18 Fun Things You Need to Do This Summer

Head to your local frozen yogurt store — or travel great distances for the best ice cream in America — and try an outrageous flavor.

America's home to several stunning national parks. Take your pick, and make it a Summer trip!

Sip a creative cocktail and twirl to a funky beat at a jazz bar.

Crave a Summer thrill? Hop on a roller coaster at one of the best theme parks in the US.

Organize a giant picnic with loved ones in a nearby park or your own backyard. Blast an upbeat playlist over some portable speakers.

The sunshine sparkling on the vast waters of the Great Lakes is a sight every American needs to see.

Pack up your favorite novel, along with a can of bug spray, and head to the woods. The Summer reading experience will feel even more magical.

Your road trip destination can be close by or nine hours away, whichever you choose — or you can just drive and see where life takes you. The taste of freedom is exhilarating.

Grab a little street grub during the warm weather. Fancy vendor not required — the Home Depot hot dog cart, for example, is downright delectable.

Check out all of the music festivals slated for the upcoming season!

Tap into your inner astronomer and capture the beauty of outerspace this Summer. Track the moon cycles; star-gaze in the wilderness.

Get away from the hubbub of daily life with a tent, a sleeping bag, and a few other essentials. You can brave it alone or bring a friend.

Sign up for a random pen pal from anywhere around the world, or write letters about your Summer escapades to a friend who lives faraway.

Book a night at the best hotel in town and have fun with your best friend. Feel free to include a few glasses of Champagne in your evening.

Collect the sweet Summer gems at any available fruit farm. Here's a full list of fruits and veggies that ripen in the dog days.

Waterfalls are a Summer staple. If you're not able to travel far, check out these ones within the United States!

Don your favorite bathing suit, slather on SPF, and chill out on a serene beach.

Finally, you'll want to cement all the amazing memories you made — document every fun activity in a scrapbook, and you'll never forget.