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The best beer gardens for celebrating Oktoberfest in 16 US cities

Tanza LoudenbackSep 18, 2015, 22:13 IST

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The world's biggest folk and beer festival kicks off in Munich, Germany on Saturday.

Oktoberfest is an annual celebration of German tradition that's defined by camaraderie, hearty Bavarian cuisine, and lots and lots of beer.

But you don't have to go all the way to Munich to get in the Oktoberfest spirit.

Foursquare analyzed its user ratings to come up with a list of the best beer gardens in the US for celebrating Oktoberfest.

From a brewery in Seattle to a waterfront bar in New York, here's a list of the top places in the country to celebrate Oktoberfest the American way.