Summer brings with it a plethora of music festivals throughout the country. This is an opportunity for you to see some of the globe’s biggest stars all in one location while experiencing the sights and attractions of the country’s biggest cities.

Governors Ball

One of the first festivals of the summer, the Governors Ball, takes place in Randall’s Island Park in New York from June 5 through 7. The city is the perfect spot for a summer weekend vacation, and there are a number of great places to stay in New York, from luxury options to budget locations. The festival itself features headliner Drake as well as performances from The Black Keys, Deadmau5, Florence + the Machine, and Lana Del Rey.

Lollapalooza

The 2015 Lollapalooza festival is heading to Grant Park in Chicago, where there are plenty of places for you to stay and check out all the action over the weekend. There are a range of top acts taking to the stage on the weekend of July 31 through August 2, including Paul McCartney, Sam Smith, Florence + the Machine, and Metallica.

Outside Lands

When the summer is in full swing, you can chill out to the sounds of Elton John, The Black Keys, Mumford and Sons, and Kendrick Lamar. Outside Lands will take place at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on August 7 through 9, and it promises to be an excellent festival set in superb surroundings.