Lonely PlanetSep 11, 2026
10 Best Places to Visit in September
The great shoulder season of travel promises prime conditions at big-name destinations – find your spot among the top 10 places to go in September.
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- Coastal PacificPlacescenic train tracing shoreline from Picton to Christchurch
- Elsewhere
- ÖlüdenizSightFethiye, Turkeytop choice for paragliding on the Turquoise Coast
- PataraAttractionKaş, Turkeybirthplace of St Nicholas, combine sand with history
- ÇıralıNeighborhoodKemer, Turkeyprotected area where sea turtles nest
- Turquoise CoastNeighborhoodAntalya, TurkeyMediterranean shore, quieter in September with balmy water
- KızkalesiAttractionErdemli, Turkeyseaside resort with beaches and a 12th-century castle
- Etosha National ParkSightOkaukuejo, Namibiaexcellent for spotting big game at water sources
- Kaieteur FallsSightGeorgetown, Guyanaplummets 226m into the depths of the rainforest
- IwokramaPlaceGeorgetown, Guyanarainforest area with canopy walkway and wildlife
- RupununiHotelLethem, Guyanaarea known for giant otters
- Dadanawa RanchPlaceLethem, Guyanavast ranch known for cowboys
- Dublin CastleSightDublin, Irelandcontains the Chester Beatty Library
- Chester Beatty LibraryMuseumDublin, Irelandone of Europe's finest libraries
- Dublin Fringe FestivalFestivalDublin, Irelandhundreds of arts performances during two weeks
- Altai MountainsNeighborhoodUlgii, Mongolialocation for eagle hunting festivals
- Altai Tavan Bogd National ParkSightUlgii, Mongoliaideal for hiking between waterfalls and lakes
- Bay of FundySightSaint John, Canadasource of succulent scallops
- Benjamin BridgeRestaurantWolfville, Canadaproduces acclaimed fizz in the Gaspereau Valley
- Cedar PrideSightAqaba, Jordanshipwreck dive site at 7-25m depth
- Northern ExplorerPlaceAuckland, New Zealandscenic train connecting Auckland and Wellington
- TranzAlpinePlaceChristchurch, New Zealandscenic train crossing Canterbury Plains and Southern Alps
- Domaine de Grand PréRestaurantWolfville, Canada