Four Domestic Cities You Haven’t Thought to Travel to, but Should!
New York City, San Francisco, Miami, Dallas… the list of popular cities/tourist destinations in the United States is vast and recognizable. While each of these spots have wonderful food, attractions, and accommodations, we found four lesser known, up-and-coming cities to visit the next time you want to get away while getting off the beaten path.
Provo, Utah
If you are looking for a destination to lift your spirits with friendly locals who genuinely love where they live, look no further than Provo, Utah. Provo has consistently ranked high on lists of hometowns that residents feel is trending in the right direction, and is also known for being a city whose residents have a general well-being. In short, Provo residents are proud to live there and ecstatic to share it with others!
Did we mention the city is clean, has some of the most beautiful scenic waterfalls in the country, and home to the BYU Museum of Palentology? A perfect family getaway if you are looking to mix things up next time you travel!
Provo, Utah
Missoula, Montana
Nature lovers rejoice! Missoula, Montana is home to recreational activities galore. If you are traveling with kids, this city is one of the best in terms of children’s attractions, most memorable perhaps is the Carousel for Missoula. A trip to this city also won’t break the bank, as it is one of the more economical cities in the region to visit. Grab your snowshoes, cowboy boots, or fishing waders and head to Missoula next time you’re wanting to experience nature and beauty.
Missoula, Montana
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Does your family have varied interests, live in the midwest, and would like a quick road trip? Consider Fayetteville, Arkansas. If you have a cyclist in your family, they will be in a biker’s paradise. It is one of the most bike friendly cities in the country with over 100 miles of biking and walking trails. Also home to the University of Arkansas, the town has a nostalgic college town feel that will appeal to sports lovers. Still not convinced there is something for everyone in Fayetteville? The Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks is on the list of tourist attractions and is one of the top ranked in the country.
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
If your ideal happy place consists of both mountains and water, you can have your cake and eat it, too, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Part of the Northern Rocky Mountains, Coeur d’Alene offers rolling mountains as its backdrop and is home to Lake Coeur d’Alene, which is not only staggeringly beautiful but offers 135 miles of pristine shoreline. For art and theatre-loving travelers, the city also has a strong cultural arts scene, with theaters and art galleries galore.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Sometimes it’s nice to mix it up when traveling instead of heading for the more popular, tried and true locations. You will find beauty and something for everyone in these more unheard-of locations, and you will be richer for the experience!
