The team of travel experts at Travel Lemming pride themselves on basing their recommendations on real-life travel experiences (side-eye to AI travel planning tools). The team has just released its annual list of the 50 best places to travel in 2025, a list that spans the globe. Among the most exciting worldwide destinations, thirteen cities in the U.S. and its territories made the list. Here are the U.S. destinations the Travel Lemming experts think you should check out in the coming year.
While no destination in the U.S. proper made the top 10, the city of Vega Baja in Puerto Rico came in at number 10. Not far from San Juan, Travel Lemming describes the historic town as colorful and mysterious, with a myriad of outdoor adventures.
The next U.S. destination on the list is Austin, Texas, at number 12. It’s a city full of independent businesses, eclectic music, and top-notch culinary experiences.
Two spots down at number 15 is Rochester, New York, an underrated city that comes through with a slate of lively festivals, historic appeal and a must-try signature dish known as the garbage plate.
Other U.S. destinations on the list might be new to you, like Page, Arizona; Grand Valley, Colorado; Harbor Springs, Michigan; and Oak Park, Illinois. Travel Lemming recommends destinations that may not be well known but pack a punch when it comes to adventure and new experiences. Check out the full list of the 50 best places to travel in the world in 2025 here.
Best U.S. destinations to travel in 2025
10. Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
12. Austin, Texas
15. Rochester, New York
17. Page, Arizona
18. Juneau, Alaska
20. Butte, Montana
23. Universal Orlando Resort, Florida
25. Portland, Oregon
34. Grand Valley, Colorado
35. Harbor Springs, Michigan
41. Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
43. Bellingham, Washington
48. Oak Park, Illinois