FEATURE LIST
52 Places to Go in 2014
Each year the New York Times publishes a feature highlighting 52 places to visit in the new year. Here are the selections for 2014.
Why not add some of these destinations to your To Do or Someday lists? Check out the original article on the New York Times website for the full details and notes on the destinations.
We aim for a selection of places that we expect to be particularly compelling in the coming year; reasons might include a museum opening, a new transportation option or a historical anniversary. So even though cities like Paris, London and Tokyo are always exciting, they didn’t make the cut this year (though all three have appeared on previous lists).
Why not add some of these destinations to your To Do or Someday lists? Check out the original article on the New York Times website for the full details and notes on the destinations.

A place to meditate on freedom, and the creative life that followed.


The rebirth of a quake-ravaged city.


A glorious new preserve for the public.


On a rugged shore, Europe at its best.


Downtown? Really? Yes, thanks to a thriving food scene.


Africa’s latest conservation success story is a boon for travelers.


Epic biodiversity, and a newly renovated railway to get you there.


Now open: One of the world’s largest caves.


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First-class architecture in the Netherlands’ second city.



An infusion of hip night life wakes up a humdrum city.


An ambitious art scene heads toward the international stage.


A world-class World Cup getaway.


Leather jackets and skinny jeans join cowboy boots.




Sand and surf, now a (low-cost) hop from Osaka.


A pristine slice of biodiversity is home to a new luxury eco-resort.


A volcano, a temple, a shrine and now a place to stay.


A ski area spruces up with new terrain, lodging and an entire base village.



Reborn, relentless and still over the top.


New saints, a new(ish) pope and newly restored treasures beckon.


South American beach towns, before they go upscale.




A Phuket-like hideaway, but still unspoiled.


Ditch those poles. Art and bike trails await.


Natural wonders are in danger. Go see them before it’s too late.


Soundscapes and culture shine in northern Sweden.


Skip smog-choked cities — and face masks — and head out to China’s wild frontier.


A mountain makeover from overlooked to opulent.


In the land of cars, cycling (and culture) get the limelight.


River cruising swells on the Danube of Asia.


Out of an economic crisis, a city surges back.


A scenic, low-key destination on the verge of discovery.


Chasing the northern lights? This might be the year.


On the African coast, music thrives in a commercial capital.


A revitalized city center welcomes new museums and streetcars.




A museum’s entrance makes for something new in the state of Denmark.


Haute cuisine comes to the lush landscapes of the Lake District.



Feel like reminiscing? A city is awash in anniversaries.


Even a 1,200-year-old lost city has some new draws.


Croatia’s architectural and musical gem lies inland.


Reinventing a Florida city’s reputation.



What you’d expect (natural beauty) and not (world-class museum).


Once a kitsch capital, now earning a reputation for food and sports.

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