Travel Tuesday: 10 U.S. Cities and Fun Things to Do There

I haven't done a Travel Tuesday post in a while, and I've had some time to blog this weekend, so decided to post a new one today. These are ten cities that Trent and I have visited and think they're pretty cool places to hang out at.

I thought I'd recommend a few things to do in each one, all tried and true by yours truly. And I've linked to my past posts about some of the cities listed. (Just click on the city name to visit a past post about them). Also, my hometown of the Quad Cities is on this list, too. :) Enjoy!

1. Chicago, IL

• Go to a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
• Shop on Michigan Avenue
• Ride to the top of the Hancock Building or the Willis Tower
• Ride the ferris wheel and do some shopping at Navy Pier
• Visit some of the museums here, like The Field Museum or the Museum of Science and Industry

2. Cincinnati, OH

• Walk across the city's multiple bridges
• Hang out at a rooftop bar
• See a concert at the Riverbend Music Center
• Take in the views from the tops of the city's many hills

3. Denver, CO

• See a game at Coors Field
• Shop and eat at the 16th Street Mall
• Visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

4. Colorado Springs, CO

• Take a trip to the top of Pike's Peak
• Visit Seven falls to see the pretty waterfalls
• Take in the majestic views at Garden of the Gods park

5. St. Louis, MO

• Visit the Anheiser-Busch brewery and take the brewery tour
• See a game at Busch stadium
• Ride to the top of The Arch

6. Milwaukee, WI

• See all of your favorite bands at Summerfest
• Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum
• Pretend like you're in a tropical oasis at the Mitchell Park Conservatory (a.k.a. The Domes)

7. San Antonio, TX

• Hang out at the River Walk where you can take a boat ride, eat yummy Mexican food, or shop at the River Walk Mall
• Visit The Alamo
• Go up in the Tower of Americas

8. Myrtle Beach, SC

• Take in all of the sights, sounds, and smells of the Boardwalk
• Lay out on the beach (the main attraction!)
• Ride the Sky wheel
• Hang out at Broadway at the Beach
• Ride in a helicopter and take in some aerial views of the city

9. Quad Cities (IA/IL)

• See a minor league baseball game at Modern Woodmen Park
• Take in one of the many summertime festivals, like the Bix and Blues Fests, or Gumbo Ya Ya
• Visit the Putnam or Figge museums
• Visit one of the local brew pubs, like Bent River or Front Street Brewery
• Take a walk by the river at sunset

10. Washington, D.C.

• Spend a day or a weekend at the National mall
• See famous buildings and monuments like the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and the White House in person
• Visit all of the free Smithsonian Museums

And that's all for now! Hope you enjoyed this little round-up of some fun cities and things to do there!