With balmy weather and little rainfall, there’s no time like July for a summer getaway. If you’re looking for the best places to travel in July, a few special locales offer an abundance of enjoyable activities and attractions.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Want a fun way to celebrate Independence Day? Few places satisfy like Philadelphia, America’s birthplace. During the 4th of July holiday week, enjoy two fireworks shows, parades, concerts, old-fashioned barbecues, and free admission to 17 museums. For more summer adventures in the City of Brotherly Love, check out:
- Spruce Street Harbor Park at dusk for a fairy-like setting and good craft beer
- The farmers’ market at Head House Square
- Eakins Oval, where you can play giant board games outdoors
- A Philadelphia Union soccer game
- Fairmount Park for enjoyable hiking and biking
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Located on Lake Huron off the coast of Northern Michigan, Mackinac Island offers a dream destination for summer travel. Here, you can find opportunities for hiking, biking, shopping, dining, swimming, sailing, and more. Get to know the island by way of a horse-drawn carriage, or rent electric scooters to experience a wind-through-your-hair adventure. If you’re a history buff, take time to tour Fort Mackinac, a former military outpost serving British and American troops.
Calgary, Alberta
Every year in early July, the city of Calgary in the Canadian province of Alberta hosts the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth — the Calgary Stampede. For 10 days, festivities include a western-style parade, free Stampede breakfasts, live music, chuck wagon rides, axe throwing competitions, the battle of the marching bands, and of course, the rodeo. When you get hungry, sink your teeth into delicious street fare like deep-fried banana peppers, bacon-onion bombs, and hot ice cream donut sandwiches.
Newport, Rhode Island
Magnificent mansions and music festivals make Newport, Rhode Island, one of the best places to travel in the summer. Take a stroll along the Cliff Walk for views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and summer “cottages” of the very rich on the other. If you love classical music, the Newport Music Festival offers performances throughout the city during much of the month of July. At the end of the month, Fort Adams State Park hosts the Newport Folk Festival. And if you stay into early August, the park is also home to the Newport Jazz Festival.
Telluride, Colorado
Want to escape the summer heat in July? Head to Telluride, a picturesque ski community located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. For water fun, take to the river by kayak or inner tube, or cast a fishing line into one of the lakes, ponds, or creeks in the area. For more outdoor adventure, you can hike or bike an array of trails, ride horses, go four-wheeling, or play a relaxing round of golf. In town, find a variety of charming shops and restaurants serving up just about anything your tummy desires.
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