July Vacation Ideas

Major League Baseball holds its annual All Star Game about a week or so after July 4.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Prescott, AZ at the Prescott Frontier Days & The World's Oldest Rodeo. Prescott, originally the capital of Arizona, is proud to present their annual salute to the American cowboy. One-hundred twenty one years of entertainment and getting better each year (they must be doing something right). Expect action-packed rodeo competition, including bull riding, steer wrestling, bareback riding, saddle-bronc riding and many new and exciting special events. Also scheduled will be Kiddie and Pet Parades, complete with floats and prizes. Come in costume and join the fun. An annual dance and arts and crafts on sale at the Courthouse Plaza round out this fun-filled week from June 30 to July 5. For information, call (800) 358-1888. More Prescott, AZ Vacation Things To Do

While in Prescott, and if you can find the time, stop off at Prescott's Pioneer Park on the 4th of July for fireworks, food, and a day of fun for the kids at the Fun Zone. Inflatable water slides, climbing wall, bungee trampoline jumping, pony rides, paddle boats, carnival rides, a petting zoo, live music and entertainment, arts and crafts vendors - all guaranteed to amuse young and old alike. Pioneer Park is located at 1200 Commerce Drive. More Northern Arizona Vacation Ideas

Don't miss the Shoot-Out on Whiskey Row, July 26 and 27, 8AM to 5PM. The Prescott Regulators and Their Shady Ladies host a western re-enactment. Free admission to this event, benefiting local charities. Vendors, raffles, kids activities, and plenty of fun.

Experience history at Colonial Williamsburg, VA. Restored houses, costumed interpreters bringing life to days gone by. Visit the historic Berkeley Plantation, a short drive from Williamsburg to Charles City or try the Williamsburg Winery. Visit Presidents Park, an outdoor museum featuring 18-20 foot tall busts of the United States Presidents. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens. Close to D.C., a great educational experience for the whole family.

The Fillmore Jazz Festival in San Francisco, July 5 and 6 is a yearly event for over 20 years, bringing in 90,000 visitors to the Pacific Heights neighborhood. In a 12 block area between Jackson and Eddy Streets, live music with an all-star line-up of outstanding jazz artists with old and new sounds for your listening pleasure, shopping at some of the finest one-of-a-kind stores and boutiques in Pacific Heights, and eclectic foods for a gourmet's palate, this 2 day Independence Day jazz celebration, with a backdrop of the Bay, is one you will not want to miss. More San Francisco Travel ideas.

Get ready for the Festival of Sail July 23 to July 27. Tall ships from all over the world, docked along the waterfront in San Francisco, will sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Celebrate Maritime's past, present, and future with festivals, ship boarding, cruises. Educational programs and musical entertainment round out this fun-filled week. Call for tickets (877) 724-5577. See more San Francisco Vacation Ideas

See Boston Harborfest and more Boston Vacation Ideas.

Here's what's happening in Chicago for the 4th. of July Holiday.

See what all the excitement is about at the Ocean County Fair at the Jersey Shore

July is Oregon's Craft Beer Month and a popular event is the Oregon Brewers Festival, usually celebrated for 4 days with over 70 breweries offering their handcrafted brews and home brewing demos to more than 60,000 beer lovers. This year's celebration takes place July 24 through the 27th at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, SW Naito Parkway following a brunch and parade originating from PGE Park. See more Portland Vacation Ideas. Learn all you need to know about beer and home brewing.