If you’re into skating—whether on a skateboard, roller skates, or roller blades—you may want to travel to places that are skate-friendly. That means a city that has smooth skating surfaces and whose police are cool with people riding in public. So in the spirit of shredding, here are the best cities to bring your wheels to.
Barcelona
There’s a good reason why Barcelona is known as the skate capital of Europe. In addition to having so many sweet skate spots, it also has a rich skating culture, which means you can definitely meet up with people who are into the same hobby as you.
Berlin
Another skate capital of Europe, something about Berlin’s German architecture just seems tailor-made for skating. Between the numerous skate parks and all of the ledges, banks, stairs, and rails—there’s something for park skaters and street skaters alike.
Paris
Paris has everything: parks, history, fashion, museums, views, and even a sick skate culture. You can hit up the parks, grab a baguette, and ride to the Eiffel tower all in one day. Sounds perfect, no?
San Francisco
Skating culture was practically born in California, and San Francisco is especially known for its contributions to street skating. If you’re into hill bombing, this is a city you have to add to your list.