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Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Life’s not meant to be lived in one place, and it is rightly said so. And summer is the best time for a vacation. Any hodophile will agree to this. If you are also planning to visit the US during the summer, this article will provide you with a list of 15 places to visit in the USA during the summer.

The United States of America is a fascinating country. It is the place where history, culture, and diversity fuse together. With picturesque landscapes, affluent cities, and bounteous vegetation, the USA makes for a special visit. To choose to list only 15 from among these was a tough nut to crack. Let’s dive right into it:

Niagara Falls

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Niagara falls has to be North America’s most famous spectacle. It is on the Niagara river on the border between Canada and America. Niagara falls comprises three different falls: Bridal falls, horseshoe falls and the american falls and the most powerful of these is the Horseshoe falls. 

You can enjoy a lot of activities like cruising and boating. Journey behind the falls is a once in a lifetime experience. One day plan can also include a helicopter ride over the falls. And at last, you can also enjoy the walking tour of the falls.

What’s best is that you don’t even need to pay to see the falls. There is no ticketing service. And since Niagara falls is between two countries, you need separate visas to visit both the parts.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone national park is one of the best places to visit in the USA during summer. It provides an eclectic mix of vibrant colours and definitely a treat to your city sore eyes. It is America’s oldest national park. 

Being one of the largest national parks in the US it houses a dormant super-volcano along with hundreds of hydrothermal features like geysers, hot springs, mud pots, and fumaroles. 

You can plan to go hiking on the jungle trails and explore the rich wildlife and other geological features like yellowstone river, shoshone lake and snake river.

You will need to buy a park pass at the entrance as well as online. You can choose from the various park pass options eg. a seven days pass or an annual pass to Yellowstone or an all parks pass that will get you into every national park in the country.  

Be aware that while 50 percent of the park receives cell phone service, the network is low. 

Grand Canyon National Park 

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Grand Canyon National Park got its name from the Grand Canyon which is an extensive canyon system cut by the Colorado river. The canyon is famous for its rock formations and coloration. 

There are many activities that can be done at the canyon to make your trip a memorable one. This includes sunset safari, helicopter tour ride and of course hiking! 

Antelope Canyon which is a part of the Grand Canyon is one of the most instagrammable places. You can find beautiful rock cut formations in ochre ombre hues. The sandstone formations are made up of two sections, upper and bottom layer and each of them is equally beautiful and mesmerising.

One can reach the grand canyon via South Rim and North Rim. no permit is required for day hikes but in case you plan on camping overnight, you must obtain a backcountry permit.

Lake Superior

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world. It is gigantic. So much so that you will be travelling through two time zones, and three states in the US. It shares its border with both the US and Canada.

There is a reason it is called Lake Superior. Did you know that the water from the lake could drown the entire US? 

And of course you can do a lot while crossing three states and two time zones. The Lake Superior circle tour provides you an opportunity to visit the Great lakes aquarium, Devil’s kettle, Kakabeka falls etc.

Philadelphia

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Philadelphia is famous for its colonial architecture and historical attractions. Do you know that while Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a bustling modern city, it is also one of the historic cities of America? 

It is here that the Declaration of Independence and US constitution was signed in 1776. Hence, it is often regarded as the “Birthplace of America”. 

Some of its most famous antique architectural marvels include Constitution hall, Liberty bell and Independence hall. The city is also a wonderful place for intellectuals and artists as it houses several museums including Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

One of the most attractive facts about philadelphia is that it is the only city in the US to feature in UNESCO world heritage site.

Utah

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Utah landscapes seem so unreal. It is so picturesque, like straight out of a picture book. It is home to Salt Lake City and five epic national parks like Zion and Arches.

There is just so much to do in Utah. You can go climbing, camping, biking, paragliding, and hiking. Think of an outdoor adventure and you can enjoy it here.

If you love sunsets, you can go to the Monument Valley sunset tour. 

You can also tour the Great Salt Lake and Bonnyville Salt Flats. You can also enjoy white water rafting and kayaking 

Garden of the Gods

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

People who are fond of hiking amidst beautiful scenery, Garden of the Gods is the place for you to go. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Colorado. 

You can take a stroll among jam-packed and dramatic rock formations. The place inspires love for rocks in the visitors with its magnificent formations. 

