10 of Travel Writer Margie Goldsmith’s Favorite U.S. Cities

Long-time BJT travel writer Margie Goldsmith has traveled to more than 130 countries but she also likes to spend time exploring her American homeland.

Here, she picks 10 of her favorite U.S. cities and notes the reasons why each one made the list.

1. San Francisco. Drop-dead views, delicious food, soothing foghorns.

2. New York. Theatre, museums, nightlife, restaurants galore.

3. Austin, Texas. Funky charm, nonstop music, yummy food trucks.

4. New Orleans. An endless party of music, parades, and Southern cookin’.

5. Scottsdale, Arizona. Gorgeous desert, outstanding museums, foodie heaven.

6. Chicago. River cruises, unique architecture, deep-dish pizza. 

7. Charleston, South Carolina. Great walking city, soothing plantations, Southern charm.

8. Durham, North Carolina. Endless barbecue, gorgeous gardens, and Duke University.

9. Boulder, Colorado. Magnificent hiking and biking trails, friendliest people.

10. Clarksdale, Mississippi. Funkiest birthplace of the blues with live music nightly.