By: Josephine Buckley and Kinley Butler
Have you or your family ever been wondering where the best places to go on vacation are? Well here are the top ten places to go on summer vacation! (According to us, based on places we’ve been to.)
7. Mount Rainier, Washington: One of the most beautiful and historic places you can go on vacation is Mount Rainier in Washington. It’s a great height of 14,417 feet, easily being the highest mountain in the state of Washington. There have been very few accidents on Mount Rainier, as it has been one of the safest mountains to go to. Mount Rainier has many snow drifts at the peak, covering about 31 square miles. 6400 feet is the highest point you can drive to, also referred to as, “Sunrise.
6. Long Beach Island, New Jersey: Long Beach Island is one of the best and most well-populated places in New Jersey. There are many things to do such as going to the well-known Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Thundering Surf Waterpark, and more. Long Beach has been around since 1880 when William Wilmore built the first houses and schools. Long Beach has a population of around 10,000 citizens and is overall a great place to vacation.
5. Outer Banks, North Carolina: Outer Banks has a little bit over 100 square miles to explore. Its white beaches with native crabs are well-known and the fun and culture are also a big highlight. The movie, “Message in a Bottle” was a big hit with “Outer Banks” also being a show named after the beautiful collection of islands. Overall, Outer Banks is a great place to spend your time with your family.
4. Hilton Head, South Carolina: Hilton Head is an extraordinary place to visit for family vacations and is overall very recommended. Its 10/10 beach is an essential visit for nature lovers. The bike trails, pools, and restaurants are all hits in the area too. Vacation homes are very popular in Hilton Head, especially with families. South Carolina is ranked one of the best states to go on vacation in the United States.
3. New York City: New York, like many other destinations before it, has a beautiful landscape and wonderful sights to see. June, July, and August are the best months to visit, and Lilly Rayl, who has been to New York herself, said that “It’s really pretty and I can see Canada from where I go.” Walking and public transit are excellent ways to get around New York, but you can also travel the City by bike, pedicab, and even ferry if you want to.
2. Grand Canyon, Arizona: The Grand Canyon is something that is unlike anything else. You can’t explain it in words or pictures. The only way to truly see it for what it is is to go there yourself and see. Measuring approximately 277 river miles in length, up to 18 miles in width, and a mile deep, this massive chasm in northern Arizona is truly a natural wonder. The best way to get around the Grand Canyon is by shuttle bus.
1. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Myrtle Beach is by far the most beautiful place that you can go on vacation. Its long white sand beaches are stunning, and its abundance of activities leaves tourists speechless. Myrtle Beach has many shops and restaurants located near the beach, and all of the rental houses are at a good price, leaving many tourists and locals happy.
As you can see, there are many different vacation spots to go to. Let us know what you think in the form.