10 Best Places to Visit in USA in August
Okay, summer is here and everyone is starting to escape from the cities towards more relaxing destinations. Of course, traditional summer destinations across the globe are always attractive, but still, if you live in the US, there are some pretty amazing places you should check out before deciding to hop on a plane and cross the Atlantic Ocean.
Last week we made a list of the top 10 places to visit in the USA, including traditional touristic attractions and some of the USA’s most charming landscapes. Cities like Washington DC., Los Angeles or Las Vegas are great spots to enjoy the thrill of nightlife, entertainment and shopping. And for nature lovers, places like Mesa Verde National Park, in Colorado, the Niagara Falls, in New York, or the Grand Canyon, in Arizona are some of the top touristic destinations, where you can admire Nature’s greatest work of art.
So you’re probably wondering which places are the best to visit this August. This time, we were thinking about special places you might have just forgotten were a couple of hours away from your home town, or maybe a few hours away by car, or plane. Having a great summer in your country is not only possible, but a sure thing when you check out this amazing places.
No. 1 Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area, Michigan
This beach spreads all along Lake Michigan, between Muskegon and Ludington, Michigan. With massive sand dunes, local markets and beach buggies, this beach is just a few hours away from Chicago and Detroit. With national festivals such as the annual Apple & BBQ Cook-Off Festival, Silver Lake Sand Dunes offers great variety of attractions. Swimming or climbing dunes, alone, with friends or with family, this destination is definitely one to take into account when planning summer vacations.
No. 2 Lubec, Maine
This little town near the border with Canada is the easternmost town in the US. Named after the German city of Lübeck, this town is perfect to visit during summer, as it has 97 miles of shoreline, and a picturesque landscape with lighthouses and traditional Victorian buildings.
No. 3 Yosemite National Park, California
This amazing park covers 3,026.87 km2 and includes the world heritage site Yosemite Valley. Its impressive cliffs, waterfalls and its famous icons -Half Dome and El Capitan- attract numerous tourists. If you are a nature lover, and enjoy outdoors activities, Yosemite National Park offers biking and cycling circuits, hiking excursions, rock climbing and water sports.
No. 4 Providence, Rhode Island
The capital of Rhode Island is a great place to visit in August, as the city lights up at night with its WaterFire. More than 100 bonfires blaze over the three rivers that cross downtown Providence, and live performances and music festivals are held beside the river, creating a magical atmosphere. Summer breeze, beautiful sunsets and great dining places will captivate anyone looking for a warm and attractive destination.
No. 5 Anchorage, Alaska
The best time to visit Alaska, or perhaps the one-and-only season to do it, is of course summer. The city of Anchorage combines the peaks of the Chugach Mountains, and the glaciers, with a lively city, with fantastic attractions and shopping places. This is definitely one of the greatest places on the planet, but because of its climate we are making it a shoo in for the 10 Best Places to Visit in USA in August.
No. 6 Rockport, Texas
Just a few hours away from Aransas, this destination offers stunning beaches along Matagorda Island. Different fairs and exposition take place every year, such as the Oyster Fest, or the Seafair and Wine Festival. If you are a sea lover, this is a great spot to relax a few days by the sea.
No. 7 Hudson Valley, New York
An escapade can turn out the vacation of your life when you choose destinations that simply exceed your expectations. This might be the case with the Hudson Valley. Every month different events take place, being able to find art, culture, recreation, entertainment, history, and outdoors activities, along with hot shopping areas, and great dining places.
No. 8 Saugatuck, Michigan
This city, in the Allegan county of Michigan, is one of the most frequented destinations for Chicago and Detroit residents. With a very hip vibe, this city offers art galleries, independent shops and restaurants, along with daily tours to the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan. And just on the other shore of the town, you find amazing beaches to enjoy the summer, easily accessed with the Saugatuck Chain Ferry, which departs from Wick’s Park.
No. 9 Friday Harbor, San Juan Island, Washington
The San Juan Island is the perfect getaway for cool summer holidays. Just a few hours away from Washington DC, the Friday Harbor offers a charming ambiance, with small stores and restaurants. With breath-taking landscapes, you can take a whale-watching cruse or paddle a kayak around the waters.
No. 10 Death Valley National Park, Nevada
This park holds one of the most impressive landscapes in the Unites States. It protects the northwest corner of the Mojave Desert, and contains salt-flats, sand dunes, badlands and canyons. Homeland of Native American groups since 7000 BC, this spot was declared National Monument in 1933. If you are up for some wild tourism, with exotic landscapes, thrilling hiking excursions and beautiful campgrounds, this is the place for you!
