The most interesting thing about the United States from a travel perspective is how vast and varied it is. Not only is the U.S. one of the largest countries in the world when it comes to geographical area, but it is also one of the most diverse in terms of the types of destinations it offers. Here we’re going look instead at some unexpected cities.

These cities are not necessarily obscure, at least to Americans or in terms of population. But beneath the 10 or so cities that tend to rise to the top of American tourism lists (as well as innumerable destinations outside of urban areas altogether), these can still be easy to overlook. Each one is quite pleasant and enjoyable though, and if you do plan on visiting the U.S. we’d recommend you keep them in mind.