In addition to being the leading destination in terms of bookings growth, the Big Easy is among the most affordable places to spend the final weekend in May this year. Visitors can expect loads of fun as the city's tricentennial rages on.

Surprisingly, many travelers will head north of the border this Memorial Day Weekend to visit Ontario and its lively capital city of Toronto, which hosted a record-breaking 43.7 million visitors in 2017.

The birthplace of the iconic Buffalo wing, New York's second-largest city is beginning to catch on with visitors in part because of its underrated art scene and proximity to scenic Niagara Falls.

If you prefer to reflect with a relaxing picnic this Memorial Day, consider Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is home to more than 140 parks and 20 miles of paved trails that pass through picnic areas along the Arkansas River.

The Memorial Day festivities in Atlantic City start with the annual beach ball drop over the boardwalk and continue all weekend with concerts and fireworks, making it a perennial summer favorite.

The Florida Panhandle continues to gain momentum as a top Memorial Day destination. Pensacola's beautiful beaches and many free attractions give it a distinct advantage over most other American cities.

Art enthusiasts and history buffs will especially enjoy a long weekend in Providence, which is home to the Rhode Island School of Design and countless 18th- and 19th-century buildings.

Often overlooked by nearby Providence to the north, Warwick is Rhode Island's second-largest city and is home to numerous veterans' monuments, memorials, military structures and sites where visitors can pay their respects.

Located in the heart of the Theme Park Capital of the World, Lake Buena Vista is as family-friendly as Memorial Day destinations come and with nearby parks unveiling new attractions year after year its growth potential appears limitless.

Anchorage is perhaps best known for its proximity to nature and wildlife. However, Alaska's largest city is also likely to surprise visitors with its wide array of historic sites, museums and parks as well as one of the country's top craft beer scenes.

Baltimore's Inner Harbor and surrounding neighborhoods will be bustling Memorial Day Weekend as locals and visitors come together to celebrate summer with live music, beer festivals, cornhole tournaments and much more.

Situated on Lake Ontario, Rochester has big plans for the last weekend in May that include Roc City Rib Fest, a four-day event featuring BBQ favorites from across the country.

Visitors to the nation's capital this May can take part in the largest Memorial Day Parade in the country, honor veterans at the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally and sing along to a free holiday concert at the U.S. Capitol before or after stopping by the city's many monuments and memorials.

Celebrate Memorial Day at Richmond's stunning Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden-where military personnel, first responders and their dependents gain free admission on Monday, May 28-or tour the River City's historic sites dating back to the American Revolution.

Take the next step toward achieving your ideal beach body by participating in Memphis' Great American River Run half marathon and 5K race or treat yourself to some of the best BBQ in the South.

There's already so much summer fun to be had in Cincinnati. Nonetheless, Memorial Day will add even more to visitors' plates. Foodies definitely won't want to miss the 40th annual Taste of Cincinnati, which is the nation's longest-running free culinary festival.

Memorial Day Weekend activities in Atlanta range from ceremonies honoring fallen heroes and fireworks to Major League Baseball showdowns and Brew at the Zoo. Families will discover even more to do at nearby Six Flags Over Georgia.

Colorado Springs' sprawling Garden of the Gods Park is the perfect place to reflect and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for America this Memorial Day. Afterward, head to the Old Colorado City historic district for food, music and more fun.

St. Paul has it all this coming Memorial Day Weekend, including the Soundset hip-hop festival featuring big names like Logic and Migos as well as a vibrant Farmers' Market downtown. Visitors can also usher in summer with a Mississippi River cruise or a trip to Historic Fort Snelling.