BROUGHTON STREET SAVANNAH, GA.

This Southern coastal city, famous for its public squares and parks, has one of the most vibrant downtowns in the nation, Gibbs says. In the last few years, its core has been transformed into a shopping and entertainment destination marked by careful restoration. One example: Savannah Taphouse, partially owned by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The modern sports bar fits seamlessly in a former theater building, he says. savannah.com