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I said it once, and I will say it again – sometimes the less well -known a destination is, the greater the impression it makes.
We have seen the icons of the world in films. You know, Paris, New York and London, to name just a few.
It is almost like you know exactly what it’s like to visit without ever visiting.
Hidden gems, on the other hand, leave a lasting figure because the surprise factor is strengthened. For various reasons, travelers are looking for new places and the evidence is in the pudding with 4 new reports that reveal 4 major surprises.
Ranging from historic cities, southern charm to underestimated west coast of capitals broke these 4 surprising American cities of all time visitor records in 2024:
Sorry, San Francisco! Sacramento is the new hotspot of North California
The Sacramento Bee has reported a new buzz in their home base.
While San Francisco, just an hour away, has affected their reputation as an iconic city with shameful travel costs and highly published crime peaks, “SAC Town” has become the new place for the pleasures of Norcal.
Whether it is an entrance gate to a wine country such as Napa, Santa Rosa or the underhyped wine city of Lodi, it is definitely worth flying to Sacramento to enjoy one of the most renowned wine regions of the world.
But let’s not sleep on the city itself, as the Sacramento Bee points to the recent hype of Travel + Leisure and so much more connectivity on SMF Airport.
While SAC is often overlooked by the aforementioned San Fran, Los Angeles and San Diego, Sacramento is indeed the capital of California.
As such, there must be a number of cool things to do, right? Unlike adult grape juice, one of the most intriguing parts of the city is the historic Old townCovered with savory food, vintage shops and museums for a glimpse into the past of the gold rush of California.
Speaking of food, however, Sacramento is the Capital from farmer to fork. Keep an eye on all year round for countless foodie festivals.
Lexington, KY: 1,571,805 travelers love to be on horseback
You may think that Louisville is Kentucky’s biggest draw for horse tourism. Hinken! It is actually Lexington that has been crowned the ‘Horse Capital of the World’, a lot to Ocala, the annoyance of Florida.
My gamble would have been ‘Bourbon Capital’, especially with an always fun Distillery District To drink drinks for adults and to enjoy insightful tours.
Lexington is a lively city full of history, welcoming for every type of traveler. In fact, Southern Living recently called Lexington the best city to visit in the south this year.
This record -breaking Hotspot is the home of the welcome of the local population and cheap stay, your dollar goes far in Lexington, whether it flees, hotels and yes, delicious down-home cookin ‘ Josanne’s Homestyle Kitchen.
Missoula, size: the dream of a nature lover
If there is a disadvantage of walking epic paths, witness to majestic mountains, and just relaxing the city men, it is that outdoor lovers usually have to pack more things.
As every traveler knows, more things are equal to more singing costs. The good news is that Missoula counteracts the disadvantage with numerous cheap flights, hence an important reason why the city exceeded the 1 million passenger threshold in 2024, so that a New record.
Frontier, Sun Country, and, in particular, all allegiant all flying here, so you know that you can often pay double digits for airline tickets.
Here in Missoula the wilderness is coming as an open invitation to explore, regardless of the season, whether you like skiing, walking or kayaking.
What you may be surprised is the buzzing art scene of Missoula in the city, where the locals are happy that you live through a beautiful gallery or stop for a local artisan beer at many breweries, such as TOP assessment Concept work.
In other words, it’s not exactly Beth Dutton Vibes.
Knoxville: Tennessee’s biggest surprise
I once said a girl from Tennessee: “You are the only ten I see”. Needless to say that it didn’t work out well.
What comes out well is perhaps Tennessee’s most underrated city -breaking tourist songsAnd believe me, there are enough ‘dozens’ to see here what the attractions are going.
For some, Knoxville is a gateway to Smokies. For others it is a nice university city to enjoy everything, bar hopping, shopping, enjoying a savory southern comfort kitchen, and just like Missoula, a great place to enjoy the outdoors.
The River Tennessee flows through the lively cityscape of Knoxville, an ideal place for kayakers, fishermen and picturesque walks at sunset.
You can also find charming neighborhoods covered with timeless architecture such as Gay Street and the always popular market square.
The best of all, treat yourself to a budget with 4-star staying such as Hilton Knoxville For just $ 90 in March.
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