It’s a whole new world that we’ll be navigating, literally. [Editor’s note: This is an updated version of an article that originally ran on May 19.]. Restaurants: Counties are assigned a color-coded tier based on their test positivity and adjusted case rate. Restaurants: Open at up to 66% seating capacity and physical distancing. Retail Stores: Big box stores and larger retail open at 25% capacity. Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks and campgrounds open with limited service. Beaches: Lakes and beaches are open for “fishing and relaxing.”. But not entirely. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days. Chicago will be requiring visitors coming from states experiencing a surge in COVID-19 to self-quarantine for 14 days. Restaurants: Restaurants in regions in Phase 1 of reopening are open for outdoor dining and takeaway only. Big Bend National Park open. Some parts of Hot Springs National Park are open. Restaurants: Open for in-restaurant dining with the approval of local health officials. Retail Stores: In-store shopping is open at 25% capacity with modifications. Bars: Open for outdoor service at 30% capacity. Bars that provide counter service must be spaced six feet apart. I want emails from Fodor's Travel with travel information and promotions. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions. Campgrounds and Parks: Campgrounds at most state parks have reopened. Restaurants: Dine-in service open at 35% capacity. Campgrounds and Parks: Most outdoor sites have reopened for limited day use, with limited overnight camping available; see more here. On the "Georgia State Parks are open" comment...sort of. Mall of America is open. And you need to protect yourself and others by knowing how to prevent the virus from spreading. The governor’s Dec. 3 order said lodgings in high-COVID areas of the state are open only to “essential workers” or people who must quarantine, not to vacationers. Retail Stores: Most open with safety protocols. Small businesses (under 5,000 square feet) open at 40% capacity. The vast majority of counties within California are now in the most restrictive purple tier, which indicates “widespread” risk level. The big question is: Is it safe to travel in the United States? Are hotels open right now? Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Travelers returning to from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread should stay self-quarantine for 14 days. My irreverent memoir, Swim Bike Bonk: Confessions of a Reluctant Triathlete, was published in late 2019 by Lyons Press. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors are encouraged to self-quarantine before visiting. Each county’s reopening status can be found here. Restaurants: No state-level restrictions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pretty clear in its stance. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is temporarily closed. Hotels will have to pare down their restaurants and close their bars; while things like outdoor pools are still allowed to operate, they will no doubt be under increased scrutiny. Retail Stores: Stores open for in-store shopping with guidelines. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors who provide a negative COVID-19 test completed within the 72 hours prior to their trip in order to avoid quarantining. North Cascades National Park open for day use; campgrounds, backcountry campsites, visitor centers in phased reopening. Check here for the latest on Chicago museums open now and opening soon. Restaurants: Restaurants can open at 50% capacity. As such, please be sure to contact each business or site before visiting to ensure that it is open. Retail Stores: Several shopping malls are open. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is open, with visitor centers and campgrounds remaining closed. Most parts of Indiana Dunes National Park open. Some parts of Katmai, Kenai Fjords, Glacier, Kobuk Valley, Lake Clark, and Denali National Parks remain closed. Bars: Bars in regions in Phase 1 of reopening are open for outdoor dining and takeaway only. Perhaps the most hopeful advice comes from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Yes, and though the numbers haven't been pretty, they are improving. Restaurants: Open with adherence to social distancing guidelines. As of January 25, most counties are at the purple tier which allows for outdoor dining. Shenandoah National Park is open, with some facilities still closed. While California issued a "stay at home" order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, several "essential" services are still open. COVID-19 Update (1.25.21): The California Department of Public Health has lifted the Regional Stay Home Order, and our area now is under the guidance of the Purple Tier in the Blueprint for a Safer Economy.Activities such as outdoor dining and personal services have resumed (with required modifications). Do you really want to be on a beach where social distancing guidelines aren’t being maintained? Some states are freer than others—and that’s something to consider. Campgrounds and Parks: State parks are open except those under local health order restrictions; more info here. All Rights Reserved. While in the purple tier, restaurants and wineries can open for outdoor dining and tastings again. Here's What It Is and Why It's Important Right Now, I Took My Family on a Ski Weekend During the Pandemic—It Was a Good Decision, open with some facility limitations or closures, areas experiencing high numbers of COVID-19 cases, 20 Ultimate Things to Do in New York City, 10 Things to Do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks. Restaurants: Indoor dining allowed at 50% capacity. