The 7 Best U.S. Destinations for Oktoberfest

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Denver ties with Portland, Oregon; San Diego; Seattle; and Albuquerque for the most breweries per capita. All of that makes for a lot of beer come Oktoberfest. Whatever your beer preferences, Denver delivers at its spot as the seventh-best U.S. destination for Oktoberfest. © Arinahabich08 | Dreamstime.com

Meanwhile, the No. 6 destination, Philadelphia, ties with Las Vegas, Orlando and Buffalo for most pretzel shops per capita. While a traditional Philly pretzel is different from the German variety, they’re still tasty any way you serve them. © Dmitrii Sakharov - Dreamstime.com

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In fourth place, San Francisco ties with Portland, Oregon, and New York City for most German restaurants per capita, and with Tampa and Orlando for most Oktoberfest festivals and parties per capita. © Jared Fairley - Dreamstime.com

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In second place, Portland, Oregon, is notable for its high number of German restaurants and breweries and easily accessible bars. In addition to the celebrations in Portland, you’ll find Oktoberfest events occurring around the state all month-long. © Shane Cotee - Dreamstime.com

Finally, in first place, New York City takes the top spot as best U.S. destination for Oktoberfest celebrations. It has a high number of German restaurants and the most accessible bars out of all the ranked cities. © Littleny - Dreamstime.com