This is beach, lake and waterpark time, there's no doubting that. However, this is also the time to explore cooler options. It's safer and you can go there without freezing.
1. Mountains
My area is near the Western North Carolina and Blue Ridge Mountains. They're experiencing floods as of press time but this won't last. They have Asheville (a big tourist attraction in it's own right), Harrah's Casino, Tweetsie Railroad, Ghost Town in the Sky, and a few others that way. The Rocky Mountains of Denver, CO and the Grand Canyon are also awesome. Elevation is high so controlled breathing and water intake are key.
2. Tennessee.
You still have the appeal of the mountains and many great cities. Among these to visit are Gatlinburg, Nashville and Knoxville. Dollywood is also a hot attraction. Go further east to Memphis and hear some great blues and eat some of the best BBQ ever.
3. Northern/MidWest cities and attractions
You could set a cross country tour from Chicago all the way to Philly. Hit up Indiana with Long's Donuts, Ohio with the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cap it all off with a trip to NYC and Times Square. Also if amusement parks is your thing, plenty along that way also.
4. Seattle and the Space Needle and such
Seattle, WA isn't a bad summer getaway. Plenty to see besides the space needle. This is the birthplace of Jimi Hendrix and many major businesses.
5. Niagara Falls/The Great Lakes.
Ok I get it, you want to be around some water. No worries. Going to see all of these lakes and falls gets that fix in for you. It's majestic and just the right temp, just like Fall in the South.
Ok you may have to plan for 2019, unless it's Tenneesee but you can think outside of the box and go places that you won't sweat, are still fun, and memorable for you as an adult and for your young family.
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