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Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - IronMac - 03-05-2011
I've always wanted to go where they filmed True Grit. The John Wayne version.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - Mini 9 - 03-05-2011
The great thing about living in a lackluster, unremarkable area is that driving to any other area or flying, makes your vacations seem special.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - modelamac - 03-05-2011
I'd look at how well the state in question is run as well as the scenery. Life can be hell in beautiful surroundings. Look at the economic base as well.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - ztirffritz - 03-05-2011
Racer X wrote:
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Northern Exposure was filmed less than an hour from where I live. Spent an afternoon drinking there last year.
Taco Tuesdays at the Brick can't be beat.
I've had some really good times in Roslyn. I love that place. There's a pizza joint there that serves the best pizza that I've found west of Chicago in the
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - Jimmypoo - 03-05-2011
Georgia and banjos are always on my mind.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - RgrF - 03-05-2011
michaelb wrote:
The flyover of Las Vegas at the beginning of CSI has ensured that I never, ever want to live anywhere that looks like that.
I wonder if Twin Peaks/North Exposure influenced in the choice that I did make.
I grew up in New England have lived in LA for a third of a century but think I'd rather be in Vermont. I say that knowing they are past the worst of this winter although next winter is around the corner.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - Black - 03-05-2011
I keep checking back to see when someone is going to pick Illinois . . . it's early still . . .
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - ztirffritz - 03-05-2011
Black wrote:
I keep checking back to see when someone is going to pick Illinois . . . it's early still . . .
I did mention that there's good pizza in Chicago.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - Surfrider - 03-05-2011
Some states they show on househunters look awesome, some not so much. I try and remember these are just snapshots of a tiny area, either good or bad.
Re: what state looks nice based on movies and tv shows you've seen - BernDog - 03-05-2011
"Is this heaven?"
"No, it's Iowa."
Yeah, right.