The beauty of the United States is that from all four corners of the country to everything in between, there are unique destinations, historic monuments, natural wonders, and hospitable people all of which Americans and foreigners should attempt to engage with at some point in their lives. But when I saw that Lonely Planet listed Grad Rapids, MI, of all places, ahead of Boston in the top U.S. travel destinations, I had to cry foul.

In consecutive order, the top three domestic travel destinations according to Lonely Planet are: Grand Rapids, Yosemite National Park, and Boston.

Now, I can see why Yosemite clocked in at such a high rank with its sprawling and majestic wildlife and sheer scenic beauty. It’s a 761,268 acre plot of Mother Nature that boasts an unparalleled biological diversity and a very worthy getaway for folks here and abroad.

But Grand Rapids over Boston? Give me a break. Lonely Planet’s reasoning behind naming Grand Rapids the top destination to visit in the country was simple and one that Bostonians can certainly empathize with, but not necessarily agree with: “Over 25 craft breweries pour in the area, and events like Cool Brews Hot Eats and the Winter Beer Festival (both in February), and the Summer Craft Beer Festival (August), keep the city festive year-round.”

Massachusetts drinking habits, particularly in Boston, are, after all, one of the reasons it didn’t rank higher in terms of healthiest states.

It then goes on to cite Grand Rapids’s blossoming art scene where visitors can enjoy “Rodin sculptures in the Frederik Meijer Gardens, and the excellent Grand Rapids Art Museum housed in a cool LEED Gold certified building.”

But all of that pales in comparison to what Boston has to offer. Craft Beer and eye-catching art are just two facets in this multidimensional culture phenomenon we know colloquially as The Hub. Lonely Planet was kind enough to give shout outs to the Red Sox for their World Series win, Boston’s hosting of the 100th annual US Figure Skating Championships (where the US Winter Olympics team is anointed), and the running of the Boston Marathon come Spring.

What about the influx of swanky cocktail lounges, burgeoning food trucks, celebrity clout, prestigious institutions, historical architecture, cutting-edge tech scene, picturesque Boston Harbor, and the other championship-caliber sports teams?

To each their own, I suppose.

So congratulations to you, Grand Rapids. But don’t think Boston is the kind of city to take these things lightly. We’ll be back with plenty of more progressive, amusing, and entertaining items for sightseers to pin on their agendas.