Hello there. First of all, best of luck finishing high school and with whatever you choose to do when you leave. Can I just ask where you come from now? If you come from somewhere where you leave school at 16, I'd say be careful travelling and don't go it alone. Now for your questions, which I see have already been answered nicely by the ever reliable Neil and Scouse, but I want to add my own contribtution as I just love helping others when it comes to my home city:
-are the people friendly?
Extremely friendly with a great sense of humour. They are known for this throughout the world. Like anywhere there are a few bad citizens but there'll always be somebody around to help.
- what is there to do
This could take a while!:) First depends on what your interests are? Museums and galleries have already been mentioned so I won't repeat it, except to mention one of our galleries is a Tate.
Try a visit to the Albert Dock, which is home to The Tate, Maritime Museum, International slavery museum, Beatles Story, as well as many shops, trendy clubs, bars and eateries and it also happens to be the largest collection of grade 1 listed buildings in the country. You might want to attend a gig at our brand new arena, which is right next to the Albert Dock or see a show in one of our theatres-The Empire is the country's largest two tiered theatre, The Playhouse is the oldest rep theatre in the country and I work there:) The Philharmonic Hall has the country's oldest philharmonic orchestra.
You could do one of the many tours, for instance the yellowduckmarine tour, one of the two open top bus sight seeing tours, ride the famous ferry river cruise, do one of the numerous Beatles tours. Or try the Williamson tunnels tour-the largest underground folly in the world or attend the Western approaches museum to see how the battle of atlantic was fought in WW2.
Visit St Georges Hall-architecturally stunning, known to be the best neo classical building in Europe. Visit the newly restored Bluecoat-the oldest arts centre in the country and the oldest building in the city centre. Take a walk around the Georgian quarter-personally something I love to do to relax. Visit some of our historic pubs-The Philharmonic on Hope Street is a must visit!
Also, you could head off into the southern suburbs and visit the many lovely parks and green areas-visit the ancient calderstones at calderstone park or visit Speke Hall, the famous tudor mansion.
If you like football you could always tour the stadiums of Liverpool FC and Everton. Liverpool are the country's most successful club, despite that defeat in the semis last night-pah! nevermind bring on next season!:)
Hope that's enough? The thing is there's still loads I've left off!:)
-are there alot of raves or clubs
Yes. The city's quite famous for its nightlife. Areas like Concert Square, Mathew Street and Hardman Street are particuarly lively.
- are there alot of young people
Yes. young, old, middle. Lots of students around too.
-is it a good enviorment
I'd say so, some parts are better than others. A lot of building work going on in city centre so you need patience and it's all for improvements. Like any big city, some areas (outside centre) are in a terrible state and some areas are absolutely lovely.
-what is the weather like
Typically British, in other words always be prepared that it might rain but I'm really hoping this summer we'll actually see some sun as the rain gets me down.
-what is the drinking age
18
-is marijuanan legal is not are they strict about that law
It's illegal but a lot of people do smoke it. I personally don't like the stuff, especially when people smoke it on the bus.
-is it safe?(alot of crime)
Liverpool has a reputation for being crime ridden by other areas of the UK. However, this is a really old stereotype and in fact Liverpool is safer than many other big cities. Unfortunately like most places these days, it has parts with problems with various kinds of crime but I'd say keep your wits about you and use common sense and you'll be fine. I work nights and often have to walk around the city centre by myself of a night and I feel perfectly safe. I do often witness drunken idiots but I feel safe because there's plenty of police and plenty of people around who I know will help me. Liverpool doesn't sleep at night, plenty of places open so there's always somewhere to go if you feel vulnerable and it's very well lit in the centre.
Hope all this helps and if you do visit have an absolutely fab time!:)