As travelers plan next year getaways, it’s helpful to know
which destinations you might want to put on your ‘to-do’ list.
New openings, milestone anniversary celebrations, new
experiences and events all make these
destinations well worth the trip. From North America to the Caribbean,
South America and Europe, here are some places you may want to consider in
2027.
Baltimore's Railroad History (Photo Credit: Visit Baltimore)
Baltimore, Maryland
With its waterfront scenery, American history, distinctive
neighborhoods, museums, world-renowned aquarium and sports scene, Baltimore
always makes for a great getaway.
The city’s newly renamed National Museum of Railroad History
& Innovation leads the nationwide celebration of American railroading’s 200th
anniversary in 2027 as Baltimore emphasizes its central role as the birthplace
of American
railroading, where the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was founded in 1827.
The Maryland Zoo celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2027, The
Preakness Stakes returns to partially rebuilt Pimlico Race Course on Sunday,
May 23, 2027, and the CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament continues to
take place in Baltimore as part of an extended partnership running through
2029.
Washington, D.C.
2027 will prove to be a blockbuster year for our nation’s capital
as The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates its 100th
anniversary in the spring. D.C. will host the NFL Draft from April 29-May 1 and
the city marks the 60th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife
Festival, the 50th anniversary of Hillwood Estate Museums &
Gardens, the former home of cereal heiress, art collector and philanthropist,
Marjorie Merriweather Post and the centennial of Charles Lindbergh’s
transatlantic flight.
Loudon County Virginia wine (Photo Credit: Visit Loudon)
Loudon County, Virginia
A big 2027 story in Loudoun has to do with bubbles. Petit Domaine
Sparkling Winery & Estate is Virginia’s first winery devoted exclusively to
sparkling wine and it expects to introduce its own locally produced bottles in
2027. The milestone offers an opportunity to highlight Loudoun’s evolving wine
scene and position the destination as an emerging leader in Virginia sparkling
wine.
Loudoun welcomes the U.S. Figure Skating’s 2027 National
Solo Dance Final in September bringing more than 220 skaters ages seven and
older to the destination. The Northern Virginia Science Center opens in 2027,
billed as the first science center of its kind in the region offering
interactive STEM experiences for visitors of all ages.
Western Massachusetts Dr. Seuss Museum (Photo Credit: WMA)
Western Massachusetts
In celebration of 240 years since Shay’s Rebellion, a
historic event that contributed to the push for U.S. Constitution in the early
days of our nation, Majestic Theater in Boston will carry a full-length play on
the topic.
Among major attractions, The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
celebrates the 70th anniversaries of The Cat in the Hat and How the
Grinch Stole Christmas. Springfield is the birthplace of their author,
Theodor Seuss Geisel. The museum includes Geisel's personal objects, artwork,
letters and a recreation of his studio. In March, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day
Parade leads to a cultural story about this former industrial city shaped by
successive immigrant communities, including a historically significant Irish
population and, today, one of the largest Puerto Rican communities per capita
in the continental U.S.
Barbados, Caribbean Isles (Photo Credit: Barbados Tourism)
Barbados, Caribbean Isles
The picturesque island of Barbados celebrates major
milestones in 2027. Holetown Festival (Feb. 14–21) celebrates 400 years since
the 1627 English settlement at Holetown, offering a timely entry point into
Barbados' colonial history, the people and systems affected by that history and
how the island interprets its heritage today.
Crop Over Festival, held during the summer, includes Grand
Kadooment Day developed from Barbados' sugar-cane harvest tradition and marks
the end of the crop season. The modern festival preserves that history through
calypso, masquerade, visual arts and other forms of Bajan cultural expression.
Barbados Food and Rum Festival in November centers on Barbadian culinary
talent, rum producers and food culture. The festival is the news hook, but the
stronger story is Barbados' relationship with sugar, rum and food.
Pendry Barbados opens in 2027 as the brand’s first Caribbean
resort, featuring 80 oceanfront guestrooms and suites, 46 residences and a
110-berth marina. Rally Barbados /
Barbados Rally Club celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2027 as the Caribbean's
largest annual international motorsport event.
(Courtesy of Chile.Travel)
Chile, South America
Here’s a major reason to visit Chile in 2027 – the Annular
Solar Eclipse on February 6.
While Northern Hemisphere destinations harvest in October,
Chile’s Grape Harvest Festivals / Fiestas de la Vendimia takes place from March
through May. Harvest celebrations take place across Chile’s wine regions with
tastings, local gastronomy, music and traditional harvest activities.
Viña del Mar International Song Festival, also in February
is one of Latin America’s best-known music festivals bringing major
international and Latin artists to the region, combining Viña del Mar and
Valparaíso with beaches, food, architecture, street art and nearby wine
country. Fiestas Patrias (Sept. 18–19) is Chile’s national celebration of food,
wine, cueca and regional traditions that invites media to share countless
stories about the country's offerings for visitors while Tapati Rapa Nui in
February celebrates local traditions through ancestral sports, dance, music and
cultural competitions.
City Escape: Vienna & the Danube (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)
Vienna, Austria
Vienna loves a commemoration, and 2027 marks Beethoven’s
200th Death Anniversary on March 26. It’s a chance to revisit this city where
the composer lived, created many of his most influential works and was laid to
rest. The Musikverein will present a major Beethoven program featuring all nine
symphonies, the complete piano sonatas and a performance of Missa solemnis by
the Vienna Philharmonic and Vienna Singverein on the anniversary date.
The Hotel Bristol Vienna is scheduled to reopen in December
2027 following an extensive multiyear renovation. Located opposite the Vienna
State Opera, the historic Luxury Collection property will combine its Viennese
heritage with updated technology, sustainable innovations and refreshed luxury
accommodations.
Sao Paolo, Brazil. (Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Sync Produções)
Brazil, South America
Also on the South American radar, Brazil will host the FIFA
Women’s World Cup from June 24 through July 25, with matches spread among eight
host cities. As a result, the country has a strong pipeline of new hotels and
resorts for 2027, including the luxurious Anantara, a 70-room resort with 30
private residences near Preá, on Ceará's coast, close to Jericoacoara. VIK
Hotel will debut in late 2027, situated about an hour from São Paulo. The
complex is planned with vineyards, restaurants, tennis courts, golf, equestrian
facilities and a wave pool/artificial beach.
Hosting the World Cup gives visitors a great opportunity to explore
Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Salvador, Brasília and the other host cities beyond
the stadiums.
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