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10. Denver
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The mighty fortress of Festung Hohensalzburg overlooks the city of Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Jakobrafdl Gruber/Getty Images)
Destination Known The best cities to visit in 2020
Denver’s elevated position as one of the America’s most charming boomtowns has reached new heights as the Mile High City enters its latest phase of growth, creative energy and top-notch eats. “Construction cranes dot the mountain-studded horizon and empty lots turn into hip new hotels seemingly overnight, while new food halls such as Milk Market satisfy appetites with an eclectic mix of farm-to-table and international fare,” Lonely Planet lead homepage editor Alexander Howard said. Denver is more than skiing and hiking, though those are great activities to try while you’re in town. The mind-bending Santa Fe art experience “Meow Wolf” has installed a psychedelic ride called “Kaleidoscape” at Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park as a precursor to a permanent $50 million “Meow Wolf” installation to come in 2021. And the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art has moved into a magnetic Olson Kundig–designed building within the city’s Golden Triangle Creative District.
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ompiling your travel bucket list can be daunting, but global travel authority Lonely Planet is making it easier to chart a course. The company recently unveiled its top 10 cities to visit in 2020. Both domestic and international, these destinations have undergone somewhat of a renaissance and have a lot to offer tourists this year. Each city chosen also places particular emphasis on the best sustainable travel experiences for 2020—ensuring travelers will have a positive impact wherever they go. We spoke with the travel experts to help you plan your next trip. see TOP DESTINATIONS on page 16A
9. Dubai, UAE
The future is now in Dubai. The superlative-craving emirate is launching several boundary-pushing marquee projects in 2020. Top billing goes to the six-month-long World Expo 2020, where 190 nations go all out in showcasing the latest
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