By: Kristyn Meyer | From: The Travel

As people go about planning their adventures for 2024, more than ever, the focus is on domestic travel within the United States. With ongoing economic turmoil and rising uncertainty in various parts of the world, many are staying closer to home and exploring the great destinations that the United States of America has to offer.

This list includes the top 10 vacation hot spots within America and details on what makes them such a great destination for an upcoming trip, as determined from an extensive review of multiple travel resources and ongoing trends, including the upward-rising dupe preference where travelers are looking for similar experiences they would get in a big city or destination, but in more budget-friendly locales. From mountain escapes to solar eclipses, options are available for everyone and their specific interests. The top travel destinations in the US for 2024 were determined based on studies from several reputable sources, including T+L, AAA, National Geographic, US News, and The Points Guy.

10. San Antonio, Texas

One of the primary viewing points of the 2024 solar eclipse

The city of San Antonio, Texas, is a great place to travel because of its cultural landmarks, phenomenal food, beautiful weather, and multiple natural and entertainment attractions. However, for 2024, a different type of event is attracting visitors to the city. On April 8, 2024, NASA projects that San Antonio will be a prime viewing spot for a rare total solar eclipse. In addition, there are many new events and renovations taking place in San Antonio, helping to propel the city to the top of the list for vacation-goers in 2024.

Because of this extraordinary occurrence and the enjoyable features of this southern Texas area, many are choosing to spend their 2024 vacation in San Antonio. National Geographic has listed the state of Texas on its "Cool List of 2024" for those looking for an exciting place to spend their vacation. Travel + Leisure also lists San Antonio as an award winner for one of the most visited cities in 2023.

  • Average Hotel Cost: $150 per night
  • Best Time to Visit: Any time of the year, but for the total solar eclipse viewing, you should go in early April 2024
  • Notable Attractions: San Antonio Riverwalk, The Alamo, San Antonio Botanical Gardens, Six Flags Fiesta Texas