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1. Durham ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Bryce Canyon National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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4. Memphis

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5. New York City

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6. Olympic National Park

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7. Philadelphia

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8. Sedona

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9. Washington D.C.

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10. Yosemite National Park

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11. Barcelona, Spain

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12. Slovenia

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13. Edinburgh

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14. Machu Picchu

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15. Isla Mujeres

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16. Rome

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17. Grenada

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18. Cyprus

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19. Cayman Islands

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20. Toronto

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21. Vancouver

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22. Aruba

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23. Provence

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24. Atlanta

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25. Adirondacks

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • With the weather warming up, May is the perfect time to travel before destinations are overrun by tourists and touristy prices.
  • Whether visitors want to stay close to home or head to an exotic location far, far away, we've found some of the greatest places to start the summer with a bang.
  • Picking a destination can get tricky, but depending on whether travelers are looking for a culinary adventure or an isolated getaway, they can head to the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta or the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe.
  • There are so many options, so get choosing, packing, and enjoying!

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