10 GREAT ATTRACTIONS IN EACH U.S. STATE
Looking for some ideas for your next U.S. vacation or road trip? Based largely on my own travel experiences, this page provides suggestions of 10 great attractions and/or experiences in each U.S. state. I've covered 48 of the 50 states here, plus Washington D.C. I haven't quite finished my lists for Alaska and Hawaii yet, but I hope to soon. Enjoy!
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Alabama:
✮ Visit some of the top waterfalls in Southeast Alabama, including Noccalula Falls in Gardsden and DeSoto Falls in Fort Payne
✮ Explore the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, one of the finest space museums in the country
✮ Cycle the Chief Ladiga Trail, a wonderful 33-mile paved rail trail that also connects to the 61.5-mile paved Silver Comet Trail in Georgia
✮ Attend a racing event at the Talladega Superspeedway
✮ Catch a concert at the outdoor Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
✮ Enjoy some of Alabama's Gulf of Mexico beaches, such as those found at Gulf Shores or Orange Beach
✮ Learn about the Civil Rights movement at the excellent Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
✮ Go hiking in one of the beautiful nature preserves in northern Alabama
✮ Enjoy some canoeing/kayaking or tubing on one of Alabama's scenic rivers (e.g. Cahaba River, Styx River, etc.)
✮ See more than 700 motorcycles on display at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham
For my comprehensive travel guide to Alabama, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Arizona:
✮ Visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, ideally staying in a lodge or campground on or near the rim for a few nights
✮ Spend at least 3-4 days exploring the beautiful red-rock country of Sedona
✮ Take a guided tour of one or several slot canyons in Page (e.g. Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon)
✮ Explore these two amazing museums in Tucson: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and the Pima Air & Space Museum
✮ Drive through the wild west scenery of Monument Valley (highway US-163)
✮ Backpack down to the marvelous waterfalls of Havasupai
✮ Hike to Horseshoe Bend near Page
✮ Take a cave tour in Kartchner Caverns State Park
✮ Go golfing at one of the 50+ golf courses in the Scottsdale area
✮ See some of the largest cactus in the country within the western section of Saguaro National Park
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Arizona, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Arkansas:
✮ Wander around the shops and restaurants located in the historic district of Eureka Springs
✮ Rock scramble up to the top of Pinnacle Mountain near Little Rock
✮ Visit the world-class Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville; make sure to walk the art-filled paths around the museum too
✮ Take a few hikes in the Ozarks region, including Hawksbill Crag/Whitaker Point, Lost Valley, and Glory Hole
✮ Explore a few of Arkansas's state parks - they boast one of the finest state park systems in the country
✮ Go boating on Lake Ouachita
✮ Take a hot springs bath in Hot Springs National Park
✮ Dig for your own diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro
✮ Canoe the world-famous Buffalo National River
✮ Go mountain biking in Bentonville, one of the premier mountain biking locations in the country
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Walmart Museum in Bentonville |
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Arkansas, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in California:
✮ Gaze at the tallest trees in the world in Redwood National Park
✮ Tour some of the amazing museums of Los Angeles (e.g. the Getty Center)
✮ See the largest trees in the world in Sequoia National Park
✮ Walk the trails of Yosemite Valley within Yosemite National Park
✮ Drive the Big Sur highway along the California coast (US-1)
✮ Visit the hottest and driest environment in North America in Death Valley National Park
✮ Hit the slopes at one of the world-class ski areas near Lake Tahoe
✮ Head to the the premier family destination of Disneyland
✮ Drink your way through a few wineries in Napa Valley and/or Sonoma Valley
✮ Relax at any one of California's fantastic beaches
✮ Visit some of San Francisco's most famous sites (e.g. Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate Bridge, etc.)
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Half Dome, Yosemite National Park |
For my comprehensive travel guide to California, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Colorado:
✮ Explore Rocky Mountain National Park in a vehicle and/or on foot
✮ Hit one or several of the many breweries found in and around Fort Collins
✮ Take a guided tour of ancient ruins at Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado
✮ Jump on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad in Durango for one of the most scenic railway journeys in North America
✮ Enjoy a concert at the outdoor Red Rocks Amphitheater
✮ Enjoy a soak at one of Colorado's famous hot springs resorts
✮ Hike up one of Colorado's big mountains (there are many mountains over 14,000 feet)
✮ Go whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River
✮ Go skiing or snowboarding at any of the state's famous ski areas (e.g. Aspen Snowmass, Telluride, Vail, etc.)
