Top domestic summer vacation destinations US 2017
America’s Top 50 summer vacation destinations this summer
Planning to vacation this summer? TripAdvisor brings you the 50 top domestic summer vacation destinations for U.S. travelers in 2017, based on the greatest increase in seasonal hotel booking interest. In addition, discover savings at popular U.S. travel destinations when visiting during the least expensive summer week and make the most of your travel budget.
1. Wildwood Crest, New Jersey
Sunset on the back bay, Wildwood Crest, New Jersey, Credit: Kd5463, Wikipedia Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,424 (60% savings)
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2. Ocean City, New Jersey
Sun rise at Ocean City, New Jersey, Credit: Connor Kurtz, Wikipedia
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,565 (58% savings)
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3. Lake George, New York
Downtown, Lake George, New York, Credit: Daniel Case, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 12 – June 18, $1,540 (27% savings)
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4. Bar Harbor, Maine
Bar Harbor, Maine, Credit: Frank Winkler
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,733 (43% savings)
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5. Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, Maryland, Credit: Dough4872, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,860 (41% savings)
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6. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Credit: Dough4872, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 4.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,841 (30% savings)
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7. Ogunquit, Maine
Ogunquit, Maine, Credit: Megan Zopf @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,403 (65% savings)
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8. West Yellowstone, Montana
West Yellowstone, Montana, Credit: Holtzter
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3 , $2,857 (12% savings)
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9. Montauk, New York
Montauk Point Lighthouse, Montauk, New York, Credit: enzol
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 5 – 11, $2,971 (52% savings)
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10. Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, New Jersey, Credit: TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,984 (42% savings)
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11. Estes Park, Colorado
A resident herd of elk in Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado, Credit: Matt Inden/Miles/Colorado Tourism Office
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,502 (24% savings)
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12. Traverse City, Michigan
Tour of Chateau Chantal, Traverse City, Michigan, Credit: Chateau Chantal
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 5 – 11, $1,694 (60% savings)
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13. Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole, Jackson, Wyoming, Credit: digibarter
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 5 – 11, $2,977 (70% savings)
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14. Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, Virginia, Credit: rlischer
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,973 (31% savings)
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15. Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska, Credit: Barbara Jackson
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3, $2,154 (8% savings)
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16. Lake Placid, New York
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,927 (82% savings)
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17. North Conway, New Hampshire
White Mountains in the Fall, North Conway, New Hampshire, Credit: TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,927 (82% savings)
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18. Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dells, Top 50 summer vacation destinations, Credit: ArmyGma @Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,482 (34% savings)
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19. Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina
Hang Gliding in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, Credit: Jarek Tuszyński / CC-BY-SA-3.0 & GDFL
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,841 (22% savings)
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20. South Lake Tahoe, California
Lake Tahoe, California, Credit: Stacey Kennedy @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 5 – 11, $1,611 (45% savings)
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21. Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, Rhode Island, Credit: Sidharth M @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 5 – 11, $3,170 (37% savings)
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22. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Credit: will mckay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,797 (38% savings)
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Myrtle Beach was also the Top 10 summer destinations for US travelers in 2016
23. Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Credit: Elizabeth3715, TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $ 1,752 (47% savings)
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24. Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Credit: Postoak, Wikipedi, Under CC BY 2.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $ 1,719 (19% savings)
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25. Branson, Missouri
Branson Ferris Wheel, Branson, Missouri, Credit: ExploreBranson.com, Under CC BY-ND 2.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,246 (21% savings)
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26. Destin, Florida
Destin, Florida, Credit: Haylee Teem @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,869 (48% savings)
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Destin was also the Top 10 summer destinations for US travelers in 2016
27. Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, Alabama, Credit: Infrogmation, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $ 1,497 (68% savings)
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28. Hilton Head, South Carolina
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3, $ 2,441 (24% savings)
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29. Williamsburg, Virginia
The Governor’s Palace, Williamsburg, Virginia, Credit: Joseph Clarkson
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,524 (17% savings)
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30. Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, Alabama, Credit: Chris Watson, Wikipedia, Under CC BY 2.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $2,058 (59% savings)
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31. Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina, Credit: TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,489 (16% savings)
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32. Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, Florida, Credit: Bart Everson, Wikipedia, Under CC BY 2.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,688 (68% savings)
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33. Seaside, Oregon
Seaside, Oregon, Credit: M.O. Stevens, Wikipedia
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: June 5 – 11, $1,403 (40% savings)
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34. Seattle, Washington
The Space Needle, Seattle, Washington, Credit: Pexels @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: July 3 – 9, $2,725 (16% savings)
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35. Pensacola Beach, Florida
Pensacola Beach, Florida, Credit: TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $ 2,284 (70% savings)
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36. Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, California, Credit: Egor Shitikov
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $2,071 (19% savings)
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37. Tybee Island, Georgia
Tybee Island, Georgia, Credit: Wokandapix
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,719 (32% savings)
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38. Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, California, Credit: Lisa Larsen
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,997 (27% savings)
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39. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Credit: Pigeon Forge Tourism, TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 21 – 27, $1,302 (33% savings)
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40. Laguna Beach, California
Aerial of North Laguna Beach, California, Credit: Don Ramey Logan, Wikipedia, Under CC BY 4.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $2,812 (22% savings)
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41. Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, Photo credit: Unsplash
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,971 (20% savings)
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42. Lincoln City, Oregon
Explore the 7.5 miles of beach in Lincoln City, Oregon, Credit: Lincoln City
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,396 (227% savings)
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43. Corpus Christi, Texas
USS Lexington, Corpus Christi, Texas, Credit: Liveon001, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3, $1,367 (32% savings)
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44. South Padre Island, Texas
Stand Up Paddleboarding, South Padre Island, Texas, Credit: Visit South Padre, TripAdvisor
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3, $1,825 (31% savings)
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45. Boston, Massachusetts
Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts, Credit: Ingfbruno, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3, $2,773 (19% savings)
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46. San Diego, California
San Diego, California, Credit: jkindred75 @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $2,087 (44% savings)
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47. Galveston, Texas
Sunset, Galveston, Texas, Credit: SeashellGypsy @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: August 28 – September 3, $1,686 (23% savings)
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48. Denver, Colorado
Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado, Credit: Ryan Barr @ Pixabay
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,931 (12% savings)
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49. Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, Credit: Pasteur, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $1,462 (44%)
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50. Avalon, California
Avalon, California, Credit: Spartan7W, Wikipedia, Under CC BY-SA 3.0
Least expensive summer week to visit and savings compared to summer peak: May 29 – June 4, $2,174 (19% savings)
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Note:
- Least Expensive Summer Week to Visit is based on the average summer hotel rate during the least expensive summer week for a seven-night stay and roundtrip airfare.
- Percent savings below summer peak is determined by comparing the cost of the least and most expensive summer weeks to visit each destination.
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