Labor Day weekend may mark summer’s unofficial end, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had at Casago vacation destinations. The extended weekend before heading into fall is the perfect time to plan a last-minute travel adventure. Featuring superior vacation rental properties and outstanding property management services, Casago has what it takes to make your Labor Day getaway a reality.
Coastal Vibes
Cap off the summer with a trip to the coast for a dip in the ocean complemented with live music to accompany the lulling waves. With Casago destinations along mainland coasts in the U.S., Hawaii, Mexico, and beyond, there’s plenty to choose from.
Florida’s Treasure Coast marks the summer season’s end on a high note with the Treasure Coast Music Festival. Concerts in the plaza in St. Augustine add to the celebration. Labor Day activities in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama highlight fun on the water, but also on land at the Tacky Jacks Bloody Mary 5k & 1-mile fun run. Further around the Gulf, Labor Day fireworks light the night sky over Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island while the Crystal Beach Summer Concert Series wraps up its run. South Padre Island also lights up the late summer sky with a Labor Day fireworks show.
Along the East Coast, temps generally in the mid-80s to low 90s in Myrtle Beach invite family fun over the Labor Day weekend with fireworks off of 2nd Ave. pier. The water is still great for swimming and watersports, or step into one of the many theatres for a show!
On the West Coast, Avila Beach hosts its annual Pops by the Sea symphony concert over Labor Day Weekend. And Santa Barbara provides the option to combine art with a coastal getaway at its over two-decade-long annual Labor Day Studio Arts Tour. With humpbacks and possibly blue whales spotted in Santa Barbara through early fall, Labor Day is a great opportunity to join a whale-watching cruise. San Diego kicks off California’s Wine Month in September, so be sure to toast to that. If looking for a Labor Day getaway further up the Pacific Coast, explore Haystack Rock on Cannon Beach before taking in Buskers Concert Series and Movies in the Park.
From southwestern U.S., it’s just a short drive to Rocky Point, Mexico to spend Labor Day weekend taking in the sunset over the Sea of Cortez aboard the Señorita Rita, or dance the night away with live music spilling out of beachside bars.
Mountain Getaways
A trip to the hills or mountains over Labor Day weekend is a welcome retreat. In Texas hill country, it’s the perfect time for swimming or tubing along the spring-fed Frio River. Or choose a rafting adventure in McCall, ID along the Payette or Salmon Rivers before the season ends in September. For even more water fun, head to Big Bear, CA for the Labor Day Lakefest featuring watersports, live music, paddle film fest, and more.
With summer wrapping up, Labor Day weekend is also an ideal time to hit mountain trails and backroads before ski season. Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia celebrates Labor Day with adventure tours, live music, and fireworks. The WV Enduro Series also attracts mountain bikers each year for its championship round. In Idaho, Sun Valley invites guests to hike Proctor Mountain or compete in the annual Labor Day Rebecca’s Private Idaho bike race.
Interested in cool night skies and a relaxed mountain vibe for Labor Day? Sunriver in Oregon is idyllic as a designated dark sky city, with Twilight Cinema running through the end of summer. Or take in the fresh air and cool sounds during the last summer run of the Haskill Creek Summer Series in Whitefish, MT. If exploring Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, stop by the Hillsville Labor Day Flea Market, and don’t forget to check out the concert series at the Blue Ridge Music Center. Smith Mountain Lake is another great option in the Blue Ridge mountains for Labor Day fireworks and concerts.
For high desert mountain fun, Tucson hosts an Annual Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-miler and 5-mile run. Perfect for nature enthusiasts! Labor Day travelers to Sedona can catch Labor Day Arts and Crafts fairs set under the majestic red rocks or drive to Prescott for the annual Faire in the Square Arts & Crafts. In northern Arizona, hiking, biking, and off-roading are perfect end-of-the-summer activities. In the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, vacationers can keep cool at Labor Day pool parties or take part in the last summer flashlight night walks at the Desert Botanical Garden.
Unique Experiences
For a truly unique Labor Day experience at a Casago destination, check out these outstanding traditions:
- Park City, UT – Miners Day festivities on Labor Day. The infamous Running of the Balls is part of Park City’s festival to honor the city’s mining heritage. There’s also a 5K “bark city” run with your furry friend, the Miner’s Day parade right down Park City’s historic main street, a mining competition, plus live music and fun for the whole family.
- Sun Valley, ID – Wagon Days in Ketchum, Idaho features the Wagon Days Parade honoring the area’s mining heritage. As a non-motorized parade since 1958, this has become the largest of its kind in the Western region. It’s a wonderful Labor Day adventure for the entire family.
- Kailua-Kona, HI – The world’s largest outrigger canoe race takes place Labor Day weekend just across the Big Island at the Queen Lili’uokalani Canoe Races. Or delight your palate at the Mauna Lani Culinary Classic featuring James Beard award-winning chefs over the 4-day Labor Day celebration
- Austin, TX – Annual Labor Day Fish Fry and The Front Fest featuring music performers along with film and creative experiences
- Fredericksburg, TX – Gillespie County Fair Parade on the 4th Friday of August is one of Texas hill country’s biggest parades
- Las Vegas, NV – Labor Day run 5K, 10K 13.1
- Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Invitational Black Rodeo
From beachside concerts to pool parties in the desert, arts and crafts fairs in the mountains to fireworks and twilight cinema, Casago offers a front-row to enriching experiences for summer’s last hurrah! Casago’s locally-based professional property managers will ensure you know the ins and outs to fully enjoy wherever your Labor Day travels may lead!
