10 Best Places To Go In The U.S. And Canada This August

TravelAwaits journey specialists share their favourite locations within the U.S. and Canada to beat the warmth in August. Escape from the blazing summer time solar in one among these cool locations.

1. Anchorage, Alaska

“I really like to go to Anchorage, Alaska in late August/early September, proper earlier than the primary winter snows start to fall once more. The tempo has slowed down a bit and there aren’t as many vacationers.

“Anchorage is the right base for exploring Alaska. There are a selection of practice journeys each day and in a single day and the depot is inside strolling distance of many downtown inns. Tour Denali Nationwide Park, take a whale watching or glacier cruise, or simply discover the gorgeous out of doors areas proper exterior town. You’ll be able to even go fishing proper downtown at Ship Creek. Cease by The Bait Shack to choose up the whole lot you might want to catch the massive one.” — Peggy Cleveland

2. Cedar Breaks Nationwide Monument And Cedar Metropolis, Utah

“Final yr, my husband and I stayed in a single day in Cedar Metropolis, Utah on the way in which again to Phoenix from Calgary. We liked the whole lot we noticed on the peek we took of Cedar Breaks National Monument half-hour from city. So this yr we’re taking my husband’s facet of the household there for our annual reunion.

“The nationwide monument is smaller than Bryce Canyon Nationwide Park, however her hoodoos are means greater. At greater than 10,000 ft in elevation, there’s a half-mile-deep crimson rocks amphitheater that’s really gorgeous. We hope to finish the 4 Overlooks (North View, Chessman Ridge, Sundown View, and Level Supreme) and discover the time to stroll some trails this time. And, as a result of we’re staying for every week, we additionally hope to discover the Competition Metropolis and watch one thing on the Shakespeare Theater, benefit from the Competition Grounds, and go to the beautiful Mormon Temple on a hillside.” — Carol Colborn

Editor’s notice: Level Supreme Overlook is closed for building by 2022.

3. Door County, Wisconsin

“Door County, a 75-mile-long peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan, is a unbelievable place for an August getaway. The New York Instances has known as it ‘The Cape Cod of the Midwest.’ With 250 miles of shoreline, you’re by no means greater than quarter-hour from water, so get pleasure from each unbelievable sunrises and sunsets!

“You’ll love the virtually 300 miles of biking all through the peninsula and adjoining islands or kayaking the turquoise waters to the caves at Cave Point County Park. Take a automobile or passenger ferry to quaint and aromatic Washington Island, recognized for its considerable lavender fields, in full bloom from mid-July by August.

“If all this exercise provides you an urge for food, attempt an genuine Door County fish boil or savor domestically grown cherries in full harvest, obtainable at orchards and farm markets. Thirsty? Try One Barrel Brewing in Egg Harbor, or any of the opposite wineries, breweries, and cideries. Door County is a feast in each means!” — Joan Sherman

4. Galveston Island, Texas

“Galveston is asking your title with so some ways to make trip reminiscences. First, there are 32 miles of gulf beachfront alongside Seawall Boulevard. You’ll see the automobiles parked alongside the seaside as vacationers leap in to satisfy the waves. Throughout the road are inns, eating places, memento outlets, and mini-golf galore.

“For extra enjoyable, hit Schlitterbahn Waterpark, with tons of thrilling slides, wave rivers, and water coasters.

“Stroll alongside the historic district, The Strand, with outlets, eating places, and inns. Pop into the brand new Ship to Shore Immigration Museum and hint the journey of those that arrived within the late nineteenth century.

“Whenever you’ve had sufficient solar, head indoors to Moody Gardens. You’ll see the pyramid beckoning with the aquarium, a tropical rainforest, plus 3D/4D motion pictures. Stand up near monkeys, macaws, and penguins. Hop on the Colonel Paddlewheel Boat for a distinct view of the island.” — Mira Temkin

5. Banff

“Banff is the very best place to chill off in August. Pristine and charming, downtown Banff is wrapped in jagged mountain views, setting the stage for a distinction between athletic out of doors adventures and artisan-crafted delicacies.

“The temperature ranges from the mid-40s to the low 70s in August — comfy sufficient to hike any time of the day. Take a climb up Tunnel Mountain; the two.8-mile out and again hike requires a average quantity of exertion. Nevertheless, your reward is the attractive views from the highest.

