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Best destinations to visit in July in North America

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Mexico City
Vibrant Culture, History and Street Food
8.3
Families go to lucha libre matches at Arena Mexico, where masked wrestlers fight to loud cheers. July days are mild at about 23 degrees Celsius with rain showers in the afternoon. Mornings are usually clear. The Museo Nacional de Antropologia holds Aztec treasures. Xochimilco has colourful boats on old canals.
Highlights:
  • 🎨 Visit Frida Kahlo’s Blue House in Coyoacán
  • 🏛️ Wander through the historic center and Zócalo Square
  • 🏯 Explore the ancient ruins of Teotihuacán’s pyramids
Vancouver
Where mountains, ocean and city life meet
8.5
With about 2.6 million people in its wider area, this is one of the largest cities in Canada. Mountains rise beside Burrard Inlet. July is sunny and dry with days near 22 degrees Celsius. The Stanley Park seawall is a popular bike ride. Bard on the Beach stages Shakespeare plays in tents.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Explore Granville Island’s public market and artisan shops
  • 🚡 Take a gondola up Grouse Mountain for city views
  • 🚴‍♀️ Walk or cycle around scenic Stanley Park’s seawall
Montreal
A city of festivals, food and culture
8.6
On an island in the St. Lawrence River, this French speaking city is full of festivals in summer. The Montreal International Jazz Festival runs from late June into early July. Days in July are warm at about 26 degrees Celsius. Old Montreal has cobbled lanes. Bike paths link Mount Royal and the Old Port.
Highlights:
  • ⛪ Visit the breathtaking Notre-Dame Basilica and its illuminated interior
  • 🌄 Admire panoramic city views from Mount Royal Park
  • 🏙️ Wander the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal
Yellowstone National Park
Geysers, wildlife and untamed wilderness
8.8
Larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined, this park has more than most visitors can see in one trip. Mammoth Hot Springs forms white terraces. The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River drops 94 metres. Bison cross the roads in Hayden Valley. Crowds are large in July so start early.
Highlights:
  • 🐃 Spot bison, elk, and bears roaming in Lamar Valley
  • 🌈 Walk the boardwalks of the Grand Prismatic Spring and admire its vivid colors
  • 🌋 Watch Old Faithful erupt and feel the geothermal power of Yellowstone
Banff
Rocky Mountain Majesty, Endless Adventure
9.0
Railway workers found hot springs here in 1883 and the park was created two years later. Today the Banff Upper Hot Springs are still open. In July snow has melted from the high trails and wildflowers cover Sunshine Meadows. Visitors paddle canoes on Lake Louise. Shuttles run to Moraine Lake.
Highlights:
  • ♨️ Relax in the Banff Upper Hot Springs with mountain views
  • 🥾 Hike Johnston Canyon and explore breathtaking waterfalls
  • 🚡 Ride the Banff Gondola for panoramic Sulphur Mountain views
Grand Teton National Park
Stunning Peaks and Wildlife Wonders
8.6
The Teton Range runs about 40 miles and rises straight from the valley floor without foothills. Wildflowers bloom on the meadows below the peaks in July. Kayakers paddle Jenny Lake. Floaters drift down the Snake River past moose and eagles. Old wooden barns on Mormon Row make a famous photo.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Trek through Cascade Canyon for breathtaking views
  • 💧 Explore Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point nearby
  • 🚶‍♂️ Hike the scenic Jenny Lake Loop Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
Majestic Peaks and Untamed Wilderness
8.7
High, rugged and cool, this Colorado park has more than 300 miles of hiking trails. Wildflowers cover the meadows in July. Trail Ridge Road is open and crosses the high tundra. Hikers walk to Bear Lake and Emerald Lake. Longs Peak rises 4,346 metres. Elk calves graze near Estes Park.
Highlights:
  • 💧 Explore Alberta Falls, a short and beautiful hiking route
  • 🏞️ Climb to Sky Pond for dramatic mountain and waterfall views
  • 🥾 Hike to Emerald Lake via scenic Bear Lake Trail
Glacier National Park
Crown of the Continent
8.9
On the Canadian border in northwest Montana, this park straddles the Continental Divide. Going to the Sun Road is open for the summer. Hikers follow the Highline Trail past mountain goats. Boats cross Many Glacier lake. Huckleberries ripen on the hillsides in late July. Lake McDonald has colourful pebbles.
