Whether you live beside the ocean or in middle American, there are plenty of vacation spots you can visit that are just a road trip ride away.
You can even plan a special staycation within your city or state that will be just as fun as it will be memorable.
Grab your spouse, friends, family, and camera and plan your next holiday at one of the following United States destinations.
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1. Grand Canyon, Arizona: Thee National Park to Visit
Around 5.5 million people each year see the 1.6 km deep Grand Canyon from the North and South Rim, which is open all year.
The view from the top is incredible, but it can get crowded.
Since 90% of visitors see the Grand Canyon from the South, try the Northside.
If you’re looking for things to do at the Grand Canyon, try hiking the Bright Angel Trail on foot or horseback, visiting Havasu Falls, or river rafting down along the calm waters of the Colorado River.
2. Vali, Colorado: On-Going Festivals, Fishing, and Great Food
Known for its incredible snowboarding and skiing, Vali is a winter wonderland.
Vali’s tourist population dissipates in the summer, but there’s still a ton to do.
Every Tuesday night, The Hot Summer Nights concert is an outdoor festival that hosts free music, craft beer, and yard games.
Be sure to check out one of the city’s guided fishing tours. Finally, foodies can take part in the food tour of Vail Valley, which takes you to the famous Mountain Standard restaurant.
3. Portland, Maine: Port City with Tasty Seafood and Wineries
Portland is known as Vacationland due to the amount of people who prefer Maine over any other state.
Dine on fresh seafood, view the gorgeous waterfront, and indulge in the numerous museums, like Tate House Museum, that talks about the state’s history and lighthouses.
Portland is famous for its craft beers, but true wine lovers will hop on the Main Brew Bus tour, where a helpful guide will tour you and a group through wineries, distilleries, and breweries.
4. Delray Beach, Florida: Quiet Beach Town With Great Shopping
USA Today must love Delray Beach because they named it one of the most fun small towns in America.
We agree as Delray Beach is an incredibly fun and low-key beach destination that looks out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic Avenue, the main street of Delray, is home to local bars, restaurants, incredible shopping, a quiet park, and the pick-up location for the food tour.
If you like art, head towards the Pineapple Grove Arts District to soak up some Floria culture.
5. Memphis, Tennessee: BBQ, Elvis, and The Mississippi
Elvis fanatics should take a trip to Memphis for the Graceland museum, but all vacationers should immerse themselves in a Memphis City Tour.
There’s a lot to see in this city, including two incredible BBQ restaurants: Corky’s BBQ and Central BBQ.
Be sure to visit the B.B. King Blues Club for some fantastic local music and ribs, so good you’ll come back for seconds.
When you’re done, take a stroll across the Mississippi River during sunset for a real view.
6. San Diego, California: Never-Ending Things to Do
San Diego weather is at its best around fall, making it a great destination for a post-summer trip filled with hot weather, beach outings, and outside festivals.
Any Californian destination will have lots to do, but San Diego definitely goes overboard in all the best ways.
The San Diego Zoo is an iconic attraction with interactive exhibits, the 3Ts Culinary tour includes incredible Mexican foods, and the La Jolla and Mount Soledad tour on an electric bike is incredible.