Places to Visit in June

A visit to Acadia National Park during the month of June can end up being drastically different, depending on whether the visit takes place at the beginning, middle, or end of the month. Visitors during the start of June, the regular season, are likely to find less black flies, a bit chillier weather, and far less tourists. Visits that take place in the middle of the month could go either way, depending on the season, but still won’t be too busy. Visits at the tail end of the month approach the beginning of peak tourist – and black fly – season. The weather will be the warmest at the end of June, but campsites will be harder to come by and trails will likely be far more crowded; however, there will be more ranger programs, events, and flowering trees to see.

Given that June has the most sunshine hours per day, some of the cheapest prices throughout the year, and is considered the off season for the island, visiting Antigua in June is a win-win situation. As hurricane season starts to wind up at the end of June, a visit to Antigua during this month often has more rain on average than in April and May, but not nearly as much as July or August. Many hotels are seeking guests during June, so it is far easier to find booking deals, particularly if airfare and hotels are bundled together.

With summertime hitting this mountain town in Oregon, guests who visit during June will be pleasantly surprised at the plethora of outdoor activities available to them during their trip. Access to Mount Bachelor, Paulina Peak, and Pilot Butte are easily achievable from Bend, as is enjoying the Deschutes River on a kayak or a small boat or along the shoreline. If the weather permits, there are many craft breweries in Bend with outdoor seating, enabling guests to enjoy locally crafted beer and the outdoors simultaneously. For the more adventurous traveler, the Lava River Cave is a must-see as it showcases a natural phenomenon unique to this type of area.

Given that June is prime beach time in Bermuda, it isn’t uncommon for hotels and other accommodations to be booked up months in advance, so anyone wishing to visit this island getaway destination should plan accordingly. As June brings warm weather and warm waters, it is near the start of beach season, and there are many pink sand beaches to enjoy around the island. Vacationers to the island who prefer to play golf or shop instead of swim will find a large assortment of golf courses as well as plenty of districts to spend entire days in, filled with luxury shops and high-class restaurants.

Set off the coast of Rhode Island, Block Island is no stranger to cold wintertime weather. But as the warm winds of summer make their way across the shores of this East Coast getaway, June is a perfect time to explore all that Block Island has to offer on these long days of pleasant sunshine. With a variety of live music performances, community events, and food festivals typically scattered throughout the month, guests to the island will find daily entertainment everywhere they look. A highly recommended activity during the summer months is a midnight kayaking trip under the stars, giving participants a unique view of the cosmos away from city lights.

June is the time of the year in Fiji when tourists season hasn’t yet ramped up with high prices on hotels and adventure packages, and the weather is starting to enter the ideal range between not too cold and not too hot. Visitors to Fiji at this time may enjoy discounted airfare and hotels, especially if they are booked in conjunction, and the ability to explore cities, hiking trails, and beaches without the immense crowds that typically come in July and August. Although there is still a chance of rain and chilly days, there is a greater chance that the weather will be optimal for spending time on the beach, shopping, golfing, hiking, or any other outdoor activity that guests may enjoy.

With hot temperatures, frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and high humidity, a visit to Houston in June is not the ideal vacation for many people, but for those who can tolerate these minor inconveniences they will find the city filled with far less tourists. Being a slow time for tourist season means that hotels and airlines are interested in offering incentives, and oftentimes a visit to Houston in June can be done at a much lower cost than during other times of the year. There are festivals, delicious restaurants, and plenty of indoor attractions when the heat becomes too much to bear, giving June visitors the best of both worlds in Houston.

Surrounded by striking mountain faces and set along a river, Innsbruck is the perfect June destination for visitors wishing to see the Alps without a winter jacket. Innsbruck typically skips springtime and jumps right into summer, so temperatures can be expected to be moderate to warm in June, though on cloudy days and after the sun sets a light jacket will probably be needed. A visit to the Alpenzoo, the highest zoo in Europe, is a great idea for families travelling with children or animal lovers in general. If time permits, after exploring the city itself there are plenty of hiking trails that offer breathtaking vistas of Innsbruck and the surrounding valley.

Oklahoma City is the modern, lively capital of the state of Oklahoma and is rich in culture and attractions and proud of its Western past, cowboy culture, and titles such as the “Horse Show Capital of the World.” The vast capitol complex is vividly contrasted by the surrounding working oil wells. The Oklahoma City National Memorial, with its empty bronze and glass chairs and reflecting pool, commemorates the victims of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building bombing. An American elm that survived the bombing is also a part of the memorial. The Myriad Botanical Gardens spreads over 17 acres and includes a lush tropical conservatory, a dog park, and formal gardens. The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is a great place to learn about the city’s cowboy history through all kinds of artifacts, art, and dioramas. Kids will love the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden, which has a range of wild animals and fun shows.