Hello Mustachians! My husband and I will be celebrating a milestone anniversary this year and are having trouble deciding on a destination so I thought I'd ask a forum of smart resourceful folks for help. We are open to just about anywhere in the U.S. so I'm starting to feel overwhelmed at all the possibilities. I don't want to say specifically where we live but we are currently located in the south and would like to venture a bit out of town. We will have 7 days off work but may end up whittling it down to save some cash. Personally, I would like to find a location with access to nature, good food, and a bit of culture. My husband enjoys history, live music, and good beer. Neither of us really care about sitting on a beach for days on end. We like to explore an area and find hidden gems. Oh, I'm sure we'll be renting a car but a walkable city is a huge plus. I've got a couple of places in mind but they are pretty well known destinations and of course, pricey.
Places that are already on my radar (convince me why these are great, or why they suck!)
1. 4 corners states. Anywhere, really. The desert calls to me and I was in tears the last time we visited because I loved it so much. Flights and hotels might be just out of reach for our budget due to time of year. The red rock desert is my #1 choice if I can figure out the logistics.
2. Charleston, SC - Yes, yes, it's in the south, I know what I said. HOWEVER! Charleston has been in my mind for a while because of Sean Brock. One chef isn't enough to win the vote, though.
3. Seattle - Ticks just about every box but omg those hotel prices! We would have to seriously cut it short.
So, now I'm looking for more off the beaten path cities to research. Toss those ideas at me!
Thanks in advance!
(Edit: I forgot to mention, we will be travelling in October)