Summer is coming, and the best places to visit in June await: game-changing culinary complexes in Colombia, newly-arrived cultural institutions putting Uzbekistan on the map, happening hotels in Slovenia (of all places!), a packed cultural calendar in Australia’s tropical city of Darwin, and the 100th birthday of Route 66. As a wise band once said: “There’s so much to do and so much to see, so what’s wrong with taking the back streets? You’ll never know if you don’t go.” To help you make this inspirational list of the best places to visit in June (informed by our list of the Best Places to Go in 2026!), we’re also including our recommendations for where to stay in these exciting destinations. All that’s left for you to do, dear reader, is pack your bags (go ahead, bring your best checked luggage).
This article has been updated with new information since its original publish date. Additional reporting by Avantika Chaturvedi, Nina Fitzgerald, Karen Gardiner, Allie Lazar, and Laura Zhang.
