✈️ The Best Places to Go in 2026 (According to Everyone)

From bucket-list trips to hidden gems—this is your 2026 travel list.

Outside Travel Awards 2026   We're celebrating the best places to stays, the coolest new trail initiatives, and the trailblazers shaking up the outdoors. See who won our 2026 Travel Awards, and get inspired to plan your next adventure.   Do you want amazing travel content delivered to your inbox each week? Sign up for the Destinations newsletter ⇢ Start Your 2026 Planning → The 2026 Travel Awards: The Best Trips of the Year The definitive list of where to go next—across every kind of adventure. Explore the Winners The Best National Parks for Every Type of Traveler Whether you want solitude, scenery, or adventure—find the park that fits exactly how you want to travel. Find Your Park The Absolute Best Ski Trails of All Time Legendary runs that belong on every skier's bucket list. See the Runs Find a Race Off the Map → The Best Running Trips to Plan in 2026 Race, explore, and travel—all in one unforgettable trip. See the Trips The 9 Best Gravel Races in the U.S. for 2026 Go off-road this year and hit the gravel with these top destinations. View the Races 50 Classic Climbs You Need to Experience Iconic routes that define North American climbing. See the Climbs Explore More Ways to Travel → The Best Family Wellness Retreats to Reset and Recharge Trips designed to leave you feeling better than when you arrived. Explore Retreats 5 Spring Break Backpacking Trips Without the Crowds (or Snow) Skip the chaos and hit the trail instead. Plan Your Trip You are receiving this Weekly Top Articles from Outside email because you are subscribed to Outside Online, which is a part of the Outside Network. Outside | 5565 Arapahoe Avenue Unit F | Boulder | CO | 80303 | USA Unsubscribe | My Preference