Garden of the gods is also one of the most photographed places in the US. You can take a bike tour or even try your hands on rock climbing. 

If you are a hippophile, you can enjoy trailing the garden on horseback.

Yosemite National Park

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

This national park feels like heaven to nature lovers. It is a massive park and it is almost impossible to see all of it in one day. 

The national park is most famous for its granite cliffs, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers. Amongst abundant flora and fauna, you can also find giant sequoia redwood trees, which are the world’s largest and oldest living trees. 

It also has famous rock formations like Half dome and El Capitan which is also a famous rock climbing site. 

Sierra Nevada Mountains

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Apart from the two famous mountains (Rockies and Appalachians) in the US, Sierra Nevada mountains also adorn a few jewels in its crown like Mt. Whitney and Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine lake in North America. These mountains host the best hikes in california.

Tourists can go hiking, camping,fishing and scenic drives. Ticketing details depend on the location. A lot of adventure and outdoor activities require permits. Check in with the authorities for ticketing and permit details well in advance.

Santa Fe

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Much has been said about Santa fe and how brilliant it is. It is a wonderful city and is a great tourist destination. 

The city of artists is famous for its unique cultural heritage and Spanish roots. And even though it is not one of the widely picked tourist destinations, it is surely worth all the hype.

It has a gallery called Meow Wolf built by George RR Martin. Other attractions include Taos Ski valley and Santa Fe opera house. Bonus tip, it is a heaven for foodies.

Las Vegas

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

In case you only know Vegas as a party town from the movies, you are in for a surprise my dear. It sure is the entertainment capital of the world but is also a good place for a long and safer stay.

It is the best location in the southwest as it is located between some of the best places to visit. It is only a couple of hours from Zion national park, Grand canyon and Sierra Nevada. 

While staying in Vegas, you can always come back to treat yourself with good food and drink after a full day hike and trail in these canyons. 

Golfers will develop a special place for this place as it has more than 55 golf courses in and around Vegas. 

Orlando

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Visiting the US will be incomplete without a visit to DisneyLand!

Orlando is home to famous theme parks like Walt Disney world and Universal studios. It is one of my favourite family destinations.

This is the place where dreams and reality become one and weave magic. 

However, Orlando is much more than these theme parks. 

You can also find botanic gardens and conservation parks showcasing the abundant flora and fauna of Florida.   

Hawaii

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

The tropical islands of Hawaii are renowned for their breathtaking beauty filled with beaches and forests and rich cultural heritage.

It is a group of 137 islands, the volcanic archipelago lies far off the coast and in the middle of the Pacific.

Hawaii is such an outdoor place, either hiking or surfing or snorkeling above its coral reefs. Other famous sights include, NaPali coast, waikiki beach etc. 

Despite all the development and modernisation the Hawaiian islands have retained their uniqueness.

Seattle

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Seattle, like every other big city in the US, is one of the best places to visit during the summer in the USA. It is home to global giants like Boeing, Starbucks and amazon.

It is nicknamed emerald city. Can you guess why? It has a lush green scenery due to the rainy climate. Seattle rains can always surprise you. 

Just like Vegas has its party image, Seattle is known for its music scene. This place is home to pop culture and gave Nirvana to the world. 

The city also has its museum of Pop culture which is the heaven of music enthusiasts. You can also find offbeat touristy locations here like seattle aquarium and urban parks and nature sanctuaries.

Denali National Park

Must Visit Places In Usa During Summer

Alaska is by far one of the quietest and coldest inhabited places on the earth.

It also has the largest coastline. 

Denali national park is the third largest national park in the US and is famous for its breathtaking landscapes and majestic mountains. It is also home to a number of rivers and lakes and lookout points for tundra wildlife. 

It is one of the best places to visit in the US during summer as it is cold almost all year long in this region. 

Sled dog demonstration is one of the most famous attractions of Denali National park.

Conclusion

Even though we have chosen these 15 places to list here, just know that there is more to the USA. It is the land of Prairies and Steppes, Appalachians and Rockey and Mississippi and Missouri.

The country has a lot to offer in terms of memories and experiences. So pack your bags and get going on the great American Summer adventure!

Also read: 11 Best Grocery Stores in the USA

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