Seattle

Seeing Shakespeare in New York, Bright Eyes in Seattle and Roald Dahl's Enormous Crocodile in London – these five destinations are topping lists for the last holiday of summer.

At Seattle's Eight Row, the robust non-alcoholic beverage programme serves as a model of inclusivity when it comes to meeting the needs of diners opting out of alcohol.

These six cities are known for their top-notch brews and caffeine-focused cultures – perfect for those on an extended stay.

Seattle and Portland have long traded jibes on the quality of their brew pubs and the hipster rating of their music scenes, but the biggest rivalry is now between their football teams.

From a local-minded bakery in San Francisco to a French boulangerie on the Las Vegas Strip, the nation’s affinity for the decadent treat shows no signs of waning.

Stadiums across the US are reinventing field-side fare with chef-helmed stands and snacks.

The factory-produced brews that used to make up the US beer market have been surpassed in recent years by thousands of microbreweries across the country.

Take a photo tour of five stunning waterfalls that impress with massive height, might and dramatic locations.