✮ Climb the sand dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Colorado, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Connecticut:
✮ Stay at (or near) Mohegan Sun, one of the best and largest resort casinos in the U.S. outside of Las Vegas
✮ Visit Gillette Castle State Park and explore a stone castle that looks like a medieval fortress
✮ Cycle one of Connecticut's excellent rail trails (e.g. Farmington Canal Heritage Trail, Farmington River Trail, Airline State Park Trail, etc.)
✮ Visit the excellent Mystic Seaport Museum in Mystic
✮ See retired PEZ candy dispensers at the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange
✮ Go for a picnic and see a set of great waterfalls at Kent Falls State Park
✮ Head to Lake Compounce & Crocodile Cove, the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the United States
✮ Eat some of the best pizza you've ever had in New Haven
✮ Hit the beach at Hammonasset Beach State Park
✮ Visit the various museums of Yale University in New Haven
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one of Connecticut's great rail trails |
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Mystic Seaport Museum |
For my comprehensive travel guide to Connecticut, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Delaware:
✮ Enjoy one Delaware's seaside resort towns and their beaches
✮ Go kayaking on Fenwick Island
✮ Take the kids to Funland, an family amusement center found on the beach boardwalk in Rehoboth Beach
✮ Explore the coastal views and bike paths of Cape Henlopen State Park, arguably the best state park in the state
✮ Go bird-watching at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
✮ Catch a NASCAR race at Dover International Speedway
✮ Hop on the Wilmington & Western Railroad for a scenic railroad journey
✮ Visit the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Winterthur
✮ Drink up at the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Milton
✮ Explore the Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Delaware, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Florida:
✮ Take an amusement-park vacation in Orlando by visiting some of the parks of Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and/or Universal Studios
✮ Enjoy some of the fine beaches along the Gulf Coast of the Florida Panhandle
✮ Take a roadtrip from Miami to Key West by driving across the Florida Keys
✮ Cycle one of Florida's excellent paved rail trails (e.g. Withlacoochee State Trail)
✮ Jump on a guided airboat tour in the Everglades region
✮ Show off your stuff at South Miami Beach
✮ Go boating or take a guided seashelling tour of the Ten Thousand Islands near Marco Island
✮ Relax at one of the fine beaches on the southern and central Gulf Coast (e.g. Naples, Sanibel, Siesta Key, etc.)
✮ Visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Cape Canaveral
✮ Spot manatees in one of Florida's beautiful natural springs
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Florida, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Georgia:
✮ Explore the beautiful historic district and waterfront areas of Savannah, one of the finest medium-sized cities in the country
✮ Visit the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, a top 5 aquarium in the U.S.
✮ Take cycling tour in and around Atlanta
✮ Go waterfall hunting in northern Georgia
✮ Tour the various beaches, islands, and lighthouses of Georgia's Atlantic coastline
✮ Rent a tube and float down one of Northern Georgia's scenic rivers (e.g. Chattahoochee, Chestatee, Cartecay, Toccoa, etc.)
✮ Cycle some or all of the excellent 61.5-mile fully paved Silver Comet Trail rail trail
✮ Attend the Masters Tournament golf event in Augusta
✮ Visit two Civil War battle sites at Chickamagua & Chattanooga National Military Park
✮ Go whitewater rafting on one of the most iconic whitewater rafting rivers in the Southeast: the Chattooga River
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Georgia, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Idaho:
✮ Cycle one of Idaho's famous long-distance rail trails (e.g. Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes or the Route of the Hiawatha)
✮ Drive the Sawtooth Scenic Byway in central Idaho
✮ Relax in one of Idaho's excellent hot springs resorts
✮ Take an epic multi-day whitewater rafting trip (e.g. Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Snake River through Hells Canyon, etc.)
✮ Go skiing or snowboarding at Sun Valley
✮ Head to Coeur d'Alene, dubbed the "honeymoon capital of the Northwest"
✮ Throw on a backpack and head deep into the Sawtooth National Recreation Area
✮ Hop in one of Idaho's hot springs resorts
✮ Explore an otherworldly volcanic landscape at Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
✮ Visit one of Idaho's world-class waterfalls (e.g. Shoshone Falls or Upper Mesa Falls)
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Idaho, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Illinois:
✮ Explore downtown Chicago, my #1 favorite major city in the U.S.
✮ Wander the lively historic district of Galena
✮ Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio in Oak Park
✮ Patron some of Chicago's world-class museums (e.g. The Field Museum, the Museum of Science & Industry, the Art Institute of Chicago, etc.)
