Places to visit that are not miserably hot in August?

[Kitty 34]

I'll look at all of the suggestions.

We were originally thinking of Pacific Northwest but when I looked at the temps in Napa for August it still seemed to be super hot for me so it sort of landed in the nope category. I don't really know of stuff to do further up than Napa, this lady is not into hiking and I am not what anyone would call outdoorsy. While some people appreciate a beautiful mountain view all I think about is, "Uggh, the ticks and bugs," but I love strolling and exploring cute towns, fairs and festivals and such and my own pace.

Where have you been so far. Maybe go back to one of those spots if you liked it.

That's why our family goes every year to northern Michigan and the UP. We like it there.

 

[Douglas Dubh]

I’d avoid Portland, though, unless you’re a foodie

Although a stop for a day to go to Powell’s and the original Voodoo Donuts might be warranted.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Thank you fall or naming cities and towns

 

[LuvOrlando]

Where have you been so far. Maybe go back to one of those spots if you liked it.

That's why our family goes every year to northern Michigan and the UP. We like it there.

All the places I have ever loved I went to in cooler months and end up hibernating all summer, but I'd love to change that as long as a place is cool.

What is the UP?

 

[barkley]

We like lake areas in Idaho — Sandpoint, McCall, Coeur d’Alene.
@FreeTime mentioned Lake Tahoe. That’s also lovely.

how long since your last trip to coeur d'alene? i can't believe how the downtown area has changed (is going to change). we are starting to refer to it as 'coeur d' napa'. the town is in celebratory mode though-it was just announced they are getting a trader joes

 

[Douglas Dubh]

What is the UP?

Upper Peninsula.

 

[Kitty 34]

All the places I have ever loved I went to in cooler months and end up hibernating all summer, but I'd love to change that as long as a place is cool.

What is the UP?

OK, clearly you haven't been to Michigan then!!

I guess my question to you is what temps are you actually comfortable at then?

 

[fly girl]

If you haven't been, Michigan is beautiful in the summer. You said you like little towns and festivals - Grand Haven, Holland, Traverse City, Mackinaw Island, and the UP (upper peninsula) are all places to consider.

People who haven't been associate Detroit as all of Michigan. Couldn't be further from the truth. Michigan is a gorgeous state.

*edited, grammar

 

[mousefan73]

We like the Smoky Mountains/Appalachians. Very scenic, and many resort areas that cater to visitors.

If we were Uncle Scrooge wealthy, we would have a place in Coastal California to spend the summer months away from our native Louisiana.

I was gonna suggest this too, because we once visited Dollywood in August and it was crazy because our trip started in DC and we drove to Orlando and that was our midst stop. I recall the weather being awesome there and commenting the whole time how not hot and humid it is. it’s a fluke but I can’t see the Appalachian being that high up altitude wise. What makes a difference in temperature?? Maybe some locals can comment here if maybe we just hit a lucky spell or is it normally hot. I could definitely see Tennessee being miserable in August.

 

[sk!mom]

That has been our whole summer goal in recent years. We go late June/early July. We have loved Mackinac Island, Michigan, Ireland, and the North East US (Maine, Vermont. Cape Cod). Currently planning Scotland for next summer.

 

[BayouQueen]

how long since your last trip to coeur d'alene? i can't believe how the downtown area has changed (is going to change). we are starting to refer to it as 'coeur d' napa'. the town is in celebratory mode though-it was just announced they are getting a trader joes

Yeah...it's more hectic there. I prefer the other two towns, but mentioned all three because it gives more options when searching for accommodations. Pricing, available dates, all of that. I think a nice lake vacation can probably be carved out of any of them.

 

[Kestryl]

I was gonna suggest this too, because we once visited Dollywood in August and it was crazy because our trip started in DC and we drove to Orlando and that was our midst stop. I recall the weather being awesome there and commenting the whole time how not hot and humid it is. it’s a fluke but I can’t see the Appalachian being that high up altitude wise. What makes a difference in temperature?? Maybe some locals can comment here if maybe we just hit a lucky spell or is it normally hot. I could definitely see Tennessee being miserable in August.

You must have been lucky. It’s hot as heck here in August. (I live nearby.)

 

[DCLMP]

Alaska, Iceland, Northern or Eastern Europe. August is Winter in South America and Australia.

 

[jimmymc]

Western Montana. Snow doesn't fully clear until June, then highs around the 60s in August, and it snows again in October.

 

[Minnesota!]

North Shore of MN. Or, do the Superior loop!

 

[elaine amj]

Colorado and the Rocky Mountains in August was fabulous. I have gone twice in August now. Warm enough for tshirts and eating outdoors but not miserable. Cool at nights especially when you’re at 10,000 feet

 

[kanne323]

I'll look at all of the suggestions.

We were originally thinking of Pacific Northwest but when I looked at the temps in Napa for August it still seemed to be super hot for me so it sort of landed in the nope category. I don't really know of stuff to do further up than Napa, this lady is not into hiking and I am not what anyone would call outdoorsy. While some people appreciate a beautiful mountain view all I think about is, "Uggh, the ticks and bugs," but I love strolling and exploring cute towns, fairs and festivals and such and my own pace.

Maybe near the water, then - southern Maine coast, or Cape Cod or Cape Anne in Massachusetts.

Coastal New England can still get pretty humid and warm in the summer. Midcoast Maine would be better than southern Maine coast. Northern Maine (as in north of Bangor) offers better weather for you, but not really any of the cute towns to explore... it's helpful to enjoy outdoor activities up there (boating, hiking, biking, etc.)

What about Prince Edward Island? I've been there in August and it has been warm but not hot.

 

[mousefan73]

You must have been lucky. It’s hot as heck here in August. (I live nearby.)

lol. I think we did get VERY lucky... was so mild and we didnt sweat...

 

[Cadiewampus]

Blowing Rock North Carolina or any of the other surrounding towns

 

[Tink-osophy]

I'll look at all of the suggestions.

We were originally thinking of Pacific Northwest but when I looked at the temps in Napa for August it still seemed to be super hot for me so it sort of landed in the nope category. I don't really know of stuff to do further up than Napa, this lady is not into hiking and I am not what anyone would call outdoorsy. While some people appreciate a beautiful mountain view all I think about is, "Uggh, the ticks and bugs," but I love strolling and exploring cute towns, fairs and festivals and such and my own pace.

How about Mackinac Island and some of the lovely little towns in the Lower Peninsula in that region and, then, further up into the Upper Peninsular?