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Out-of-state visitors must self-quarantine for 14 days. Hotels and Accommodations: Open to Vermont residents and out-of-state visitors who have met the 14-day quarantine requirement. Some campgrounds are reopening; more info here. Open. Visitors must fill out a “Safe Travel” screening 24 hours prior to their flight. Restaurants: Open for indoor dining at 75% capacity. Ever. People traveling from New England counties with similar COVID-19 caseloads to Vermont and people traveling for essential purposes are exempt. Biscayne, Dry Tortugas, and Everglades National Parks open. Visitors who have tested negative for COVID-19 in the previous 72 hours will not have to self-quarantine. Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and camping open. Cavern and visitor center at Carlsbad Caverns National Parks closed. Restaurants: Open with social distancing restrictions. Should the UK return to a tier system, can hotels open in Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 4? Retail Stores: In-person shopping and malls are open. Grand Teton National Park open, with visitor centers, overnight lodging, food service, and campgrounds remaining closed. Bars: Alcohol can be served with purchase of a meal. Restaurants. Retail Stores: Retail stores are open with strict social distancing requirements. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No quarantine suggestions for interstate travelers. See what Phase each region is in here. Isle Royale National Park expected to remain closed all summer. More info here. Retail Stores: Retail locations are open at 50% capacity and subject to strict guidelines. Bars will take the brunt of this mandate, as they are not permitted to operate even if they can offer outdoor service and seating. Parts of Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks open for day use. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All out-of-state visitors from non-border states must quarantine for 10 days and fill out a New York State Traveler Health Form. Some camping open, with new reservations. Prime Minister Boris Johnson today outlined a series of new measures for businesses, including hotels, to begin reopening. Campgrounds and Parks: Most state parks open, with some campgrounds open. View the state's travel advisory for non-essential travelers here. Restaurants: Open for in-person service in some places in the state, decided on county-by-county basis. More info here. Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks are open in a limited capacity. As long as we’re aware that “getting back to normal is not like a light switch that you turn on and off,” he says, we should be able to get back to some sort of normalcy. After registering, I can manage my newsletter subscriptions by visiting my Profile Settings page. Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and forests are open for outdoor recreation activities. Retail Stores: Stores may operate at 50% capacity. Retail Stores: Open at 50% capacity with strict guidelines. Hotels and Accommodations: Open to Vermont residents and out-of-state visitors who have met the 14-day quarantine requirement. An updated list of states on the list can be found here. According to him, summer travel “can be in the cards.” He urges caution, since we risk COVID-19 spreading rapidly if proper precautions are not taken. On average, 3-star hotels in California cost $138 per night, and 4-star hotels in California are $209 per night. Group camping is open on a case-by-case basis. Physically-distant dine-in service open; face masks mandatory for serving staff and patrons. What does this mean for travel? Parts of Acadia National Park are open, including carriage roads for pedestrian use. But as we know, a very different landscape awaits out there than the one we left earlier this winter at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants: Open for indoor dining with capacity and social distancing restrictions in all counties. Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and camping open with restrictions; see more here. Campgrounds and Parks: State parks reopening on a park-by-park basis; more info on individual parks here and closed parks here. Restaurants in NYC can open for indoor dining at 25% capacity. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No statewide travel restrictions. STR says U.S. hotels … Restaurants: Open for indoor dining at 50% capacity. Beaches: Beaches are open with restrictions on the use of chairs, tents, and umbrellas. Retail Stores: Open. and now the owner says he is open for business, but only for specific clientele. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors arriving in Oregon from outside the state should self-quarantine for 14 days. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors traveling from areas experiencing high numbers of COVID-19 cases are asked to self-quarantine. Lodging can operate at 50% capacity or a total of 25 guests and staff, whichever is greater. Bars: Counties are assigned a color-coded tier based on their test positivity and adjusted case rate. The information on Indiana is not accurate. Parts of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde, Rocky Mountain, and Great Sand Dunes National Parks are open. Campgrounds and Parks: Most state parks are open for day-use activities; campgrounds, cabins, and lodges open, with facilities gradually reopening; more info here. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Travelers from all states (except for neighboring states: New York, New Jersey, and Rhode Island) must complete a travel form and self-quarantine for 10 days or provide a negative COVID-19 test. Luckily, Napa Valley is again open for non-essential travel. Restaurants in New Orleans are open for indoor dining at 25% capacity. Bars: Indoor and outdoor bars open at 50% capacity. Of course, few hotels are busy, by normal standards. Camping starting to be phased in throughout June; more info here. California boasts a wonderful, endless collection of outdoor ecosystems, from the ocean to the mountains to the deserts, as well as consistently good weather that makes it easy to stay outside. Glacier National Park is opening in phases. Here's what a doctor, the CDC, and representatives from Airbnb say about whether it's safe to book a vacation rental during COVID-19. Disclaimer: This is meant to be a general overview of how each state is reopening. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: All visitors traveling to New Hampshire other than same-day trips for essential workers and visitors from other New England states should self-quarantine for 14 days. In counties at the High Risk level, indoor dining is limited to 25% capacity. Bars: Bars that provide table service open at 30% capacity. Great Smoky Mountains National Park open, with some locations closed. Restaurants: Open for indoor dining with restrictions. Beaches: Open with guidelines and restrictions in place; see more here. Some state park campgrounds opening at 50% capacity to New Hampshire residents. Beaches: Some beaches open, including Columbia River Gorge. Hotels and Accommodations: A range of lodging available statewide, including hotels and short-term rentals. Restaurants: Restaurants can open for indoor dining at 100% capacity with restrictions (staff and unseated customers must wear masks, parties must be seated six feet away from each other, no congregating in bar areas). In Nepal also, it is going to open soon the all of parks and trekking trails including mountaineering. Napa Valley hotels are now open for visitors. Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks open with capacity limitations and social distancing restrictions; see more here. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No state-level restrictions. You shouldn’t travel if you feel sick, or travel with someone who is sick. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel advisory. An updated list can be found here. In counties at the Extreme Risk level, takeout is strongly recommended but restaurants can be open for outdoor dining at 50% capacity. All overnight lodging and shelters closed for the 2020 recreation season. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. Hotels and Accommodations: Hotels, motels, short-term rentals, cabin rentals, B&Bs, and inns are open to New Hampshire residents and out-of-state visitors who have met the 14-day quarantine requirement. Campgrounds and Parks: All state parks and most campgrounds are open. Campgrounds and Parks: Municipal, private, and state parks are open. I write about travel destinations and the people I meet along the way. Restaurants: Dining rooms are open subject to strict sanitation and social distancing measures. Masking and social distancing are required. Beaches: Lakefront parks west of Lake Shore Drive are open; parks, beaches, trails, and facilities east of Lake Shore Drive remain closed. Great Basin National Park opening in phases. Bars: Bars and nightclubs providing dine-in services in counties experiencing minimal community transmission can open at 50% occupancy, and 50% occupancy as a bar once case positivity rate is at 3%. Campgrounds and Parks: Hunting, fishing, trail use, boating, and paddling are open. It’s recommended that you stay home as much as possible, especially if your trip is not essential. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: People arriving in California from other states or countries should self-quarantine for 10 days. Beaches: Most open, with protective measures in place. Campgrounds and Parks: State parks and recreation areas open for day use. Pebble Beach Resorts: Doors are now open for overnight guests at The Lodge at Pebble Beach and The Inn at Spanish Bay, after the resort’s first closure in its over 100-year history. Retail Stores: Open with strict social distancing guidelines and best health practices. More info here. And you need to protect yourself and others by knowing, Traveling to Hawaii Is Really Complicated Right Now. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: No travel restrictions, though Iowans returning from out-of-state travel urged to self-quarantine for 14 days. More info here. The announcement by Newsom did not directly address hotels or other segments of the tourism industry, though they obviously will be effected. Campgrounds and Parks: Parks are open to locals. See what Phase each region is in here. Hotels and Accommodations: Open with reservations only. Restaurants: Dine-in services are open. Restaurants in North Texas are open at 50% capacity. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors are strongly discouraged to visit if they are experiencing COVID-19 signs. More:Southern California ICU capacity drops to 12.5%; stay-at-home order takes effect late Sunday On Dec. 7, Gov. Quarantine Suggestions for New Visitors: Visitors who have traveled to Aruba after August 27, places with a Level 3 Travel Health Notice from the CDC, been on a cruise after March, or have attended a mass gathering of 500 or more people after August 11 must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival; more info is found here. Campgrounds and Parks: Open. Parts of Saguaro National Park are open. Retail Stores: Subject to social-distancing and sanitation rules. White Sands National Park is temporarily closed. Now, California has reverted back to its color-coded tier system for COVID-19-related rules and regulations.