These Washington Vacation Spots Are Among The Best In US, New Rankings Say

SEATTLE, WA - Summer arrived on Tuesday (it's literally the summer solstice) and that means many families are planning or about to go on vacation. The good news for Puget Sound residents: you don't have to go very far to have a great vacation.

According to a new set of rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News and World Report, some of the top vacation destinations in the country are in Washington state, including one of the top 10 best national parks.

“Whether you’re seeking a remote getaway or a weekend trip, the destinations on our list are highly recommended by seasoned travelers and industry experts,” Gwen Shearman, travel editor at U.S. News, said in a press release. “From cities and beach towns to national parks, we’ve identified the top spots for every traveler.”

Here’s where Washington state destinations rank in the following categories:

Best Places To Visit In The USA:

1. New York City
2. Philadelphia
3. Honolulu-Oahu
4. Maui
5. San Francisco
6. Grand Canyon
7. Sonoma, California
8. Washington D.C.
9. New Orleans
10. San Diego
11. Kauai
12. Hawaii (The Big Island)
13. Breckenridge, Colorado
14. Boston
15. Miami
16. Los Angeles
17. Charleston, South Carolina
18. Yosemite National Park
19. Seattle<<<
20. Asheville, North Carolina
21. Park City, Utah
22. Denver
23. Savannah, Georgia
24. Big Sur
25. Yellowstone National Park

Best National Parks To Visit In The USA:

1. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
2. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
3. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
4. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
5. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
6. Sequoia National Park, California
7. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
8. Yosemite National Park, California
9. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington<<<
10. Zion National Park, Utah

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