Summer is a great time to travel, and there are some spots across the U.S. that are simply perfect for a summer trip. Of course, traveling is fun no matter the season, but getting out there in the summer is just extra special. According to AAA, this summer, 64% of travelers will travel within the continental U.S., 10% will visit Europe and 12% will take a vacation on the Caribbean. So, what’s the best travel destination in the state? There’s a new study out that names it, and the research in the study comes from real travelers.
Top Vacation Spot in the State
Explore has a new feature out naming the best vacation spot in each state. “From great cities to quaint towns, from geysers to canyons to beaches to skyscrapers, ‘from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam,’ America contains untold treasures,” they state in the piece.
Some of these spots are expected, like Rocky Mountain National Park, which is a 415-square-mile national park with incredible views. “Visitors can hike along Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved road in the U.S. National Park System, or along popular trails like Alpine Ridge, Gem Lake and Bear Lake,” Explore notes.
So, what’s the best vacation spot in Pennsylvania? Explore raves about Philadelphia. “Feel the Brotherly Love in Philadelphia, once America’s largest city and capital,” they note in the feature. “American history still reverberates loudly, and the city’s most popular attractions include the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.” It’s great to see Philly beat out other vacation spots in the state.
In general, summer travel is expected to be busy in 2025. According to ABC News, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts more than 50,000 flights, including cargo flights, per day this summer, “citing a 4% increase of summer flight schedules compared to last year.” Also, according to Expedia, the busiest travel days of the summer are expected to be Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth); Friday, June 27; Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Tuesday, Aug. 26, ABC News notes.
