30 American Cities You Had No Idea Were Amazing Getaways

For every city that tourists flock to in America, like New York City and Chicago, there are equally diverse and interesting cities, like Portland, Maine, and Little Rock, Arkansas, that get largely overlooked as vacation destinations. If what you're seeking in a city is art, culture, music, and palpable history, then these cities deserve a chance to show you just what you've been missing all along. From internationally renowned cuisine to shopping districts brimming with life and culture (and copious amounts of refined alcohol, of course), these are the American cities you had absolutely no clue were amazing vacation destinations in their own right. Happy travels. And for more vacation ideas (that don't require a passport), check out these 50 Destinations So Magical You Won’t Believe They're in the U.S.