San Jose is the most populous Bay Area city, but because San Francisco has the notoriety and history to seduce would-be travelers, and Oakland is known for its gritty charm, San Jose is not yet as popular a travel destination.

Nashville has almost fully rebuilt, recovered and rebounded, and can show visitors of all ages how to enjoy the holiday season with many amazing shows, concerts, attractions and activities that you won’t find anywhere else.

Seattle is the shining star of the Northwest. With stunning natural scenery, trendsetting culture, and a tasty food scene, no wonder this progressive destination is known as the “Emerald City.”

Denver, or the Mile High City (as its altitude is one mile above sea level), is a growing metropolis. Though you can feel the city’s Old West roots with its cowboy culture and status as a base for mining and mountaineering.

With over 200 different ethnicities living in Toronto, the city is a vibrant melange of neighborhoods, cultures and experiences. See why Toronto should be your next destination!

Autumn brings cooler days to Washington DC, making it the perfect time to explore outdoors activities. With huge crowds of families and youth groups back to school after the summer, the city’s museums, historical sites and other attractions in the district are more accessible. You may need a light jacket in the evenings, but the days are generally very nice in the fall as the hot, humid days of summer die down.

Seattle can be an expensive city to visit, but even though it may be easy to spend a boatload of money here, you don’t have to. If you’re short on cash, don’t fret – there are an astounding number of fun things to do in the Emerald City without spending a penny! Here are some of the top free attractions:

Autumn is perhaps the best time to visit New York City; the weather is usually glorious, summer tourist crowds are gone, and fall offers some of the top events and activities of the year.

It comes as no surprise that Austin is continually rated one of the best places to visit and live. It is a cosmopolitan city with many urban offerings, yet hasn’t lost its small-town feel or off-beat vibe. Known for its thriving live music scene and “Keep Austin Weird” motto, the city embraces a lively arts community and is surrounded by the gorgeous hills, rivers and lakes of central Texas.

Most visitors know Vienna for its imposing boulevards, classical music history, and heavy traditional cuisine. But this grand capital has once again become the crossroads of Europe, with a thriving economy, a vibrant arts community, and a cosmopolitan culinary scene. Here are a few reasons to get reacquainted with the Imperial City.