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Brian Damage · 02-10-2008, 12:27 PM

Here's a "novel" way to gauge a U.S. city's level of passion: With Valentine's Day coming up, Amazon.com compiled its list of the Most Romantic Cities in America, based on per capita sales of romance novels and relationship and sex books since the start of 2008.

New York, by the way, didn't even crack the top 20 (out of 236 cities surveyed), while Salt Lake City was the place least interested in matters of the heart - its citizens bought the fewest love-themed tomes.

1. Alexandria, Va.

2. Cambridge, Mass.

3. Miami, Fla.

4. Irvine, Calif.

5. Ann Arbor, Mich.

6. Orlando, Fla.

7. Berkeley, Calif.

8. Scottsdale, Ariz.

9. Arlington, Va.

10. Atlanta, Ga.

TJL · 02-10-2008, 12:54 PM

New York not on the list?

We've got romance coming out of our ass!

*ClassicPinUp* · 02-10-2008, 12:55 PM

Living in Orlando, FL I can 100% guarantee there is nothing romantic about it! Unless theme parks turn you on.

junecleaver · 02-10-2008, 01:34 PM

They always say Paris is a romantic place to go. My mom said it's really gross over there, and FAR from romantic. She said she stepped off the train there and saw some guy peeing right next to her. I've also heard comments about Paris from a few friends and cousins too.

phoebe7165 · 02-10-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by junecleaver

They always say Paris is a romantic place to go. My mom said it's really gross over there, and FAR from romantic. She said she stepped off the train there and saw some guy peeing right next to her. I've also heard comments about Paris from a few friends and cousins too.

Paris is awesome!! I've been there twice and I'd go back in a heartbeat, if I had the money. You can see a guy peeing anywhere, and believe me, I've seen more than I want to in many of the cities of the U.S.!!

phoebe7165 · 02-10-2008, 01:59 PM

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Living in Orlando, FL I can 100% guarantee there is nothing romantic about it! Unless theme parks turn you on.

Ain't that the truth!! I live in E.Central Fla(not Bithlo!lol), and I, too, see nothing romantic about this area, as much as I do love living here.

bingbangbaby · 02-10-2008, 02:14 PM

See, if that's the people who read the most about it, doesn't that make those the top ten least romantic cities? I think New York city would be the top of my list...I guess it's all in how you define romantic. But you can't beat the aura and heartbeat of that city...the theatres, the restaurants, the hotels, the lights... they don't need to read about it because it's all right there.

OH Nuts! · 02-10-2008, 02:16 PM

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See, if that's the people who read the most about it, doesn't that make those the top ten least romantic cities? I think New York city would be the top of my list...I guess it's all in how you define romantic. But you can't beat the aura and heartbeat of that city...the theatres, the restaurants, the hotels, the lights... they don't need to read about it because it's all right there.

Yeah, New York has lots of great romantic stuff, and there are lots of romantic fun places in Brooklyn & Queens where its not a crowded.

Brian Damage · 02-10-2008, 02:26 PM

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Yeah, New York has lots of great romantic stuff, and there are lots of romantic fun places in Brooklyn & Queens where its not a crowded.

Brooklyn and Queens...romantic?!?

OH Nuts! · 02-10-2008, 02:35 PM

Yeah, there's lots of cute places. I never would have thought it until I started exploring the boroughs. For example, there's a great ice cream shop in Forest Hills where they make their own ice cream--it's a great place to take someone. Some nice restaurants in Park Slope.

New York's so big...so many nooks and crannies...esp. in the boroughs

But, any city can be romantic...when you're with that someone special!

ABlairican Pie · 02-10-2008, 04:37 PM

No surprise Seattle isn't on the list.

No surprise about Salt Lake City, either.

dawsongirl · 02-10-2008, 11:07 PM

That list tells me more that those cities are full of dreamers and people who need help...not romantic people.

dawsongirl · 02-10-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by junecleaver

They always say Paris is a romantic place to go. My mom said it's really gross over there, and FAR from romantic. She said she stepped off the train there and saw some guy peeing right next to her. I've also heard comments about Paris from a few friends and cousins too.

My dad was there during the Vietnam War and he said it was the dirtiest city in Europe.

junecleaver · 02-11-2008, 01:05 AM

Besides, why do they even make this list? Just like the lists they make like "50 sexiest women ever". These are just opinions, sooo stupid. Someone may think a Port-a-Potty is romantic. Apparently, the people who make this list make them on their own, instead of going out into the public and asking people their opinions.

OH Nuts! · 02-11-2008, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by junecleaver

Besides, why do they even make this list? Just like the lists they make like "50 sexiest women ever". These are just opinions, sooo stupid. Someone may think a Port-a-Potty is romantic. Apparently, the people who make this list make them on their own, instead of going out into the public and asking people their opinions.

Hi June.

I agree with you. ANY city can be romantic-most have a charming spot or two--and WHAT really makes a setting romantic is being with someone special

02-10-2008, 12:27 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The Most Romantic Cities in the U.S. Are... Here's a "novel" way to gauge a U.S. city's level of passion: With Valentine's Day coming up, Amazon.com compiled its list of the Most Romantic Cities in America, based on per capita sales of romance novels and relationship and sex books since the start of 2008. New York, by the way, didn't even crack the top 20 (out of 236 cities surveyed), while Salt Lake City was the place least interested in matters of the heart - its citizens bought the fewest love-themed tomes. 1. Alexandria, Va. 2. Cambridge, Mass. 3. Miami, Fla. 4. Irvine, Calif. 5. Ann Arbor, Mich. 6. Orlando, Fla. 7. Berkeley, Calif. 8. Scottsdale, Ariz. 9. Arlington, Va. 10. Atlanta, Ga.
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OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Yeah, there's lots of cute places. I never would have thought it until I started exploring the boroughs. For example, there's a great ice cream shop in Forest Hills where they make their own ice cream--it's a great place to take someone. Some nice restaurants in Park Slope. New York's so big...so many nooks and crannies...esp. in the boroughs But, any city can be romantic...when you're with that someone special!
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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	No surprise Seattle isn't on the list. No surprise about Salt Lake City, either.
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02-10-2008, 01:34 PM	#4
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	They always say Paris is a romantic place to go. My mom said it's really gross over there, and FAR from romantic. She said she stepped off the train there and saw some guy peeing right next to her. I've also heard comments about Paris from a few friends and cousins too.

02-10-2008, 02:14 PM	#7
bingbangbaby I see you!! Senior Member Join Date: Jul 15, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,070	See, if that's the people who read the most about it, doesn't that make those the top ten least romantic cities? I think New York city would be the top of my list...I guess it's all in how you define romantic. But you can't beat the aura and heartbeat of that city...the theatres, the restaurants, the hotels, the lights... they don't need to read about it because it's all right there.

02-10-2008, 11:07 PM	#12
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	That list tells me more that those cities are full of dreamers and people who need help...not romantic people.

02-11-2008, 01:05 AM	#14
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	Besides, why do they even make this list? Just like the lists they make like "50 sexiest women ever". These are just opinions, sooo stupid. Someone may think a Port-a-Potty is romantic. Apparently, the people who make this list make them on their own, instead of going out into the public and asking people their opinions.