Best US Cool Weather Summer Vacations

If the idea of a hot and sticky summer vacation is your ideal of hell, cool off in one of these US destinations.

JUNEAU

Alaska's capital has average high temperatures ranging from 58°F to 64°F (14°C to 18°C). It's ideal weather to book a whale watching tour.

WALLA WALLA

Visit one of many wineries, learn about Native American history and relax in the cooler climate of Walla Walla in summer.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

Summer is a good time to visit Glacier National Park in Montana given its high elevation and cooler weather.

CANNON BEACH

Stroll along the sandy beaches and visit Haystack Rock without sweating buckets at Cannon Beach in Oregon.

LAKE TAHOE

Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe offers a cooler US getaway due to its high elevation.

ASPEN

Known for being a year-round cool US vacation spot and its resorts, the main downside to Aspen are its high prices.

JACKSON HOLE

Average high temperatures of 72.1°F (22.3°C) and average lows of 43.3°F (6.3°C) make a visit to Jackson Hole in Wyoming a cool summer getaway.

TAOS

Visit Taos Pueblo and the historic Taos Plaza in temperatures ranging from 47.1°F (8.4°C) and 75°F (23.9°C)

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