Five US destinations named to National Geographic's Best of World list
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National Geographic's 2027 Best of the World list includes five US destinations, led by Madison, Wisconsin.
National Geographic's annual Best of the World travel list, just released, features 25 travel-worthy destinations worldwide, with five located in the United States. Madison, Wisconsin is listed as the first US-based destination to visit, highlighted for its lakefront adventure opportunities and local cuisine.
Nestled between Lakes Mendota and Monona, Madison offers beautiful trails and green spaces. The city of about 290,000 residents is home to more than 200 miles of hiking trails and bikeways connecting neighbourhoods, beaches and about 300 parks, which National Geographic reports is among the most per capita of any US city. The city is certified by the League of American Bicyclists as compact enough to explore on foot or by bike. Bikers can take the 13-mile bike loop around Lake Monona, which passes from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens to Madison's downtown waterfront.
The Dane County Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays in summer on Capitol Square, attracting up to 20,000 visitors and reportedly serving as the nation's largest producer-only market, providing flowers, baked goods and fresh vegetables. National Geographic highlighted local restaurants including Fairchild for its use of local vegetables in homemade ravioli and Ahan for its classic Laotian dishes. Madison is also city-central for several colleges, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
How it is being reported
- The 5 stunning US destinations on National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ travel listNational Geographic’s annual Best of the World travel list spotlighted some underrated cities to visit.New York Post · 1 Nov, 20:11
- 5 US destinations named to Best of World travel list for 2027 by National GeographicMadison, Wisconsin, leads National Geographic's 2027 Best of the World list, with four other U.S. destinations selected. Choices span from California to Maryland.Fox News · 1 Nov, 15:44
In this story: National Geographic · Madison · Wisconsin · University of Wisconsin-Madison · Lake Mendota · Lake Monona
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