✮ Eat some hot dogs and deep dish pizza in downtown Chicago
✮ Catch a ballgame at Wrigley Field in Chicago
✮ Visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield
✮ Head to the rugged and scenic Starved Rock State Park, Illinois's best state park
✮ Embrace the madness of the roadside attraction and "world's largest" sculptures and statues in the town of Casey
✮ Hike among 320-million year old cliffs in the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in southern Illinois
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Home Alone House in Winnetka |
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Illinois, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Indiana:
✮ See the sand dunes and enjoy the beaches of Indiana Dunes National Park
✮ Peek into dozens of classic motor-homes at the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart
✮ Take the kids to the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, widely considered the best children's museum in the country
✮ Catch a NASCAR event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
✮ Ride the rollercoasters at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus
✮ Cycle one of Indiana's great rail trails (e.g. Monon Trail, Cardinal Greenway, etc.)
✮ Watch a college football game at Notre Dame
✮ See the beautiful waterfalls within Clifty Falls State Park
✮ Explore one of Southern Indiana's underground show caves (e.g. Marengo Cave, Indiana Caverns, etc.)
✮ Mail a letter from the Santa Claus Post Office in Santa Claus
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Indiana, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Iowa:
✮ See the six covered bridges of Madison County
✮ Cycle the High Trestle Trail, a fantastic 25-mile paved rail trail with a series of diamond-shaped steel structures to ride through
✮ Marvel at the art sculptures found at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines
✮ Stop at the world's largest truck stop on I-80 in Walcott
✮ Walk among 200 prehistoric Native American mounds in Effigy Mounds National Monument
✮ Step on the famous baseball field shown in the Field of Dreams
✮ Go deep into a cave and see a natural bridge at Maquoketa Caves State Park
✮ See more than 200 motorcycles on display at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa
✮ Score great views of the Mississippi River from Pikes Peak State Park
✮ Visit the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption, believed to be the largest grotto in the world
For my comprehensive travel guide to Iowa, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Kansas:
✮ Enjoy the excellent museums and gardens of Wichita
✮ Stop at some of the Wizard of Oz attractions in the state, including the OZ Museum in Wamego
✮ Visit one of the best space museums in the U.S., the Cosmosphere
✮ See the natural rock formations at Monument Rocks in western Kansas
✮ Mountain bike the famous Switchgrass Trail in Wilson State Park
✮ Explore an old mine at Strataca in Hutchinson
✮ See the World's Largest Ball of Twine in Cawker City
✮ Go hiking, boating, or swimming in Elk City State Park, arguably Kansas's best state park
✮ Wander around Lawrence's lively downtown district, often called "one of the most beautiful main streets in the U.S."
✮ Visit the Mid-America Air Museum, one of the largest and best aviation museums in the country
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Kansas, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Kentucky:
✮ Tour some of the world-class bourbon distilleries in Bardstown, Frankfort, Lexington, and/or Louisville
✮ Go hunting for arches and natural bridges in the spectacular Red River Gorge Geological Area
✮ Embrace the horse-obsessed culture and attractions in Louisville
✮ Tour one of Kentucky's amazing underground caves (e.g. Mammoth Cave National Park, but there are many others)
✮ Visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green
✮ Go camping in Daniel Boone National Forest
✮ Try via-ferrata climbing with Southeast Mountain Guides
✮ Visit the original KFC restaurant in Corbin
✮ Wander the historic district of Berea, the "folk arts and crafts capital of Kentucky"
✮ See one of Kentucky's best waterfalls at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Kentucky, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Louisiana:
✮ Visit the outstanding National World War II Museum in New Orleans
✮ Walk the 13-block French Quarter historic district in New Orleans
✮ Cycle the paved Tammany Trace Trail rail trail
✮ Visit the Oak Alley Plantation, which is perhaps the most famous plantation in the U.S.
✮ Attend the wild Mardi Gras event (typically held in late February or early March)
✮ Go boating in Atchafalaya Basin
✮ Enjoy live music on Frenchmen Street in New Orleans
✮ Gamble in one of Bossier City's fine casinos
✮ Tour the Laura: A Creole Plantation in Vacherie
✮ Take a guided food or sightseeing tour in New Orleans
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Louisiana, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Maine:
✮ Explore the great city of Portland, especially the Old Port district
✮ Head to Bar Harbor and explore the rocky coastline of Acadia National Park
✮ Go hiking in Baxter State Park
✮ Explore the southern coastline and its many fine beaches (e.g. Long Sands Beach, Ogunquit Beach, Old Orchard Beach)
✮ Go whitewater rafting on the Kennebec River with Northern Outdoors or another local guide service
✮ Visit some of Maine's 65 lighthouses
✮ Hit the slopes at Sunday River Ski Resort in Newry or Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley
✮ Hike to Moxie Falls, one of the best waterfalls in New England
✮ Ride a snowmobile on some of Maine's 14,000 miles of trails
✮ Sail some of the Maine coastline
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Maine, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Maryland:
✮ Cycle some or all of the 150-mile long Great Allegheny Passage Trail (GAP) trail, one of the very best long-distance rail trails in the U.S.
