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Cities Becoming A Hub For Cycling

How 8 US Cities Are Becoming A Hub For Cycling

Bicycle rules the road in the USA. It is considered as one of the most convenient ways to explore tourist attractions. Some cities are gaining popularity as cycling hubs for their endless biking paths and infrastructure. Exploring the mountains, zoo and beaches on a bicycle is an unforgettable experience.

Below Are The Top Cycling Cities In The US:

Washington, DC
Biking through DC on 2 wheels is the easiest and fastest way to experience all the tourist attractions. The capital Bike share program offers over 1,800 rentable bikes.

Portland, Oregon
Portland is known world-wide for its cycling paths and has inspired many cities to follow its footsteps. No other city in the US has more cyclists per capita as Portland.

Tuscon, Arizona
The Tuscon desert oasis has more bicycle infrastructure than any other city in the US, boasting over 700 miles of designated bikeways.

San Francisco, California
It has a bike-friendly policy since 1973. On your San Francisco day trip, take hold of a bike and ride through the town. It will make your San Francisco road trip memorable.

Have a look at the infographic below to know about the top 8 cycling cities of USA and reasons behind their growing popularity.

8 best cities for cyclists

San Francisco Vs. Los Angeles

San Francisco And Los Angeles Are So Similar, Yet So Different

Los Angeles and San Francisco’s attractions, lifestyle, culture and philosophy are so similar yet so different in its own way.There are small differences, but that reveals the true identity of both cities in terms of preferences.

Where people in Los Angeles are addicted to mocha on the other hand side people of San Francisco love to die for Latte. Both cities are next to each other, but pop music preference do vary in both cities. Katy Perry is the most popular pop star in Los Angeles or people of San Francisco love to dance on Rihanna’s music. On your next tour to San Francisco you can find people enjoying wine, but in Los Angeles it is totally opposite, residents of Los Angeles love clubbing and gulping vodka shots.

 Here is an info-graphic on more interesting differences in preferences of both the cities by Stumbleupon.

SF Vs. LA

5 Things That Make San Francisco A Must Travel City

5 Things That Make San Francisco A Must Travel City

You may think you know San Francisco from social media but for the breathtaking experience you have to visit this wonderland once in your lifetime. San Francisco has water on one side and hills on the other which leads to stupendous view that could happen only in San Francisco.

On your San Francisco day trip, a journey to the cable car is an overwhelming experience and cable cars are so iconic that they have been designated as the city’s one and the only moving historic landmarks. Alcatraz Island is re known for its ugly past. You will be amazed to know that no prisoner is known to have escaped alive. Visit Golden Gate bridge during San Francisco sightseeing tour, this place is world- wide famous for its bridge and unique orange color. San Francisco’s Chinatown is one of the reason behind it’s popularity. Its culture and attractions has potential to attract tourists on a massive scale. The Opera House is one of the most visited and acclaimed destination.

Click on the video by EXPOZA and explore the attractions which make San Francisco a must travel city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

San Francisco Traveler

How To Look Traveler Not Tourist In San Francisco

You may use the words “tourists” and “travelers” in exchange of each other, but these titles have strong different implications. There is a major difference between being a traveler or a tourist. Traveling in the new city is always a new experience and the localities or shopkeepers can make you feel awkward or can fool you easily. In such cases, you need to disassociate the identity of tourist and need to represent yourself as a traveler. The way you look and carry an attitude represents whether you are a traveler or a tourist. To be a traveler, you need to immerse yourself in the local culture on your trip.

On San Francisco city tour, experience the places as local people do instead of opting guided tours or you can learn a few phrases of the local language. Other than this, choose a another way to be a traveler, dress like them. Yes, it may sound funny, but is true. To be a traveler you can dress like the locals do dress and make yourself comfortable with them. For instance on San Francisco day tour you can opt. for layers as it is a windy destination.

To know more about how to dress or to look like a localite in different cities of America refer to the infographic given below by ORBITS:

How To Look Traveler Not Tourist