6 last-minute summer musts: How locals in the know are savoring the last few weeks of summer
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6 last-minute summer musts:

How locals in the know are savoring the last few weeks of summer Jasper Aug 2, 2019·4 min read

Americans of all ages love summer vacation! According to a TripAdvisor report released at the beginning of the season, a whopping 92% of respondents were planning summer trips — and 39% were planning two! Among the vacationers, road trips were trending (60%), with beach/ocean destinations the most popular (22%). Almost half of U.S. travelers planned to travel as a couple (48%) and more than a third (37%) of vacationers were families.

As we enter the month of August, chances are, you’ve already enjoyed a good share of summer fun — but hey, the season isn’t over yet! Check out our list of best-of-summer activities across the US. Make the most of these last few weeks of sunny freedom before the back-to-school rush and cooler weather hit!

1. Hop in the car and take the scenic route to…well, anywhere! Nothing is more American than road tripping in the summertime. If you’re new to the US and haven’t gone on an epic road trip yet, what are you waiting for? With 3.7 million square miles to explore and 4,071,000 miles of road to wander, the US is packed with hidden-gem destinations accessible by car. Need inspiration for your road trip? Look no further: The 24 best road trips in the US.

2. Cheer on your favorite baseball team. Baseball is the quintessential American sport, accessible to anyone regardless of background, playable wherever you can find an open field, little financial investment for equipment required. Generic open fields have been replaced by stadiums in major cities (with the bonus of hotdogs and beer from vendors!) but baseball is still viewed by many Americans as the sport of the everyday man and woman, and an essential ingredient of summer. Check the Major League Baseball schedule and catch a game near you.

3. Splash away the heat at a waterpark. This summer has been a record-setting scorcher, but with the popularity of waterparks across the US, staying cool and enjoying spectacular water attractions should be no problem, no matter where you are in the country. Worried that a water park may be fun for the kids, but maybe less so for grownups? Think again! 8 water parks in the US that are actually fun for adults.

4. Soak up some sun and culture, simultaneously. Culture vultures, rejoice! Fantastic art, music, and theater festivals have been going on all summer and you still have time to catch some of the best ones. The month of August features Lollapalooza in Chicago and that’s just for starters. Whatever your taste, you’ll find something to suit you in this lineup of music festivals across the US. Prefer your festivals Shakespearean? You’re in luck, too! Outdoor Shakespeare festivals are ongoing across the US. One surefire favorite: Shakespeare in the Park in NYC. Tickets are free and distributed the day of the performance.

5. Discover the wine country near you. The last of the big American summer wine festivals just wound down, but if you missed them, don’t despair — you can still enjoy your own private tour of the wine region nearest you. Napa and Sonoma in California are no-brainers, but be sure to consider these other outstanding wine regions across the US — all worth exploring!

6. Savor the best ice cream in your state. No matter how long you have been living in the US, you probably haven’t had time yet to try every single ice cream shop in your area, so you could (gasp) be missing out on the finest cold, creamy treat your state has to offer. Never fear, food reviewers have been tackling the time-consuming, calorie-rich chore of sampling ice cream across the country so you can focus your time and attention only on the very best of the best.

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