If you’re backpacking, or on a leisurely vacation, chances are you want to experience the destination in all its glory.
Often the first places that enthused travelers are itching to check out are historical monuments, museums, clubs, bars, and restaurants.
However, there is one destination that is truly underrated: parks.
All across Europe and the U.S. breathtaking parks are open to the public. Visiting these parks allows one to experience serene, natural, beauty and provides an idyllic getaway to the craziness that sometimes consumes traveling and exploring.
Vondelpark, Amsterdam
If you’re looking for outdoorthings to do in Amsterdam, there’s nothing like grabbing a bottle of wine and some snacks for a visit to Vondelpark, the biggest park in the city where you can experience live music and theater performances on the weekend.
This park features lakes, wildlife, and rose gardens away from the canals and restaurants.
Park Güell, Barcelona
One park in particular that is both inspiring, as well as an adequate exercise is Park Güell in Gracia, Barcelona.
Get a unique, art-fix here while adventuring through the windey trails you will encounter various Gaudi designed statues, foundations, sculptures, pillars, and of course the famous gingerbread houses that bring you back to your childhood memories of playing Candy land.
The High Line, New York City
Considered an educational hotspot, with its nature and art tours, The High Line park in New York was once an old, abandoned railroad track.
Today however, it has been transformed with lush grasses, trees, flowers, and bushes, additionally, the original railroad tracks have been incorporated into the design.
The concrete slants and various artist booths alongside extravagant plants and trees is a unique experience you can’t pass up.
The High Line starts at Washington Street and Gansevoort Street, and 10th Avenue at W. 14th Street in New York City.
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