Top Labor Day Getaways: From Beaches to National Parks
Reader’s Digest has announced its top destinations for Labor Day weekend in the U.S., highlighting a mix of options from beach getaways to national park adventures. In Gulf Shores, Alabama, families can savor a more peaceful beach vibe as school starts, with opportunities to see sea turtle nests and hatchlings. Denali National Park in Alaska boasts breathtaking mountain views, wildlife sightings, early fall colors, and a chance to catch the northern lights, plus activities like hiking the Savage River and earning a Junior Ranger badge. For a fun houseboating experience, Arizona’s Lake Powell offers late summer discounts. Hot Springs, Arkansas, features stays by Lake Hamilton, free access to Hot Springs National Park, and attractions like Magic Springs theme park. In Los Angeles, visitors can enjoy warm weather, cultural events, and beautiful beaches, making for a fantastic end to summer.
Key facts
- Reader’s Digest searched destinations across all 50 states for Labor Day getaways.
- Gulf Shores, Alabama, offers fewer crowds due to school schedules and wildlife experiences like sea turtle hatchlings.
- Denali National Park in Alaska provides mountain views, wildlife, early fall colors, and northern lights potential.
- Lake Powell in Arizona is a top houseboating location with lower prices in late summer.
- Hot Springs, Arkansas, features Lake Hamilton, free admission to Hot Springs National Park, thermal baths, and attractions like Magic Springs theme park and the Gangster Museum of America.
- Los Angeles offers cultural attractions, dining, and beaches, including the Frida Kahlo Immersive Exhibit and Grandmaster Recorders.
- Grandmaster Recorders has musical history connected to David Bowie and Stevie Wonder.
- Los Angeles has one of the world’s most beautiful colored-sand beaches.
Entities
Artists
- Frida Kahlo
- David Bowie
- Stevie Wonder
- April Clemmer
Institutions
- Reader’s Digest
- Denali National Park
- Glen Canyon Recreation Area
- Hot Springs National Park
- Magic Springs theme park
- Gangster Museum of America
- Grandmaster Recorders
Locations
- Gulf Shores, Alabama
- Alabama
- Denali National Park, Alaska
- Alaska
- Lake Powell, Arizona
- Arizona
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Arkansas
- Los Angeles, California
- California
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —