One of the biggest milestones in a young adult’s life is graduating college. Before starting a new chapter, this event requires a pause, because it is a cause for much-needed celebration. If you or your graduate is looking to travel after graduation, but have no clue where to go, here’s our roundup of surprising graduation trip ideas.
Rock out in Provo, Utah
While music cities like Austin, Nashville, and New Orleans are top of mind when it comes to a musical destination, don’t write-off Provo, Utah off your list. The city has put rock bands like Grammy-award-winning Imagine Dragons and platinum-selling Neon Trees on the map. A visit to Provo means a visit to Velour Live Music Gallery, the city’s most famous rock venue. Owned by Corey Fox, Fox wants to remind visitors that live music is art, and concert-goers know that visiting the concert hall, which is key player in the music community, is truly a unique experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Book your stay at Best Western Plus Provo University Inn.
Chow down in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, Washington is often overshadowed by its neighbors in Seattle and Portland, but this Pacific Northwest City has much to offer, especially for foodies. Boasting a year-round farmers market with over 100 vendors and fresh seafood caught right from South Puget there’s plenty to eat. Try Olympia Oyster House, the “historic home of seafood since 1859” or the iconic Buddy Bay Café. Trek the South Sound Coffee Trail to try award-winning coffee locally roasted, and sip on strong roasts in a cupping class.
Book your stay at Best Western Tumwater-Olympia Inn.
Get your adrenaline going in Cody, Wyoming
For the wild and adventurous soul, go for a trip to Cody, Wyoming. Located only 55 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Cody is an ideal base to jump off into excursions in the national park. Cody, Wyoming also possesses that Western spirit of adventure, and you need to go along for the ride. Whether you are catching the world-famous Cody Nite Rodeo or exploring the Old Trail Town ghost town or zipping on the Sleep Giant Zipline at 3,530 feet in the air, you’re destined to feel the thrill of adventure on this trip.
Book your stay at Best Western Premier Ivy Inn & Suites.
Get wet at Orange Beach, Alabama
If you’re looking for sugar-white sand, you don’t have to travel to shores of Hawaii or Southern California to find it, simply visit Orange Beach, Alabama instead. With 32-miles of immaculate beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast is both inviting and relaxing, it’s a place where you can kayak with dolphins, or reel in fat fish from the waters. Water sports hail supreme, from paddleboarding to parasailing to regular sailing, get on the water or tan on the sand.
Book your stay at Best Western Premier The Tides.