14 Places To Check Out On Memorial Day

Memorial Day marks the symbolic start of summer with its barbecues, outdoor gatherings with friends, and trips to the beach.

Memorial Day marks the symbolic start of summer with its barbecues, outdoor gatherings with friends, and trips to the beach.

Whether you’re looking to spend this Memorial Day unwinding on a white sand beach, reflecting on the past year in the mountains, or honoring fallen soldiers at big-city war memorials, these destinations offer the chance to enjoy the three-day weekend outside your own four walls.

Here are the top 14 places to visit for Memorial Day:

  • Annapolis, Maryland
  • St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Charleston, South Carolina
  • Big Bear Lake, California
  • Cape May, New Jersey
  • San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Jackson Hole, Wyoming
  • Austin, Texas
  • Tulum, Mexico
  • Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
  • Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • Denver
  • Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

AAA is projecting that 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, representing a 7% increase over 2022.

Memorial Day road trips are expected to be up 6% over last year, with 37.1 million Americans driving to their getaway. 

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