✮ Enjoy some seaside amusement parks and other attractions at Ocean City, Maryland's most famous beach town
✮ See wild ponies and beautiful beaches at Assateague Island National Seashore
✮ Appreciate the arts at the excellent Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
✮ Cycle some or all of the 184-mile Chesapeake & Ohio Towpath
✮ Visit Antietam National Battlefield, the famous Civil War site that marks the bloodiest day in U.S. history
✮ Take the kids to the top-rated Baltimore Aquarium
✮ Walk around Annapolis while enjoying its Colonial architecture, shops, and fine restaurants
✮ Catch a Baltimore Orioles ballgame at Oriole Park at Camden Yards
✮ Stroll the shops of the attractive historic downtown area of Frederick
For my comprehensive travel guide to Maryland, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Massachusetts:
✮ Tour the historic city of Boston, one of the most walkable cities in the U.S.
✮ Spend a week enjoying the beaches, towns, and other attractions of Cape Cod
✮ Take a ferry to visit the upscale islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket
✮ Explore the museums, nature parks, and quaint small towns of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts
✮ Attend the Big E in Springfield, one of the largest country fairs in the U.S. (typically held in mid-to-late September)
✮ Try some fried claims and other great seafood in the towns of Ipswich and Essex
✮ Go antiquing at the Brimfield Antique Show in Brimfield (3x per year)
✮ Visit the outstanding Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
✮ Cycle the 25-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail
✮ Catch a ballgame at Fenway Park in Boston
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Massachusetts, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Michigan:
✮ Wander the lively Bavarian-themed town of Frankenmuth
✮ Visit the excellent Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn
✮ Take a boat tour to visit the cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
✮ Marvel at the gardens and art sculptures of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids
✮ Hop on a ferry to explore beautiful Mackinac Island on foot and/or bicycle (rentals available on the island)
✮ Relax on one of the fine beaches of Lake Michigan in western Michigan
✮ Mountain bike the Copper Harbor Bike Trail System
✮ Hunt for scenic waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula (e.g. Tahquamenon Falls, Bond Falls, etc.)
✮ Climb the sand dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
✮ Go backpacking in Isle Royal National Park
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Michigan, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Minnesota:
✮ Visit the Mall of America in Bloomington, the largest shopping mall in the U.S.
✮ Stay in Duluth for a few nights and explore the towns and parks along the North Shore Scenic Drive
✮ Search for some of Minnesota's famous roadside attractions, including sculptures that have earned "World's Largest" accolades
✮ Head to the SPAM Museum in Austin, one of the quirkiest and humorous small museums in the country
✮ Take a multi-day canoeing trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
✮ See where the Mississippi River begins its journey in Itasca State Park
✮ Photograph the Split Rock Lighthouse, which is perched on a dramatic, steep cliff in Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
✮ Gawk at the Jolly Green Giant statue in Blue Earth, the king of all roadside attractions in Minnesota
✮ Cycle one of Minnesota's excellent rail trails
✮ Visit Tettegouche State Park to witness 120-foot High Falls
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Minnesota, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Mississippi:
✮ Cycle the Longleaf Trace and/or the Tanglefoot Trail; both are among the finest rail trails in the U.S.
✮ Head to Natchez, the "B&B capital of the south"
✮ Drive the Natchez Trace Parkway, which passes through some of MI's most historic towns
✮ Take a boat tour from Gulfport to visit Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island
✮ Visit one of the premier Civil War sites at Vicksburg National Military Park
✮ Tour the Melrose plantation in Natchez
✮ Catch some blues music at Red's Lounge in Clarksdale
✮ Hit the beaches at Gulf Islands National Seashore
✮ Throw some dice at one of the fine casinos in Biloxi
For my comprehensive travel guide to Mississippi, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Missouri:
✮ Let the kids go wild on the play structures at the City Museum in St. Louis, arguably the best children's playground on the planet
✮ Walk among billion year-old giant granite rocks at Elephant Rocks State Park
✮ Enjoy all the family-friendly attractions, amusement parks, museums, and live performances in Branson
✮ Devour some amazing BBQ in Kansas City (e.g. Joe's, Arthur Bryant's, Jack Stack, Q39, etc.)
✮ See the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the "Eiffel Tower" of the American Plains
✮ Learn more about Mark Twain at several attractions in Hannibal
✮ Get some thrills at the Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson
✮ Tour one of the exceptional show caves in Central Missouri (e.g. Meramec Caverns, Bridal Cave, Onondaga Cave, etc.)
