The Status of Each State: What's Open and What's Closed? And Can You Travel?

The states are starting to reopen. But is it wise to venture out?

[Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that originally ran on May 19.]

As the United States begins to relax its shelter-in-place orders and some emerge from their homes, many are counting the days when we can get back out there and travel, even if it’s by car to a neighboring community or state. But as we know, a very different landscape awaits out there than the one we left earlier this winter at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. There are things travelers must consider that we never did before, including social distancing and personal sanitization.

The big question is: Is it safe to travel in the United States? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty clear in its stance. It’s recommended that you stay home as much as possible, especially if your trip is not essential. Social distancing still needs to be practiced, especially if you are in a higher risk category or an older adult. You shouldn’t travel if you feel sick, or travel with someone who is sick. And you need to protect yourself and others by knowing how to prevent the virus from spreading.

Perhaps the most hopeful advice comes from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. According to him, summer travel “can be in the cards.” He urges caution, since we risk COVID-19 spreading rapidly if proper precautions are not taken.

“When infections start to rear their heads again,” he says, “we have to put in place a very aggressive and effective way to identify, isolate, contact trace, and make sure we don’t have those spikes we have now.”

As long as we’re aware that “getting back to normal is not like a light switch that you turn on and off,” he says, we should be able to get back to some sort of normalcy.

So the answer is: We’re not quite there yet.

The best thing to do is pay attention to the several-phase reopening plans that each state has developed, outlining when hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, outdoor areas, etc., should be open for business and what precautions they must take. Some states are freer than others—and that’s something to consider. Do you really want to be on a beach where social distancing guidelines aren’t being maintained?

It’s a whole new world that we’ll be navigating, literally. The guidelines are fast-changing and it’s hard to keep up, but here’s where they stand today, state by state.

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Alabama

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,215

Deaths Reported Last Week: 78

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open with limited seating, six feet between tables, and subject to additional sanitation rules and guidelines.

Bars: Open with limited seating, six feet between tables, and subject to additional sanitation rules and guidelines.

Retail Stores: Open at 50% capacity and strict social distancing protocol.

Campgrounds and Parks: Hunting, fishing, trail use, boating, and paddling are open. Most Alabama state parks, including campgrounds and associated facilities, are open with some exceptions.

Beaches: Open. Must maintain six feet of separation.

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Alaska

New Cases Reported Last Week: 20

Deaths Reported Last Week: 0

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors are required to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in Alaska.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open with reservations only.

Restaurants: Limited dine-in service, at 25% capacity.

Bars: Open at 25% capacity.

Retail Stores: Limited in-store shopping, with 25% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most parks are open; see more info here. Campgrounds, RV parks open by reservation only.

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Arizona

New Cases Reported Last Week: 2,630

Deaths Reported Last Week: 127

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arriving.

Hotels and Accommodations: Some hotels are reopening.

Restaurants: Physically-distant dine-in service open; face masks mandatory for serving staff and patrons.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: In-person operations with strict physical distancing.

Campgrounds and Parks: State park facilities and campgrounds open; no same-day overnight reservations.

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Arkansas

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,270

Deaths Reported Last Week: 19

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Orleans, and all international locations must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in at 33% capacity and strict social distancing guidelines. Reservations encouraged but not required. Face coverings required for waitstaff and diners until the time their order is placed.

Bars: Bars inside restaurants open; standalone bars reopening May 26.

Retail Stores: Open with restrictions.

Campgrounds and Parks: Day-use areas, such trails used for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife watching, are open with the exception of swimming beaches, playgrounds, and some trails. Some state parks open in limited capacity. Camping limited to guests with private recreational vehicles and self-contained bathroom facilities.

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California

New Cases Reported Last Week: 16,429

Deaths Reported Last Week: 528

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Some hotels are reopening.

Restaurants: Restaurant dining rooms open in counties that meet criteria.

Bars: Can sell to-go drinks, as long as partnered with a meal provider.

Retail Stores: Some retail stores, including bookstores, clothing stores, florists, and sporting goods stores are open with modifications such as curbside pickup. Malls are closed.

Campgrounds and Parks: Reopening on a park-by-park basis; more info on individual parks here. Some campgrounds are reopening; more info here.

Beaches: Most open, with protective measures in place.

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Colorado

New Cases Reported Last Week: 2,318

Deaths Reported Last Week: 118

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Not ordered to close.

Restaurants: An announcement to reopen for on-premise and outdoor dining with adherence to strict guidelines is expected any day. Curbside pickup and delivery still highly encouraged.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Reopening with strict social distancing guidelines and best health practices.

Campgrounds and Parks: Some parks have reopened. State park campgrounds reopening, beginning at 50% capacity; reservations must be made in advance.

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Connecticut

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,454

Deaths Reported Last Week: 334

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Out-of-state travelers should self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Lodging for leisure, vacation, and other nonessential travel is prohibited.

Restaurants: Outdoor restaurants open.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: Open.

Beaches: Open.

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Delaware

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,295

Deaths Reported Last Week: 42

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days unless they are transiting. Law enforcement officers will stop vehicles with out-of-state license plates to ask about recent travel and inform them about the quarantine requirement, unless they are driving on I-95, I-295, or I-495.

Hotels and Accommodations: All short-term rental units and closed commercial lodging are closed.

Restaurants: Reopening June 1 at 30% capacity.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: By appointment only. Reopening June 1 at 30% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open.

Beaches: Open to Delaware residents only.

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District of Columbia

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Have not been ordered to close; more than half are open.

Restaurants: Takeout and delivery only.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Educational and academic retail shops for curbside pickup.

Parks: Closed.

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Florida

New Cases Reported Last Week: 6,158

Deaths Reported Last Week: 279

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors traveling from Louisiana, New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Short-term vacation rentals are allowed. Many hotels have remained open, but limited to accepting reservations from healthcare and essential workers only; properties in Jacksonville are open to any guest.

Restaurants: Dine-in service with 50% indoor capacity and socially distant outdoor seating.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open at 25% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and camping open with restrictions; see more here.

Beaches: Beaches in Broward County ordered closed, but beaches in other parts of the state are open, including Palm Beach County.

Note: The Florida Keys remain closed, though are expected to open on June 1.

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Georgia

New Cases Reported Last Week: 6,013

Deaths Reported Last Week: 242

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in services are open, as long as a strict set of 39 guidelines are followed.

Bars: Closed until at least May 31.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open, though facilities remain closed; pools closed for the season.

Beaches: Beaches are open with restrictions on the use of chairs, tents, and umbrellas.

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Hawaii

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3

Deaths Reported Last Week: 0

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors asked to postpone their visits until at least May 31. All residents and visitors will undergo a 14-day quarantine upon entering the state. A supplementary proclamation requires all residents and visitors traveling between any of the islands to do the same.

Hotels and Accommodations: Some resorts are open

Restaurants: Some offering takeout and delivery

Bars: Closed

Retail Stores: Curbside pickup.

Campgrounds and Parks: Closed

Beaches: Open for exercise only.

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Idaho

New Cases Reported Last Week: 207

Deaths Reported Last Week: 6

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors from New York, Illinois, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Maryland must self-quarantine for 14 days, with essential workers exempt.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open with approval of local health officials.

Bars: Slated to reopen June 13-26.

Retail Stores: Most open with safety protocols.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open for day use, but closed for camping until May 30. Many hot springs, campgrounds, and parking areas in Boise National Forest are closed.

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Illinois

New Cases Reported Last Week: 17,826

Deaths Reported Last Week: 708

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Outdoor seating allowed on May 29.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Curbside pickup and delivery.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most state parks and campgrounds are reopening on May 29; see more here.

Beaches: Chicago’s Lakefront Trail is closed. Chicago’s beaches closed through May 31.

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Indiana

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,937

Deaths Reported Last Week: 233

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: In-house dining at 50% capacity with no bar seating, except in Lake, Marion, and Cass Counties.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Retail businesses open at 75% capacity except in Lake, Marion, and Cass Counties.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and campgrounds open with social distancing except in Lake, Marion, and Cass Counties.

Beaches: Open with social distancing except in Lake, Marion, and Cass Counties.

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Iowa

New Cases Reported Last Week: 2,967

Deaths Reported Last Week: 108

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open at 50% capacity.

Bars: Reopening at 50% capacity on May 28.

Retail Stores: Retail stores and malls are open at 50% capacity and in compliance with state guidance.

Campgrounds and Parks: Campgrounds are open.

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Kansas

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,172

Deaths Reported Last Week: 12

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors from New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Maryland must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival; more info is found here.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open with adherence to social distancing guidelines.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: Campgrounds are open.

