According to a recent report from Tripadvisor, Americans looking to travel domestically this summer want a blend of bustling city activities and laid-back beach vacations.
The report ranked the top domestic summer travel destinations for U.S. travelers using two key sources: an online survey of over 2,800 consumers conducted between March 26 and April 8, 2025, and searches made by travelers on Tripadvisor between February 1 and April 10, 2025, for travel between June 1 and August 31, 2025.
The state of Florida has the most cities in the top 10, something that Hilary Fischer-Groban, Senior Director of Global Brand, Insights and Comms, tells CNBC Make It is due to the Sunshine State’s many offerings.
“For folks who haven’t been or haven’t explored it as much, there’s this kind of year-long pull towards some of the theme parks and major attractions there,” she says. “It has incredible beaches and a great deal of destinations. There are great driving spots all over Florida, and just different ways to connect with Florida.”
Despite Florida having three cities on the list, not one ranked in the No. 1 spot. The entire top 10 has a mix of city life and destinations that are close to nature.
“Even within those urban destinations, there’s a natural escape or a day trip from there,” Fischer-Groban says.
No. 1 top domestic destinations for U.S. travelers: Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most popular domestic destination for U.S. travelers.
“Vegas is a classic. What happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas because people write a ton of reviews and have a lot to say,” Fischer-Groban says. “Vegas is such a destination for group trips. It has such a reputation for that draw and there’s a lot to see outside of Vegas too.”
Las Vegas, Nevada
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The city offers many attractions like the famous Fountains of Bellagio, the Sphere and of course, all there is to see and do along the Las Vegas Strip.
“Sin City” is also close to other major destinations like the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam.
The top 10 domestic destinations for U.S. travelers
- Las Vegas, Nev.
- New York City, N.Y.
- Myrtle Beach, S.C.
- Ocean City, Md.
- Chicago, Ill.
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Panama City Beach, Fla.
- Key West, Fla.
- Clearwater, Fla.
- Nashville, Tenn.
New York City ranked as the No. 2 most popular domestic destination for U.S. travelers.
“I think New York really speaks to the experiences that people want to have. In a city like New York, there’s a lot to do,” Fischer-Groban says. “Folks who want to pack their calendars, a city like New York continues to deliver that density of experiences and is also quite family-friendly. You can really have any type of trip in New York.”
New York, New York
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New York City offers travelers a plethora of activities, including visits to iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park.
The Big Apple can also be a starting point for visiting other destinations, like the Hamptons, Fire Island, the Jersey Shore, and more.
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