most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-24T17:40:02Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/125296 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation savory 2012-06-05T01:48:07Z 2012-06-10T05:41:13Z

<p>Hi!! i need a vacation!! i am looking for some city recommendations for a long weekend vacation . . . im looking for somewhere where it would be fairly easy to stay "paleo" - id also love to do some biking, check out farmers markets, and do some fun yoga/fitness activities. any ideas?? thanks!!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125300#125300 foreveryoung 2012-06-05T01:53:41Z 2012-06-05T01:53:41Z

<p>You can do all the aforementioned activities in San Francisco. If I didn't have work I'd go come with you.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125302#125302 syrahna 2012-06-05T02:04:09Z 2012-06-05T02:04:09Z

<p>Where are you at? I was just going to suggest Portland, OR. I think Madison would be neat, too. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125303#125303 Jill 2012-06-05T02:04:21Z 2012-06-05T02:04:21Z

<p>I second San Francisco. Portland and Seattle are also pretty awesome.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125304#125304 Sol 2012-06-05T02:04:38Z 2012-06-05T02:04:38Z

<p>Santa Fe is outstanding for all of the above. If you decide to come, look me up and I'll show you around.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125305#125305 Lyndsay 2012-06-05T02:07:57Z 2012-06-05T02:07:57Z

<p>New Orleans is definitely cool. It takes a bit of planning to stat paleo there, but the "Green Goddess" restaurant, originally run by the husband of my fave authors, Poppy Z. Brite, is amazing: <a href="http://www.greengoddessnola.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.greengoddessnola.com/</a> I can also rec some a great organic, no sugar breakfast spot in the French Market, if you decide to go.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125306#125306 Kasra 2012-06-05T02:08:04Z 2012-06-05T02:08:04Z

<p>Houston, TX .</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125307#125307 April S. 2012-06-05T02:11:03Z 2012-06-05T02:11:03Z

<p>San Diego. I lived there for a year and now I'm back in LA and I miss it so badly! It's seriously one of the most laid-back places I've been to. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125310#125310 Adrienne 2012-06-05T02:17:18Z 2012-06-05T02:17:18Z

<p>Austin, TX is also another great, albeit hot, place to exercise all of those options.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125315#125315 YoungPaleoLover 2012-06-05T02:50:11Z 2012-06-05T02:50:11Z

<p>Chicago. Yes it's a city, but there is plenty to do if you want to stay active and the strip along the beach down town is gorgeous. I would also suggest Southern California, but I did it in a road trip which may require more time than you have. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125331#125331 Elizabeth 2012-06-05T03:29:53Z 2012-06-05T03:29:53Z

<p>Perhaps I am partial because I live here, but Maine is called Vacationland for a reason. It would be hard to narrow to a specific city though since our towns are small and all pretty much blend. Southern area connects to New Hampshire and our coastline is beautiful. Hiking, biking, Farmer's Markets, farms, etc, galore. During summer we are have our windows open all day/night - 50's at night, 70-80's daytime. If you want more of a guide, I would be happy to help. I have hiked every mountain within a 3 hour driving distance that I know of. Twice. :-)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125340#125340 Jeanie 2012-06-05T04:32:12Z 2012-06-05T04:32:12Z

<p>Fort Collins, Colorado. If you love the outdoors and bicycling, hiking, etc., this is the place. Great restaurants, pretty easy to stay paleo, and if you're up for it, lots of breweries. It's the Napa Vally of Beers!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125348#125348 BoneBrothFast 2012-06-05T05:40:52Z 2012-06-05T05:40:52Z

<p>San Francisco is the most pretentious city ever, so Paleo goes hand in hand with it in some ways. Anyway, just visit NYC. You won't be bored. </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125357#125357 Ruth90 2012-06-05T08:04:49Z 2012-06-05T08:04:49Z

<p>I second Seattle!</p> <p>Lots of fresh seafood, amazing farmers market downtown(Pike Place Market), mountains to bike/hike, lakes to kayak in, ice caves(~2 hours outside of Seattle), plenty of parks in the city limits...also mild summers, so if you visit in the summer, the weather will likely be beautiful, but not ungodly hot. </p> <p>I'm not a biased Seattlite or anything. ;-)</p> <p>Portland and San Diego are good options as well!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125378#125378 stevib 2012-06-05T12:08:01Z 2012-06-05T12:08:01Z

<p>Portland is great, but I say Hood River, Oregon!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125379#125379 Molly 2012-06-05T12:22:20Z 2012-06-05T12:22:20Z

