8. Burlington, Vermont

Burlington has become a mecca in recent years for those hoping to sample a wide variety of awesome beer in a weekend, making the town very friendly to tourists. Some of the more popular pubs in town include the Switchback Brewery, the Vermont Pub and Brewery, and the Three Needs Brewery and Taproom, which relocated in January of 2012 and is currently resuming their brewing operation after moving the pub. Burlington Brew Tours offers a tour for every taste, from a designated driver van to a food and beer tour. No matter where your tastes lie, there is sure to be a great tour available soon.

9. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For much of its history, the city of Milwaukee was touted at The Beer Capital of the World. Major brewers such as Miller, Pabst, Schlitz and Blatz made their homes here and took advantage of the ice available from Lake Michigan before refrigeration was available to create empires.

If you are hoping to sample some of the finest that Milwaukee has to offer, you have a ton of options. You can plan your trip to coincide with Beer Week, which is traditionally held in April, or you can go it alone.

If you’re pub-crawling, Mulligans Irish Pub and Grill is lauded for both its excellent beers and its sumptuous food offerings. The Blackbird Bar offers a lively patio atmosphere and a huge selection of local beers on tap and in bottles.

You also won’t want to miss The Harbor Room, if you are secure in your sexuality. A primarily gay bar, the place is known for its two-for-one beer special for anyone who goes topless, although the ladies do keep their bras on. The atmosphere is so fun and inviting and the beer so cold, you won’t want to miss it.

10. Boston, Massachusetts

Beantown is a fast-paced, older city with a plethora of beer venues to check out during your stay. The Harpoon Beer Hall attracts such crowds that the line will sometimes stretch out into the street, so arrive early.