Favorite Big City Travel Destinations in the U.S.
Hi everyone, for this article I decided to write about my favorite big city travel destinations in the states! The U.S. has some amazing major cities and travel destinations, so I hope I can add some beautiful places to your bucket list! The cities aren’t in any specific rank order, I love them all equally for different reasons. <3
Favorite Big Cities –
New York City, NY
What to do - https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-new-york
Cool places to stay - https://globalgrasshopper.com/travel/ten-cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-new-york/
Yummy eats - https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-new-york-restaurants-38-map
https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-new-york-city
Travel guide - https://www.cntraveler.com/destinations/new-york-city
My NYC trip in 2018!
“I get out of the taxi and it’s probably the only city which in reality looks better than on the postcards, New York.”
Chicago, IL
What to do – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-chicago
Cool places to stay – https://www.planetware.com/illinois/where-to-stay-in-chicago-best-areas-hotels-us-il-18.htm
Yummy eats – https://chicago.eater.com/maps/38-best-restaurants-in-chicago
https://www.timeout.com/chicago/restaurants/best-chicago-restaurants-our-picks-for-every-cuisine
Travel guide - https://www.choosechicago.com/
From my trip in Jan. 2021!
“Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.”
San Francisco, CA
What to do – https://www.thecrazytourist.com/top-25-things-to-do-in-san-francisco/
https://travel.usnews.com/San_Francisco_CA/Things_To_Do/
Cool places to stay – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-hotels-in-san-francisco
Yummy eats – https://sf.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-san-francisco-38
Travel guide – https://www.sftravel.com/
https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/california/san-francisco
From my trip in Aug 2019!
“If you’re alive, you can’t be bored in San Francisco. If you’re not alive, San Francisco will bring you to life.”
Denver, CO
What to do – https://travel.usnews.com/Denver_CO/Things_To_Do/ https://www.busytourist.com/things-to-do-in-denver-colorado/
Cool places to stay – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-hotels-in-denver
Yummy eats – https://secretdenver.com/foodie-bucket-list-denver/
Travel guide – https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/denver
From my trip in Nov 2019!
“I’m grateful for anything that brings me back to Colorado.”
Maui, HI
What to do – https://travel.usnews.com/Maui_HI/Things_To_Do/ https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-maui
Cool places to stay – https://www.jetsetter.com/magazine/best-hotels-in-maui/
Yummy eats – https://www.prideofmaui.com/blog/dining/best-restaurants-maui https://graceandlightness.com/best-restaurants-maui/
Travel guide – https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/maui
From my trip in July 2019!
“I believe Hawaii is the most precious jewel in the world.”
Charleston, SC
What to do – https://www.charlestoncvb.com/things-to-see-do/ https://travel.usnews.com/Charleston_SC/Things_To_Do/
Cool places to stay – https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best/hotels-in-charleston
Yummy eats – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-charleston
Travel Guide – https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/charleston
From my trip in 2019!
Savannah, GA
What to do – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-savannah-georgia https://www.forbes.com/sites/guymartin/2019/07/25/the-best-things-to-do-in-savannah-georgia/?sh=d78caea5749e
Cool places to stay – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-hotels-in-savannah
Yummy eats – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-savannah
Travel Guide – https://www.exploregeorgia.org/article/guide-to-savannah https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/travel-guide/a19399323/travel-guide-savannah-georgia/
Picture credits to Forbes!
“Savannah is amazing with the town squares and the hanging moss and the French Colonial houses. It’s brutally romantic.”
Salt Lake City, UT
What to do – https://tourscanner.com/blog/things-to-do-in-salt-lake-city/ https://travel.usnews.com/Salt_Lake_City_UT/Things_To_Do/
Cool places to stay – https://boutiquehotel.me/salt-lake-city-united-states/
Yummy eats – https://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/top-10-places-to-eat-in-salt-lake-city/
Travel guide – https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/utah/salt-lake-city https://www.cntraveler.com/story/weekend-guide-salt-lake-city
From my trip in 2020!
“I love Salt Lake City. It’s beautiful with all the great outdoors around you.”
Miami, FL
What to do – https://travel.usnews.com/Miami_FL/Things_To_Do/ https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-things-to-do-in-miami
Cool places to stay – https://globalgrasshopper.com/travel/cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-miami/
Yummy eats – https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-miami
Travel guide – https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/miami
From my trip in June 2021!
“I love Miami; I miss it so much. I miss the beach, the peace it brings you. I love the sound and smell of the sea.”
Seattle, WA
What to do – https://visitseattle.org/things-to-do/sightseeing/top-25-attractions/
Cool places to stay – https://www.boboandchichi.com/2018/05/your-getaway-guide-for-where-to-stay-in-seattle/
Yummy eats – https://seattle.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-seattle-38 https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/best-restaurants-in-seattle
Travel guide – https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/seattle
Picture Credits to Corbin Shaffer! Insta: corbin_schaffer thank you again!
“Seattle is for people who love culture, but refuse to sacrifice their wild nature to attain it.”
Some big cities I have yet to see are listed below!
Places I want to visit –
Los Angeles, CA
Boston, MA
Honolulu, HI
Philadelphia, PA
I hope you all enjoyed and have new trips to plan :)
“Travel – the best way to be lost and found at the same time”