There are plenty of reasons to travel this February.
Events and holidays from the Super Bowl to President’s Day and the month-long celebration of Black History Month will spur plenty of trips. What’s more, because 2024 is a leap year, travelers will have an extra day to enjoy a February getaway
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Not sure where to go? Here are some of the best destinations to visit in the month ahead.
Where to Travel for Can’t-Miss Events
February’s annual Groundhog Day celebration is a Pennsylvania tradition that still draws tens of thousands of visitors to this peaceful state each year.
To take part in the 138th iteration on February 2, travelers can head to Gobbler’s Knob about 90 minutes northeast of Pittsburgh to find out if Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring.
Across the country, Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LVIII inside Allegiant Stadium on February 11. The Strip will be rocking in the days leading up to kickoff with numerous events planned, including concert and DJ performances, parties and exciting athlete and celebrity appearances.
If you can’t make it to Vegas, try Phoenix, Arizona, which will host the annual Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale from February 8-11. The four-day event is more party than golf tournament at times so the Valley of the Sun will be lively throughout.
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Guests at the W Scottsdale can enjoy DJ sets, viewing parties, special treatments at the AWAY Spa and much more.
Orlando, Florida is another fantastic February vacation option in 2024. The Theme Park Capital of the World will host multiple events this winter, including the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials during the first weekend in February. Visitors can also attend MEGACON Orlando at the Orange County Convention Center from February 1-4.
Where to Travel for Black History Month
Travelers hoping to celebrate Black History Month this February may consider visiting Providence, Rhode Island.
Non-profit Rhode Island Black Storytellers is hosting Funda Fest through February 3 while the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum will open a new exhibition—Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch—on February 17 celebrating the 20th-century artist and sculptor who was one of the first known women of color to graduate from the RISD.
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Here, travelers can also look forward to the 14-stop Early Black History Tour and visit Black-owned businesses such as The District and Flames Restaurant.
Don’t overlook Wisconsin either. After all, visitors to the Badger State can tour the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum in Milwaukee, check out the newly opened America’s Black Holocaust Museum and visit the Milton House National Historic Landmark, which operated as a stop on the Underground Railroad from its construction in 1844 through the Civil War.
Tourist-friendly cities such as Atlanta, Memphis and Washington, D.C. are also stellar places to celebrate Black History Month and learn about Black History all year long.
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Where to Travel for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is February 14 and whether you’re leaving home as a loving couple or treating yourself to a solo getaway, some destinations stand out this year.
Traverse City, Michigan is the perfect place for couples as it boasts nearly 40 wineries such as the award-winning Black Star Farms and Brys Estate and several opportunities for romantic outdoor adventures in places like Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Meanwhile, couples can look forward to special packages and experiences such as couples massages and igloo dining at properties like Delemar Traverse City and Grand Traverse Resort & Spa, among others.
Couples can also celebrate in the Caribbean by taking advantage of Sandals Resorts’ and Beaches Resorts’ “Winter Blues” sale, which includes a $150 Resort Credit on stays of seven nights or more. Guests can book rates from $249 per person by March 3, 2024, for travel through January 31, 2025, using the promo code WBRC2024.
Where to Travel to Escape the Winter Weather
If your top priority this February is escaping the bitter cold, you may want to plan a trip to Panama. In addition to sizzling temperatures, a slew of transformative experiences await travelers here, from culture-rich Panama City to mesmerizing Bocas del Toro.
Domestically, warm weather seekers can target the lesser-known Wickenburg, Arizona, a dream western destination for fans of hit TV shows like Yellowstone and 1883.
Arizona’s fifth-oldest town is known as The Roping Capital of the World and is guaranteed to transport visitors back to the 19th century in the best way possible through horseback riding, rodeos, roping lessons and more.
Travelers won’t have to rough it though as they can stay at the newly renovated Rancho de los Caballeros resort and spa.
You can also find warmth on a glamping adventure in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Destinations like Espiritu Santo Island and Rancho Cacachilas stand out.
Visitors to the former can enjoy safari-style tents and encounter sea lions and other marine life with Baja Expeditions while guests at the latter can blend luxury with immersive experiences like hiking, stargazing and participating in interactive workshops.