✮ Explore the lovely Forest Park in St. Louis, one of the great urban parks of America
✮ Cycle the Katy Trail, one the ten best long-distance rail trails in the U.S.
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Missouri, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Montana:
✮ Use West Yellowstone as a base camp for exploring Yellowstone National Park
✮ Drive the seasonal Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park (note: reservations are likely needed)
✮ Head to Bozeman to explore the city and surrounding mountains (including Big Sky)
✮ Go skiing or snowboarding at Big Sky Resort and Moonlight Basin
✮ Stay on one of Montana's famous guest ranches (although it cost a ton of $$$$$$$)
✮ Throw a line on one of Montana's outstanding fly-fishing rivers (e.g. Yellowstone River)
✮ Go backpacking in one of Montana's legendary national forests or wilderness areas (e.g. Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness)
✮ Drive the seasonal Beartooth National Scenic Byway (US-212), often called the #1 scenic drive in the U.S.
✮ Soak in one of Montana's hot springs resorts
✮ Go whitewater rafting on the Flathead River
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Montana, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Nebraska:
✮ Wander the badlands and geologic features of Toadstool Geologic Park in the northwestern corner of the state
✮ Smile at the absurdity of Carhenge in Alliance
✮ Spend a few days exploring the fine museums and other attractions of Omaha and Lincoln
✮ Watch the famous sandhill crane migration on the Platte River (late February through early April)
✮ Take a canoe trip down the Niobrara River
✮ Visit the excellent Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, a top 5 zoo in the country
✮ See two of the famous Oregon Trail sites at Chimney Rock National Historic Site and Scotts Bluff National Monument
✮ Take a guided Jeep or stagecoach tour in Fort Robinson State Park
✮ Cycle the Cowboy Trail, the state's most famous rail trail
✮ See one of the best waterfalls in the Great Plains region at Smith Falls State Park
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Nebraska, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Nevada:
✮ Spend 2 full days exploring the world-class Valley of Fire State Park (only one hour north of Las Vegas)
✮ Explode the senses by spending a few days and nights exploring "The Strip" of Las Vegas
✮ Watch some world-class entertainment/shows in Las Vegas
✮ Attend the free-spirited Burning Man Festival (this is definitely not for everyone!)
✮ Explore the fascinating geology of Cathedral Gorge State Park
✮ Go underground at Lehman Caves in Great Basin National Park
✮ Drive the loneliest road in America, US-50
✮ Visit the National Automobile Museum in Reno, one of the premier auto museums in the country
✮ See the Hoover Dam from its various overlooks
✮ Go offroad driving at Gold Butte National Monument
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Nevada, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in New Hampshire:
✮ Stay in Conway or North Conway and explore various parts of the exceptionally scenic White Mountain National Forest
✮ Take a hike in Franconia Notch State Park near Lincoln and Franconia
✮ Walk, shop, and dine in downtown Portsmouth
✮ Hike Mt. Monadnock, one of the most climbed mountains in the world (make parking reservations in advance!)
✮ Take the kids to Story Land and/or Santa's Village, two of the best theme parks for young children in the U.S.
✮ Climb through boulder caves at the Lost River Gorge or the Polar Caves
✮ Drive, hike, or take a cog railway to the top of Mt. Washington
✮ Seek out some of New Hampshire's 50+ covered bridges
✮ Hit slopes at one of many great ski areas found in the central and White Mountains regions of the state
✮ Drive the famous Kancamagus Highway (NH-112) during fall foliage (early October) between Lincoln and Conway
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For my comprehensive travel guide to New Hampshire, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in New Jersey:
✮ Take the family to Ocean City, one of the best family-friendly seaside towns in the U.S.
✮ Explore the shops, restaurants, and Victorian architecture of Cape May
✮ Walk among hundreds of art sculptures at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, which I feel is the top outdoor sculpture park in the U.S.
✮ Photograph the amazing views of NYC from Liberty State Park in Jersey City
✮ Visit Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, one of the best and most famous rollercoaster parks in the U.S.
