Whether you're hitting the road with the family or embarking on a solo adventure, summer is the peak season for travel in the United States. There are so many endlessly compelling sights to see and things to do throughout this country's millions of square miles, from picturesque national parks to sleepy mountain towns to breathtakingly beautiful beaches. 

10Best's seasoned travel editors teamed up with a panel of experts to make a shortlist of their must-see places for a summer vacation, then readers voted for their top picks. Here are the 10 best summer travel destinations for 2023.

No. 2: Mobile, Alabama

Located on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, this port city has plenty for everyone to do, from the nearby Bellingrath Gardens and Battleship Memorial Park to art museums and airboat tours. Indulge your sweet tooth at Mo’Bay Beignet Co., learn about Mardi Gras at the Mobile Carnival Museum and take in local history by way of the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail.

 

First published by USA Today 10Best. Read the full article here.