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title: Boston Named Best Summer Vacation Spot in the USA
description: "Boston has taken the top spot in the 2018 \"Best Summer Vacations in the USA\" list by U.S. News & World Report. The list ranks destinations based on a number of categories, including: sights, culture,"
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# [Boston Named Best Summer Vacation Spot in the USA](https://blog.signatureboston.com/boston-named-best-summer-vacation-spot-in-the-usa)

 Written by [Nadine Wright](https://blog.signatureboston.com/author/nadine-wright) | Jun 28, 2018 3:08:00 PM

Boston has taken the top spot in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 list of “[Best Summer Vacations in the USA](https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-summer-vacations-in-the-usa/)”. The list ranks destinations based on a number of categories, including: sights, culture, people, food, shopping, family, nightlife, adventure, romance, value, and accessibility.

U.S. News cited Boston’s average summer temperatures in the 60s and 70s; Fenway Park and other historic sites; the North End and Faneuil Hall Marketplace for foodies; numerous breweries; and several festivals.

“These extraordinarily high marks and top rankings didn’t happen by accident.” said Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO Patrick Moscaritolo. “This is the result of years of effort by Mayor Walsh, city agencies, the Bureau and our members to position Boston across the globe as a unique, cross-cultural and exciting destination for visitors. Boston in the summer has something for everyone: al fresco dining, kayaking on the Charles, clambakes and camping on the Boston Harbor Islands, our diverse neighborhoods feature summer programming that is fun and interactive for all ages.”

Boston is a top destination year-round. U.S. News also ranks Boston as:

- #1 in Best Weekend Getaways in New England
- #1 in Best Places to Visit in August
- #2 in Best Historic Destinations in the USA
- #3 in Best Summer Vacations (Global)
- #5 in Best Family Summer Vacations
- #9 in Best Places to Visit in the USA
- #10 in Best Weekend Getaways

Check out some of our past blogs for ideas to help you plan your next visit to Boston:

- [Boston Summer Favorites: 2018](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/boston-summer-favorites-2018)
- [Best Places for Networking at Night](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/best-places-for-networking-at-night)
- [It’s All About the Sports: Sports & Activities in Boston](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/its-all-about-the-sports-sports-activities-in-boston)
- [Two New International Destinations for Boston Logan International Airport](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/two-new-international-destinations-for-logan)
- [Best Bites Before Your Flight](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/best-bites-before-your-flight-december-2017)
- [The North Shore: Massachusetts’ Hidden Gem](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/north-shore-aug-2017)
- [America’s Walking City or America’s Running City](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/running-aug-2017)
- [12 Boston Landmarks to Visit](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/boston-historic-landmarks-august-2017)
- [Halloween & Foliage Fun Near Boston](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/halloween-oct-2017)
- [Winter Activities in Boston](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/winter-dec-2016)
- [Fun Facts About Boston and Our Convention Centers](https://www.signatureboston.com/blog/boston-facts-june-2017)

Why Boston? [Find out more information](https://www.signatureboston.com/boston/why-boston) on what makes Boston such an internationally appealing city, both for summer vacations and as a meeting destination.

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