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Kentucky

New Cases Reported Last Week: 883

Deaths Reported Last Week: 57

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors and residents returning to the state must quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open at 33% capacity and outdoor seating.

Bars: Reopening July 1.

Retail Stores: Open at 33% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most state parks are open during the day; their lodges, cottages, restaurants, and campgrounds remain closed until June 1.

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Louisiana

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,377

Deaths Reported Last Week: 200

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in service has resumed at 25% capacity; outdoor dining allowed without tableside service.

Bars: Bars that offer food open at 25% capacity; bars without food remain closed.

Retail Stores: Curbside pickup only.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks open for fishing, hiking, and biking during the day. State Historic Sites open for grounds-only visits.

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Maine

New Cases Reported Last Week: 387

Deaths Reported Last Week: 8

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days, except for essential workers.

Hotels and Accommodations: Hotels and short-term rentals closed except for those accommodating essential workers and vulnerable populations, through May 31.

Restaurants: Closed for duration of stay-at-home order, through May 31.

Bars: Closed for duration of stay-at-home order, through May 31.

Retail Stores: Open in 12 of 16 counties.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks, historic sites, and campgrounds open. Guided activities like hunting and fishing, as well as restricted use of golf and disc golf courses, are permitted.

Beaches: Open with restrictions.

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Maryland

New Cases Reported Last Week: 8,348

Deaths Reported Last Week: 310

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Traffic at BWI Marshall Airport Terminal is restricted to ticketed passengers, those helping disabled passengers, and employees.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Pick-up and delivery only.

Retail Stores: Open at 50% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Parks open for day-use only. Campgrounds open at some state parks.

Beaches: Open.

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Massachusetts

New Cases Reported Last Week: 7,261

Deaths Reported Last Week: 619

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors except essential workers must self-quarantine for 14 days. Travelers should not visit the state if they exhibit symptoms.

Hotels and Accommodations: Lodging for leisure or vacation is prohibited.

Restaurants: Pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Delivery and curbside pickup.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most parks open; see more here. Camping closed through June 7, 2020.

Beaches: Open.

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Michigan

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,739

Deaths Reported Last Week: 350

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open, but vacation rentals are closed.

Restaurants: Open at 50% capacity in Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula regions.

Bars: Open at 50% capacity in Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula regions.

Retail Stores: Open at 25% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Golfing and motorized boating are allowed; state parks are open.

Beaches: Open.

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Minnesota

New Cases Reported Last Week: 5,647

Deaths Reported Last Week: 159

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: To open with limited outdoor seating June 1.

Bars: Closed through May 31.

Retail Stores: Most open at 50% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Parks, golf courses, bait shops, and boating services are reopened. Campgrounds remain closed; dispersed camping only allowed in most places.

Beaches: Open.

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Mississippi

New Cases Reported Last Week: 2,162

Deaths Reported Last Week: 114

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Indoor and outdoor in-house dining is allowed at 50% capacity.

Bars: Limited indoor and outdoor in-house dining is allowed.

Retail Stores: Open at 50% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Municipal, private, and state parks are open.

Beaches: Lakes and beaches are open for “fishing and relaxing.”

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Missouri

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,386

Deaths Reported Last Week: 87

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open.

Bars: Open.

Retail Stores: Open with limited capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: The majority of state parks and historic sites are open. Some concession-operated lodging, dining, marina, and retail operations have reopened in select state parks with social distancing guidelines. State park campgrounds are open; see more here.

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Montana

New Cases Reported Last Week: 11

Deaths Reported Last Week: 0

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open at 75% capacity on June 1.

Bars: Open at 75% capacity on June 1.

Retail Stores: Open with limited capacity and social distancing protocols.

Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks open, while some facilities remain closed; more info here. Camping at most FWP fishing access sites and state parks are open.

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Nebraska

New Cases Reported Last Week: 2,185

Deaths Reported Last Week: 24

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open at 50% capacity and social distancing protocols.

Bars: Closed until at least May 31.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: Park grounds open for day use. Cabins, group shelters, and tent camping at state park areas and wildlife management areas closed through May 31.

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Nevada

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,004

Deaths Reported Last Week: 44

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Some hotels and motels are open; some hotel-casinos are targeting June 4 to reopen.

