From big cities with some of the best nightlife in the world, to beautiful beaches and vast wilderness; whatever kind of vacation you\u2019re looking to book, there\u2019s a destination in the US that\u2019s perfect for you.<\/p>\n
If you want to jet off somewhere new, but are in need of some inspiration, then you\u2019ve come to the right place! We\u2019ve crunched the data and created a travel calculator that\u2019ll tell you the best US destinations based on what you\u2019re looking for in a vacation.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re after some truly unforgettable nights out, you want to sample as many different cuisines as possible, or you need total relaxation on a beach break, simply input your preferences on our calculator, and discover the best destinations for you.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, if you\u2019re not quite sure what you\u2019re looking for, for your next vacation, or you want to combine a little bit of everything, then take a look at these cities, which are rated top overall in our index.<\/p>\n
As soon as you\u2019ve driven past the \u2018Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas\u2019 sign, you know you\u2019re somewhere special, and there\u2019s nowhere else truly like this city.<\/p>\n
Signalling the start of Vegas\u2019 famous strip, discover the extravagant, more-is-more hotels that are so committed to their theme, you\u2019ll feel like you\u2019re in a foreign country: think Mandalay Bay\u2019s South East Asia vibes, or the replica Eiffel Tower you can travel up to the top of, for views over the city.<\/p>\n
Casinos, pool parties, and concerts are what Vegas is so well-known for, and given its location in the center of the desert, it boasts the warmest weather in all of the US, at 95F on average, in the summer.<\/p>\n
Often referred to as the city that never sleeps, there\u2019s no shortage of things to do, with 1,469 tours available in the city, alongside 577 landmarks, and 367 museums.<\/p>\n
The Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and Central Park are three key sights that are on many visitors\u2019 bucket lists when visiting the big apple for the first time, but whatever you\u2019re looking for, NYC has it covered.<\/p>\n
For shopping, hit designer brands on Fifth Avenue, browse boutiques in Soho, or spend the day vintage shopping in Brooklyn. If you want to try a variety of cuisine, then there\u2019s no better place, with restaurants and cafes everywhere you look. Chinese, Thai, and Mexican are the three most popular cuisines available, but whatever it is you want to eat, you\u2019re sure to find it in New York City.<\/p>\n
For some southern charm, there\u2019s no better city than Houston. So, dig out your cowboy boots (or buy some while you\u2019re there!), and head to one of the honky-tonks for a night of good ol\u2019 fashioned two-stepping.<\/p>\n
Of course, Houston offers so much more than cowboy culture. Home to NASA\u2019s Space Center<\/a>, it\u2019s a must-visit if it\u2019s your first time in the city, and it\u2019s also home to the JPMorgan Chase Tower, which, at just over 1,000 feet high, is the tallest building in Texas.<\/p>\n What might surprise you, is that Houston is extremely affordable to visit, with the average cost of a room at a three-star hotel standing at just $56, which is the second cheapest on our list.<\/p>\n With 318 landmarks, 151 museums (the third highest on our list), and a huge 6,683 restaurants (also the third highest), Chicago is a great all-rounder of a city if you\u2019re looking for culture, cuisine, and charm.<\/p>\n The Bean might be basic, but it\u2019s a must-see the first time you stay in the city, but you should also check out Garfield Park Conservatory<\/a>, Art on theMART<\/a>, which is the world\u2019s largest digital art projection, before dipping your toes into the water by kayaking on Chicago River.<\/p>\n If you love beer, then you\u2019re in luck, as Chicago\u2019s home to a thriving craft beer scene. In terms of food, you\u2019d be crazy not to try at least one deep dish pizza, but you can sample so many other cuisines here, with Chinese, Mexican, and Indian the three most popular food types in the city.<\/p>\n An alternative to the US\u2019 larger cities, Oklahoma City boasts some of the hottest weather in the states, at an average of 93F over the summer months, and the seventh cheapest hotel costs, at an average of $86 per night.<\/p>\n The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum<\/a> should be at the top of your list, before heading to Oklahoma History Center<\/a>, to find out more about the history of the state.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not into museums, then no worries! You can catch an Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> game at the Paycom Center, enjoy some thrills at Frontier City Theme Park<\/a>, or spend the day at Oklahoma City Zoo<\/a>, which is home to over 1,900 different animals, including camels, elephants, rhinos, and more.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t decide between a city or a beach break, then Miami\u2019s the perfect destination! South Beach and Miami Beach both offer miles of golden sand, and are lined with dozens of beach bars to choose from, as well as lots of high rise hotels offering some of the best pool parties in the states.