I've only been in Salt Lake City a couple of times as a stopover, but even so I would combat its placement on this list. Yes, the surrounding area is flat, but I was struck by how large and dramatic the mountains were in the distance. We don't have anything like that on the horizon in Philly. Nothing. It's so empty I felt like I was falling up into the sky (I'm an Alaskan originally so I sorta need mountains and ocean...). Plus, I'm not much of a drinker (upsets my stomach), so I could care less about bars. Not everyone cares about them or looks for them when traveling. In fact, I rather like the sound of small shops and unchained restaurants. Perhaps I'll pay a longer visit someday.

Of course, I don't know if I can be forgiven for sleeping through Utah on our family RV trip years and years ago. Sorry!