7 foodie destinations worth traveling for
Let your taste buds lead the way
Forget touristy landmarks—food has officially stolen the show. Today, travelers have become flavor hunters, chasing everything from legendary BBQ pits to Michelin-starred dining rooms, seeking out the dishes and dining experiences that define a place. These seven cities have the kind of food scenes that turn vacations into delicious obsessions.
Insider tip: Our Vacasa homes offer full kitchens and local neighborhood access to eat and drink like you live there.
This Pacific Northwest foodie town dishes up quirkiness, with everything from Korean-fusion tacos to artisanal donuts topped with cereal (yes, really). You're just as likely to find your new favorite dish from a food cart as from a white-tablecloth restaurant.
Charleston’s been perfecting its food scene for centuries, blending West African, Caribbean, and European influences into Lowcountry cuisine you won’t find anywhere else. Think James Beard-winning chefs and seafood so fresh it practically jumps onto your plate.
This fun city for foodies earned its reputation by mastering the holy trinity: breakfast tacos, legendary BBQ, and innovative food trucks. This music-obsessed city treats dining like performance art, where waiting hours for Franklin's brisket is considered time well spent.
Napa Valley houses 16 Michelin-starred restaurants within 30 miles—the highest concentration outside major cities. This world-renowned wine region pairs legendary vineyards with farm-to-table dining that helped define California cuisine.
Savannah’s tree-lined squares and historic architecture set the stage for a warm and welcoming food scene rooted in Southern comfort. From fried green tomatoes to farm-fresh peach cobbler, this Georgia coastal city serves up rich tradition with a modern edge.
This high-desert city has perfected chile-forward cooking, blending Native American, Hispanic, and contemporary influences into something uniquely New Mexican.
Boise may fly under the radar compared to coastal food cities, but it's quickly becoming a must-visit destination for food lovers. Rooted in farm-fresh cuisine and infused with Basque cultural influence, Idaho's capital is a treasure trove of hearty, homegrown goodness and creative bites.