Highlights:
  • 🌲 Explore Avalanche Lake’s serene hiking trails
  • 🚗 Drive the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road for views
  • 🥾 Hike to Grinnell Glacier and stunning turquoise lakes
Kenai Fjords National Park
Majestic fjords, glaciers and wildlife
8.8
On 4 July the town of Seward holds the Mount Marathon race. Runners dash up and down a steep mountain. The park's days are long with light for about 19 hours. Boats cruise to Aialik Glacier where ice crashes into the bay. Puffins nest on the cliffs. Exit Glacier is easy to reach.
Highlights:
  • 🐋 Spot humpback whales during peak migration season
  • 🚤 Sail through dramatic fjords aboard a kayak tour
  • 🏞️ Hike to the breathtaking Kachemak Bay viewpoint
Cape Breton Island
Coastal charm meets rugged Atlantic scenery
9.4
This Nova Scotia island has Scottish roots, Gaelic songs and fiddle music in every town. Pubs and halls hold ceilidhs, which are lively music parties. The Fortress of Louisbourg is a rebuilt 1740s French town where staff wear period costumes. Pilot whales swim off the Cabot Trail. July days are about 22 degrees Celsius.
Highlights:
  • ⚔️ Explore historic Citadel Fortress in Halifax
  • 🦞 Savor fresh lobster at a seaside shack
  • 🏔️ Climb the Cabot Trail for sunrise views
Newfoundland
Coastal charm meets rugged wilderness on island
9.3
Vikings built a small settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows around the year 1000. It is now a World Heritage Site. Gros Morne National Park has fjords and flat topped mountains. Humpback whales feed off the coast. Puffins nest near Witless Bay. St. John's has rows of brightly painted houses.
Highlights:
  • 🌈 Stroll through St. John's colorful Jellybean Row
  • 🦀 Taste fresh cod at a waterfront seafood shack
  • 🏞️ Explore Gros Morne National Park's dramatic fjords
Alaska
Land of superlatives and adventure
8.9
Stretching from the Pacific coast to the Arctic Ocean, this vast state has long summer days. Anchorage gets about 19 hours of light in July. Brown bears fish for salmon at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park. Denali rises 6,190 metres above the tundra. Days are mild at about 18 degrees Celsius.
Highlights:
  • 🐻 See wild bears fishing for salmon in Katmai
  • 🛳️ Cruise through glacier-filled waters in Glacier Bay National Park
  • 🌌 Watch the northern lights dance above Fairbanks
Montana
Wild Beauty & Vast Big Skies
8.4
Larger than Germany but with only about 1.1 million people, Montana has wide open space. Fly fishers cast on the Madison and Yellowstone Rivers. Flathead Lake cherry orchards sell sweet fruit in late July. Livingston holds a rodeo around 4 July. Rafting trips run on the Gallatin River.
Highlights:
  • 🐎 Go horseback riding through wide open Big Sky Country
  • 🦬 Spot wildlife and geysers in Yellowstone’s rugged wilderness
  • 🏞️ Drive the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park
Oregon
Diverse Landscapes and Outdoor Wonders
7.9
Pioneers on the Oregon Trail ended their journey here in the 1840s. Today the state has Crater Lake, the deepest lake in the United States at 594 metres. In July the rim road is open after snow melts. Multnomah Falls drops 189 metres in the Columbia River Gorge. Beaches along the coast are public.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Explore volcanic Crater Lake National Park
  • 🌊 Drive the scenic Oregon Coast Scenic Byway
  • 💧 Hike to breathtaking Multnomah Falls viewpoint
Washington (State)
Diverse landscapes from mountains to coast
7.6
July is one of the driest months in Seattle and the state has long sunny days. Wildflowers cover Paradise meadow on Mount Rainier. A lavender festival is held near Sequim in the middle of the month. Orcas swim in the San Juan Islands. Ferries cross Puget Sound.
Highlights:
  • ⛰️ Visit Mount Rainier National Park for breathtaking views
  • 🍴 Explore the thriving Pike Place Market in Seattle
  • 🧗‍♂️ Hike the challenging Angels Landing in Zion National Park
Wyoming
Wild West landscapes and natural wonders
8.5
Cheyenne Frontier Days has been held every July since 1897 with rodeos, parades and pancake breakfasts. This open western state has few people and wide skies. Jackson Hole sits beneath the Tetons. Cowboys still herd cattle on ranches. Visitors can stay at working ranches and ride horses.
Highlights:
  • 🗻 Climb Devils Tower, America's first national monument
  • 🥾 Hike scenic trails in Grand Teton National Park
  • 🌋 Witness Old Faithful erupt in Yellowstone National Park
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