National Geographic names five U.S. destinations for its 2027 travel list

Culture · First reported 1 Nov, 15:44 · Updated 17:43

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National Geographic’s annual Best of the World list includes five U.S. destinations: Madison, the Pacific Coast Highway, the southern Ozarks, Baltimore and Catalina Island. The coverage describes attractions and activities at each location, from trails and local food to museums and coastal scenery.

The five U.S. selections are Madison, Wisconsin; the Pacific Coast Highway in California; the southern Ozarks in Missouri and Arkansas; Baltimore, Maryland; and Catalina Island.
The articles describe outdoor options including Madison’s reported network of more than 200 miles of trails and bikeways, and a 20-mile trail system at OZ Trails Bike Park in Arkansas.
Other featured attractions include Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and Lexington Market, and Catalina Island’s Trans-Catalina Trail, listed as 38.5 miles long.