These are the best places to visit in June in the U.S. and around the world.
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Summer officially starts in June, and that means its time to book your next vacation.
Here are the best places to travel in June in the United States and around the world.
A quiet beach on Roatan, Honduras.Credit:lightphoto/Getty Images
Bourbon enthusiasts will find 18 excellent distilleries for tours and tastings.
For outdoor adventure, theres hiking, horseback riding, and ziplining.
Where to Stay:The Manchesteris conveniently located in the Distillery District.
A horse farm in Lexington, Kentucky.Patrick Jennings/Getty Images
The21c Museum Hotel Lexingtonis an art-filled boutique property.
Grandfather Mountains spectacular scenery attracts shutterbugs forNature Photography Weekend(June 6-8).
Boone hosts theHigh Country Jazz Festivalfrom June 13-15 andBoonerangfrom June 19-22.
Landscape of Blue Ridge Parkway.Kelsey Glennon/Travel + Leisure
On the Atlantic, Jockeys Ridge State Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
An Asheville must-see is the stunning Biltmore Estate, with 8,000 acres of beautiful architecture and gardens.
Where to Stay: In the Outer Banks, lodgings range from The Sanderling to convenient campgrounds.
Newport beach pier during sunset.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
Asheville offers a variety ofplaces to stayincluding the downtownFlat Iron Hoteland the nearbyHorse Shoe Farm.
Drive the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway from Asheville to Blowing Rock for a stay at theChetola Resort.
TheGrand Bohemian Charlotteis an elegant city option.
People walking down Nashville’s Broadway.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Decorated golf carts, horses, drill teams, floats, and more will make it a festive day.
Its an ideal time to visit theNational Museum of African American Musicor themuralhonoring Black country music artists.
TheColumbus Arts Festivalfrom June 6-8 features visual and performance art representing more than 200 artists.
Skyline of Columbus, Ohio.Nicholas Klein/Getty Images
From June 13-15, theCreekside Blues & Jazz FestivalandStonewall Columbus Pride Festivalwill attract visitors.
TheJuneteenth Ohio Celebrationcelebrates the holiday with a weekend of family activities.
Where to Stay: Lodging in Columbus ranges from hotels, likeHotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection, to bed-and-breakfasts.
Sunset over Atlantic City boardwalk.Joecho-16/Getty Images
In Cleveland, stay downtown at theFidelity Hotel.
Atlantic City offers white-sand beaches, a lively five-mile boardwalk, and exciting nightlife with casinos and top entertainment.
Check out Atlantic Citysmurals,war memorials, and historical sites, likeHistoric Gardners Basin.
Restaurants along the water on Mackinac Island.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Where to Stay:The Showboat Resortfeatures a year-round waterpark.
TheBorgata Hotel Casino & Spa,Caesars Atlantic City,andHard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic Cityare great options.
On June 14, theMichigan Cornhole tournamentadds to the fun.
Aerial view of Myrtle Beach at night.Larry Gibson/Getty Images
Shopping in the charming downtown boutiques and art galleries is another favorite way to spend an afternoon.
TheGrand Hotel Mackinac Islandis a National Historic Landmark and one of the countrys oldest resorts.
The Boardwalk and Promenade include arcades, parks, and theSkyWheel Myrtle Beach, with glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled gondolas.
Boats on a beach on Hawaii’s Big Island.Laura La Monaca/Travel + Leisure
Oceanfront resorts, hotels, condo rentals, and campgrounds provide a wide range of otherplaces to stay.
Ocean temperatures are warm, ideal for snorkeling, diving, or an exciting night swim with manta rays.
June 11 is King Kamehameha Day, celebrated with parades and events on all of the islands.
Aerial view of people in the Russian River in Guerneville, CA.Steve Proehl/Getty Images
Runners and spectators head to the Big Island for theKona Marathonon June 25.
This yearsBig Island Jazz & Blues Festivalwill be held on May 31 at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
The annualHawaii Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festivalat the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort is set for June 6-8.
A busy street in downtown Toronto.BrakeThrough Media/Travel + Leisure
Some of the states best wines come from the nearbyRussian River Valleywineries, open for tours and tastings.
Where to Stay:Dawn Ranchis set among tall redwoods with a variety of accommodations.
TheToronto International Jazz Festivalbrings 10 days of live music to the heart of downtown starting June 21.
A small village in Fiji.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure
Toronto celebratesPride Monthwith parties, performances, and a lively parade.
He recommends St. Lawrence Market, the oldest and largest food market in Toronto, dating to 1803.
Regis Torontotheir favorite city hotel in Canada in the2024 Worlds Best Awards.
Marienplatz in Munich, Germany.bbsferrari/Getty Images
TheRitz-Carlton TorontoandFour Seasons Hotel Torontoalso made the list.
I loved my stay at the plushFairmont Royal York, a classic landmark dating to 1929.
Fiji Airways offers nonstop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Dallas/Fort Worth.
Chaumont sur Loire in the Loire Valley.schmidt-z/Getty Images
TheEisbach Waveattracts professional surfers, so most visitors are content to be spectators and enjoy the unique experience.
AtChateau de Villandry, a June 7-8 event highlights the gardens and parks of France.
AtLoire Valley Lodges, luxury tree houses offer hot tubs and forest views.
A plaza in Puno, Peru.Maria Ligaya/Travel + Leisure
Still, visiting the ancient Lost City of the Incas is an experience of a lifetime.
Northern Peru also offers opportunities to explore centuries-old ruins without crowds or travel limitations.
On Perus coast, theGrau Tropical Sea National Reserveprotects marine life and provides another reason to visit the country.
White buildings of Santorini, Greece.Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure
Where to Stay:Las Casitas, a Belmond Hotel, Colca Canyonis located on an alpaca farm.
TheHolland Festivalbegins in late May and continues throughout June, featuring music, theater, dance, and art.
The annualBite of Amsterdamfood festival is set for June 13-15 in Amstelpark.
Busy canals in Amsterdam.Gautier Houba/Travel + Leisure
Cruise the canals, bike around the city, or picnic in Vondelpark.
Deep-sea fishing, sailing tours, and hikes are more ways to enjoy the island.
Tasmania, Australia
The mountainous island of Tasmania lies about 150 miles south of mainland Australia.
Landscape of Tasmania.Lauren Breedlove/Travel + Leisure
Acruiseis an ideal way to explore the area.
Saffire Freycinet is a 20-acre lodge inside the national park.
Choose a specially themed sailing, like theAmaWaterwayswine cruise through France or family river cruise withAdventures by Disney.
A cruise ship off the coast of Croatia.2tamsalu/Getty Images