National Geographic's 50 Best Adventure Towns

[Zach]

National Geographic has posted their 50 Best Adventure Towns... I was very surprised to see Las Vegas at #1. I've never been there and never would have considered as a place to go for Adventure Sports.

The 50 Best Adventure Towns, State-by-State
#1 Adventure Town: Las Vegas - Photo Gallery
The real action isn't happening on the Strip. Hikers, mountain bikers, and rock climbers have discovered a backcountry playground just beyond Sin City's limits. Introducing the nation's top spot to go all in on the outdoor game. See photos and read the article >>

Wilderness | Small Towns | Mountains | Waterfront | Cities

Top Wilderness Towns: Read more >>
Homer, Alaska - Hot Spot* >>
Cody, Wyoming
Flagstaff, Arizona
Valdosta, Georgia
Medora, North Dakota
Rochester, Minnesota
Alexandria, Louisiana
Valentine, Nebraska
St. George, Utah - Hot Spot >>


Top Small Towns: Read more >>
Spearfish, South Dakota - Hot Spot >>
Bloomington, Indiana
Iowa City, Iowa
Northampton, Massachusetts
Lynchburg, Virginia
Marietta, Ohio
Fayetteville, West Virginia - Hot Spot >>
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Chatsworth, New Jersey
Hot Spring, Arkansas
Smyrna, Delaware


Top Mountain Towns: Read more >>
Bishop, California - Hot Spot >>
Gunnison, Colorado
Missoula, Montana
Hanover, New Hampshire
Wenatchee, Washington
Hood River, Oregon
Boone, North Carolina
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Montpelier, Vermont
New Paltz, New York - Hot Spot >>


Top Waterfront Towns: Read more >>
Waimea, Hawaii - Hot Spot >>
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Newport, Rhode Island
Rockland, Maine
Mystic, Connecticut
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Annapolis, Maryland
Beaufort, South Carolina
Lewiston, Idaho


Top Cities: Read more >>
Chicago, Illinois - Hot Spot >>
Nashville, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Huntsville, Alabama
Gainesville, Florida
Overland Park, Kansas
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Springfield, Missouri
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

[Zach]

I was just reading about my city Chicago which made the top cities list...

They talked about a mountain bike trail that I didn't even know was there. It's only a few miles from my house!! Kind of funny I have to read NG Adventure to find out about a trail down the street. The Deer Grove Bike Path - About-Bicycles

[GoodOmens]

Oh wow that is a cool list!

I'm eventually going to end up in Nashville ... that makes me want to go there more!

I'll have to read the article later when I have more time.

[nomad]

Interesting list. I just read the Chicago article, who knew we had one million square feet of roof top gardens. wow.

[climbforum]

Nashville, Tennessee definitely belongs on the top cities list. If you have not been there you are missing out. I think this is a must visit for anyone living in the US.