10 Alternative Bucket List Destinations for 2019

If your bucket list is getting short or you're just tired of recommendations to see the same old places, you're in luck. U.K.-based price comparison website Comparethemarket.com used the Like a Local app in some of the world's most hipster cities to uncover alternative bucket list destinations travelers should be visiting in 2019. Here are 10 to start planning for right now.

Dubbed Portland's living room, Pioneer Courthouse Square is one of the city's many gems. The lively public space hosts concerts, markets, displays and other exciting events, some of which are even free to attend.

Pike Place Market is hardly underrated, attracting millions of visitors each year. Nonetheless, it offers a plethora of unique experiences rather than just a passing photo-op. Foodies will have their senses tingling while watching the fish fly through the air.

Copenhagen's Freetown Christiania is a hipster haven. Founded in the early 1970s and now home to about 1,000 residents, the commune is open to visitors, who flock here to see the stunning art and the local crafts.

The Wynwood Yard is a pop-up entrepreneurial hub in Miami's vibrant Wynwood Arts District that's home to mouthwatering food trucks, live music and eclectic art pieces, among other attractions. It's a hit with locals and tourists alike.

If you're looking to beat the crowds at Orlando's iconic theme parks, consider a relaxing stroll through Lake Eola Park or maybe rent a swan-shaped paddle boat to cruise the lake itself. Take in the city's beautiful skyline and even enjoy a live concert at the Walt Disney Amphitheater.

Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a year-round destination for visitors to Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. Now through March 10, guests can experience Phipps dazzling orchid and tropical bonsai show.

Named after the famous Portuguese poet and writer, this scenic viewing point overlooks Lisbon, offering local artists and tourists plenty of inspiration. Better yet, it's completely free. You'll just have to make it up the hill to the terrace.

The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco is open daily but only adults age 21 and older are invited to NightLife. Featuring a new theme every Thursday night from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., the museum's special event allows visitors to tour the exhibits and participate in special programming while they enjoy live music, food and drinks.

You don't have to be religious to appreciate Helsinki's Temppeliaukio Church, which was literally built into solid rock five decades ago. In addition to church services, it hosts classical concerts that are enhanced by the structure's stellar acoustics.

Zurich's Polyterrasse is a great place to hang like a local. Part of the STEM university ETH Zurich, the square features remarkable views of downtown and is popular with students who come to read, relax, picnic and soak up some sun.