Wednesday, November 4

Great cities for people that love the great outdoors


Great cities for outdoorsy people

Cities that capture the best of the outdoors

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

Copacabana Beach at sunrise with joggers,walkers and cyclists (© Jeremy Walker/Getty Images)

For many, exploring a big city is all about the culture and food scene – after all, why go to a city if you’re wanting rural pursuits? But there are some cities that offer the best of both worlds – they’ve got the museums and restaurants, but they’ve also got plenty of natural beauty and activities to keep the outdoors-minded happy. Whether it’s a case of hopping in a kayak, slogging your way up a mountain or learning to surf – these cities have an energy of a different kind…