12 incredible places to visit in June around the world

As June begins and the summer high season kicks off in earnest, travelers have a choice: Follow the crowds to old favorites like New York City (at its most joyful during Pride Month) or Santorini—or venture off the beaten path. Consider, for instance, a soccer-centric getaway in Kansas City or an Indigenous-immersion trip in Québec City. Or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, be one of your first friends to experience the highbrow wonders of Chemnitz, Germany, one of this year’s European Capitals of Culture. Here, 12 places to get into the early summer spirit.