Tag: biking
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Chicago: An Eco-friendly, Budget Friendly Guide
Chicago’s commitment to decreasing its environmental footprint is visible all over town. City Hall’s green roof, 315 miles of bike paths, a comprehensive bike share and excellent public transportation links make it the apple of the eco-conscious tourist’s eye. Yes, it’s cold and windy in January (and February and March and maybe even April) but…
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Top Things to Do in Denver
The pioneer spirit of the West is alive and well in Denver. Tattooed hipsters flock to Colorado’s capital for the very reason their cowboy-hatted great-grandparents once did: there’s a sense that change is possible. Innovation is everywhere, from its groundbreaking bike share program to its rapidly expanding public transportation network to the leading-edge legalization of…
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More than A-OK: The Best of Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City has spirit. The official home of cowboy culture and some of the most creative cocktails we’ve ever seen, this Midwest metropolis will impress anyone looking for an exciting slice of contemporary Americana. Easily combined with neighboring hotspots Dallas and Tulsa, Oklahoma City is quickly becoming a can’t-miss capital with a rising cool factor.…
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Active Adventures in Victoria, Canada
At the southern tip of Vancouver Island sits Victoria, a small city majestically surrounded by Pacific Ocean, misty mountains and seemingly endless sky. Its beauty, temperate climate and wealth of easily available adventures on both land and sea make it a utopia for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking for fresh-air activities but also relish cosmopolitan…
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The Local’s Guide to Adventure in Bellingham, WA
In the far Northwest corner of the contiguous United States, sandwiched between the Salish Sea and the North Cascades, lies the small city of Bellingham. A unique blend of gritty fishing town and hippy college town, Bellingham is above all an outdoor lover’s paradise. Mountain bikers, skiers, snowboarders, kayakers, hikers, trail runners – they all…
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Exploring the Heartland: The best things to do in Omaha
Escaping to Omaha for a weekend offers a city steeped in youthful exuberance. Mainstream art is interwoven with street art and greasy spoon eateries are enjoyed alongside one of America’s finest restaurants. In fact, Omaha is worth visiting just for the experience of eating at The Grey Plume. Coupled with newly opened bike paths and…
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Suzhou: China’s Garden of Serenity
21st century China is defined by lightening fast growth and ultra-speedy urbanization. Swift development and rapid-fire economic expansion has encouraged a lifestyle that is overloaded with metropolitan headaches. Traffic, pollution and construction noise are as plentiful as teashops. Is finding inner-city serenity in China as impossible as finding lasting love on Tinder? A healthy serving…
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The offMetro Guide to Our Favorite National Parks Without a Car
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The Best Things To Do In Charleston, South Carolina
History-rich Charleston is an architectural gem. While its manmade structures are eye-catching, this town has natural beauty to spare. The lush vegetation is as picturesque as any botanical garden and its scenic harbor is worthy of a thousand photos. If you live to eat, you’ve come to the right place. Charleston’s celebrated restaurant scene aims to…