6- San Francisco
Symbolized by the red rafters of the Golden Gate Bridge, this legendary city on San Francisco Bay is known for its neighborhoods, like Chinatown and the hippie-turned-haute enclave of Haight-Ashbury. While San Francisco is an ideal city for nature lovers as well as the jet set, it is also a great jumping-off point for trips to the wine country of Napa Valley and Sonoma County or to the colossal tech campuses of Silicon Valley. Check out the Bay Area’s top hotel deals on TripAdvisor before you go and make San Francisco your base to discover Northern California.07of 12
7- New Orleans
New Orleans is all about festivals, French roots, and a “laissez-faire” attitude, making it a distinctly different—and popular—destination for both American and international travelers. From Mardi Gras, New Orleans’ biggest party, to Jazz Fest, one of the world’s most respected gatherings of jazz musicians, there are plenty of ways to “let the good times roll” in the Big Easy. For the most authentic experience, stay in the French Quarter, where you’ll be close to legendary restaurants and legendary streets, like Bourbon. And it’s just a short drive from Frenchman Street, where you can hear the live, jazz music New Orleans is famous
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