These Are The Best Places To Visit In The U.S. Next Year.
Time to update your bucket list. Lonely
Planet just released its latest "Best in the U.S." destinations for
2017 and the list is full of unexpected cities and regions that we never knew
we wanted to visit–but now can't wait to explore.
"This year's list is incredibly
diverse, spanning from coast to coast, giving a panoramic tour of
America," said Lonely Planet magazine managing editor Rebecca Warren.
"Some of them are on the public's radar, while others are recently
emerging, and they all offer compelling reasons to visit in 2017."
Topping the list is Asheville, North
Carolina for its growing food and craft beer scene and proximity to the
beautiful scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Below, find out what other nine
undiscovered and underrated destinations made the list.
1 Asheville,
North Carolina
For a small city in the Blue Ridge
Mountains, Asheville has a surprising number of James Beard-nominated chefs and
one of the highest number of microbreweries per capita in the U.S.
2 Western
Washington
Western Washington is set to make a
comeback next year when the long-awaited revival of Twin Peaks, the 90s cult TV
series that was filmed the region, finally airs.
3 Lincoln,
Nebraska
With over 25,000 university students,
Nebraska's capital is livelier than you'd expect– and will be home to a number
of celebrations for the state's 150th anniversary next year.
4 California's
Low Desert
With hip new hotels opening every year and
plenty of restored mid-century rentals available, the Coachella Valley has
become the weekend getaway spot for L.A.'s cool kids. Want proof? Even the
Obamas are moving here next year after reportedly buying a house just outside
of Palm Springs.
5 Montana's
Flathead Valley
Considered the gateway to Glacier National
Park, this massive wilderness area in northwestern Montana is home to some of
America's most stunning landscapes. But you need to go now—climate change is
real; some estimate that the park's glaciers could mostly disappear by 2020.
6 Atlanta,
Georgia
Atlanta is no longer just the place you
hangout during your Delta layovers. In addition to having its own version of
New York's Highline called The Beltline, sports fans anticipate the opening of
a brand new stadium in 2017 which will bring Atlanta's first Major League
Soccer team to town.
7 New
York's Adirondack Mountains
Larger than Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand
Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains and Yosemite National Parks combined, the
Adirondacks are home to some of New York's most beautiful scenery. Be sure to
visit the Wild Center's new elevated trail through the tree tops in Tupper Lake
for some of the region's best views.
8 Texas
Hill Country Wine Region
Did you know that Texas has over 70
wineries? Go on a mini road trip along Wine Road 290 in Hill Country and you'll
discover some surprisingly good Tempranillos, Malbecs and Cabernets along the
way.
9 Denver,
Colorado
Travelers looking for a Rocky Mountain high
(no, not that kind of high) will be happy to hear that Denver is bringing back
the Ski Train for the 2016-2017 winter season to take people from the newly
restored Union Station straight to the slopes.
Once referred to as the "Redneck
Riviera," this often overlooked part of Florida's Gulf Coast is getting
fancy (celebs like Sandra Bullock have been spotted here), but if you go now
you'll still find it affordable. For example, rooms at the region's first
5-star property, The Henderson, start at $225.
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