Editor’s Note: City Escape

Local food stands, street performances, ancient architecture, sidewalk cafes, tucked-away green spaces ? these are just a few of the enumerable features you can find in a city. People, particularly those not from urban areas, tend to think of city travel as the downtown business district, but this is just one small sector, and not generally the one where travelers flock to. In fact, in many cities you?ll never step foot in the central business district as a tourist unless you?re seeking it out. Cities can be just as adventurous, inspiring, cultural and downright fun as any other type of destination. This issue is devoted to city travel and all that it has to offer.