<p>Asheville, NC. Several tailgate markets each week. The Farmers Market. Yoga and more yoga. Biking in town, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Pisgah. Art galleries and book stores for rainy days. Beer if you're into it. Lots of craft brewing in this part of the world. (gluten free too) There's usually a lot of free stuff happening. Kayaking and rafting are a local favorite pastime. If you stay a few minutes outside of Asheville, you'll save cash on a hotel room.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125385#125385 uberbulldog 2012-06-05T13:01:18Z 2012-06-05T13:01:18Z

<p>Wilmington, NC or Asheville, NC</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125406#125406 jlharmon 2012-06-05T14:51:32Z 2012-06-06T18:17:35Z

<p>I'm sure these aren't the "coolest" cities in the nation but if you're ever in/near Iowa (yes, Iowa) I would suggest going to the Iowa City area. Cheaper than other places and still pretty cool. Iowa City is the home of the University of Iowa...so in the summer it's a little less crowded than during the school year. There is the Coralville lake in nearby Solon, the Farmer's market on Wednesday&amp;Saturday is small but has lots of organic, local food. Iowa is known for great antique stores and I would suggest going to Decorum &amp; Artifacts (along with the local thrift/consignment shops) There are lots of yoga places including hot yoga. Campus is neat to walk through and is right next to downtown. There are plenty of bars downtown, too (some even allow dogs inside if that's your thing). Great restaurants, many serve local beef, pork, poultry, veggies, etc. I would suggest heading to Red's in nearby North Liberty (lots of craft beers and cocktails if you do that) also they have an entree of sidepork, mashed potatoes, and brussel sprouts that is delish. There are a couple theaters for plays, comedians, bands. In the area are also the German towns of the Amana Colonies (http://amanacolonies.com/) and Kalona which has a large Amish population (http://www.kalonaiowa.org/). </p> <p>If you decide to head West I would suggest going to Des Moines, too. Bigger than Iowa City so a bit more to do. Their farmer's market is amazing...larger with GREAT food, etc. Downtown, especially the East Village is full of great bars, restaurants, thrift stores/antique shops. I would suggest Zombie Burger (Zombie-themed burger joint with crazy combos like peanut butter, banana, bacon, burger) Stop by Raygun for sweet screenprinted shirts (there is also one in Iowa City). If you feel like cheating I cannot stress eating a original flour taco at Tasty Tacos enough (mouth is watering). </p> <p>I could go on and on...so I'll quit now. Good luck on your adventures.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125412#125412 Cacktus Wayfinder 2012-06-05T15:07:50Z 2012-06-05T15:07:50Z

<p>WIN: Portland, Oregon. In both grocery stores and farmer's markets, I can find lamb kidney, alligator meat, rabbit sausage, ostrich burgers, blueberries, wild caught salmon, wild boar, elk, bison, local bio-dynamically grown wine, dandelion greens, hazelnuts, lamb, goat, grass fed beef...I even rummaged around in the bottom of a cooler at a recent farmer's market and found a buffalo tongue, a bag of chicken heads (put those back), and goat lungs. I rest my case.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125442#125442 Lady_Arwen 2012-06-05T17:31:17Z 2012-06-05T17:31:17Z

<p>I would recommend cities with ideally a bit of everything - culture, history, food, scenery:</p> <p>The summers usually have air shows, food festivals, hiking, farmer's markets, art festivals, fireworks, etc.</p> <p>In no particular order:</p> <p>Portland, Oregon</p> <p>San Francisco, Cali</p> <p>Boston, Mass</p> <p>Austin, Texas</p> <p>Ann Arbor, Michigan</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125469#125469 Dancer 2012-06-05T18:45:31Z 2012-06-05T18:45:31Z

<p>I'd say most cities along the west coast. I am partial to California, especially northern CA. San Francisco is amazing. It has fresh food (so easy to stay paleo!), tourist attractions, culture of all sorts, and a cooler summer climate. Plus, the surrounding region has amazing areas: Marin County (Muir woods, the headlands, Point Reyes, Lucas Valley, I could go on and on), Napa Valley, and Berkley. </p> <p>So many options for Paleo people. I love it!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125815#125815 thhq 2012-06-07T03:30:46Z 2012-06-07T03:30:46Z

<p>Sheridan WY. Boulder CO. Missoula MT.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/125847#125847 Eric 2012-06-07T06:56:48Z 2012-06-07T06:56:48Z

<p>I live in Seattle and it is a great choice as is Portland and Vancouver Canada. I really like Washington DC and Clear Water Beach Fl. I do not see any farmer markets in Clear Water but the white sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico are great.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/125296/what-is-the-coolest-us-city-for-a-vacation/126701#126701 archnmsis 2012-06-10T05:41:13Z 2012-06-10T05:41:13Z

<p>Fairbanks would be an excellent Choice! I live in Fairbanks and also like going to Valdez (2nd best place). </p>