Pack your bags, it’s time for the best places to visit in USA in June. June is a great time of year. First of all it’s wedding season, so there’s tons of open bars–I mean love in the air. Also, school is out, and unless you live in that one town from Dazed and Confused, then that’s a good thing! No one needs to be paddled to celebrate entering high school. But they MAY want to paddle upstream in a canoe–in certain lovely locales in June.
I love a good June trip to get away for a weekend. If you’re me–it’s definitely going to be a trip to the beach. Even a short jaunt is enough to tide me over to the even warmer months of summer. But where are the best places to visit in the states in June? Well, we have the list for you. Speaking of summer trips, it may also be interested in the 16 Best Places to Visit in July.
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In looking for the best places to visit in the USA in June, we first looked for sources we could use as starting points. For this one, we used articles published by The New York Times and Travel and Leisure. We took out places in the US appearing in both lists and went to average the rankings from both sources.
Then, we searched for the cheapest domestic flights in June, where we found at Cheap Air. Since every flight would have varying costs according to the point of origin, we used LAX as our constant originating airport to have a better comparison.
Of course, to make sure you really have the best places in the list for the summer, we sifted through the June festivals each state has and ranked them according to the number of attractions you can only catch during the month. The information about festivals and attractions for every place was sourced from their own websites.
The places that made it to the list of best places to visit in USA in June are those with cheap flights, most number of June attractions, and popular summer destinations. Since people have varying interests and different ideas of what a great summer is, these places are ranked only according to the flight costs.
14. San Francisco, CA
Flight costs: $385 (from New York)
Attractions: Bicycle Music Festival, Summer Solstice Celebration, San Francisco Design Week, Stern Grove Festival
If you love festivals, you’ll never get bored spending your June in San Francisco. They obviously have a special penchant for all sorts of celebrations and have something for everyone. They have Alameda County Fair, pop-up dinners, crab feast events, and so much more. The June adventure list in this city is almost endless you just have to hop on the next flight to experience everything. The Fisherman’s Wharf and the Market Street are both imperative itineraries, too.
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13. San Diego, CA
Flight costs: $378 (from New York)
Attractions: Summer concerts, free movies, beach bonfires, art fests, street fairs, cook-off festivals, family fests
Whatever your interests are, you are sure to find that floats your boat in San Diego. The city has so much more to offer you in summer apart from Sea World. They also have free summer concerts, free movies, so many festivals like the Festival of the Bells, RB Alive Street Fair, and so much more.
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12. Nashville, TN
Flight costs: $375
Attractions: Summertime concerts, festivals, and series
Nashville, that’s up next in our list of best places to visit in USA in June is dubbed as the Music City since the biggest and the brightest music festivals usually take place in this side of America. There are also tons of events they do in summer, such as art week and food festivals. They also have kid-friendly water parks and resorts you can go to with your family. The best thing about Nashville is they have free music shows every day. Yes, you read that right–free, every day.
11. Los Angeles, CA
Flight costs: $375 (from New York)
Attractions: Outdoor movie festivals, music festivals, water parks, design festivals, LA Pride, flea markets
California is known as the state of summer since there are amazing beaches and resorts around the area. In Los Angeles, expect tons of summer festivals–so many you’ll have a different one to enjoy every day if you spend the entire season in the city. From flea markets, summer music fests, outdoor movie fests, culture festivals, and food expos, you’ll have no dull moments for sure.
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10. Boston, MA
Flight costs: $374
Attractions: Beach parties, summer concerts, youth programs, parades, freedom trails
We are continuing our list of best places to visit in USA in June with Boston that loves summer, judging from their many feasts and festivals in honor of the sunny season. Whether you come by yourself, with a significant other, or with your family, there’s absolutely something you will surely enjoy in Bean Town. They have summer concerts, outdoor movies, and beach parties. For indoor fun, they have museums and public galleries, too.