✮ Go aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden, the "most decorated U.S. Navy battleship"
✮ Hop on a ferry from Liberty State Park to visit the Statue of Liberty
✮ Have fun on the liveliest beach boardwalk in New Jersey: Wildwood
✮ Cycle the Delaware & Raritan Canal, a 70+ mile rail trail that is considered NJ's best long distance bicycling trail
✮ Visit the American Dream in East Rutherford, one of the largest malls in the country
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For my comprehensive travel guide to New Jersey, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in New Mexico:
✮ Take a guided or self-guided cave tour at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
✮ Walk or sand-surf on the gypsum dunes of White Sands National Park
✮ Shop and dine in beautiful Santa Fe
✮ Attend the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
✮ Visit Taos, preferably in winter to hit the slopes at Taos Ski Valley
✮ Enter some ancient ruins at Bandelier National Monument
✮ Grab some delicious pistachios at McGinn's Pistachio Tree Ranch in Alamogordo
✮ Take the Sandia Peak Tramway up to scenic views of Albuquerque
✮ Hop aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
✮ Drive the High Road to Taos Scenic Byway, a 105-mile scenic drive between Santa Fe and Taos
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For my comprehensive travel guide to New Mexico, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in New York:
✮ Witness the magnificent power and beauty of Niagara Falls in Western NY
✮ Enjoy the beaches of Long Island
✮ Drink at some of the more than 100 wineries found in the Finger Lakes Wine Country
✮ Catch a ballgame at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
✮ Take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty
✮ Explore lower and central Manhattan on foot
✮ Catch a Broadway show in NYC
✮ Take a hike in Adirondack Park
✮ Head to Lake Placid for a few days of skiing or snowboarding at Whiteface Mountain
✮ Visit some of NYC's world-famous museums (e.g. The Met, American Museum of Natural History, etc.)
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For my comprehensive travel guide to New York, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in North Carolina:
✮ Tour the magnificent Biltmore Estate in Asheville
✮ Drive some of the spectacular 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway
✮ Go waterfall hunting in the North Carolina mountains (there are 100s of them)
✮ Hike or drive to the top of the state at Mount Mitchell State Park
✮ Explore the beaches and shorelines of the Outer Banks
✮ Drink and eat your way around Asheville, one of the most likable medium-sized cities in the U.S.
✮ Take a hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Paddle through rapids on a whitewater rafting trip on the French Broad River or Nantahala River
✮ Drive on the beach in Corolla
✮ Tour the huge U.S. Navy Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington
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For my comprehensive travel guide to North Carolina, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in North Dakota:
✮ Engage in history at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
✮ See the impressive Gol Stave Church at Scandinavian Heritage Park
✮ Go backpacking or horsepacking on a portion of the 96-mile Maah Daah Hey Trail
✮ Cycle the Greenway of Greater Grand Forks
✮ Drive the Petrified Forest Loop in Theodore Roosevelt National Park to see beautiful badlands scenery
✮ Catch the Medora Musical, a famous live song-and-dance show in Medora (near Theodore Roosevelt National Park)
✮ Go bird-watching at the J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge in either spring and fall
✮ Stop at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, one of the premier Lewis & Clark sites in the U.S.
✮ Photograph the scrap metal roadside attractions along the Enchanted Highway in the southwestern part of the state
✮ Take a selfie with the world's largest buffalo in Jamestown
For my comprehensive travel guide to North Dakota, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Ohio:
✮ Ride some of the world's best rollercoasters at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky
✮ See historic American signs at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati
✮ Cycle the excellent Little Miami Scenic Trail paved rail trail
✮ Visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, which is one of the oldest, largest, and best aviation museums in the U.S.
✮ Explore the hiking and biking trails of Cuyahoga Valley National Park
✮ Stop at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton
✮ Visit the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, one of the finest zoos in the country
✮ See waterfalls and impressive geologic attractions at Hocking Hills State Park
✮ Eat the West Side Market in Cleveland
✮ Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Ohio, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Oklahoma:
✮ Visit either one of Oklahoma's two great Route 66-focused museums (there's one in Clinton and Elk City)
✮ Stroll around the Bricktown shopping and dining district in Oklahoma City
✮ Enjoy the great outdoors on scenic trails within the Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
✮ Pay your respects at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
✮ Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma
✮ Take a selfie with the gigantic Golder Driller roadside attraction in Tulsa
✮ Drive the Talimena National Scenic Byway through the Ouachita Mountains
✮ See the stunning bronze sculptures at Centennial Land Run Monument in Oklahoma City
✮ Visit the Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve in Bartlesville, a working ranch w/excellent Western art & history exhibits
✮ Enjoy beautiful architecture and art at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Oklahoma, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Oregon:
✮ Spend a week driving the entire Oregon coastline (which is mostly US-101 but there are also several other roads to explore)
✮ Visit the deepest lake in the U.S. at Crater Lake National Park
✮ Take an underground cave tour at Oregon Caves National Monument
✮ Go whitewater rafting on one of Oregon's wild rivers
✮ Ride a dune-buggy in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area
✮ Drink your way through a few wineries in the Willamette Valley
✮ Hit the slopes at Mt. Bachelor Ski Area, one of the premier winter resorts of the U.S.
