Summer is coming! But have you already planned where you are going and what you will do for your vacation? Well, you are in luck because Trip101 is here to help. As temperatures rise and the days get longer, why not visit the United States of America (USA) — the Land of the Free? Make your June vacation even more special with this list of places to visit in the USA — a place where cool and unique regional festivals abound. Here, we present to you some information on various American places so you will know better about these sites and decide if they’re worth a look. Read on to find about the places to visit in USA in June.
1. Chicago, IL (Chicago Blues Festival)
The Chicago Blues Festival happens annually in early June for three days at Millennium Park. Across the weekend, you can expect electrifying stage performances by world-renowned musicians as well as discover up-and-coming new talents who sing the blues. This year, the highly anticipated Chicago Blues Festival will be held from June 5–7. Most amazingly, this is the largest free festival in the world. Yes, you heard that right, admission is free of charge! So get cracking on planning a trip to Chicago this summer, where you can enjoy great music with like-minded blues fans.
2. Manchester, TN (Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival)
The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is an annual four-day cultural festival to be held from 11th to 14th of June this year on a farm in Manchester, Tennessee. Since its first event in 2002, the Bonnaroo Music Festival has consistently attracted top talents in today’s popular music scene. This June, you can expect to sing along with the hottest mainstream hits and indie acts such as Miley Cyrus, Flume, Lizzo, Yaeji, Lana Del Rey, and Vampire Weekend, among many other fantastic musicians. Tickets are selling out fast, so get your plans to Tennessee firmed up soon!
3. New York City, NY (New York Restaurant Week - Summer)
One of the most highly anticipated events in New York City is the New York Restaurant Week - Summer edition. This biannual concentration of the best talents in the city’s dining scene often attracts several New Yorkers, out-of-towners, and even international visitors. With prix-fixe meals specially curated for the week, visitors can expect gastronomic delights across the nearly 400 participating restaurants in the city. As dates are not out yet for the summer edition of the New York Restaurant Week, keep an eye out on its official website for details and reservations.
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4. Grand Saline, TX (Grand Saline Salt Festival)
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A familiar table salt on many dining tables and kitchens is Morton Salt Company’s black-wrapped salt shaker which features an image of a girl with an umbrella. With this next unique festival — the Grand Saline Salt Festival — the people of Grand Saline, Texas pays homage to the company’s significant efforts in providing the townsfolk with jobs. This June 11–13 2020, the Grand Saline Salt Festival will feature another fun-filled casual celebration that will see visitors enjoying the best Texan live music, delicious luncheons, festival fairs, bingo sessions, car shows, fairground contests, carnival rides, local handicrafts, and lots of parades!
5. Columbia, MD (Capital Jazz Fest)
The Capital Jazz Festival is an annual live jazz music festival that will be held in Columbia, Maryland, this year from June 5–7. Expect an extravaganza of jazz, R&B, and soul tunes at this multi-day, multi-stage music festival held under the gentle summer sun. Besides smooth crooning from well-loved jazz musicians, visitors can also enjoy great food, browse quirky crafts, and meet some artists. Past line-ups have included musical heavyweights like Brian McKnight, Kem, and George Clinton. Look out for this year’s line-up next month on the official Capital Jazz Fest event page. But do not wait too long, since tickets sell out fast.
6. Chicago, IL (Ribfest 2020)
Ribfest 2020 is an extravagant food festival to look forward to. To be held this year from 12th to 14th June, this festival advertises tons of lovingly barbecued pork ribs and other roasted meats from Chicago’s best and most sought-after purveyors in cooked meats. Visitors can expect to taste more than 14 award-winning ribs at the festival. Other festival food will also be available, ranging from snacks, desserts, and even vegan options to cater to everyone. There will also be live music to bop along to during the festival. Up to 60,000 people are expected every year, so do get your Ribfest tickets early before they are sold out. As a tip, you should book your accommodations well in advance too.
7. Nantucket, MA (Nantucket Film Festival)
The Nantucket Film Festival will run this year from 23rd to 29th of June. This festival, which celebrates powerful screenwriting and emotive storytelling, is a great way to see the best films from all over the world. Festival-goers will also be treated to various live talks and roundtable sessions with the crew and cast of selected films to gain more in-depth insight into the story and the independent film industry. This film festival, which is held on the picturesque Nantucket Island, might also give you inspiration for the next hit film or screenplay.
8. Milwaukee, WI (Summerfest)
Summerfest is the annual and largest music festival in the Midwest that first started in 1968. The festival aimed to draw the community together through art and music. Over the years, it has been attracting the top musical and artistic talents who come as one to promote peace and unity. This year, the festival will be running from June 24–28, as well as June 30 to July 5. Headliners include Justin Bieber, Khalid, Halsey, and the classic rock outfit, Guns and Roses. Over these two weeks of Summerfest, more than 800 acts and 1,000 stage performances will entertain festival-goers across 12 stages. Look out for more artist line-ups as they are announced at the official webpage and start planning a trip to Milwaukee now!
9. Rothbury, MI (Electric Forest)
The tenth edition of Electric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan will be held this year from 25th to 28th of June. This music festival highlights artists from across musical genres, expanding from its initial focus on electronic and jam band music. Fans of electronic dance music need not worry though as headliners this year include Flume, Diplo, Major Lazer, Petit Biscuit, and many more. This festival also bills itself as a multi-event space, where yoga sessions, silent discos, and social impact campaigns will run to make the world a better place bit by bit. Get your tickets now and be ready for a mind-blowing experience in the cool forests of Michigan this summer!
10. Baltimore, MD (Chesapeake Crab, Wine, and Beer Festival)
This self-explanatory food festival celebrates the best of Baltimore food and drinks. And, it is now in its seventh year. The Chesapeake Crab, Wine, and Beer Festival will be held this year in Baltimore, Maryland on 20th of June by the harbour. The fun and cheerful festival is an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink celebration of seafood, craft beers, and new wines. With over 50,000 crabs prepared annually at the festival and more than 30 different varieties of beer and wine, the festival ensures great fun for everyone. The festival will also feature live music and entertainment in the form of games and contests.
Places to visit and things to do in USA this June
With all the great places to visit in the USA in June, you could be raring to visit one of these places. This is the time to break out of your Excel sheets to plan and hit as many places in USA this summer!
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