Weekend getaway in June?
 

Fodorites, help? My husband and I are looking for a 4 -5 day mini-vacation in June in the US. We had planned on going to Charleston in April/May, but now can't travel until June and are afraid of how hot it will be. Is it too humid? Adding to the planning, I am also pregnant (will be 4-5 months by June). Hubby is very fairskinned so the beach thing isn't an option for him. Ideally, we'd love to go somewhere with it's own sense of culture, where we can walk around, have great meals, and maybe do either some art or historical sightseeing (hence Charleston). We live in NYC, and have family in CA, so most of the East and West Coasts we've done already. We are also not Disney kind of people. Any ideas of where we might consider going? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The mountains will be cooler and more pleasant in June than the coastal areas.

Charlottesville, Virginia, is a beautiful town full of history. You can visit Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's home.

Asheville, North Carolina is another nice weekend destination with lots of things to see and do.

Both of them should be cooler than Charleston in June and much nicer for a pregnant lady. :)

Thanks cheryllj! Will definitely look into both options. Anyone else have suggestions??

I second the Asheville, NC recommendation. It's a great town...with amazing nature, spectacular eats and Bilmore Village.

I know this isn't the US, but how about Montreal or Quebec City. Lots are culture and nice restaurants. If you want to stay within the US, how about someplace in Maine, like Camden or Portland.

Vermont Mountains - Stowe, Weston - pretty much anywhere. Ogunquit, Maine....

Thanks all. Think we're going to start with Charlotteville, VA. Hubby loved the Presidents home part and depending on how well I'm feeling, we might be able to do some easy walks in Shenandoah (I'm normally a big hiker).

Again, thanks!

Virginia can be every bit as miserable as Charleston in the summer. I'd skip that and head to the mountains.

What about one of the lovely seaside towns in Maine?

Um, Charlottesville *is* in the mountains.

The foothills anyway. (The Blue Ridge mountains look like mountains to me, but they might not if you're used to the Rockies or something.)

It's not far from the gorgeous Skyline Drive/Blue Ridge Parkway. MUCH cooler and less humid than Charleston. It doesn't get really hot in C'ville until August, and even then, it's still cooler and less humid than Charleston.

JEStraveler: I forgot to mention that you can visit TWO homes of presidents in Charlottesville: there is also Ash Lawn, the home of James Monroe. Take Thomas Jefferon Parkway to James Monroe Parkway and there you are. :)

It isn't as famous as Monticello, but it's also a nice visit. I had a friend who got married at Ash Lawn and it was lovely.

www.ashlawnhighland.org

I spent many a weekend partying at UVA and went to college in Lynchburg. I'm familiar with Charlottesville's climate.

There are just better ones for June.

Thanks again all. We've already done Maine/Vermont etc. My husband grew up in the Boston area. I'll check the weather again, but believe I saw temps only in the low 80's at that time of year for Charlottesville which should not be too hot for us. Will also check out Asheville and the Canadian options again.

For the pregnant lady: a note of caution to second the person who warned how humid it can be near Charlottesville, even in June.
It is true that if you find a bed and breakfast up in the mountains you are likely to have less humidity and heat, but Charlottesville itself is very hot and humid in the summer. My daughter spent 5 summers (June and July) at a camp right outside of Charlottesville, and it was brutal. Do yourself a favor and find someplace at altitude with a pool, then take a few trips into the lower areas in the mornings and on those rare, less humid days.

My wife is preg now too. We are going to St. Michaels and I just posted about it!!! Huge fan of Charleston, SC. However, someone earlier in the post brought up Quebec City. Ideal. If you have never been - it meets your specs perfectly. Hidden gem, the old city is wonderful. You can get direct flights and it will be cooler! IF you change your mind, you may want to look into it. Its Europe without the long flight.

I second Quebec City, it is cool both temperature and culture wise, very historical and artistic, great museums and shops. Old town on the hill is not difficult to walk and you can always take the funicular (vertical cable car) when you are tired. There are pretty islands and waterfalls within 1/2 hour outside the city for side trips, and the food is fabulously french.

If I were pregnant, I would head in the opposite direction of heat and humidity!

Mackinac Island, Michigan. Average high temp in June is ... 75!

Minneapolis & St. Paul.

Mammoth Cave NP in Kentucky - temps a constant 52 year round. No need for sunblock ;-)

Toronto. I loved visiting there as a kid, teen, and adult. Great & fun city.

Agree with other posters about Montreal and Quebec City. Very nice vibe. You can't go wrong w/any of the above.

Generally there's low humidity in summer in the Great Lakes area. I assume you've already been to Chicago, if not, it has fabulous museums, ethnic neighborhoods, and temps you can handle.

I'm in the same boat, also pregnant, also looking for a long weekend getaway, also was interested in Charleston but am afraid of the heat & humidity!

I'll third the suggestion for Quebec City and Montreal. QC is stunning, the old city is still encased by stone walls, everything in there is charming and walkable.

Also if you do head to C-ville, go here for dinner one night:
http://www.prospecthill.com/

Santa Fe, New Mexico. It will be warm but not humid, and you stay on or near the Plaza,it definitely fits your criteria for culture, history, walking around, and great meals.

You've all been wonderful for this advice. Adding Quebec into my searching -- went decades ago when I was little, but don't think my husband has been either. Will keep you posted. By the way, it's a boy!

From Memorial Day to Labor Day it is hot and humid here in Charlottesville. But it is hot and humid everywhere in the south in the summer. You'll want to spend some time at Mr. Jefferson's Univeristy (UVA). You can add a third presidential home to your visit. Montpelier(Madison's home) is in Orange, VA just 30 minutes from Charlottesville. There is also the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and boyhood home 30 minutes to the west in Staunton. Come on - you'll love it.