1Santa Fe, New Mexico
People who love to travel don’t lose the desire once they hit 50. Many older people even travel solo. With those thoughts in mind, here are 15 unforgettable trips for people over 50.
1. Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, the oldest state capital in the USA, is a hit with people over 50. Whether it’s the dry, warm climate, history, arts, and cultural scene or outdoor adventures, is unclear. History buffs will love the historic plaza (which harkens back to the 1600s), the well-known San Miguel Mission, and Native American museums. There are also various art galleries, various concerts, the neighboring Puye Cliff Dwellings, and the popular Spanish Colonial adobe city in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and special live events.
2Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is said to be the best city in the region. It’s famous for its hospitality and US history. Stroll the charming walkways, see the charming buildings and meet the friendly locals. Take one of the group tours.
They offer food tours, graveyard walks or a history tour via boat, bus, or even horse-drawn carriage. This city has close connections to both the famous American Revolution and the Civil War. Ah , but its boutique hotel and restaurants are contemporary. There are several cheap and free activities available too.
3The US Capital
Washington, D.C. offers numerous architectural, cultural and historical landmarks for you to see. Admission to several worthwhile museums such as the National Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of Natural History is free. There are other free activities offered too such as visiting all the iconic memorials around the National Mall.
Take a hop on and off sightseeing tour. The tours offer flexibility and are inexpensive too. Go at night and see the memorials and monuments when they are lit.
4An Alaskan Cruise
Cruise through America’s 50th state and see the rugged, beautiful wilderness. A cruise can be as active or relaxing as you wish. Veteran visitors suggest a mid-size cruise through the state’s Inside Passage.
(Larger tour vessels cannot access the ports here.) The IP is a popular coastal waterway of fjords and verdant scenery teeming with wildlife. Visit the great Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve and see the glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife. You can ride a train or helicopter, go ice-fishing, mountain biking, and white water rafting too.
5California’s Pacific Coast Highway
Cruise from the city of San Francisco to sunny San Diego. It’s a budget-friendly, scenic road trip and you will see things you’ve never seen. See the great Golden Gate Bridge then head south through the surf towns. Dine on fresh seafood, see the state parks, the cliffs, and coastal mountains. Stop in Big Sur either ensconced between famous San Simeon and Carmel. Don’t miss the various vineyards, and the kitschy, cool roadside attractions either
6The Famous Florida Keys
If you prefer a slower-paced “vaca”, Key West is for you. It’s famous for having a laid-back attitude. This place is the nation’s little “slice of the Caribbean.” It’s famous for coral reefs and pastel-colored homes.
Its proximity to Havana also means you can sample some Cuban-inspired cuisine too. So stop in at a few of the isle’s eateries. Take a day trip to popular Dry Tortugas National Park too.
