The 10 hottest American cities to visit this summer

Flickr/KnowsphotosHamilton Pool is a popular summer stop in Austin, thanks to its 50 foot waterfall.

American Express Travel recently released its list of the top 10 most popular cities to visit this summer in the United States. 

To make this list, the travel company looked at the top destinations that its customers have booked trips to this year and compared the results to last year's findings.

From the silky sands of San Juan's beaches to the surreal hiking trails of Richmond, Virginia, here are the US cities people want to see this summer.