National Geographic Geotourism website nomination categories Accommodation - Backcountry Shelter Accommodation - Bed and Breakfast Accommodation - Campground or RV Park Accommodation - Guest Cottages, Condos and Rentals Accommodation - Hostel Accommodation - Hotel or Motel Accommodation - Inn Accommodation - Lodge or Resort Accommodation - Unique or Historical Accommodation Action Opportunity - Citizen Science Program Action Opportunity - Community Involvement Action Opportunity - Conservation Action Action Opportunity - Educational Opportunity Action Opportunity - Organization Action Opportunity - Volunteer Opportunity Community - Appealing Downtown Area Community - Cultural District Community - Historic Site or District Community - Local Artist, Musician, or Craftsperson Community - Neighborhood Community - Village or Town Festival or Event - Competitive or Sporting Event Festival or Event - Festival Event Festival or Event - Live Music or Theatre Event

Food or Drink - Bar, Saloon or Tavern Food or Drink - Cafe, Deli or Coffee House Food or Drink - Culinary School Food or Drink - Farmers and Seafood Markets Food or Drink - Microbrewery or Distillery Food or Drink - Natural Food Store or Co-op Food or Drink - Restaurant Food or Drink - Winery or Winery Tasting Room Health and Wellness - Holistic Health Health and Wellness - Retreat or Activity Health and Wellness - Treatment Historic or Prehistoric Place - Abandoned Community Historic or Prehistoric Place - Archaeological Site Historic or Prehistoric Place - Battlefields, Civil Rights, Historic Homes and Gardens Historic or Prehistoric Place - Cemetery Historic or Prehistoric Place - Historic Site Local Point of Interest - Public Market Local Point of Interest - Religious Site or Structure Local Point of Interest - Statue or Public Art Display Local Point of Interest - Unique Shop Museum, Theater, Interpretive Center - Art Gallery or Studio Museum, Theater, Interpretive Center - Museum Museum, Theater, Interpretive Center - Nature and Wildlife Center Museum, Theater, Interpretive Center - Theater or Performing Arts Center Museum, Theater, Interpretive Center - Visitor or Interpretive Center

Natural Area - Beach, Bay and Islands Natural Area - Community Park Natural Area - Conservation Area Natural Area - Fish and Wildlife Refuge or Sanctuary Natural Area - Forest or Range Natural Area - Garden or Arboretum Natural Area - Geologic Feature Natural Area - Lake, River, or Waterfall Natural Area - National or State Park or Forest Natural Area - Ocean Shoreline Features Natural Area - Wetlands, Swamps, Bayous and Glades Outdoor Adventure - Agritourism Outdoor Adventure - Biking Route Outdoor Adventure - Birdwatching Area Outdoor Adventure - Boat Launch and Boating Area Outdoor Adventure - Boat Tour Outdoor Adventure - Canoe or Flatwater Kayaking Area Outdoor Adventure - Climbing Area Outdoor Adventure - Dive Spot Outdoor Adventure - Guide or Outfitter Outdoor Adventure - Hiking Trail or Trailhead Outdoor Adventure - Horseback Riding Outdoor Adventure - Hunting Area Outdoor Adventure - Motorized - ATV Trail Outdoor Adventure - Recreational Fishing Area

Outdoor Adventure - Scenic Drive Outdoor Adventure - Scenic Viewpoint Outdoor Adventure - Walking Tour Outdoor Adventure - Whitewater Recreation Area Outdoor Adventure - Wildlife Viewing Area Outdoor Adventure - Winter Recreation Area Tour and Packaged Experience - Cultural-Based Experience Tour and Packaged Experience - Multi-Location Packaged Experience Tour and Packaged Experience - Nature-Based Experience