This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. For those who live in Alabama, we tend to flock to the beaches of Alabama and Florida. While the beach is a great location for the holiday, there are dozens of other wonderful and family friendly locations to get away to.
These locations are easily accessible no matter where you are in the U.S.
Palm Springs, California: Wonderful Summer Weather
Palm Springs has nonstop sunshine which makes it a perfect location for Memorial Day weekend! You will find shops, acclaimed restaurants, gorgeous hotels and even outdoor adventure. Palm Springs is a great place to hike, mountain bike or go rock climbing. The Joshua Tree National Park is a great place to hike! The Palm Springs Air Museum hosts the Flower Drop & Air Fair, so make sure to stick around for that! Over 3,000 red and white carnations are dropped from a B-25 Mitchell bombers in honor of all those who have given their lives for our freedom.
Washington, D.C. : Full of Patriotism
Washington D.C. is the most patriotic place to celebrate the holiday. There is a parade and plenty of special military ceremonies. The Arlington National Cemetery hosts a wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day, men in uniform march in the National Memorial Day Parade and the U.S. Navy Band does a special performance. A great patriotic destination!
Las Vegas: Parties by the Pool
Las Vegas is incredibly busy over Memorial Day weekend, so if you like pool parties this is the place to be! Parties are held around many resorts' elaborate pools with DJs, drink carts, bottle service, cabanas and much more! The pools at Caesars Palace and The Tropicana Las Vegas are the hot spots!
Charleston, S.C : Art with a Southern Hospitality
Memorial Day is always a fun time in Charleston. From the opera, theater, jazz, visual arts and much more! The Spoleto Festival is always held for two weeks during this time of the year! Enjoy the delicious food at local restaurants and grab some homemade ice cream downtown!
Columbia Gorge, Oregon: Wine tasting on the river
Over Memorial Day weekend, over 30 wineries host open houses. There is usually live music, outdoor activities and great food! A must for the wine lovers!
New York City: Fleet Week
From May 21st through the 27th, you will be able to see military band concerts and aerial demonstrations! Your will also be able to tour the ships at Pier 92 in Manhattan and at The Sullivans Pier in Staten Island. Get the family together to watch the Brooklyn Memorial Day Parade!
Atlanta, Georgia : Fireworks and Jazz
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is held from May 23rd through May 25th and is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country. The festival usually brings in over 200,000 people, so it is a grand event! The festival is kid friendly and has tons of activities like face painting and balloon art!
Let us all not forget the meaning of this holiday. Thank you for all the troops and veterans who fight and have fought for our freedom.
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