VACCINATED
low-risk activities and attractions.
VERMONT
Vermont has the highest vaccination rate of any state, with 79.4% of its population fully vaccinated. There are no statespecific travel restrictions, per the Vermont Department of Health.
The Green Mountain State is known for outdoor winter activities such as skiing and snowboarding, with a range of ski resorts and trails.
Other low-risk attractions include a ski and snowshoe trail at Greensboro’s Highland Center for the Arts, which showcases art in an open-air gallery, or walking and hiking trails at historic sites like Mount Independence in Orwell, which offers 6 miles of archaeological sites and views of Lake Champlain.
PUERTO RICO
The U.S. territory in the Caribbean has a 79.4% vaccination rate.
As of Feb. 2, fully vaccinated travelers will no longer have to present a negative coronavirus test to visit. They will still need to upload proof of vaccination to Puerto Rico’s travel declaration form portal.
Unvaccinated travelers must present a negative result to bypass a sevenday quarantine, or they can take one within 48 hours of arrival. Children 5 or older must show proof of vaccination or a negative test. Those between ages 2 and 4 must provide a negative test result, while those under 2 are exempt.
Puerto Rico is home to numerous beaches and three of the world’s five bioluminescent bays, where kayakers can see the water burst with light as they paddle. The U.S. Forest Service’s only tropical rainforest, El Yunque, boasts hiking trails and waterfalls, and a walking tour through Old San Juan celebrates the city’s 500year history.
CONNECTICUT
Vaccination rates are near the top of the country in Connecticut (76.6%). Connecticut does not have any travel restrictions in place, per its coronavirus website.
Stroll through charming towns such as Mystic and Essex, or visit wineries and vineyards around the state as part of the CT Winter Wine Trail. If you’re feeling adventurous, try guided ice climbing with Ascent Climbing or snowbiking at Middlefield’s Powder Ridge Mountain Park and Resort.
HAWAII
Hawaii’s vaccination rate is 75.9%. As part of the state’s Safe Travels program, domestic travelers 5 or older must provide proof of vaccination or a negative test to bypass a mandatory five-day quarantine. There are no additional requirements for travel between islands.
Gov. David Ige said recently that the state will soon add a booster-shot requirement for travelers to bypass quarantine, but he did not give a specific date for the change. The option to provide a negative test result would remain.
In addition to relaxing beachside, travelers can explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the summits of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world’s most active volcanoes, located on the Big Island. Head to Gunstock Ranch, a working, Western-style ranch on Oahu, for horseback riding and off-roading, or take a ride with Paradise Helicopters.
NEW YORK
New York has a 74.1% vaccination rate. There are no state-specific travel restrictions for visitors, according to its health department.
If you are headed to New York City, consider open-air options like a walk on converted rail line the High Line or a visit to Little Island, a park in the Hudson River. Elsewhere in the state, there is the 750-mile Empire State Trail, where travelers can hike, bike and more, and ample other opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.
CALIFORNIA
Currently, California does not have any travel restrictions or requirements, according to the state’s Covid website, and 69.1% of its population is fully vaccinated.
Travelers can take advantage of California’s nine national parks. Check out Sequoia and Kings Canyon, where you’ll find mountains, canyons and the biggest trees in the world. Or try surfing at beaches like San Diego’s La Jolla Shores. The state’s cities have plenty of openair options, from scenic Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles to San Francisco’s Mission Dolores Park.
COLORADO
Colorado’s vaccination rate is 68%. The state has no statewide travel restrictions in place, but it does advise visitors to respect public health guidance, which may change from county to county, per the state’s Covid website.
Visitors can enjoy mountain views at Iron Mountain Hot Springs in Glenwood Springs, or head to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, home to North America’s tallest sand dunes, for climbing and sand sledding. You could also go mountain biking at Lunch Loop Bike Park in Grand Junction, while visitors to the Mile High City can take in street art via the Denver Graffiti Tour.