New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, known for attracting thousands of tourists to the infamous Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras, hosts over 100 festivals a year, each festival highlighting the city's rich music and food culture. When visiting the Big Easy, explore the French Quarter and try a beignet or two, then head over to the Garden District to take photos of beautiful Victorian-style mansions and pristine gardens. Sports fans visiting the city during football season can cheer on the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome.

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Boulder, CO

Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, CO combines outdoor adventure with vibrant entertainment and fun. The city, which has a strong arts and theater culture, hosts the Colorado Shakespeare Festival in the summer and, in the wintertime, the Boulder International Film Festival. Besides taking in a play, hiking and biking up Mt. Sanitas Trailhead is a must.

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Portland, OR

Known as the City of Roses, Portland, OR is quiet and charming. The best time to visit this city is from June to August, but you can't really go wrong any time of year. During the day, check out the Oregon Zoo or the International Rose Test Garden and at night, visit any of the cities plentiful farm to table restaurants for a bite to eat.

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Berkeley, CA

Tucked in the Bay Area of Northern California, Berkeley is an educational, culinary and cultural hotspot. The city offers an appealing mix of neighborhoods, hotels, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and recreational pursuits and is home to the world-class UC Berkeley. If visiting, consider taking a stroll on campus to Sather Gate to see where the Free Speech Movement started or down Telegraph Avenue to feel the hippie vibe from the 60s, check out a world-premiere play or first-run film, try some Ethiopian cuisine or go fishing along the bay.

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Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, the capital of Utah, is full of historical attractions, great entertainment options, and outdoor recreation. Take a guided tour of the Utah State Capitol, and browse through a collection of art, dating back to more than 5,000 years at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Some of the area’s best attractions are in the surrounding mountains and desert and in the winter tourists visit the city to hit the slopes to ski or snowboard.

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