5 Best US Cities for Athletes

In this article, we are going to look at the 5 best US cities for athletes. If you want to read more about the best US cities for athletes and check out our detailed analysis of the global sporting and athletic goods market, you can go to 20 Best US Cities for Athletes.

5. Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis is a city in the US state of Minnesota and it has 180 parks as well as 55 miles of biking and walking paths. Minneapolis has four professional sports teams and a number of athletic fields, which helps the city rank among the top 5 best US cities for athletes.

4. St. Paul, MN

St. Paul is the capital city of Minnesota, and the second team from the state of Minnesota that ranks among the top 5 best US cities for athletes in our list. With athletic facilities, recreational centers, and parks spread out in all areas of the city, St. Paul has all the strengths and resources that athletes and fitness enthusiasts look for.

3. Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America and it ranks among the top 3 in our list of best US cities for athletes. There are many parks, gardens, recreation centers and athletic fields in the city. The city of Washington encourages and supports local leagues by offering athletic facilities.

2. Buffalo, NY

Buffalo is a city in the US state of New York. It is the second most populated city in the state after New York City. The city of Buffalo is home to hundreds of parks and recreational facilities, as well as dozens of athletic fields. Buffalo is also known as the City of Trees because of the vast amount of parks.

1. Arlington, VA

Arlington, a city in the US state of Virginia, tops our list of 20 best US cities for athletes. There are more than 40 baseball and softball fields, dozens of soccer fields as well as 6 multipurpose athletic fields at a number of different complexes across the city. The recreational centers and athletic facilities in Arlington are used to host a variety of activities including sporting leagues and tournaments at different levels.

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