The majority of Americans travel at least twice per year, and 22% take over six trips annually. But not every journey is going to be life-changing. Some of us have to travel for work, and others do so to visit their family during the holidays. So if you manage to see a new place that absolutely blows your mind, you’re never going to forget about it.
Globetrotters on Reddit have recently been discussing the coolest cities they’ve ever visited, so we’ve gathered a list of their responses below. From Buenos Aires to Reykjavík, there are amazing cities to be found all over the planet. So enjoy reading about these fantastic destinations, and be sure to upvote the ones that you’ll be adding to your bucket list!
#21
Sydney. Especially around Newtown. Loved the vibe, the music, the beers, the fashion.
Honourable mentions to Berlin and Copenhagen.
Honourable mentions to Berlin and Copenhagen.
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5points
#22
San Francisco. The only city I’ve thought “wow” while entering. The rolling hills filled with colorful buildings is beautiful.
5points
#24
Zurich, London, SF (home), nyc, Lisbon, are among my favorites.
Worth a mention, Lucerne, cinque terra, and anywhere in Hawaii.
Worth a mention, Lucerne, cinque terra, and anywhere in Hawaii.
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#25
Portland, Oregon is pretty cool. I love the food trucks, the restaurants, the eclectic shops, Powell’s book store, the transit, the walkability, the people, and the general nerdy vibe.
4points
#26
London.
Camden Town is pretty much paradise on earth to me.
Camden Town is pretty much paradise on earth to me.
4points
#27
Fargo in February was definitely the coolest city I have ever been to. But Souix Falls had more wind chill. It snowed continuously in Casper but was much warmer.
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4points
#28
Seoul. Busy, modern city. Great transportation system. Plenty of beautiful places to walk. Wonderful food just everywhere. Oh, and even mountain hiking within city limits in northern Seoul.
3points
#30
Paris.
The whole city is like a walkable museum (not counting the Louvre, Petit Palais, etc). There’s just SO MUCH stuff to do and visit.
The food there is phenomenal and the people are in a class of their own.
Absolutely loved the culture both times I’ve been.
The whole city is like a walkable museum (not counting the Louvre, Petit Palais, etc). There’s just SO MUCH stuff to do and visit.
The food there is phenomenal and the people are in a class of their own.
Absolutely loved the culture both times I’ve been.
1point
#31
In the US, has to be New Orleans, that city just has a different vibe.
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#32
The birthplace of cool is the birthplace of Jazz.
New Orleans.
New Orleans.
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#33
Los Angeles was definitely a trip to me
as a Southeast Asian.
People were so warm. Welcoming. Wanted to include me in everything - parties, events, etc
Great people throughout. Only issue wae the lack of a nearby porto’s branch near me.
as a Southeast Asian.
People were so warm. Welcoming. Wanted to include me in everything - parties, events, etc
Great people throughout. Only issue wae the lack of a nearby porto’s branch near me.
0points
#34
Basic answer but Chicago. Coming from Orlando I loved how walkable it was.
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#35
Been all over the world, but nothing beats NYC.
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#36
New Orleans by a mile. No question the coolest American city, possibly in the world. Fun vibes great music great food, amazing culture, interesting people of all ages and races. No where else has that kind of soul.
Now if by “coolest” you mean modern, well designed, functional, and prosperous, that’s another story.
Now if by “coolest” you mean modern, well designed, functional, and prosperous, that’s another story.
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#37
New York City still rules, but also Cleveland is underrated. It still has all the old cool things from the old steel money because nothing else could afford to replace it. Old buildings, good sports venues, good museums and great food and beer. Real head city lovers love a place like Cleveland.
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-2points