✮ Hunt for waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge
✮ Find great reads at the massive Powell's City of Books in Portland
✮ See colorful desert scenery at John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
For my comprehensive travel guide to Oregon, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Pennsylvania:
✮ Take in the Revolutionary War and other historic sites in downtown Philadelphia
✮ Enjoy the sights and food of Amish/Dutch country
✮ Tour a decommissioned prison at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia
✮ Visit the Civil War sites and museums of Gettysburg
✮ Ride the famous rollercoasters of Hersheypark
✮ Try a famous Philly cheesesteak, they definitely meet the hype (I recommend Dalessandro's or Sonny's)
✮ Cycle one of Pennsylvania's legendary rail trails (e.g. the Great Allegheny Passage)
✮ Visit other top-rated amusement parks in Pennsylvania, including Knoebels, Kennywood, Dutch Wonderland, Dorney Park, and Waldameer
✮ Hike the waterfall-infused trails of Ricketts Glen State Park
✮ Take a coal mine tour at Lackawanna Coal Mine
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Pennsylvania, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Rhode Island:
✮ Relax on quaint and scenic Block Island for a few nights
✮ Cycle the 14.5-mile East Bay Bike Path, one of New England's best paved rail trails
✮ Walk the famous 3.5-mile Cliff Walk in Newport and then head to the area surrounding Thames Street for many shops, restaurants, and bars
✮ Take a guided tour of one (or several) of Newport's historic mega-mansions
✮ Attend a WaterFire bonfire event in downtown Providence
✮ Drive Ocean Drive, Rhode Island's most famous and best scenic drive
✮ Hit the beach at Narragansett Town Beach
✮ Eat all-you-can-eat seafood at the Nordic in Charlestown
✮ Join a sailing tour in Newport
✮ Attend either the Newport Folk Festival or the Newport Jazz Festival, or both
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Rhode Island, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in South Carolina:
✮ Enjoy fine dining in Charleston, a famous culinary destination
✮ See waterfalls and some of the best scenic views in the state at Caesar's Head State Park
✮ Visit one of South Carolina's historic forts (e.g. Fort Moultrie or Fort Sumter)
✮ Walk around Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet and see more than 1,000 art sculptures
✮ Paddle your way through Congaree National Park
✮ Visit the gardens and museum at Middleton Place
✮ Go whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River
✮ Hit any of South Carolina's famous beaches (e.g. Coligny Beach on Hilton Head Island)
✮ Enjoy some seaside amusements and/or some golfing at Myrtle Beach
✮ Stop at the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum to explore three decommissioned naval ships
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For my comprehensive travel guide to South Carolina, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in South Dakota:
✮ Spend a week (or more) in the Black Hills region, an area absolutely packed with tourist attractions and outdoor activities
✮ Drive the park roads and wander the trails of Badlands National Park
✮ Visit Mt. Rushmore, both during the day and while lit up at night
✮ Visit Falls Park in Sioux City and then ride some of the city's paved bike trails
✮ Cycle part or all of the 106-mile George S. Mickelson unpaved rail trail from Deadwood to Edgemont
✮ See wild buffalo and donkey's in Custer State Park
✮ Go underground at Jewel Cave National Monument or Wind Cave National Park
✮ Drive the Needles Highway in Custer
✮ Shop at the gigantic Wall Drug store in Wall (near Badlands National Park)
✮ Photograph the Corn Palace in Mitchell, one of the icons of roadside america-type attractions
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For my comprehensive travel guide to South Dakota, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Tennessee:
✮ Embrace the tourist madness of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/Sevierville; there are literally dozens of amusement parks and other attractions there
✮ Drive and/or hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
✮ Enjoy live music at some of the 30+ bars found on Broadway Street in Nashville
✮ Visit Beale Street and the fabulous museums in and around Memphis
✮ Go whitewater rafting on the Nolichucky River, Ocoee River, or Pigeon River
✮ See some of the famous waterfalls in central Tennessee (e.g. Burgess Falls, Cummins Falls)
✮ Ride the rollercoasters and other attractions at the excellent Dolly's Splash Country Water Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge
✮ Go underground in one of northeastern Tennessee's caves (e.g. Bristol Caverns or Tuckaleechee Caverns)
✮ Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville
✮ Catch a concert at the Grand Ole Opry or Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Tennessee, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Texas:
✮ Walk the famous San Antonio River Walk, and then visit The Alamo
✮ Indulge in the live music scenic in Austin while visiting some of the city's amazing restaurants, including Franklin's BBQ
✮ Explore the trails and scenery of Big Bend National Park
✮ Enjoy some of the beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast
✮ Visit some of Houston's outstanding museums (e.g. Space Center Houston, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, etc.)
