Top 7 Foodie Cities for a Weekend Getaway

Calling all fine food fanatics, get ready to indulge your taste buds. We’ve curated a list of the top foodie cities—all reachable by a short weekend flight from around the United States.

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Seattle, Washington (SEA Airport)

Seattle is known for its seafood and coffee culture. Try the famous Dungeness crab or salmon at Ivar’s Acres of Clams and The Crab Pot. Enjoy a latte from the very first Starbucks or an exquisite pour over coffee at Storyville Coffee.

Visit Pike Place Market for fresh produce, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted goods. Stop by Bathtub Gin & Co. for a prohibition era-style cocktail, like a gin and tonic, or visit Vivace for a cappuccino. Indulge in a cream puff from Bakeman’s or a scoop of Molly Moon’s Honey Lavender ice cream.

Find nonstop weekend flights to SEA for as low as $92. Explore flights.

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Los Angeles, California (LAX Airport)

LA is a melting pot of cuisine with a thriving food scene. Try the Korean BBQ at Park’s BBQ or Mexican street tacos at Leo’s Taco Truck. Enjoy a meal at Providence or Giorgio Baldi.

Explore the Grand Central Market for a diverse range of food options, from Jewish deli to Mexican cuisine. Sip on a cocktail at No Vacancy or grab a latte from Alfred Coffee. Treat yourself to a macaron from Bottega Louie or a scoop of ice cream from Salt & Straw.

Find nonstop weekend flights to LAX for as low as $69. Explore flights now.

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Salt Lake City, Utah (SLC Airport)

Salt Lake City offers a variety of cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. Try the pastrami sandwich at Tony Caputo’s Deli or the contemporary and highly-rated sushi bar, Takashi.

Visit the Downtown Farmers Market for local produce, baked goods, and street food. Sip on a craft beer at Squatters Pub Brewery or enjoy a latte from Blue Copper Coffee Roasters. Indulge in an olive oil cake from Tulie Bakery or try the best soft serve ice cream in the USA at normal ice cream store.

Find nonstop weekend flights to SLC for as low as $88. Explore flights.

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Portland, Oregon (PDX Airport)

Portland is a foodie’s paradise with a focus on farm-to-table cuisine. Try the doughnuts at Blue Star Donuts or the food carts on Alder Street. Dine at Castagna or Farm Spirit.

Visit the Portland Farmers Market for locally grown produce, handmade artisanal goods, and street food. Sip on a craft beer at Deschutes Brewery or enjoy a creamy latte from local Stumptown Coffee Roasters. Treat yourself to a pastry from Ken’s Artisan Bakery or a scoop of ice cream from world-famous Salt & Straw.

Find nonstop weekend flights to PDX for as low as $92. Find flights.

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Las Vegas, Nevada (LAS Airport)

Las Vegas is known for its over-the-top dining experiences and buffets. Try the buffets at Bellagio or the Wynn. Dine at Le Cirque or Gordon Ramsay Steak.

Sip on a cocktail at The Chandelier or enjoy a gourmet latte from Vesta Coffee Roasters. Treat yourself to a cronut at Dominique Ansel Las Vegas or a scoop of cereal milk ice cream with cornflake from Milk Bar.

Find nonstop weekend flights to LAS for as low as $43. Find flights.

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Kahului, Maui (OGG Airport)

Maui offers a mix of Hawaiian and Pacific Rim cuisine. Try the Hawaiian plate lunch at Da Kitchen or poke bowls at Island Poké. Dine at Spago by Wolfgang Puck or Lahaina Grill. Visit the Maui Swap Meet for local fruits, veggies, and food vendors.

Have a Mai Tai at Kō or a coffee from Maui Oma Coffee Roasters. Indulge in a slice of coconut cream pie from Leoda’s Kitchen & Pie Shop or a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream from Ululani’s Hawaiian Shave Ice.

Find nonstop weekend flights to OGG for as low as $205. Find flights.

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Denver, Colorado (DEN Airport)

Denver offers a variety of cuisine with a thriving craft beer scene. Try the green chili at Santiago’s or the bison burgers at Biker Jim’s Gourmet Dogs.

Visit the Denver Central Market for locally sourced produce, meats, and baked goods. Sip on a craft beer at Great Divide Brewing Co. or enjoy a latte from Crema Coffee House. Indulge in a pastry from Beet Box Bakery or a scoop of ice cream from Little Man Ice Cream.

Find nonstop weekend flights to DEN for as low as $143. Find flights.