11 Best Places To Visit in USA in September

Wondering what are the best places to visit in USA in September? September kicks off the back-to-school season. But are we really saying goodbye to summer just like this? Are we just going off without any form of closure? School is cool, we know that. But traveling across The USA in the fall seems way cooler!

There’s no better month to travel than in September. We could go on a long list of why September is the best time to travel, but mostly, you’d be able to enjoy cheap prices and fewer tourist crowds. There’s no need for a comprehensive research for an itinerary, you can just go slow during the mild fall season. Lodging and accommodation rates often are cheaper, too. Back-to-reality season, without a doubt, is the exact season to go soul searching across the USA.

You must have heard of the 10 Best Places to Visit in USA in August, today we’re going to tell a different story. Back-to-reality moments hit us hard, yet we have to plan a better come back to it, right? So come along and let’s discover the best places to visit in the USA in September. Grab your calendar and start plotting your weekly dream road trip to these 11 destinations in the USA.

Here are the 11 best places to visit in USA in September! You can thank us later.

11. GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING

The crisp and bright colors of red, orange, and yellow signals your best getaway ever in Wyoming. The weather is chilly since autumn is slowly appearing, yet it’s that time of the year to see the most of Grand Teton National Park. Forget the city you grew up in and take the life-changing hike to the Teton Range where you’ll find peace, serenity, and tranquility. Basically, it’s a wild getaway in nature, just what you need to wash all your worries away.

Insider Tip: You can explore the Grand Teton National Park in just one day. You read it right! Start your day-long journey at the Snake River for a two-hour guided boating trip, then head on Teton Park Road and don’t miss the Teton Glacier, it’s simply incredible. Hike to Inspiration Point then head east for the best wildlife encounter of your life at the Willow Flats.

10. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

One of the best places to visit in The USA in September is the Emerald City of Seattle. The best time to visit is during the months of September to November where visiting folks are leaving on their return ticket home. You can enjoy the availability of hotels and no longer jam-packed museums and parks. As fall unveils the beauty of its colors, Seattle surprises you with overflowing festivals during this season. One of the favorite fests here is the Seattle International Comedy Competition held at Comedy Underground bar. It’s fine spending those sleepless nights in Seattle if you know you’ve got tons of activities to try all at once!

Insider Tip: Don’t skip Dick’s! Eh? Not really what you’re thinking, but locals say this is the best slider resto in the metro!

9. SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VIRGINIA

If you really want to be away from your dusky office desk or just want an escape from the bustling crowd in the subway, a road trip to Virginia might be the only thing you need this September! Fall in love with the yellow and orange colors of fall. Shenandoah is known to be a top-rated camping and hiking site. For a nature lover, a weekend getaway in this town would mean everything!

Insider Tip: Must breath in all the clean and crisp air around. Must take it home. Must. Must. Must.

8. GRAND CANYON, ARIZONA

Every single person on Earth should try visiting the one and only Grand Canyon in Arizona, because you’d miss an amazing moment in your life if you didn’t, and you wouldn’t want to do that! With all the regular workers and students getting back to their normal life during September and lasting until November, you can enjoy the Grand Canyon by yourself. Or maybe with a few tourists just like you. For the month of September, try not to miss out on the yearly Grand Canyon Celebration of Art event that is finally establishing their 7th year this September. Yahoo!

Insider Tip: Beware of the pink snakes scattered in the park boundaries. It’s the most common snake you’d see around the area. So just try not to be bait for this pink snake. Did I mention it’s a rattlesnake?

7. BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

The Black Hills is home of the ever famous Mount Rushmore, and September is  perfect time to visit! That ‘almost-time-of-the-year’ tune plays in your head for it is the best time for extreme outdoor activities such as driving to South Dakota. South Dakota is the grand central depot for your American west travels and a great road trip to take. National Treasure 2 might have shown us a fabricated history of the US, yet, we were intrigued by what Nicholas Cage found! A room on top of Mt. Rushmore! Where will this excavated room lead you? There’s only one way to find out…book a trip to the Black Hills and tell us your precious finds!

Insider Tip: Get your tummies ready after the long drive. Here come some scrumptious buffalo, elk, and pheasant dishes for you to try out. Yum?

