Search Greta Gerwig on Google just now and your screen’s flooded with glittery pink stars, it’s the summer of Barbie and we kind of love it. Especially as it’s also the perfect excuse to go exploring with a bit of a Barbie theme. And who better than Visit The USA to advise on where’s hot, pink and Barbielicious for family vacations right now.
Channel your inner Barbie on Venice Beach Boardwalk
We’ve all seen the Barbie trailer with Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling roller skating in Venice Beach. It’s hard to know what’s more iconic: the spandex leotards or that iconic Californian boardwalk.
If you’re in the mood for your own main character moment, head to Perry’s Café and Beach Rentals, on the west coast between Venice and Santa Monica, and hire roller skates or bikes to cruise along the promenade: soak up the atmosphere, get an eyeful of legendary Muscle Beach, then check out the surfers riding those SoCal waves.
With its Tiki vibe and authentic Hawaiian food, Belle’s Beach House is a great local spot to wind down. Alternatively, head up, to the rooftop bar at Hotel Erwin for sensational views, sundowners, and mocktails for the kids.
Book a stay at Hotel Erwin in Venice Beach
Saddle up for big skies and pink sunsets in Wyoming
Wyoming is the heartland of cowboy culture and rugged, natural beauty, which nowhere delivers better than Eatons’ Ranch: the country’s first and oldest dude ranch. It’s the place for a classic Western experience, from horseback rides through the Big Horn National Forest to fly fishing in the mountain waters of Wolf Creek.
Then deep dive into Sheridan, the “King of Cowboy Towns”. This might seem like archetypal small town America, but you’ll find it’s big on outdoor adventure and not shy when it comes to incredible views, mighty rivers and dramatic canyon. You may be just as interested to know, it’s also home to Blacktooth Brewing Company.