“After you hike, plan to lunch at Maclab Bistro on the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. They’re well-known for his or her cobb salad; having fun with it on the porch with a shocking panoramic view is the easiest way to finish a hike — or just get pleasure from an important lunch.

“With Lake Lousie, Moraine Lake, Jasper Nationwide Park, and Banff Nationwide Park, you should have ample choices for exploring Alberta’s attractive pure presents.” — Sandi Barrett

6. Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula

“In Michigan’s Higher Peninsula, Michigan’s northernmost level Copper Harbor sits on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. August is the right time to discover the world as a result of the climate is heat and the times are lengthy. In winter, you might want to benefit from the snow to go to as they measure it in ft slightly than inches. I’m a snowbird, so summer time is after I make the journey.

“Certainly one of my favourite locations in August within the Keweenaw Peninsula is the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, a historic wilderness resort from 1934 positioned on the prime of the peninsula. When you examine in, the 560-acre property options so many actions you received’t wish to depart.

“Summertime sports activities embrace a 9-hole golf course with gorgeous views of Brockway Mountain. As well as, they provide free-guided mountain bike rides on the Copper Harbor Trails. Climbing, sea kayaking, birding, and stargazing are all a part of the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge’s summer time enjoyable.” — Amy Piper

7. Mount Rainier Nationwide Park: Paradise Space

“Mount Rainier Nationwide Park, particularly the world known as Paradise, is my favourite place to go to in August. I really like the park any time in the summertime, however August brings out the very best of Paradise, since it’s the month when an array of colourful wildflowers blanket the meadows. With the gorgeous backdrop of the snowcapped mountain, and surrounded by the deep inexperienced of the encircling forest, is the very best time to spend in Paradise.

“In truth, these wildflower meadows impressed the title of the world. When she noticed the wildflowers within the meadow, Martha Longmire, one of many early pioneers within the 1800s, exclaimed, “Oh, that is Paradise!” The title caught, in all probability as a result of everybody who ever sees this gorgeous panorama feels the identical means. I do know I do.

“The August climate can also be excellent for having fun with the paths within the space, with alternatives to see wildlife.” — Emese Fromm

8. Newport, Rhode Island

“Certainly one of my favourite locations to go to in August is Newport, Rhode Island, a former enclave for households such because the Vanderbilts. The world is dotted with summer time mansions, lovely views of Narragansett Bay, a stable foodie scene, a scenic drive, and dwell leisure at most venues. The added bonus is visiting Flo’s Clam Shack, which has been serving seafood for the reason that ’30s.” — Keshler Thibert

9. San Francisco, California

“I’ve visited San Francisco in each season, and I’ve liked all of them. However my favourite time to go to California’s ‘Metropolis by the Bay’ is August, when actions are in full swing and the times are typically heat and (generally) sunny. In fact, the summer time months are recognized to be foggy in San Francisco, however on my August visits, I’ve discovered that the mist fades by noon, giving solution to superbly clear skies.

“An ideal August exercise is to stroll the San Francisco Bay Trail, a various route that circles the complete Bay Space. For me, nothing beats the part that takes in iconic spots just like the Golden Gate Bridge, the Embarcadero and Ferry Constructing, and the historic Fort Mason space.

“Or, for a novel view of the bay, I additionally like to hop on a ferry to Tiburon to stroll the Old Rail Trail, or to Alameda to walk the Shoreline Park path, each of which provide fascinating historical past and excellent skyline views. An added bonus in August: you’re positive to identify wildflowers framing the ocean scenes.” — Cindy Barks

10. Waterton-Glacier Worldwide Peace Park

“Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park spans the border of Alberta, Canada, and Montana. It was established on the first worldwide peace park in 1932. UNESCO made it a world heritage website in addition to a Biosphere Reserve. However past its exceptional historical past, you’ll discover a straightforward path to Cameron Falls or a difficult hike to Rocky Mountain peaks that will provide you with a view from the ‘Crown of the Continent.’

“From the stroll-worthy city of Waterton, you may catch a Waterton Lake cruise for a distinct perspective of glacier-topped mountains and wildlife. You’ll be able to picnic at one of many cruise stops or take a brief hike, then hop on the subsequent cruise again to Waterton.

“Whilst you’re at Waterton Glacier Worldwide Peace Park, have a cup of tea on the historic Prince of Wales Hotel — an imposing wooden construction with pleasant, tartan-wearing workers and unbeatable lake views.” — Teresa Otto