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The panoramic views are just as good and the cocktails are great. Instead, go to one of the bars at the top of the Shard and spend that money on cocktails. But paying $40 just to take the elevator to the crowded viewing platform? Don't do it.

The Shard is quite the spectacle, dominant in the London skyline, so it's no surprise that going to the top is a popular box to tick on many a visitor's checklist. Hankering for a steak? Try Guard and Grace downtown. Adventurous eaters should try Acorn in the hot RiNo neighborhood for oak-fired specialties, or Work & Class, where you'll find well-priced meats (goat, anyone?) and addictive side dishes. Follow the locals to more unique (and far more delicious) places to dine in Denver. Eating at "Historic" Denver Restaurantsĭespite a buzzing culinary scene that's attracting top-notch chefs from around the country, gullible visitors still flock to the city's not-to-be-named "historic restaurants." Bland food, high prices, and awful menu items like Rocky Mountain oysters (bull, pig, or sheep testicles) are better left avoided.

Opt instead for one of Denver's award-winning breweries, like Great Divide (don't miss the Collette Farmhouse Ale or the Titan IPA) or Prost, where you can sample traditional German beers, like the gold medal-winning Weissbier.Ģ7. In a city that consistently tops the charts for its number of microbreweries per capita, it's a shame to waste your time on brews you can get anywhere. It may be the world's largest single-site brewery, but the beer is stocked nationwide. Not only does it have the phenomenal Swedish Bakery, but there's an array of funky boutiques and indie shops, such as Akira, which stocks women's clothing and accessories from hip but affordable brands like Sam Edelman and Gracia Room Service for expertly selected Midcentury Modern furniture and decor and Jameson Loves Danger for all your pet needs. The Swedish-centric neighborhood is high in local flavor. Head for Clark Street in Andersonville instead. Sourced from significant sites around the world, they're dated and note their provenance, whether they trace their origins to London's Westminster Abbey, Moscow's the Kremlin, or the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.Īt this time of year, it's too crowded, too expensive, and a little too uniform. There may not be any crazy mirror-like surfaces, but the 120 stones embedded in the concrete along the building's perimeter are eye-opening in their own way. Unless you're deliberately photobombing hundreds of tourists carrying selfie sticks, the novelty of The Bean's reflective curves can start to look more like a funhouse mirror than a fascinating reflection of the Chicago skyline. During the warmer months, vendors sell merchandise there: anything from sweet-smelling essential oils and lotions to handmade jewelry. During the summer, for instance, movies are projected on a huge screen as attendees watch from the lawn on blankets. Although there are a few locally owned stores that are worth a look, perhaps the coolest feature of Atlantic Station is its regular programming that changes seasonally, so skip the usual draws and focus on the area's events instead. Just another run-of-the-mill open air shopping center, Atlantic Station is in the Midtown area of Atlanta. (Tip: don't drive to Little Five Points take the city's transit system).

Want a better feel of what characterizes Atlanta? Stroll around Piedmont Park, or explore Little Five Points, a hybrid artsy, music epicenter with great pleaces to eat. Historic storefronts, freshly roasted peanuts, some unique (yet cheesy) souvenirs, and a food court are the components that constitute Underground. Head to some of Atlanta's best burger spots, such as Holeman and Finch in Buckhead, the Vortex Bar & Grill in Midtown, or Brick Store Pub in downtown Decatur. And often, the best place to learn about the goodness of Coke is when you have a frosty glass paired with a great burger and fries. But while the all-new World of Coke museum is beautiful in its own right, and will give you a well-rounded history of the company and even an opportunity to taste Coke from cities all over the world, it's a bit cliché. Crickets in Midtown, the birthplace of sorts in Atlanta for buffalo wings, which also has burgers, ribs, steak, Philly cheesteaks, and seafood.Īh, Atlanta: the Coke capital of the world. If great wings and comfort food is what your heart desires, there's exponentially better fare at J.R. This is where the magic of this place begins and ends, though: at the end of the day, it's a typical greasy spoon. You can expect chili dogs, hamburgers, french fries, and onion rings galore. This landmark Atlanta restaurant has been around for eons and is often a must-see spot for visitors.