa. You get to go into the gun turret that was destroyed. You also get to go inside the boat as well. There was also a presentation made by veterans of the Laffey in the crew quarters when we visited. It was very emotional as the ship lost over half her crew. There is also a submarine there that is really fun to explore. It is astonishing how crowded and cramped those vessels are.
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There is also some really good BBQ in Charleston and Market Street is always phenomenal.
Sorry for writing so much. I love Charleston so much and was wondering what everybody else on CC loves to do.
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We just got back from a vacation in Savannah and Charleston. I fell in love with Charleston!! I would definitely consider retiring there but DH wants to stay north (which is fine with me). The city is just gorgeous and it’s a gold mine if great restaurants. We also enjoyed the rooftop bars. I can’t wait to go back!!
Like Creekland we are big National Park people. I think we’ve hit around 15 so far. I love Europe too. Traveling is my favorite hobby. I’m currently planning a trip to Portugal for our 25th anniversary next year. I enjoy the planning as much as the actual travel.
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We love USA national parks, but Canada national parks and USA state parks and national forest usually offer being able to hike with our dog. So, we are camping this summer in 4 state parks/national forest (CO and UT) and one national park (WA). We have traveled in the past extensively throughout Europe, but that is on hold for now. We just started camping in April after an over one year hiatus.
I just booked an Italy wine/food tour for this Oct. I am going with 2 girlfriends. The tour group is limited to 15 people. I decided to splurge to get a business ticket from NY to Milan. I haven’t been in Europe for 2+ years. I am really looking forward to it.
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SO - replying to the yellowstone mention a few days ago - its my favorite place ever. I really encourage you to read through trip advisor forums on this. There are so many places to see! ENJOY!! Hydrate too.
Yellowstone a few years ago was full of internationals; so was Grand Canyon (we were excited to hear English at some of the hot spots!). I’ve not kept up on what the US has now in terms of letting in international travelers. Anyone up to date on that?
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My understanding is that there are almost no international travelers coming into the U.S. But expect Yellowstone (and other national parks) to be very crowded this summer. (There’s an article about it in today’s LA Times). I’ve looked for accommodations in Yellowstone and Zion for the summer and they are almost completely sold out. I was in Zion two weekends ago and it was too crowded to be enjoyable.
We don’t plan to visit any National Parks until later this year because of the crowds. We hope that kids will go back to in person school in the fall so that we can go to Utah or Yosemite in October/November.
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My thoughts exactly!
Yosemite has instituted a reservation system for entry. I don’t know the quota limits but that should help to keep crowds down there. I never go to Yosemite Valley in the summer. The crowds are just too much and ruin the experience. I go to the high country off Tioga Pass, hike miles away from the road and find the true Yosemite beauty.
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I’m not sure the reservation system will help much. We went to Yosemite last summer when they first started the reservation system after reopening. Yosemite Valley was the most crowded I had ever seen it. We ended up staying only a couple of hours and getting out of there.
I suspect this summer will not be pleasant even with a reservation.
I love the area off Tioga Pass!
@showmom858 I’ve done the High Sierra loop several times. It’s beautiful. Glen Aulin, Lyell Canyon, Cathedral Lakes, May Lake. Shhh. Don’t spread it around. 
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We have a lot of international visitors in NYC. I see them on the streets and hotels.
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