The United States and Canada are two countries with lots of big , small , and medium cities that you should visit if you get the chance .
You might think I’m talking about Boston , New York , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Chicago or Miami , cities that lots of tourists want to see when they come to the United States .
I’m not talking about these cities though.
Nor am I talking about Nashville or Memphis either.
The cities that I’m referring to aren’t the ones that many of you think about when you come to the United States or Canada.
Some of you might not have even heard of the states or provinces that they’re located in .
Some of these cities you could definitely do a 30 Plus Teams Tour in if you wanted to.
Other cities that are listed, no way, and they aren’t even close to places where you can do a 30 Plus Teams Tour .
Since they’re 40 cities on this list, this post is going to be in two parts.
Here’s numbers 1-20.
1. AUSTIN, TEXAS
It’s the capital of the state of Texas, and outside of some good Texas barbecue , it’s known for the big music and arts festival known as South by Southwest . While you’re in town, visit one of the largest colleges in the United States , the University of Texas.
2. VANCOUVER , BRITISH COLUMBIA , CANADA
While you’re on the west coast of the United States , head up to one of the most beautiful cities in the world . Take a walk through the neighborhoods of Chinatown , Gastown, the Waterfront , and of course take a walk through Stanley Park and admire the totem poles. Take a ride on Vancouver’s public transportation , the Sky Train . If you’re really brave, walk on the Capilano Suspension Bridge.
3. ANCHORAGE , ALASKA
Be really adventurous and say hello to the 49th state, Alaska . Anchorage is a very cosmopolitan city and by all means to fully appreciate the state, visit in the summer months . Take a cruise or fly. Alaska will definitely surprise you.
4. PHILADELPHIA , PENNSYLVANIA
Cheesesteaks, Revolutionary War relics , Independence Hall, Reading Market, and of course, the Liberty Bell. What else can you say about The City of Brotherly Love? Try walking on those cobblestone streets that you’ve only seen in pictures . Take a walk down to Penn’s Landing, even on a cool fall say.
5. RENO, NEVADA
It’s “The Biggest Little City in The World”, or at least that’s what it calls itself . Unfortunately , it sits in the shadow of that big glitzy city across the state . Reno has more of a western feel to it than Las Vegas does . Visit and see for yourself .
6. PORTLAND , MAINE
It’s the other Portland in the country. This Portland is all about the seafood. You know you want one of those mouth watering Maine Lobsters so that you can brag to the folks back home that you actually had one. How about some scallops , shrimp, or other fruits of the sea while you’re admiring the view of the Portland harbor ?
7. OTTAWA , ONTARIO , CANADA
Take a walk around Parliament Hill, see the buildings that make up the capital of Canada . If it’s warm by all means take a picture of the tulips in front, which were a gift from the Dutch Royal Family to Canada. Do some shopping at Byward Market or if you want to show off your skating skills , join the other good citizens of Ottawa and go ice skating on the frozen Rideau Canal.
8. ATLANTIC CITY , NEW JERSEY
Before there was Las Vegas,”AC” was the place where people went to gamble and see all the big name entertainers . It still is, but there’s more to the city than that. If you’re in either in New York City or Philadelphia , you can do a day trip from either city. Take a walk along the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk and see the Atlantic Ocean , no matter what time of the year it is. Make sure to get some salt water taffy as well .
9. MINNEAPOLIS AND SAINT PAUL , MINNESOTA
These two cities are so linked together , that they’re known as “The Twin Cities “. St. Paul is actually the capital of Minnesota , but most people go into Minneapolis more iften. It’s the home of Prince, and many people want to visit the studio where he made music. Do you want to visit one or both cities but don’t have a car ? There’s a rapid transit train that not only takes you to both cities, but the airport and to one of the largest shopping malls in the country, The Mall of America .
10. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Please forget about what you heard or read about this city in the news. Visit Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello , as well as visit the school with most of the buildings that he designed , the University of Virginia . Get to know the good and decent people of Charlottesville , who are doing many positive things.
11. TORONTO , ONTARIO , CANADA
It doesn’t matter if you refer to it as “T.O.”, “The 416” or just “The Six”, this city has the second largest film festival in the world next to Cannes, France . You can’t go anywhere in town without seeing one of the tallest free standing structures in the world , the CN Tower . Take a ride on the subway system that has the third largest ridership in the world next to Mexico City and New York City .
12. ST. LOUIS ,MISSOURI
It’s known as “The Gateway City”, so make sure to visit the Gateway Arch which seems to dominate the skyline of the city. You can even go inside of the arch and take a ride. If you’re claustrophobic , don’t even think about going on it. For a real St. Louis experience, have some Toasted Ravioli in Little Italy.
13. WASHINGTON, DC
By all means visit the capital of the United States . Many tourists for some reason avoid this city like the plague , and they’re missing out on all those monuments , museums , and memorials , so many of them are free. See the Cherry Blossoms in the Spring and visit areas of the city that you didn’t even know existed and that the travel guides hardly ever mention . Take a walk along Dupont Circle where all the different foreign embassies are. Some of them have open houses.
14. DETROIT , MICHIGAN
Forget all those doom and gloom stories you heard about this city. “The D” is back. You know it’s famous for the Motown Music sound, but it’s also the home of Techno Music . Take a walk around the International Riverwalk , Greektown, Corktown, and a very vibrant theater district as well as downtown . Have a Detroit favorite, the Coney Dog while you’re in town .
15. SPOKANE , WASHINGTON
Most people know that other city in the state, Seattle . Spokane doesn’t have a Space Needle , nor is it the home of Grunge Music. What it does have is one of the largest man made marvels , the Grand Coulee Dam, which visitors can take a tour of , if they wish .
16. QUEBEC CITY , QUEBEC , CANADA
It’s a bit of France in North America . It may be the provincial capital of the province of Quebec , but many people pass it by going to Montreal instead . Visit the Upper and Lower Towns of the city, get a little history at The Plains of Abraham , and above all, practice that French .
17.NEW ORLEANS , LOUISIANA
The food, the Creole and Cajun culture , and Mardi Gras . There’s more to “NOLA” than just these things. Take a street car ride through the different neighborhoods , or take a Hurricane Katrina Tour. Visit the National World War I I Museum . Don’t forget to buy some Pralines and Beignets to bring home with you.
18. ATLANTA , GEORGIA
Visit the capital of what’s called , “The New South”. Take a ride on the big ferris wheel that sits in the middle of town. See Coca-Cola World as well as Doctor Martin Luther King’s graveside on the “Sweet Auburn ” section of the city.
19. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
It happens to be one of the oldest cities in the country , but more people know Albuquerque when someone mentions New Mexico . Don’t neglect this city if you happen to go to New Mexico . While you’re in Santa Fe, take in the history, the Spanish and Native American .
20. CLEVELAND , OHIO
To see and visit this city now, one would never believe that its nickname was “The Mistake on The Lake.”Not anymore . It’s not just two of their sports teams that’s making the city rock , but a few of their neighborhoods , Ohio City , University City, and of course the Downtown Area that are rocking also . Let’s not forget that big building that sits right near Lake Erie in the Downtown area , the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .
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