Restaurants: Dine-in service at 50%.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open at 50% capacity, though encouraged to continue curbside pickup and delivery.

Campgrounds and Parks: Open.

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New Hampshire

New Cases Reported Last Week: 601

Deaths Reported Last Week: 38

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors traveling to New Hampshire other than same-day trips for essential workers should self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: All lodging restricted to vulnerable populations and essential workers.

Restaurants: Outdoor seating open, complying with specific health and safety guidelines.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Retail locations are open at 50% capacity and subject to strict guidelines.

Campgrounds and Parks: Campgrounds are open to New Hampshire residents at limited capacity. Public and private golf courses are open for residents and club members.

Beaches: Closed.

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New Jersey

New Cases Reported Last Week: 8,588

Deaths Reported Last Week: 784

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Curbside pickup only.

Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks and forests are reopened. Golf courses and county parks also are open. Marinas, boatyards, and marine manufactures can operate for personal use.

Beaches: Jersey Shore beaches are open.

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New Mexico

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,088

Deaths Reported Last Week: 55

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors entering through an airport, except essential workers, must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: May operate at no more than 25% capacity.

Restaurants: Open at 50% maximum capacity.

Bars: Open at 50% maximum capacity.

Retail Stores: Open at 25% capacity, except for the northwest corner of the state. Big box stores and larger retail open at 20% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and outdoor recreation are open.

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New York

New Cases Reported Last Week: 17,643

Deaths Reported Last Week: 997

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Retail Stores: Open for curbside pickup in five regions (Finger Lakes, the Southern Tier, North County, Mohawk Valley, and Central New York).

Campgrounds and Parks: Parks are open to locals. Marinas, boatyards, and marine manufactures can operate for personal use. Camping closed through May 31.

Beaches: Open.

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North Carolina

New Cases Reported Last Week: 5,384

Deaths Reported Last Week: 104

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in service at 50% capacity.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open at 50% capacity.

Campgrounds and Parks: Open.

Beaches: Open with restrictions.

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North Dakota

New Cases Reported Last Week: 557

Deaths Reported Last Week: 11

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors from international locations must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open with social distancing protocols.

Bars: Open with social distancing protocols.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks and campgrounds open with limited service.

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Ohio

New Cases Reported Last Week: 4,554

Deaths Reported Last Week: 362

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Out-of-state visitors should quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Outdoor service and dine-in service with restrictions are open.

Bars: Outdoor service and dine-in service with restrictions are open.

Retail Stores: Open with social distancing guidelines.

Campgrounds and Parks: Open.

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Oklahoma

New Cases Report Last Week: 780

Deaths Reported Last Week: 25

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Louisiana, and Washington must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dining rooms are open subject to strict sanitation and social distancing measures.

Bars: Open at reduced capacity.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and campgrounds are open.

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Oregon

New Cases Reported Last Week: 326

Deaths Reported Last Week: 11

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in service open outside Portland and Salem areas.

Bars: Open at reduced capacity outside Portland and Salem areas.

Retail Stores: Open with restrictions; malls and shopping centers must wait for county approval.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most outdoor sites have reopened for limited day use. Limited overnight camping starting June 9; see more here.

Beaches: Closed

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Pennsylvania

New Cases Reported Last Week: 6,632

Deaths Reported Last Week: 653

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors returning from New York, New Jersey, or other COVID-19 hot spots should self-quarantine.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Retail Stores: Open in over 30 counties, including Pittsburgh, but curbside and delivery services are preferable.

Campgrounds and Parks: Some parks and campgrounds have reopened; facilities closed until further notice; see more here. Golf courses, marinas, guided fishing trips, and privately owned campgrounds are reopened, following specific guidance.

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Rhode Island

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,391

Deaths Reported Last Week: 109

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors entering for any reason other than employment are asked to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Limited outdoor dining.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Non-critical retailers are open with capacity restrictions, though preorders are encouraged; shoppers should limit browsing time.

Campgrounds and Parks: Some parks are open, with public parking; see more here.

Beaches: Some beaches are reopening; see more here.

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South Carolina

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,362

Deaths Reported Last Week: 55

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Travelers returning to South Carolina from hot spots should self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Some hotels, including beach hotels, opening.

Restaurants: In-house and outdoor dining are allowed, with strict guidelines.

Bars: Open with strict guidelines.

