Here are the 10 cities you should schlep to next year.
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1. Washington, D.C.
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in 2015, at which time it will be America’s only national museum devoted to African-American culture.
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2. El Chalten, Argentina
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There are glaciers, lake and waterfalls galore around here, which make it a great place for adventure. Plus, 2015 marks the spot’s 30th birthday.
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3. Milan, Italy
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Yes, Milan is Milan, but the fashion capital will also play host to Expo 2015 from May through October.
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4. Zermatt, Switzerland
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It’s a famous mountain resort town and it will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Edward Whymper’s ascent of the Matterhorn.
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5. Valletta, Malta
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The stunningly underrated Maltese capital will celebrate the big 4-5-0 since the Great Siege back in 1565.
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6. Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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The Bulgarian city has a beautifully-kept Old Town, killer nightlife and enough quirkiness and history to make it worth your while. In short, 2015 will show that Plovdiv is under-the-radar no longer.
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7. Salisbury, UK
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The city, not far from Stonehenge, is home to the best-preserved original copy of the Magna Carta, which is marking its 800th birthday in 2015. Expect festivals and revelry galore.
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8. Vienna, Austria
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You’re undoubtedly familiar with the famed Austrian city. But 2015 marks a LOT of birthdays for the European capital, including the 150th birthday of the Ringstrasse.
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9. Chennai, India
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The long-overlooked metropolis will be home to India’s first integrated mass transit system come 2015.
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10. Toronto, Canada
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Roughly 250,000 visitors will descend on the city for the Pan American Games in 2015.