Planning a vacation that accommodates a vegan diet can certainly be difficult. Here are a few of the most vegan cities around which to plan your next vacation.
Finding restaurants and grocery stores that accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences can be extremely difficult. Knowing your vacation is going to be filled with struggles to find food options even be a deterrence from wanting to travel. Luckily, many restaurants and grocery stores are becoming more accommodating to vegan diets. Some cities have caught on much faster to the trend than others, making them the most vegan-friendly cities to visit. The next time you and your friends are planning an exciting vacation—when it’s safe to do so and when travel restrictions have lifted—consider road tripping to one of these vegan-safe locations.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a great vacation destination with easy access to the coast and the Cascade mountains. It’s a highly pedestrian-friendly city where you can walk the streets and find plenty of vegan food options. Portland has over 50 vegan restaurants, and its vegan food options are all relatively affordable, thanks to the abundance of options.
Seattle, Washington
Looking for another location in the Pacific Northwest? After spending some time in Portland, head north to Seattle. Another great tourism spot, Seattle is home to the famous Pike Place Market, which offers vegan menu options at a few restaurant locations. Otherwise, the city is crawling with vegan restaurants outside the market as well.
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles should be no surprise as a vegan-friendly city to visit. Los Angeles is filled with tourist attractions and known to be a trend-setting city. Like Portland, Los Angeles is filled with plenty of vegan options, so you won’t have any trouble finding meal options here.
Orlando, Florida
Head south to Florida for a more tropical setting. Orlando’s vegan accommodations have quickly grown in recent years, making it a safe place for vegan visitors. If you’re an adrenaline junkie looking for a fun trip to Orlando’s theme parks, don’t worry—Orlando’s vegan restaurants have your mealtimes covered.
Austin, Texas
Rounding out the top five most vegan-friendly cities to visit is Austin, Texas. Austin has a historically famous food scene, which has now become widely vegan-friendly. Austin is also known as a rather artistic town. If you love food, music, and art, Austin is the place to visit next.