Gatlinburg
#5 in Best Places to Visit in June
June is the beginning of Gatlinburg’s high season, so visiting at this time might mean rubbing elbows with other tourists. But the promise of warm weather and endless outdoor activities make a summer vacation to this Tennessee city worth it. Gatlinburg’s proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides visitors with easy access to hiking trails, waterfalls, caves and more. Plus, travelers can visit the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area and Amusement Park via the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway, which offers breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding Smokies.
Adirondacks
#6 in Best Places to Visit in June
While often favored for its fall foliage, the Adirondacks region of New York also thrives in summer. Come June, daytime temperatures near 80 degrees and popular seasonal attractions, including John Brown Farm State Historic Site and Fort Ticonderoga, are open for business. What’s more, winter resorts adjust to fit the season, offering plenty of summer activities like swimming, boating, fishing and biking. For a mix of outdoor recreation and laid-back entertainment (think: shopping, listening to live music and riding an old-fashioned carousel), head to Saranac Lake by Lake Placid.
