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It’s Summer, and Who Doesn’t Love a Good Vacation?

Best destinations to visit this summer

As the warmer months approach, you need to plan your vacation (or a long weekend getaway). If you don’t want to travel abroad, this list of the best summer vacay in the US is perfect for you!

Summer is meant for using vacation days, whether your ideal trip involves:

  • A big city.
  • An all-American national park.
  • A relaxing beach.
  • A stay in a small town.

To decide on the best summer vacations in the USA, one needs to consider several factors, including affordability, weather, variety of things to do, plus traveler and expert sentiment. 

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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Cape Cod is a family-friendly New England vacation destination. That entices travelers with its colorful clam huts, quaint cottages, luxury resorts, and 40-mile-long national seashore. 

Kayaking and fishing are popular activities in Cape Cod. Still, they are beachcombing, listening to live music, and exploring art galleries, where you may find many unique items by local glassblowers and artists. Quahog Day is also a must-see for anyone looking for a unique experience. In this June event, Doug the Quahog gives his yearly beach weather forecast.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Jekyll Island, off the coastline of Georgia, is a serene summer break ready to happen. Because the island is a state park, its natural beauty is conserved so that you’ll be absorbed during your visit. The island’s mood is laid-back. The attractions reflect that, with adjacent country clubs, art exhibitions, historic museums, and charming cafes.

Your holiday will be filled with images of creative driftwood along the coasts, historical landmarks, scenic beaches, and native sea turtles finding their way to and from the ocean.

Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine

Source: Vogue 

Summer is Portland’s busiest season, but it’s indeed one of the greatest seasons to visit for an authentic taste of the city. Even in the summers, temperatures rarely rise beyond 80 ℉. With its intact stunning views and simple feel, Portland is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.

Upon arriving, you will spend a significant amount of time on the rocky beach listening to the sounds of the water smashing. One of Portland’s most prominent features is its lighthouses. There are six nearby, including the most visible, Portland Head Light on Cape Elizabeth. —You can take a tour of all of them to understand the town’s significance in maritime history.

Route 66  

Route 66  

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If you want to see various places during your summer vacation, a road trip along a part of Route 66 might be the way to go. If you have the leisure, you might choose to travel Route 66 from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California. Stopping along the route in small villages that still retain neon-lit diners and historical remnants from when the Mother Road was constructed, a major East-West highway.

Anyone who has traveled along Route 66 knows how memorable it is. If you’re traveling with kids, stretch out the driving time by making extra detours to some of the ancient towns.

This Route 66 summer break trip would take you via Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. If you choose to drive the entire route, it’ll be a nostalgic stroll down memory lane, but it’ll also be a vacation to remember.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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Summers are among the most cost-effective periods to visit this Colorado town. The pleasant weather attracts visitors who want to go hiking, horseback riding, rafting, or bicycling. Many summer festivals are held in the town, including the Hot Air Balloon Rodeo and Art in the Park. A visit here must also include a soak in the well-known hot springs.

Outer Banks, North Carolina

Outer Banks, North Carolina

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The Outer Banks is a popular family holiday destination that fills up quickly in the summer, with people on the beach eager to unwind. Fishing, windsurfing, boogie boarding, and kiting sports like kitesurfing, hang gliding, and traditional kite flying thrive at this North Carolina vacation for youngsters.

However, enthusiasts enjoy the Outer Banks’ significance as the Wright Brothers’ maiden flight site and the mysterious disappearance of Roanoke Island’s residents. Furthermore, there are several lighthouses to explore and large and pristine beaches.

San Diego

San Diego

San Diego’s numerous beaches (including Coronado, Mission, and Pacific beaches), museum-filled Balboa Park, and world-class zoo make it an ideal summer holiday destination for families and peace seekers.

In addition, San Diego has a thriving dining and drinking culture that includes authentic Mexican-style food and more than 150 craft brews. Enjoy a lunch in the Gaslamp Quarter or enroll for a beer or cuisine tour to get a whole city experience.

Kauai, Hawaii

Kauai, Hawaii, summer

As long as you enjoy waving palm trees, beautiful sandy beaches, and mild sea breezes, there is no wrong time to visit the Hawaiian Islands.

However, suppose you’re planning a trip to Kauai. In that case, summer is the most incredible time to enjoy the Garden Island’s natural qualities. Making it not just one of the most fabulous US vacation places but also an immensely romantic retreat in the USA. Kauai, the archipelago’s northernmost island, has a diversified terrain encompassing lush tropical rainforests and majestic falls to deep canyons etched in red and green.

The scenic Na Pali Coast provides spectacular trekking trails along the rough coastline and above the skies to the northwest.

This is indeed a must-visit if you ask us! 

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