The weather is finally warming up, which means it’s time to start planning those summer trips for the best places to visit in the USA. The U.S. is home to a wide variety of vacation destinations, ranging from secluded beaches to buzzing city centers and everything in between. And June is arguably the best month to take advantage of everything the country has to offer: summer has officially arrived but most kids are still in school, meaning smaller crowds and even lower prices on travel deals around the nation. Check out 10 of our favorite destinations for June travel in the USA:
1. CALIFORNIA
California is the biggest state in America, and it’s home to a lot of great cities. You can start with San Diego, where you’ll find plenty of museums and parks, including Balboa Park and Old Town State Historic Park. Or you could head to Los Angeles for a tour of Universal Studios Hollywood or Disneyland. Also check out San Francisco, which has tons of great restaurants and bars (and more than its fair share of fog). If you’re looking for something more outdoorsy, then consider visiting Santa Barbara—the wine country here is some of the best around! And if history’s more your thing—you know who else was born here? Ronald Reagan!
San Jose offers tons of fun things to do for all ages—it’s got something for everyone! We highly recommend checking out their museums like The Tech Museum Of Innovation or The Levi’s Stadium Soccer Stadium & Visitor Center (but don’t forget your ID!). There are also plenty of cool activities nearby such as hiking at Mount Umunhum Trailhead Orchards & Wineries And Vineyards That Yield Quality Products From Seed To Bottle Including Fruit Trees Such San Jose Orchard Growers Association Member Farms.*
2. Washington, DC
Washington, DC is the capital of the United States of America. It is also home to several major tourist attractions, including:
- The White House
- US Capitol Building
- National Mall (including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial)
- Smithsonian Institution museums (such as National Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, Natural History Museum)
Washington is also known as a center for media in the U.S., with many newspapers and magazines based there. It’s a major transportation hub with three airports nearby (Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport; Washington Dulles International Airport).
3. Arizona
The capital of Arizona is a bustling city with a population of 1.6 million people. It’s also known for being home to the largest airport in the United States (Sky Harbor International Airport), which sees more than 40 million passengers each year. If you’re looking for some outdoor fun and adventure, this is the place for you!
Sedona is located in northern Arizona, about an hour away from Phoenix. This small town has been popular among tourists since the 1970s thanks to its beautiful scenery and proximity to many famous landmarks such as Montezuma Castle National Monument and Red Rock State Park. You can find plenty of hiking trails here too! Grand Canyon National Park lies just outside Sedona—make sure your camera battery isn’t dead before heading out!
4. Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area, the 4th least populous, and the least densely populated of the 50 states.
It’s an amazing place to visit with lots of things to do like hiking, skiing and more. Alaska is full of wildlife and it’s beautiful scenery makes it a must go place for anyone who loves nature and adventure!
5. Colorado
Colorado is one of the most popular destinations in the United States, and for good reason. It’s a huge state with some of the best skiing, hiking and sightseeing in America.
Colorado is also home to several national parks that offer breathtaking views and activities like hiking and biking.
6. New Mexico
New Mexico is a state that has many wonderful places to visit. One of the best times to go there and explore it is in June, when the weather is nice, but not too hot.
There are so many incredible things to see in New Mexico! One of them is Santa Fe, which has some amazing history and art galleries. Taos is another great place to visit—it’s known for its art studios and festivals during summertime. Los Alamos was home to some famous scientists who helped develop the atomic bomb during World War II. And Albuquerque has lots of historic buildings that show how Native Americans shaped the area over time.
Some other attractions include: Santa Fe National Historic Trail; Chaco Culture National Historical Park; Bandelier National Monument; White Sands National Monument; El Malpais National Monument (which means “badlands”); Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (which means “cliff houses”).
7. Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is home to the Portland metropolitan area, the largest metropolitan area in the state. It is also home to the state’s largest city, Portland, and its capital Salem; both cities have populations exceeding 260,000 people.
8. West Virginia
Located in the Appalachian region, West Virginia is a state of great natural beauty. The area is home to a number of national parks, including the New River Gorge National River and Monongahela National Forest. West Virginia is also known for its beautiful spring wildflowers and lush forests, which make it an ideal place for hikers and nature lovers alike. West Virginia is considered as the best places to visit in the USA.
9. Michigan
Michigan is a state in the Great Lakes region of the United States, bordered by the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Wisconsin to the east, Indiana to the south, and Lake Superior to the west. To learn more about Michigan history and culture, take a trip through time at one of these 10 museums around the state.
Michigan’s Lower Peninsula is shaped like a mitten that has been put on backwards with its thumb facing east while its open palm faces west toward Lake Michigan. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula juts out into Lake Superior and contains some of North America’s most spectacular scenery as well as many small towns with quaint Main Streets where you can enjoy lunch or dinner while enjoying views over snowcapped mountains or deep blue lakes where eagles soar overhead looking for fish.
10. Maine
Maine is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the northernmost state in the contiguous United States, and it is bordered by Massachusetts to its south, New Hampshire to its east and the Canadian province of Quebec to its north. Maine has several nicknames: The Pine Tree State; Vacationland; Aroostook County, where I grew up!
Best places to visit in the USA in June
- The Everglades National Park
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Yellowstone National Park
- Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, California
- Arches National Park, Utah
- Yosemite National Park, California
Then head to Arizona for the Grand Canyon! There are plenty of other national parks in Arizona such as Saguaro Lake, Petrified Forest, and Meteor Crater to visit over two weeks if you’re keen on exploring more but these were my favorites!
Conclusion
We hope our list of the best places to visit in the USA during June has given you some good ideas for your trip and that you’ll have a wonderful time exploring these great US destinations!
