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Nashville may smell like barbecue and sound like twangy country music, but this Tennessee city is bucking preconceptions and quickly evolving into the South's hipster capital. Along the banks of the Cumberland River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, there is street art, coffee shops, artisan brewers, farm-to-fork cuisine, and of course, plenty of live music (not just country).
Chicago, the largest city in Illinois and the third largest in the US, is situated on the beaches of Lake Michigan and offers a wealth of cultural, musical, historical, and architectural activities. People who enjoy culture can take a stroll around Millennium Park and the Loop to admire outdoor artwork (such as the iconic "Bean"), visit renowned museums like the Art Institute of Chicago, or take a cruise on the Chicago River to view cutting-edge architectural wonders.
The best of Texas can be found in San Antonio, which is a one-stop destination. It features a vibrant food scene, a lively downtown with hip boutiques, cafes, and eateries, as well as grand architectural landmarks from its Spanish colonial heritage.
Colorado is ideal for those who heed the call of the wild, from the broad grasslands rippling in the breeze of the eastern plain to the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains. In close proximity to Denver and Colorado Springs, a number of excursions provide hiking options in Rocky Mountain National Park and Garden of the Gods.