
Best Summer Vacations in the USA
Summer is meant for using vacation days, whether your ideal trip involves a big city, an all-American national park, a relaxing beach or a stay in a small town. To decide the top domestic destinations to visit in the summer, U.S. News considered several factors, including affordability, weather and variety of things to do, plus traveler and expert sentiment.
Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor, Maine, is a tranquil paradise praised for its coastal beauty and pleasant summer highs in the 70s. A gateway to Acadia National Park, the town draws travelers who love to hike, bike, boat and soak up the area’s stunning scenery. Meanwhile, Bar Harbor’s Main Street is home to shops, ice cream parlors, art galleries, pubs and restaurants serving New England classics like lobster rolls and clam chowder.
Glacier National Park
Montana’s Glacier National Park is known for its stunning geological features, which include 700-plus lakes, several waterfalls …