14 Nerdy Places Where You Can Get Your Geek On

Conventions are great, but one weekend a year (or two, if you live near a major metropolitan area) is simply not enough anymore — the geek community is growing, and business owners take notice. Over the last decade, growth continues in barcades, gaming cafes, and other geek-inspired locales, as well as events going on outside of the convention circuit. In almost every state across the U.S. you'll find a thriving geek community with a hangout geared towards their tastes.

So whether you're exploring in your own backyard or jetting off to another part of the country, here are 14 different geek-inspired venues and events to connect you to the geek community all across the United States. Read more...