Looking Ahead: US Travel Destinations on Our List for Spring/Summer 2021
It’s finally a reality— our families are vaccinated, and we should be soon, too. That said, my head has been spinning with all the fun, unique places we can visit in the United States alone this spring and summer (once safety precautions allow), and I wanted to share some of our spring/summer 2021 travel plans with you all! Let’s dive in—
New Orleans, Louisiana: A Unique Southern City
Since I’m a huge Anne Rice and American Horror Story fan, I’ve always wanted to visit New Orleans. From the unique creole cultural infusion to the Voodoo and Vampire history, New Orleans is a magical southern city unlike any other in the country.
Andrew and I plan to visit this spring, and there are some top-line destinations I’d love to hit on our tour, including:
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
The French Quarter (including Café du Monde and other famous eateries)
Bourbon Street (but just, for like, a second since it seems a little crazy!)
Anne Rice’s old home
The Mississippi River
The outlying swamps
… and beyond!
We can’t wait to visit this magical, food-and-fun-famous southern city.
Duck, North Carolina: Back to our Favorite Town in the Outerbanks
Ah, Duck. A town we’ve been to before, Duck, NC is by far one of our favorite summer retreats. From the beautiful beach and sound-side sunsets to the small-town neighborhood flair (um, hello to our favorite small businesses Duck Donuts and The Roadside Bar!), you cannot go wrong with a summer vacation to Duck.
Staying in our cousins’ rental home has been the best experience for us, but a condo can also be a great lodging choice if you don’t find a rental home that meets all your needs. Lion in the Sun is the house we prefer to stay in, and it’s downright amazing— steps away from the beach and minutes away from our favorite shopping and dining, Duck, NC is always such an easy vacation in terms of being able to get around, do what we want, and simply enjoy ourselves.
In addition to these two southern, east-coast locales, we’d love to visit more National Parks out west, explore more of our home state (the wild and wonderful West Virginia, of course), and beyond— because truly, the United States is a massive country with so very much to offer in the way of domestic travel.
So, where do you want to go once it’s safe to travel around the country? Any summer destinations hot on your list? Let’s discuss!
Xoxo, MM.