You want to plan a vacation, but you need to be impressed with the ideas that pop into your head. You want to explore more than just a beach, or spend time in a resort. You want a vacation you’ll remember for the rest of your life, and not just something to tell your friends. We understand. We understand.

Unique Vacation Ideas – Go Camping On Texas Beaches

Spend a few nights in Texas camping with your tent or RV and listening to the Gulf of Mexico waves crashing. Camping amenities will make your experience more enjoyable.

If you want to experience a more beach-like camping experience, head for the sand. You can still enjoy s’mores, as long as you check the regulations of beach camping. Beach bonfires can be lit without restriction in Texas due to its hot, dry climate. However, you should check with your local camping regulations to ensure that they are safe.

Ben & Jerry’s Factory – Vacation Ideas for the US

Wear your best pride outfits to visit the original ice-cream factory of Ben & Jerry’s in Waterbury, Vermont. This ice-cream brand has been supporting LGBTQ+ for many years. One of the factory tours at the original facility allows you to see how the ice-cream is made.

Explore the gift shop and the graveyard for flavors. You can also visit the ice cream cemetery, where flavors like Turtle Soup and Wavy Gravy are buried. You can then grab some souvenirs and ice cream from the Scoop Shop. Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the state. Mount Mansfield is not Mount Etna but it is certainly impressive.

Unrated State Parks – Vacation Ideas Off the Beaten Path

Volunteering on an olive farm sounds like a great idea, but you don’t think it’s a vacation. Have you heard of Valley of Fire, a place that is similar to Yosemite or Yellowstone? Wait until you discover the 42,000 acres that are available for hiking, with access to petrified tree outcrops and Aztec sandstone.

Hike the Fire Wave Trail and see deep sandstone structures that resemble ocean waves. This is a pet-friendly park that allows camping 24 hours a day. Clark County in Nevada is home to this underrated state parks.

Take a train ride through the Rockies

Denver, Colorado is a great place to explore the Rockies by train if hiking is not your thing. Enjoy eight days of the Colorado Rail Adventure and the Great Sand Dunes National Park. Even summits of 14,000 feet can be seen. What’s the best part? You’ll be taken care of while you enjoy Colorado’s attractions.

Stay overnight at a Lighthouse

Enjoy a night in a working lighthouse at Heceta Head Lighthouse, Cape Cove, Oregon. Choose from six guest rooms and enjoy cozy amenities such as a fireplace and gourmet breakfast.

The old lighthouse, built in 1894, is still in good working condition today. Staying overnight in an old lighthouse is a unique and exciting way to experience history.

Make Your Vacation A Memorable One

Do something new this summer instead of the usual vacation destination. Make this summer vacation memorable by reviewing the unique ideas above.