10 great places to bask in the summer solstice

— -- Slather on some SPF and plan an extended day in the sun this Sunday during the summer solstice. As cities around the world celebrate the longest day of the year in different ways, IgoUgo.com content manager Michelle Doucette shares her top picks for enjoying endless hours of sunshine.

CairoSun worshipers will feel right at home in Cairo during the solstice. "In 2006, an ancient sun temple was discovered in Cairo," Doucette says. "The site was once part of the Heliopolis, the center of sun worship in ancient Egypt." Sunday through Tuesday, the Fête de la Musique celebrates the solstice with free concerts around the city in streets, parks, museums and even train stations. touregypt.net/cairo

Bar HarborMaine For heliophiles looking to make the most of this celestial celebration, this Northeast coastal town should be on the itinerary. "It's the first place to see the sun rise on the East Coast," Doucette says. "An easy hike or drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain pays off with awe-inspiring 360-degree views of the sunrise." Legacy of the Arts Festival — an eight-day fest of art, music and culture — also begins this weekend, so take in a live outdoor concert or take a historic tour. 800-345-4617, barharborinfo.com

SedonaArizona "The rich Native American culture of Sedona makes it a perfect place to celebrate," Doucette says. "The Sun Dance is an important Native American ritual often performed around the time of the summer solstice." Make the most of those extra hours of daylight by scoping the natural landscape of red-rock monoliths. "Watching the sun rise over Sedona's otherworldly red-rock formations is a moving experience," she adds. 800-288-7336, visitsedona.com