Vacationing in cities may not be as restful as spending a week or two out by the lake, and it may not always be the best option for families, but does bring its own pleasures. Major American cities all offer their own unique culture and atmosphere, and many have intriguing sub-cultures and fascinating neighborhoods to explore. Some of the best times exploring new cities can be spent investigating the local arts district, trying out a trendy new restaurant or wandering around a newly-developed area, in addition to the more traditional museum, zoo, and shopping excursions. All these criteria help determine the top vacation cities in the the US.
Your votes will determine the best cities for vacation time. The US cities on this list include some of the most populated, as well as some out of the way destinations. It's a crowdranked list, so help improve it by voting on your favorite cities for vacations, or make your own list to suggest some more cities no one else has included yet!
For more US travel suggestions, check out this list of the best museums in the US.26
150115Nashville
Tennessee, USA27
161152South Lake Tahoe
California, USA- 285734
Lake Winnipesaukee
New Hampshire - 295423
Lahaina
Maui, Hawaii - 309542
Hershey
PennsylvaniaHome of Hersheypark, ZooAmerica, Hershey Gardens, and plenty of museums, Hershey is a wonderful get-away for families and solo travelers alike.
- 31126117
Carmel-by-the-Sea
California, USA - 32117101
Santa Barbara
California, USA - 3310471
West Yellowstone
Montana, USA - 34257256
Portland
Oregon - 3512286
Santa Fe
New Mexico, USA - 366141
- 375940
Nantucket
Massachusetts, USA - 3811099
Malibu
California, USA - 394321
Colorado Springs
Colorado, USA - 40156169
Napa
California, USA - 4110275
Salem, Massachusetts
- 424129
Captain Cook
Hawaii - 435138
Frankenmuth
MichiganNicknamed "Little Bavaria," Frankenmuth is known for its German architecture and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland--"the world's largest Christmas store."
- 44122130
Monterey
California, USA - 455946
Sandusky
Ohio, USAHome of Cedar Point and seven waterparks, Sandusky is a tourist mecca during the summer months.
- 465647
Ocean City
Maryland, USAAttracting 8 million visitors annually, Ocean City is one of the Mid-Atlantic's most popular beach towns.
- 47114123
Santa Monica
California, USA - 488442
Williamsburg
Virginia, USA - 494528
Burlington
Vermont, USA - 509679
Providence
Rhode Island, USA