Labor Day is a great time to travel. School may have started, but a short trip is fun and good weather can make outdoor activities possible, too. It can be one of the last time for families to enjoy summer activities together
Over the Labor Day holiday this year, it’s estimated 34 percent of Americans will be taking a trip by car or airplane.
What are the top destinations for Labor Day 2026?
AAA offers this list:
1.Seattle
2. Orlando
3. Boston
4. Denver
5. New York
6. Chicago
7. Anaheim/Las Angeles
8. Las Vegas
9. Anchorage
10. Atlanta
The New York Times suggests these cities:
1.Toronto
2. Kalamazoo, Mich.
3. Durango, Colo.
4. Albuquerque, N.M.
5. Ashland, Ore.
6. Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Elite Traveler likes the U.S. destinations:
1.The Hamptons, N.Y.
2. New York
3. Chicago
4. Los Angeles
Hotelgift.com encourages people to try these cities:
1.Cape Cod, Mass.
2. Outer Banks, N.C.
3. Chicago
4. Miami Beach
5. Texas Hill Country
6. Finger Lakes, N.Y.
7. Palm Springs, Calif.
Experism.com likes these cities for an end of summer visit:
1.Park City, Utah
2. Tampa
3. New York
4. Denver
5. Las Vegas
6. Miami
7. San Francisco
8. Cincinnati
9. Galveston, Texas
10. Seattle
11. Charleston, N.C.
Yahoo!travel says these Labor Day destinations are trending:
1.Bay Saint Louis, Miss.
2. Red River Gorge, Ken
3. Orcas Island, Wash.
4. Port Saint Joe, Fla.
5. Ludington, Mich.
6. Whidbey, Wash.
7. Edisto Island, S.C.
8. Jekyll Island, Ga.
9. Yachats, Ore.
10. Bodega Bay, Calif.
If you’re in one of these great travel destinations, enjoy. If you’re at home barbecuing or enjoying a community celebration, best wishes for a day of fun and joy.