Retail Stores: Retail stores are open with strict social distancing requirements.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open; facilities are closed.

Beaches: Open with some restrictions.

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South Dakota

New Cases Reported Last Week: 599

Deaths Reported Last Week: 6

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open.

Bars: Open.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: Open.

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Tennessee

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,176

Deaths Reported Last Week: 40

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: On-site dining in restaurants is open with restrictions in 89 counties.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open with restrictions.

Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks are open, and most facilities are open; most campgrounds are open; 25 campgrounds in Nashville remain closed until the end of May.

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Texas

New Cases Reported Last Week: 8,013

Deaths Reported Last Week: 190

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors from Atlanta, California, Chicago, Connecticut, Detroit, Miami, New Jersey, New York, and Washington must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Most dine-in restaurant services are open at 50% capacity.

Bars: Open at 25% capacity.

Retail Stores: In-store shopping is open at 25% capacity; movie theaters are open if approved by local governments.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open; face coverings must be worn and social distancing practices maintained.

Beaches: Open.

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Utah

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,283

Deaths Reported Last Week: 18

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors must complete a travel declaration with questions related to COVID-19 and travel history within three hours of entering the state.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in service is open in restaurants that meet specific distancing and hygiene requirements; pick-up and delivery are encouraged.

Bars: Open with strict protocols.

Retail Stores: Several shopping malls are open. Retail stores can open with restrictions.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open except those under local health order restrictions; more info here. Camping remains closed. Some national parks are open, including Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Zion. Arches and Canyonland reopen May 29.

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Vermont

New Cases Reported Last Week: 22

Deaths Reported Last Week: 0

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open to Vermont residents and out-of-state visitors who have met the 14-day quarantine requirement.

Restaurants: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Closed.

Retail Stores: Open with strict guidelines.

Campgrounds and Parks: State and municipal parks, recreation associations, trail networks, golf courses, and guided expeditions are open in compliance with specific guidelines. Campgrounds are open.

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Virginia

New Cases Reported Last Week: 7,339

Deaths Reported Last Week: 198

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Residents who have traveled internationally, on a cruise ship or river boat, or to a U.S. area where coronavirus is widespread are requested to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Delivery and takeout encouraged to continue; if choose dine-in customers, must confine to outdoor seating. Northern Virginia restaurants are closed.

Bars: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Retail Stores: Open, but limited to 50% outdoor capacity everywhere except Northern Virginia.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most state parks are open for day-use activities; campgrounds open.

Beaches: Closed except for exercising and fishing.

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Washington

New Cases Reported Last Week: 1,632

Deaths Reported Last Week: 69

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Bars: Open for pick-up and delivery only.

Retail Stores: Open for curbside pickup.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks, state public lands managed by the Department of Natural Resources, and state Fish and Wildlife areas are open for day use only. Many state parks are open for day-use recreation, other others remain closed “until further notice.”

Beaches: All ocean beach parks and parks along Columbia River Gorge are closed.

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West Virginia

New Cases Reported Last Week: 282

Deaths Reported Last Week: 5

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Dine-in service at 50% capacity.

Bars: Indoor and outdoor bars open at 50% capacity.

Retail Stores: Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees are open; large retailers can open.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and forests are open for outdoor recreation activities. State park lodges, cabins, campgrounds, and facilities scheduled to reopen May 26. Campgrounds open with limited services and usages. More info here.

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Wisconsin

New Cases Reported Last Week: 3,041

Deaths Reported Last Week: 61

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open.

Bars: Open.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: Most state parks and forests open, with many facilities closed. More info here. All group campsites closed through June 7.

Beaches: Open.

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Wyoming

New Cases Reported Last Week: 89

Deaths Reported Last Week: 4

Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: People coming to or returning to Wyoming from another state or country for any reason other than work are advised to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Hotels and Accommodations: Open.

Restaurants: Open.

Bars: Open.

Retail Stores: Open.

Campgrounds and Parks: State parks open, campgrounds open to residents only. More info here.

1 Comments

paulthompson2294 May 20, 2020

On the "Georgia State Parks are open" comment...sort of. For overnight guests the lodging is available to book and the parks are open. All extracurriculars (boat or other equipment rentals, visitor centers, and guided or group activities) remain closed, and pools in the parks are closed for the season. Day use visitors might be turned away or told to wait at the entrance to minimize crowds inside the parks.