15 Fun US Destinations to Travel to This July

Summer is all about making memories, letting your hair down, and just having fun. No matter how you travel this summer -- whether it's with friends, family, or your partner -- be sure you're heading to the right U.S. destination this July where fun is guaranteed.

Beat the heat and head indoors to the casinos, bars, and extravagant shows of Las Vegas this July. Las Vegas is a verifiable adults-centered playground, designed for travelers to have fun whether they're hitting the slots, sipping cocktails at pool parties, dancing at nightclubs, or watching a live show by their favorite musicians.

South Padre Island is a popular resort town in Texas, and it offers fun activities for every type of traveler. With beautiful beaches, a blue ocean, and the Schlitterbahn waterpark, there are plenty of enjoyable water experiences. Outdoorsy types can discover the area's hiking trails, families will have a blast at the Gravity Park amusement park, and friends can live it up lounging by the pools, beach, or having a drink at a beach bar.

Bourbon Street is world famous for offering a full night of fun, and it's not the only street in New Orleans to do that. Frenchman Street has a festive jazz-infused mood and plenty of bars, while Canal, Freret, and Franklin all provide fun experiences each with their own personality. With mouthwatering food and laws that let you drink anywhere in public, it's hard not to have fun in the Big Easy.

Breweries, ballparks, and beaches are a typical Milwaukee July vacation experience, but that's not why it made this list. Book your ticket to this Wisconsin city to experience Summerfest, a July musical event held for 11 days and featuring 800 bands. Over 900,000 people attend Summerfest to listen to see stars like Lil Wayne, Billie Eilish, and Snoop Dog perform. Make sure you're one of them.

Orlando is the perfect destination for families to fill up on a lifetime worth of fun in July. With Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, the Orlando Science Center, and Gatorland, Orlando is teeming with amusement parks and experiences that will wow the whole family and result in long-lasting memories.

With the NASA space center, beaches, museums, and a great nightlife scene, Houston is a fun spot to visit year round. However, this July, it will be the host of Essence Music Festival's 25th Anniversary Event. The festival will feature music by big stars like Mary J. Blige, talks by people like Michelle Obama, and even comedy shows by comedians like Mike Epps.

Nothing is more fun in July than relaxing on an inner tube and floating down a river with friends, and you can do just that in New Braunfels, Texas. Tubing is a favorite Texas past time where friends and family pack snacks and drinks in coolers, put them in inner tubes, and float down a river for a full day of meeting new people and having a blast.

Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beaches that attract travelers from all over the world. Broadway at the Beach is the main hub for fun in Myrtle Beach offering restaurants, rides, and shopping for all. If you bring your family along, you'll want to book a stay in one of the many hotels with waterparks and make your way to places like Alligator Adventure, Ripley's Aquarium, Family Kingdom Amusement Park, and Myrtle Waves Water Park.

Families should definitely add Wisconsin Dells to their July travel plans as its the unofficial "waterpark capital of the world." A typical visit to Wisconsin Dells will be full of fun activities like visits to Noah's Ark Water Park or Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park, hiking in Mirror Lake State Park, seeing animals at Timabvati Wildlife Park, or just hanging out at your resort, many of which have waterparks on-site.

New Yorkers know how to have a good time in the summer, making July a great month to visit. There will be celebrations galore for July 4th, a yoga festival called Soul Fest, fireworks at Coney Island, and a cultural festival called Harlem Week. If you can't make one of the events, you'll find July-worthy activities like cruises or yacht parties, summer fairs, and lovely days to enjoy in Central Park.

Sometimes the most fun you can have is by diving into a culture that is wholly unique, like cowboy culture. Experience the cowboy life in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in July at Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world's largest rodeo. At Cheyenne Frontier Days, you'll be able to buy a cowboy hat, marvel at bareback bronc riding, eat great food, and listen to music by stars like Tim McGraw, Post Malone, and Miranda Lambert.

Even though rainy season begins in July for Puerto Rico, it's one of the best times to visit because it means fewer tourists which always makes for a better travel experience. Whether you hit the beach, hike to a waterfall in El Yunque, eat local cuisine from Los Kioskos at Luquillo Beach, or take a Bio Bay tour, you're sure to have a great vacation. And don't worry - even though it's the rainy season, with so many amazing things to see and do on the island, a little rain won't ruin your trip.

What's more fun than enjoying an amazing glass of wine? Enjoying multiple glasses of wine at some of North America's best wineries in Napa Valley. This July, you can join a wine crawl through multiple wineries, attend Festival Napa Valley's "Taste of Napa" event or the Napa County Fair, see wineries from above in a hot air balloon tour, or spend some time soaking up the rays by a pool. Whatever you choose to do, it's sure to be fun.

July is a blast in the City of Angels. Locals and visitors can be found hanging out at the beach, hiking Runyon Canyon, or rooting for the L.A. Dodgers. There are tons of concerts throughout the summer and pool parties at hotels. Don't be surprised if you run into a celebrity or two because the warm weather and fun events call to the hearts of everyone looking for a good time.

Seattle is abuzz with good vibes and fun times in July because the skies are clear of rain and clouds and there are numerous festivals to attend like the Seattle Street Food Festival, Bite of Seattle, Polish Festival, Capitol Hill Block Party, and the Seattle International Beerfest. When you're not stuffing your face with good food at a Seattle festival, catch an outdoor movie, hang at the lake, or attend a Mariner's game.