6. TAMPA, FLORIDA

Tampa is one of the best places to go to in September and hail the budget-friendly, super-sale travel deals it offers during this season! They say, when in Tampa, you’ll get the chance to embrace the wilderness, for wilderness is here. It’s going to be a fun-filled week with your family if you introduce them right to the Safari Wilderness Ranch, Florida Aquarium, Giraffe Ranch, and the Canoe Escape, which lets you come face-to-face with alligators and turtles.

Insider Tip: Although this event is scheduled in January, it may come handy for you too, matey. It would be an epic experience to witness the yearly attack of ‘pirates’ at Tampa Bay! This free community festival is known as the Gasparilla Pirate Fest which honors the 100 years history of Tampa Bay in Florida. Cheers to that, matey!

5. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

If you’re into channeling the inner movie buff in you to a sophisticated film critic, then the anticipated annual Boston Film Festival is for you. Try to catch it the 17th-21st of September! Get a V.I.P. ticket and access all the film screenings plus get a chance to attend all the after parties with the stars! Be mindful that tourists and students love Boston during this, almost, fall season, that’s why prices may be a bit pricier. It’s better to carry extra, I mean, major-extra cash and cards with you. And, don’t forget to book your accommodations at least two months before your visit.

Insider Tip: This might set you off but did you know that it is illegal to wear goatees in Boston? Unless you pay a special permit to wear it in public. A special permit, you say? For the goatee? Think I’ll pass.

4. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

The first week of September marks the annual Jazz Festival and Civil Rights Festival which brings talented artists across the state and country to Birmingham for a week-long music fest. On the second week of September, you’re more than welcome to visit the legendary Birmingham Museum of Art which is open from September 8 to December 2.

Insider Tip: Bring out the adventure junkie in you and trek your way up to the Ruffner Mountain! This sanctuary is the becoming of your wildest dreams as it is a home to a huge family of mammals, snakes, raptors, salamanders, and frogs.

3. TELLURIDE, COLORADO

Telluride is the magical hideout far, far away from your office and loud apartment lady, just kidding. It’s the festival capital of Colorado in the summer. During winter, Queen Elsa freezes up the whole land of Telluride which makes it then a legendary ski-capital for winter. Their annual Blues and Brews Festival held in the month of September will never let you down. Beers, fellas, music= bam! The perfect way to end your summer vacation!

Insider Tip: A 4-day camping ticket to the Blues and Brews Festival would only cost you $40 while a Saturday pass would require you to pay $70. Yep. A longer stay may be worth it as your overall cost of accommodation will be cheaper.

2. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

If you’re waxing and waning cause school starts in no time, San Francisco might just be your escape plan. Not that we don’t want you to go back to school. School is cool! It’s just that, San Francisco is way cooler. That’s why it’s one of the best places to visit in the US in September. Hop on a slow roller coaster ride downtown for a couple of bucks because it’s the easiest way to explore the city.

Insider tip: Belly up a burrito and just walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Because? Bucket list!

So what’s the best place to visit in USA in September? (Spoiler Alert: The big brother is now crying out of jealousy)

1. RENO, NEVADA

AH, is there anything better than a resting place in the Biggest Little City in the World? Pleasant weather plus only a few crowds during September, this moment can never be too perfect for a staycation! While everyone’s rushing their way to Vegas, the little brother here is sending the warmest welcome to the hearts that would care to visit. but Reno is a rising star, and has a lot to offer. There’s the Lake Tahoe, one of the most visited lakes in America. Of course, you want to milk the most adventure out of your Reno trip, so make sure you buy tickets to the annual National Championship Air Races and Air Show for a unique aviation experience. To sum it up, Reno is basically Vegas. Minus all the complications.

Insider Tip: Aside from the necessities to know where the best grilled cheese truck in the nation (GourMelt) originated, here are some of the ‘good-to-know’ things about Reno:
– It’s illegal to practice bad mouthing in front of a dead body;
– It’s illegal to lie down on the sidewalk (I don’t understand why you’d want to lie down on the sidewalk anyway)
– And sex toys! Yep, they are illegal. You can get arrested and be charged for owning you know what.