[isola di burano]JeniFoto/Shutterstock * Some of the most incredible travel destinations are a bit under the radar. * Santorini and Mykonos are popular spots in Greece, but Crete is also full of beautiful beaches. * Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a quaint beach town that's perfect for those looking to get away from city life. * Paris might get all of the attention, but Lyon, France, is also worth visiting. * Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Many crowds are drawn to popular travel destinations, but sometimes the best spots are the under-the-radar places you may not have heard of yet. Here are some of the most underrated travel destinations of the year, so far. HEAD TO KRAKÓW IN POLAND IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A CHARMING EUROPEAN CITY. RolfSt / iStock There are so many old and beautiful cities to visit in Europe that it's easy to just focus on the major ones, but there are tons of underrated spots worth visiting, including Kraków, Poland. In the city's historic central district Old Town, visitors will find attractions like Market Square, which is filled with shops, museums, and historic statues. Travelers can also check out Planty Park, one of the largest city parks in the area, or Floriańska Street, a bustling spot that's perfect for shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, and drinking cheap beer. WHITEFISH, MONTANA, IS A PERFECT GETAWAY FOR THOSE WHO LOVE NATURE. Christopher Jackson/Shutterstock Those looking to immerse themselves in nature will want to check out Whitefish, Montana. Depending on the season, this resort town in the Rocky Mountains offers great skiing or hiking — and it offers stunning views of the mountains year-round Visitors can also explore the nearby Glacier National Park, get cozy in an art gallery, or try rock climbing. MANY VISIT MEXICO FOR ITS AMAZING BEACHES, BUT MEXICO CITY IS A GREAT SPOT FOR ADVENTURE. Anton_Ivanov/Shutterstock Mexico is known for hot spots like Tulum, Cabo, Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta, but Mexico City is a more underrated spot that's perfect for those who want to explore. It may not be on the coast with the beaches Mexico is mostly known for, but it is filled with plenty of culture-rich places such as archaeological sites and museums. Art fans will definitely want to check out the Palacio Nacional, where tourists can view historic murals by the famed painter Diego Rivera. SEE THE REST OF THE STORY AT BUSINESS INSIDER SEE ALSO: * I moved to the US from China — and here are the 29 things on my US bucket list * Here's what it was like on board Qantas' first nonstop, 19-hour flight from London to Sydney * Stylists and designers reveal the 11 trends we'll be seeing everywhere in 2020
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