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9. Philadelphia, PA
Flight costs: $373
Attractions: Philly Beer Week, Philadelphia Latino Film Festival, tons of art fests, music festivals, food fests,
Philadelphia ranks 9th in our list of best places to visit in USA in June and is taking their festivals seriously. They have interesting festivals going on all year-round, with some of the best ones happening in summer. The sunny season means beer week in the city and is also when they have their annual LGBT Pride Parade. Wawa Welcome America is also celebrated in summer–so come to Philly and check it out. The music festivals they hold in June are hard to miss, too.
8. Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN
Flight costs: $307
Attractions: Art fairs, art festivals, Joyful Noise Family Fest, pet expos, food festivals
If you take your furry friends with you when you travel, look no further than the Twin Cities. They have pet expos you will enjoy, and also have tons of art fairs all throughout the month. Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Lakes Jam, and Walker Art Rock the Garden make the Twin Cities truly great!
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7. Miami, FL
Flight costs: $282
Attractions: Caribbean festivals, food festivals, concerts, Summer Fruit Festival, motorcycle races
We are continuing our list of best places to visit in USA in June with Miami that has always been one of America’s favorite summer destinations because of their long pristine beaches. It’s always summer in Miami, thanks to the city’s lovely weather all year round. June is especially fun in there because of their festivals including Caribbean Food and Caribbean Color Festivals. They also do concerts like no other, and can get your adrenaline rushing through their Championship Cup Series.
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6. Chicago, IL
Flight costs: $265
Attractions: Art fairs, music festivals, summer fireworks, food fairs, dance festivals
If you are a music lover, a summer in Chicago should be part of your bucket list. They have tons of music festivals in June alone. They have Spring Awakening Music Festival, Country LakeShake Music Festival, Chicago Blues Festival, and Chicago Gospel Music Festival, among many others. There are also street art fairs and food festivals you wouldn’t want to miss.
5. Salt Lake City, UT
Flight costs: $194
Attractions: Jewelry workshops, Mountain Man Camp, arts and crafts fairs, Utah Arts Festival
This June, Salt Lake City focuses its events on their rich culture and the arts, and that is why it takes the fifth place on this list of best places to visit in USA in June. This is for crafty people and everyone who knows how to appreciate art. You can learn how to make pieces of jewelry from insect wings, or just enjoy the exhibit in the Utah Arts Festival. The Mountain Man Camp in This Is The Place Heritage Park is also worth a try.
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4. Portland, OR
Flight costs: $170
Attractions: Portland Rose Festival, World Naked Bike Ride, Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts, lots of beer festivals
If you love festivals, you will fall in love with Portland that ranks 4th in our list of best places to visit in USA in June in an instant. They host some of the biggest festivals in summer, including what they refer to as the granddaddy of all these fests, The Portland Rose Festival. They also have free summer concerts, the festival of the arts, and even Vegan Food and Beer Festival.
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3. Seattle, WA
Flight costs: $162
Attractions: Fremont Fair, Honk Fest West, Seattle International Film Festival, Seattle International Dance Festival
Love the movies and dancing? There’s nothing like spending June in Seattle. They have the 14/48 known as the World’s Quickest Theatre Festival, and also have international film and dance festivals. The Washington Brewers Festival and Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and Half Marathon are hard to miss too!
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2. Las Vegas, NV
Flight costs: $142
Attractions: Las Vegas Film Festival, Vegas Fringe Festival, Reggae in the Desert, art fairs, food festivals
Summer or not, Vegas, the number 2 in our lis tof best places to visit in USA in June seems to have all the fun we need to chill out. June signifies film festivals in most parts of the US, and Las Vegas sure knows how to host a big one. They have the Las Vegas Film Festival, and also have car and motor shows, exhibits, art fairs, beach parties, and plenty of food festivals.
1. Denver, CO
Flight costs: $132
Denver definitely deserves the first place on our list of best places to visit in USA in June. They have festivals for foodies, art-appreciative people, musicians, and literary enthusiasts. You can bring your children and have fun with them at the comic con, too. Plus, the waterparks and resorts in Denver would be great venues for your summer parties.
June is the start of the summer, which means kids get off school and parents have to look for ways to keep them occupied. Luckily, the US has tons of happenings this time of the year. To enjoy, pick one destination from the best places to visit in USA in June.
