The 7 'coolest' neighborhoods across the US where the food is good, the art scene is hot, and the culture is thriving

Average cost of a hotel in San Francisco: $214

Notable highlights: Aislyn Greene for New York Magazine called Dogpatch "San Francisco's artsiest neighborhood." She suggested exploring the American Industrial Center, which has studio spaces home to artists and the like; Hugomento, a shop of porcelains and ceramics; and Romer Young Gallery, which features artists of all levels.

What the experts say: "The main drag along Third Street – which you can roam on foot or by hopping on the T line of the Muni Metro – is a browser's dream," Manning wrote.

Average cost of a hotel in Detroit: $132

Notable highlights: Visiting Motown Museum, shopping for artisan goods at Pure Detroit, and taking a tour with the Antique Touring Company are among the top 10 things to do in Corktown, according to TripAdvisor.

What the experts say: "Packed full of everything from freshly baked bagels to craft coffee and Thai-inspired cuisine to slow-roasted BBQ, Michigan Avenue is a great place to start your adventures," Manning wrote.

Average cost of a hotel in Austin: $132

Notable highlights: Pick up breakfast tacos from Juan in a Million, Erin Russell recommends for Eater Austin. The area is also home to plenty of parks for picnicking and hiking, like Edward Rendon, Sr. Park and Metz Park.

What the experts say: "Very much a rising cultural hub, Holly attracts artists, musicians and young creatives like metal filings to a magnet," Manning wrote.

Average cost of a hotel in Chicago: $189

Notable sights: Pilsen, Chicago, has a large Mexican-American community, Emmi Barrett wrote for The Culture Trip, so head to the National Museum of Mexican Art. Enjoy the neighborhood's music scene with trips to Simone's for Sunday karaoke and The Dojo for some underground music.

What the experts say: "...make time to wander off the beaten path to discover the splashy murals lining streets and alleyways, many of which tell stories of the area's eclectic past," Manning wrote.

Average cost of a hotel in Astoria: $206

Notable highlights: According to Shaye Weaver for AM New York, the Socrates Sculpture Park, Welling Court Mural Project, and Museum of the Moving Image are must-sees.

What the experts say: "... you'll find yourself caught up in a bustle of people running errands at decades-old shops, lingering over meals at buzzy new restaurants and rubbing elbows with neighbours from around the globe," Manning wrote.

Average cost of a hotel in Los Angeles: $237

Notable highlights: According to Andy Wang for Food and Wine, Historic Filipinotown is LA's "next great dining neighborhood." Try Woon Kitchen or Porridges + Puffs. Head to Gabba Alley features eye-popping wall murals, wrote Aira Pamintuan for LAFOOD.

What the experts say: "As LA's other gentrifying areas ditch any sense of character and culture in favour of the latest generic-chic hotness, Historic Filipinotown is propping up its own," Manning wrote.