<\/p>\n Miami\u2019s international airport is only 7.5 miles away from the center, so you can really maximize your stay here if you\u2019re on limited time, and it also has the sixth highest number of tours available, at 555.<\/p>\n in the evenings, head to the Art Deco district to see pretty pastel buildings. or to Bayside Marketplace or Coconut Grove for some of the best restaurants in the city. Miami\u2019s well-known for its Latin heat, which is why it won\u2019t surprise you that Cuban and Mexican are some of the most popular cuisines here, in addition to Chinese.<\/p>\n With joint top temperatures of 95F in the summer, and a short distance of just 9.5 miles from the airport, San Antonio is a great city to visit if you\u2019re looking for a summer vacation.<\/p>\n Head to the charming River Walk, which spans five miles and hosts a range of shops, restaurants, hotels, and museums. If you don\u2019t fancy walking the full five miles, you can catch a river taxi!<\/p>\n If you love nothing more than museums and galleries, then try working your way through San Antonio\u2019s total of 50. The Museum of Art<\/a> is a great place to start, as is Hopscotch, which describes itself as an immersive art experience complete with a full-service bar.<\/p>\n Los Angeles offers another perfect combination of city and beach break, with the city of LA boasting the most number of restaurants in all of the states, at 10,887 (Mexican, Thai, and Chinese are the three most popular types, in case you were wondering).<\/p>\n With 165 museums, it sits only behind New York in terms of numbers; and with average summer temperatures sitting at 81F, whilst you\u2019ll get to enjoy the heat, it\u2019s not as blistering as it can be in other places.<\/p>\n Hiking to the Hollywood sign, indulging in some retail therapy (or maybe just window shopping!) on Rodeo Drive, and sampling the delicacies at Grand Central Market are just a few of the things you should try out. But, if it\u2019s beaches you\u2019re after, then hire a car and head to Venice Beach, Santa Monica State Beach, or drive to the nearby city of Malibu, which is about 30km away from Downtown LA.<\/p>\n The only place to go for thrill-seekers, families, and big kids alike, if you love nothing more than being thrown around and upside down on a rollercoaster, then Orlando is the destination of choice for you.<\/p>\n Home to Walt Disney World<\/a> (which has four parks in total, including Magic Kingdom and Epcot), Universal Orlando (which has Universal Studios, and Islands of Adventure), and SeaWorld Parks, there\u2019s no shortage of fun in Orlando.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve had enough of the theme parks, head to one of the nearby beaches for a day of relaxation \u2013 Vero Beach, which is home to hundreds of sea turtles, and Cocoa Beach, with its many watersports excursions, are some of the best.<\/p>\n What you might not realize is that Orlando is also home to a thriving restaurant scene \u2013 with 3,146 in the city, it has the 10th highest number in the US, with Chinese, Mexican, and Thai the three most popular types.<\/p>\n Rounding off our top 10 list of US vacation cities is Georgia\u2019s Augusta, which has the cheapest hotel rates, at just $54 a night. <\/p>\n Home to eight museums, start with the Augusta Museum of History<\/a>, before heading to Woodrow Wilson Boyhood Home, which is where the former American president grew up.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re visiting in the summer, then you must spend at least one afternoon by the Riverwalk, where you can enjoy a picnic or sit in the shade under one of the trees, as you watch the world go by.<\/p>\n Finally, with Augusta perhaps most well-known for its golfing scene, it\u2019d be a shame not to go putting at one of the many clubs. Forest Hills Golf Club is one of the most well-known, and also features a restaurant and a driving range, so you can make a whole day of it there.<\/p>\n So, now all that\u2019s left to do is pick your favorite destination, and get your hotel, flights, and airport parking booked<\/a>! We offer deals on parking across all major airports in the US, so whether you\u2019re looking for Atlanta<\/a>, Chicago<\/a>, or JFK parking<\/a>, we\u2019ve got you covered. Alternatively, if you\u2019ve got an early morning flight, or late night flight back booked, then why not browse our range of airport hotels with parking<\/a>, so you can enjoy a good night\u2019s sleep before you fly?<\/p>\n If you\u2019re traveling across the US in the holiday season, we\u2019ve pulled together some great city locations each with their own festive fun this year. Check out our list of top US Christmas events and activities<\/a> that you can attend \u2013 whether you\u2019re planning a hot weather vacation or a traditional cold Christmas.<\/p>\n4. Chicago, Illinois<\/h3>\n
5. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma<\/h3>\n
6. Miami, Florida<\/h3>\n
7. San Antonio, Texas<\/h3>\n
8. Los Angeles, California<\/h3>\n
9. Orlando, Florida<\/h3>\n
10. Augusta, Georgia<\/h3>\n
Time to find your perfect vacation destination<\/h2>\n