50+ US Summer Vacation Destinations By Region
Here’s a list of US summer vacation destinations by region. You’ll find fun places to visit and things to do all around the country!
Use our US travel ideas, tips and the resources below to find the perfect getaway destination based on the part of the country you want to visit.
Below we share travel guides, road trip itineraries, and things to do on your USA vacation!
Check out these articles shared by our travel friends all about visiting various places in US in the summer! We bet your USA bucket list will grow after looking at all these fun summer vacation ideas around the US!
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What to Pack for a Summer Vacation
Check out our Summer Packing List for National Parks
- Hiking shoes/boots!
- Darn Tough hiking socks!
- Trekking poles
- Wicking and quick-drying base layers
- Water bottles or hydration backpacks
- Healthy snacks
- Sunscreen
- Lip protection with sunscreen
- Polarized sunglasses
- Sunhat
- Insect repellant
- Hand lotion
- Toilet paper (carry out in a bag – do not bury)
- Hand sanitizer
- First aid kit
- Bags to pack out trash
- Camera Gear – DOWNLOAD our free checklist!
Outdoor Gear we recommend! Travel Gear & Hiking Gear
Where To Go For Summer Vacation in the USA
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US Summer Vacation Destinations
US Northeast Summer Vacation Ideas
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US Midwest Summer Vacation Destinations
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US South Summer Vacation Ideas
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Florida Summer Vacation Ideas
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US Southwest Summer Vacation Destinations
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California Summer Vacation Ideas
US Northwest Summer Vacation Destinations
One Day at Olympic National Park and the Spectacular Olympic Peninsula
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Hawaii and Alaska Summer Vacation Ideas
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Puerto Rico Summer Vacation Ideas
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Tips and Resources to Plan Your USA Trip
Helpful resources for what to pack, and even helpful packing checklists you can download!
- Family Road Trip Items to Pack
- Healthy Road Trip Snacks
- National Park Packing Lists
- Is the US National Park Pass a Good Deal?
- Disney Packing List
USA Lodging & Accommodations
- Rent an RV – have it dropped off at your vacation destination!
- VRBO Vacation Rentals
- Book a Hotel
- Book an Apartment
- Book a Bed and Breakfast
- Book a Guest House
Y’all really are the best source of road trip ideas! Thanks for including destinations all around the USA. With the current price of gas, I have a feeling people will be looking to stay closer to home this year!
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Yes, people will need ideas for things to do close to home. Thank you for the feature!
Thanks for such a helpful collection of summer travel ideas! I love the variety!