The Midwest tops the list of best summer travel destinations, according to a new list.
Mackinac IslandLocated on Lake Huron between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, the resort was named “No. 1 Best Summer Destination” in USA Today’s 2024 “10 Best” Readers’ Choice Awards.
According to the editors, the list was compiled by a “panel of experts” who selected “must-visit summer vacation destinations.”
Readers then voted for their favorites to determine the top 10 winners.
“Between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas you’ll find Mackinac Island, where you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride along car-free roads, see (and sample) fudge being made, and tour historic Fort Mackinac,” reads the island’s top-ranked entry. “This continental island in Lake Huron is also home to Mackinac Island State Park, where you can hike, bike, kayak, and photograph the local natural beauty, including the stunning limestone Arch Rock.”
A spokesman said it was the second year in a row the destination had taken the top spot.
“Winning the top award two years in a row speaks to how special a place Mackinac Island is to so many people,” Mackinac Island Mayor Margaret Dowd said in a statement. “We want to thank the island community for their unwavering commitment to providing our guests with an unforgettable experience and extend our thanks to all the people near and far who voted for Mackinac Island.”
The island is also a past winner of the USA TODAY 10 Best award and is ranked No. 3 on the 2023 Best Fall Travel Destinations list.
Another Midwest destination is also on the list for summer 2024. Door County, Wisconsinwas ranked 7th.
“With 300 miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan and every water sport imaginable, it’s hard to beat Door County, Wisconsin,” the Door County entry reads. “Whether you’re paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, waterskiing or even scuba diving around shipwrecks, this Midwestern destination has it all.”
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