Ivana De Domenico's take on Travel + Leisure's ranking of the best cities around the U.S.--just in time for booking summer getaways.

1. S U M M E R
T R A V E L
the 5 best american
cities to visit

2. P O R T L A N D , O R E G O N
When you visit this mellow
city, you'll have a greater
appreciation for more of the
jokes on the hit show
"Portlandia." Portland is
progressive and diverse with
more farmers' markets,
microbreweries and
coffeeshops than you can
count.

3. S E A T T L E
Don't let the city's "rain, rain,
rain" reputation keep you
away. Seattle is dry and
sunny during the summer
months. Get outdoors and
spend the day walking in one
of the 465 city parks.

4. P O R T L A N D , M A I N E
Enjoy the local cuisine:
Seafood. Lobster is, of
course, the star crustacean
here. When you're not eating,
sign up for a kayak ride on
the Casco Bay waterfront.

5. S A N D I E G O
From the San Diego Zoo and
Sea World to rides on the
historic streetcars—this West
Coast destination has fun
activities for everyone.

6. P R O V I D E N C E
Spend your afternoons taking
urban strolls here in Rhode
Island's capital city. At night,
catch an award-winning
show at one of the many
famed theaters.

7. I V A N A
D E D O M E N I C O
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S U M M E R
T R A V E L
S C I E N T I F I C R E S E A R C H E R
& A V I D T R A V E L E R
based on TRAVEL & LEISURE'S
"AMERICA'S BEST CITIES FOR SUMMER
TRAVEL": http://www.travelandleisure.com
/slideshows/americas-best-cities-for-
summer-travel