You’ll find a similar vibe in Seattle, a three-hour drive north, which has become a poster child for local produce (be sure to visit Pike Place Market) and still has a thriving music scene, having given birth to grunge in the mid-’80s. More than 60 craft breweries in Portland, Oregon. It’s also one of the few cities in the US where you can get a decent coffee. Famous as a hipster hangout, it is home to more than 60 craft breweries, 15 urban wineries and a growing number of artisanal distilleries. “A reason to visit in itself!”Īnother destination that has surged in popularity in recent years is Oregon, in particular, its quirky, creative centre Portland. “ Chicago is home to the deep-dish pizza,” he says. But for Walley, the biggest incentive is the food. The city is also one of the nation’s most attractive, with a picturesque lakeside setting, spectacular skyline and great swathes of public parks. Chicago offers a rich cultural experience with jazz and blues as well as a theatre scene to rival New York.” “It ticks the box no matter your motivation. “Chicago,” says Tom Walley, head of leisure travel at Flight Centre. You’ve basked in the neon lights of Vegas, partied to dawn in New York and shopped with celebrities in LA, so where else is the big city action?

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