This tourist-friendly small town located at the base Nounou Mountain on Kauai is ideal for water activities, including snorkeling, kayaking and water skiing. However, Kapaa is also home to numerous shops and restaurants. The Kinipopo Shopping Village is among the many highlights.

Fans of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" will be flocking to Waco, Texas in 2018 to tour the stomping grounds of local home remodeling stars Chip and Joanna Gaines. Keep in mind the central Texas city is also home to some truly unique attractions, including the Dr. Pepper Museum and Waco Mammoth National Monument fossil site.

Need a reason to head to Wilmington? Riverfest, Wilmington Beer Week and the world-famous North Carolina Azalea Festival should suffice. Even so, visitors won't need long on the Riverwalk to fall in love.

Beer lovers will want to place Bend, Oregon high on their wish list this year. Boasting nearly 30 breweries and pubs, the outdoorsy destination is no longer just for adventure seekers.

Looking to improve your fitness in 2018? Book your next trip to Boulder. Activities go far beyond skiing and snowboarding as this northern Colorado city is home to 30,000 acres of unspoiled land and 200 miles of trails and paths.

Paso Robles is a paradise for wine connoisseurs, boasting 170 wineries, 26,000 vineyard acres and 40 varietals of wine. Travelers to this central California destination can also find healing thermal springs and stunning natural attractions ranging from mountains to beaches.

There's a seemingly endless amount of history to explore in the Virginia capital as it's among America's oldest cities. Nonetheless, Richmond's thriving foodie scene, art, culture and outdoor draws have made it one of the country's hippest hot spots.

Set against the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Greenville boasts a stellar arts scene, world-class restaurants and countless historic sites. It's home to one of America's best downtowns, according to Forbes Magazine.

Now more than ever, travelers are celebrating pioneer history in Omaha, one of the stops along the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail in Omaha. Today, the city offers a promising craft beer scene, intriguing museums and an underrated array of live music.

Get in touch with nature in Lexington, Kentucky. Often overshadowed by Louisville, the Horse Capital of the World boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes east of the Mississippi and features plenty of scenic hiking trails.