Philadelphia's got it going on in 2016. There's the Democratic National Convention, the 40th anniversary of the movie "Rocky" and the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. And now it's topped the 2016 Lonely Planet's "Best in the U.S." list of spots to visit. Click through the rest of the gallery to enjoy all of Lonely Planet's picks.
Philadelphia —
Philadelphia's got it going on in 2016. There's the Democratic National Convention, the 40th anniversary of the movie "Rocky" and the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. And now it's topped the 2016 Lonely Planet's "Best in the U.S." list of spots to visit. Click through the rest of the gallery to enjoy all of Lonely Planet's picks.
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Natchez, Mississippi, is marking its 300th anniversary this year. Enjoy the annual hot air balloon race in October and other festivals and events all year.
2. Natchez, Mississippi —
Natchez, Mississippi, is marking its 300th anniversary this year. Enjoy the annual hot air balloon race in October and other festivals and events all year.
Courtesy Natchez Convention and Visitors Bureau
The National Park Service celebrates its centennial in 2016, and what better place to mark the anniversary than the nation's first national park? If you visit Yellowstone National Park this year, you'll enjoy a new boardwalk to visit Old Faithful. Neighboring towns such as Gardiner, Montana, are also prepared to host the throngs of expected park visitors.
3. Yellowstone National Park —
The National Park Service celebrates its centennial in 2016, and what better place to mark the anniversary than the nation's first national park? If you visit Yellowstone National Park this year, you'll enjoy a new boardwalk to visit Old Faithful. Neighboring towns such as Gardiner, Montana, are also prepared to host the throngs of expected park visitors.
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The lively Avondale neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, now offers a variety of pubs, breweries and good eats. While in Birmingham, make sure to also visit the Civil Rights District, the home of the Civil Rights Institution and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. The 16th St. Baptist Church is also worth a visit.<br />
4. Birmingham, Alabama —
The lively Avondale neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama, now offers a variety of pubs, breweries and good eats. While in Birmingham, make sure to also visit the Civil Rights District, the home of the Civil Rights Institution and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. The 16th St. Baptist Church is also worth a visit.
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President Barack Obama recently visited Alaska, the first sitting president to actually visit the stunning state. Alaska is filled with beautiful scenery, and this year, travelers can now visit the newly renamed Denali, America's tallest peak.<br />
5. Alaska —
President Barack Obama recently visited Alaska, the first sitting president to actually visit the stunning state. Alaska is filled with beautiful scenery, and this year, travelers can now visit the newly renamed Denali, America's tallest peak.
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Somerville, Massachusetts, made the sixth spot on the list for the Museum of Bad Art, the Fluff Festival, the Tiny Museum and HONK!, a festival of musicians from all genres performing on the streets of Somerville. After enjoying the culture, travelers can stop for a bite and a brew at one of the new restaurants and craft breweries in town.
6. Somerville, Massachusetts —
Somerville, Massachusetts, made the sixth spot on the list for the Museum of Bad Art, the Fluff Festival, the Tiny Museum and HONK!, a festival of musicians from all genres performing on the streets of Somerville. After enjoying the culture, travelers can stop for a bite and a brew at one of the new restaurants and craft breweries in town.
Courtesy Assembly Row
Northwest Arkansas is sure to amaze with its scenic mountains and crystal blue lakes and rivers. Each part in Northwest Arkansas has embraced its own culture, which means you can find anything from an artsy vibe in Fayetteville to a beautiful hiking trails in the Ozarks.
7. Northwest Arkansas —
Northwest Arkansas is sure to amaze with its scenic mountains and crystal blue lakes and rivers. Each part in Northwest Arkansas has embraced its own culture, which means you can find anything from an artsy vibe in Fayetteville to a beautiful hiking trails in the Ozarks.
Courtesy Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
San Antonio, Texas, is sure to spice up a traveler's life with areas such as the Pearl Brewery District. The area offers new restaurants, a cooking school and events and festivals happening year round, such as the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive. And the city has extended its River Walk from three to 15 miles.
8. San Antonio, Texas —
San Antonio, Texas, is sure to spice up a traveler's life with areas such as the Pearl Brewery District. The area offers new restaurants, a cooking school and events and festivals happening year round, such as the Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive. And the city has extended its River Walk from three to 15 miles.
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Get out of the cities and go experience nature in Southern New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the new Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
9. Southern New Mexico —
Get out of the cities and go experience nature in Southern New Mexico, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the new Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
Courtesy New Mexico Tourism
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers beer-tasting tours around the well-known breweries and the city's new craft breweries. There are also many attractions this year such as the stunning Quadracci Pavilion, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the popular Summerfest music festival.
10. Milwaukee, Wisconsin —
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers beer-tasting tours around the well-known breweries and the city's new craft breweries. There are also many attractions this year such as the stunning Quadracci Pavilion, the Milwaukee Art Museum and the popular Summerfest music festival.
Courtesy Visit Milwaukee