Do-nut Sleep on These Top 12 Doughnut Tours and Experiences in the US

The humble doughnut has been a fan favorite since the beginning of time—archaeologists continue to find doughnut-like objects in their digs. American doughnut, though, can be traced to the Dutch olykoeks (oily cakes). Since then, these beloved pastries have taken on lives of their own, morphing into cake doughnuts, raised doughnuts, traditional doughnuts, jelly doughnuts, doughnuts meshed with croissants (cronuts), and more. With such a vast world of sweet treats to explore, here are the top doughnut tours and experiences in the US.
1. Cycle your way through Portland’s sweet side
Do as the locals do and combine your doughnut with fresh coffee and plenty of biking in Portland. Cycling about the city, you’ll find doughnut dives, great roasts, and apple fritters worth writing home about.
2. Take your tastebuds across the Chicago Loop
With Midwest roots, Chicago knows the art of comfort food—but as one of the country’s most diverse cities, it also knows culinary exploration. Taste the doughnut rainbow in the Windy City, from cream-filled to vegan and beyond.
3. Bet on Las Vegas’ underground doughnut scene
4. Soak in ocean views and doughnut flavors in Miami
Do doughnuts taste better with a side of sea breeze? You’ll find out in Miami—where you can also load up on fresh gelato, piping-hot churros, and more. Better yet? You can enjoy idyllic ocean views and warm Floridian sunshine while sampling your favorite wheel-shaped pastries.
5. Taste an indie edge in Seattle’s doughnut scene
6. Savor beignets in New Orleans
Most of us know the world’s best beignets are in New Orleans—but the city’s sweet scene goes well beyond the doughy puffs. You’ll even get a chance to taste some unique toppings and sauces favored by locals.
7. Get political about doughnuts in DC
Combine a tour of the nation’s capital with your favorite sweet treats. Snap a photo of the White House and Lafayette Square as you munch on delicious doughnuts. You’ll find a strikingly global flare in Washington DC’s doughnut scene, from downtown to Chinatown.
8. Sample doughnuts with a Southern twist in Nashville
Move over wine and cheese—the next great pairing just might be fried chicken and doughnut. In Nashville, you’ll even get to experience Donut Distillery, where your new favorite pairing awaits, as you dip your favorite pastries into beer, mimosas, whiskey, and coffee.
9. Pair Santa Monica sunshine with a little something sweet
What food is as fun and carefree as sunny Santa Monica? The doughnuts here range from classic icons to artisanal up-and-comers, and you’ll get the chance to try them all, from pizza doughnuts to more traditional flavors.
10. Get in line at Philly’s best doughnut shops
You’ve done the whole cheesesteak thing; now it’s time to explore Philadelphia’s doughnut scene. Enjoy local highlights and attractions while nibbling on some of the best sugary treats the city offers.
11. Toss some sprinkles of history onto your Boston doughnut
Did Paul Revere know what doughnuts were? Did JFK eat doughnuts? You’ll find out when you dig into the best Boston doughnuts on this tasty walking tour. You get to pair these yummy circular treats with apple cider, too.
12. Scope out New York City’s hot take on hot-and-fresh doughnuts
New York City claims many of our favorite recent doughnut iterations—like the not-so-humble cronut. On this donut tour through Greenwich Village and the West Village, with tastings as diverse as the city itself along the way.
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