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Reimagine Remote Work: 10 US Destinations Perfect for a Workcation

By Elizabeth Thorn July 18, 2023
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Does sitting at your home office every day bore you? Do you want to change where you work but still need to complete work tasks?

You should try a workcation! What’s a workcation you ask? A workcation is an opportunity to do work remotely from a different place than usual and see new places at the same time!

Austin, Texas

Austin Texas

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Did you know Austin is called the “Live Music Capital of the World?” That is because there are a large number of music venues and festivals, and great top restaurants, breweries, and parks!

Austin has a fast-growing tech industry which means there are a lot of coworking spaces. This makes Austin great for digital nomads and tech entrepreneurs. When you want to take a break from work, go check out the Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park or even Franklin Barbecue for some brisket and margaritas!

Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Colorado

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If you like the outdoors and a relaxed atmosphere, then Boulder is a great place to be. It also has some of the Rocky Mountains. Boulder is a creative and innovative place and has many startups and the University of Colorado.

You can work at a coworking place like Expansive 15th & Canyon and then go for a nice hike or bike ride on one of the many beautiful trails. If you want to relax after a long day at work, there are many restaurants that serve locally sourced ingredients and craft beer.

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston South Carolina

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Charleston’s Southern Hospitality and great combination of both work and leisure means that the historic city is a wonderful place to take a workcation. The coastal city is great for travelers looking to enjoy great lowcountry food and also boasts a beautiful harbor and charming historic architecture. It’s also the perfect coastal city to enjoy warm weather.

The Daily and Second State Coffee are charming coffee shops where you can get some work done. Afterwards, take a stroll at the iconic Rainbow Row and take a walk at Battery Park. Make sure to have some of the fresh seafood, and of course sweet tea!

Kansas City, Missouri

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Kansas City Missouri

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Kansas City is a great workcation destination for those who are fans of barbecue, jazz, and the arts. The Midwest town has a lot of startup incubators like Plexpod and plenty of coworking spaces.

Make sure to catch a jazz show at The Green Lady Lounge, go to the National WWI Museum to enjoy some ribs at Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que.

Miami, Florida

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Miami Florida

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Miami is perfect for a workcation if you enjoy sunshine and a great party vibe. The city has beaches, restaurants, and nightlife and a lot of great food options.

You can work at a coworking space The LAB Miami. After you can go to South Beach to get some sun or go to Wynwood to see the colorful street art. Miami is fun if you like food, art, and great scenery too.

Nashville, Tennessee

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Nashville Tennessee

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Coworking business spaces such as WeWork and Industrious allow you to work from anywhere in the country including Nashville. Nashville is a country music city with a booming tech and health care industry, and with hot chicken everywhere, there is something for everyone. Catch live music at the Bluebird Cafe and do not miss out on the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Portland, Oregon

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Portland Oregon

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When it comes to unique culture and craft beers, Portland stands out from the crowd. It has the mild climate and ample green spaces ideal for workcation. It presents plenty of opportunities to create a perfect public garden.

Designate some work hours at CENTRL Office or DeskHub and afterwards, cycle through the city visiting it’s famous pop up breweries, food trailers, and modern artistry galleries. Hike in the Forets Park and feast your eyes at the Columbia River Gorge.

San Francisco, California

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As the leading country in technology, the United States presents great opportunities in San Francisco. It has numerous fast growing businesses and offers plenty of networking opportunities to tech entrepreneurs.

Galvanize and The Farm Soho offer work spaces, and when finished for the day hop on one of the cable cars for a stroll through the Golden Gate Park or visit the famous wharf. San Francisco is also known for amazing food including unbeatable seafood, the best Chinese food in the country and world class sourdough.

Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah is an incredibly beautiful Southern city overflowing with rich history. The Spanish moss, cobblestone streets, and trees are breathtaking. The architecture from the Antebellum period is full of Southern charm, and Savannah is full of irresistible locations.

If you require a working area, the Coffee Fox is a great place to be productive. You could also do some work from your Southern-styled Airbnb and enjoy the front porch and the beautiful breeze from the outdoors.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Although initially dull to many, Tulsa brings its own kind of charm. There is enough comfort and connectivity to keep a person there long enough to do some work if there is no other place to be. Co-working spaces like The Root Coworking and The Bridge promote collaboration and innovation. The Tulsa Remote program even offers a grant to qualifying remote workers that are fortunate enough to get it. When the work part is done, there’s the Southern food to enjoy and a plethora of activities to keep engaged; the arts, outdoors, and an incredibly rich and varied food scene.

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