Why does everyone spend their vacations in the same place? I often ask myself this question during peak travel times, scrolling through social media to see people who have nothing in common having the same experiences. Are we all spring skiers now? Is everyone really having fun or are we just giving in to a trend?
It's time we all dig a little deeper, skip the cookie-cutter journey and go somewhere different. Forget what others are doing! Let's explore our own interests and, while we're at it, let's do it where there aren't too many people.
To help you find the perfect underrated summer travel destination, we tapped our network of writers with lots of experience discovering cool places. We show new sides of cities and regions you already know and share top spots that might be new to you.
From wine tasting in Boise, Idaho, to wildlife encounters in Oakland, California, to ferry rides in Southeast Alaska, these aren't your typical summer getaways typical. A little less popular and still very exciting, these underrated American destinations are calling your name this summer.
