These are the best places to visit in July in the U.S. and around the world.

Hemingway Days, the Key Lime Festival, and more make July a fun time to visit Key West.

Greenland is easier to get to than ever, with new flights to Nuuk starting this summer.

A waterfall high above a small village in the Swiss Alps.

A waterfall high above a small village in the Swiss Alps.Credit:Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure

Enjoy the pristine lakes and stunning mountains throughout Switzerland, and take a ride on the Glacier Express.

Japan travel is trending, and this summer could be the perfect time to visit Kyoto.

MostAlaska cruisestake place between May and September, with voyages ranging from large cruise ships to small expedition vessels.

A princess cruise ship docked in Alaska

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On land, theGrand Alaska Adventure Train Rideis a relaxing way to see several cities plusDenali National Park.

Whether you choose outdoor adventure or city experiences, theres an abundance ofthings to do in Oregonduring July.

In Portland, the newCascadais a wellness sanctuary.

Coastal landscape at sunset, beach with scattered rocks, ocean waves, and cliffs in the distance.

Sunset over Oregon’s rocky coastline.Jon Mattrisch/Travel + Leisure

Visitors can soak in breathtaking views fromAspen Mountains Silver Queen Gondolaand theElk Camp Gondolaat Snowmass.

TheSnowmass Rodeotakes place every Wednesday night from June 18-Aug. 20.

The annualFood & Wine Classicis set for June 20-22, so consider an early arrival for that special event.

Beautiful horses grazing at a flowering meadow in a mountain ranch on a sunny Spring morning. Aspen-Snowmass, Colorado, USA.

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First-time visitors can learn more about Hawaii at thePolynesian Cultural Center.

Other popularthings to do on Oahuinclude trying famous Hawaiian shave ice or taking a surfing lesson.

With miles of coastline, theres a beach for everyone, from surfers to sunbathers.

Honolulu cityscape with buildings, mountains in the background, and a grassy field in the center.

High rises in Honolulu on Oahu.Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure

On the literary and cultural side, Key Wests annual tribute to Ernest Hemingway is set for July 23-27.

Where to Stay:We rounded up thebest hotels in Key Westto help you choose the perfect home base.

Set on a private beach,Casa Marinarecently unveiled a $79 million renovation.

Balboa Park’s California Tower with palm trees in the foreground.

Balboa Park in San Diego, California.Chelsea Loren/Travel + Leisure

Every Saturday throughout the summer, visitors can see exciting polo matches with competitors from around the world.

The popularNewport Folk Festivalis set for July 25-27.

Stay in a secluded lighthouse onRose Islandfor a unique experience.

Street view of a Key West neighborhood, small shops and trees along the road.

Buildings along Duval Street in Key West, Florida.Lisa-Blue/Getty Images

Walk or bike over theBig Dam Bridge, the longest pedestrian/bicycle bridge in the world.

TheEmpress of Little Rockis a Victorian-style bed-and-breakfast with stunning architecture and gourmet breakfasts.

Even in July, the sea is chilly, but the beach is beautiful.

Grand colonial-style house with a driveway lined by manicured hedges, stone pillar marked “Crossways” at the entrance.

A large white house in Newport, Rhode Island.Violetta Smirnova/Travel + Leisure

TheCarmel Bach Festivalis set for July 12-26 with concerts at various venues.

July is festival season in the city known for wine, especially port, a sweet fortified wine.

July also brings concerts, art shows, and Portos International Folklore Festival.

Downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, featuring a park, pathways, buildings, and a cityscape in the background.

A park in Little Rock, Arkansas.Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

The seas are warm, ideal for swimming, diving, and snorkeling among coral reefs.

T+L readers included WillemstadsBaoase Luxury Resorton the2024 Worlds Best Awardslist of Caribbean resorts.

Humpback whales are arriving on their migration from the north, and they stay around until September.

Coastal road with classic cars driving, ocean and trees in the background.

Cars driving along the coast in Carmel-by-the-Sea.Pgiam/Getty Images

Brisbane, Queenslands capital, offers restaurants, wineries, distilleries, and entertainment.

Where to Stay:Greenland offers a variety of places to stay.

July weather is dry and warm, making summer the high season.

Central Park with people on the grass, modern skyscrapers in the background.

People enjoying Central Park on a sunny day.Valerie de Leon/Travel + Leisure

This time is ideal for snorkeling, diving, hiking, and enjoying the sunshine on a sandy beach.

A popularhoneymoonspot, French Polynesia is also an ideal family or cruise destination.

Where to Stay:In Tetiaroa,The Brandowas established by actor Marlon Brando as a sustainable development.

Historic church building with two bell towers and a cross, overlooking a cityscape with a river in the background.

A cathedral towering over Porto’s cityscape.Paula Galindo Valle/Travel + Leisure

The provincesCape Breton Islandand nearbyPrince Edward Islandwere T+L readers favorite islands in Canada in the2024 Worlds Best Awards.

Where to Stay:Dalvay by the Seais a historic hotel dating to the late 1800s.

From July 24 until Aug. 31, theInnsbruck Festival of Early Musiccelebrates the musical history of this Alpine city.

Beautiful architecture downtown Willemstad, Curacao

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Where to Stay:Rosewood Schloss Fuschlis set on Lake Fuschl amid the Austrian Alps.

July weather is quite warm, so travelers should come prepared.

Brisbane city central business district skyline by day

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Cobblestone street with colorful buildings and trees, two people walking in the distance.

Colorful homes in Oslo, Norway.Daniel Ribar/Travel + Leisure

Coastal town with colorful houses on a hillside, mountains in the background, water in the foreground.

Colorful houses along the water in Nuuk, Greenland.Mathias Rhode/Getty Images

Waterfall cascading down a lush, green cliff, surrounded by dense tropical vegetation in a mountainous landscape.

A waterfall among green mountains in Tahiti.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure

Coastal landscape with a beach, grassy hills, and scattered buildings near the shore.

A small village on Cape Breton in Nova Scotia.Pavel Tochinsky/Getty Images

Narrow alley with cafes and restaurant in Vienna old town on a sunny day, Austria

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Swiss valley with steep cliffs, scattered houses, lush greenery, and a partially cloudy sky.

A waterfall over a small village in Switzerland.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure

View of a cityscape framed by a traditional Japanese temple gate.

View of Kyoto from a temple.Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure