Lonely PlanetSep 1, 2026
12 Months of Offseason Travel: Where to Go in Each Month of the Year
Discover 12 destinations to enjoy in the offseason, one for every month of the year, for fewer crowds, better value and more authentic travel.
23 things in this story
- Torres del Paine National ParkSighteasier to book accommodations in early fall
- Elsewhere
- Riverside MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt forms part of the Glasgow Harbour regeneration project.
- Wrigley FieldSightChicago, United Statesbaseball game at the very end of March
- Willis TowerSightChicago, United Statesviews from the tower
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is located in Kelvingrove Park in the West End of the city.
- Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, Albaniatwo underground bunkers turned galleries
- Sheshi SkënderbejSightTirana, Albaniacity's top attractions are centered around this square
- Mt DajtiSightTirana, Albaniapeak is accessible via a scenic 15-minute cable car
- Dajti ExpressPlaceTirana, Albaniascenic 15-minute cable car to Mt Dajti peak
- Mt Dajti National ParkSightTirana, Albaniaroad to the park is not smooth
- Union Oyster HouseRestaurantBoston, United Statescoveted restaurant for old Boston charm
- Hotel NizaHotelSan Sebastián, Spainwaterfront accommodations with dropped room rates in winter
- Día de San SebastiánFestivalSan Sebastián, Spainvibrant street celebrations on January 20
- St John's Co-CathedralPlace of worshipValletta, Maltasee a painting of John the Baptist by Caravaggio
- The PhoeniciaHotelValletta, Maltadancing spot for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
- Stash CaféRestaurantMontreal, Canadahearty meal of Polish pierogi, schnitzel and apple cake
- Padang PadangSightDenpasar, Indonesialegendary location for good surf on the east coast
- Chicago RiverSightChicago, United Statesdyed green on St Patrick's Day
- Monte AlbánSightOaxaca, Mexicoancient site that feels magical at sunset
- Glasgow CathedralPlace of worshipGlasgow, United KingdomIt was the cathedral church of the Archbishop of Glasgow, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the…
- The Clydeside DistilleryRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdomwhisky tasting
- Fort St ElmoSightValletta, Malta
- National War MuseumMuseumValletta, Malta