✮ Eat at the Big Texan Steak Ranch and then spray-paint some half-buried cars at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo
✮ See the geologic formations of Palo Duro Canyon State Park in northern Texas
✮ Wander the streets of the quaint town of Fredericksburg and visit nearby wineries in Texas Hill Country
✮ Hike to the summit of the highest peak in Texas: Guadalupe Peak
✮ Visit the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Texas, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Utah:
✮ Spend a few days hiking the sandstone trails of Arches National Park
✮ Explore the sites of Zion National Park using their shuttle bus system
✮ Marvel as you walk around the odd rock formations in Goblin Valley State Park
✮ Drive the UT-12 scenic byway all the way from Panguitch to Torrey
✮ Enjoy the jaw-dropping views from Dead Horse Point State Park
✮ Go skiing or snowboarding at one of the famous resorts of northern Utah (e.g. Park City, Alta, Snowbird, etc.)
✮ See the famous hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park
✮ Hit the world-famous mountain biking trails of Moab
✮ Go offroad driving pretty much anywhere in southern Utah
✮ Try canyoneering in one of Utah's slot canyons (guides available in select towns)
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Utah, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Vermont:
✮ Stay in or near Stowe and enjoy its hiking trails, paved bike path, waterfalls, shops, and restaurants
✮ Ski Killington Resort, the largest ski resort in Vermont and one of New England's best
✮ Drive as much of VT 100 / Route 100 as possible in early October to see prime fall foliage
✮ Explore Burlington, one of America's favorite medium-sized cities
✮ Visit the Shelburne Museum, an outstanding American history museum with several buildings (and a steamboat) full of exhibits
✮ Hike a portion of the 270+ mile Long Trail
✮ Take a factory tour at Ben & Jerry's in Waterbury
✮ Find some of Vermont's secret swimming holes
✮ Go mountain biking on the Kingdom Trails in East Burke
✮ Walk around Woodstock, one of New England's prettiest towns
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Vermont, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Virginia:
✮ Ride the rollercoasters at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg
✮ Visit one or several of Virginia's 300+ wineries
✮ Take a guided tour of Thomas Jefferson's estate/gardens at Monticello in Charlottesville
✮ Walk around Arlington National Cemetery and see the Tomb of the Unknown Solider
✮ Engage in history at Colonial Williamsburg
✮ Cycle the famous Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park ("W&OD")
✮ Go underground in one of Virginia's show caves (e.g. Luray Caverns)
✮ Hit the beach at Virginia Beach or Assateague Beach
✮ Drive a portion (or all) of the Skyline Drive and/or Blue Ridge Parkway
✮ Spend a day (or two) at Water Country USA, one of the very best water parks in the U.S.
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Virginia, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Washington:
✮ Explore the Paradise area of Mount Rainer National Park, preferably on foot on a clear and sunny day when the mountain is visible
✮ Spend a few days and nights exploring Seattle, one of the top tourist cities in the U.S.
✮ Stay in or near Port Townsend and explore the diverse terrain of Olympic National Park (e.g. mountains, beaches, rainforest, hot springs, etc.)
✮ Go on an orca/killer whale-watching boat tour around the San Juan Islands
✮ Visit some of Washington's world-class waterfalls (e.g. Snoqualmie Falls, Palouse Falls, Panther Creek Falls, etc.)
✮ Shop at one of the U.S.'s most famous public marketplaces at Pike Place Market in Seattle
✮ See the most active volcano in the continental U.S. at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
✮ Marvel at the stunning art of the Chihuly Garden and Glass museum in Seattle
✮ Visit the lovely Bavarian village of Leavenworth and take a hike in the nearby mountains while you're there
✮ Catch a concert at the outstanding outdoor Gorge Amphitheater in George
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Washington, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Washington D.C.:
✮ Visit several of the amazing Smithsonian museums
✮ Go hiking in Rock Creek Park
✮ Walk around the National Mall area to see all its famous memorials
✮ Visit the city during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival (typically late-March to mid-April)
✮ Take a day trip to Virginia and visit some of the great attractions just over the border
✮ See the White House (and comment on how much smaller it is in person, just like everyone else does)
✮ Visit the Georgetown neighborhood to shop at boutique stores and eat at fine restaurants
✮ Hop on an elevator to the top of the Washington Monument (timed tickets are required)
✮ Take a tour of the Library of Congress
✮ Walk the grounds of the United States National Arboretum
For my comprehensive travel guide to Washington D.C., click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in West Virginia:
✮ Cycle the Greenbrier River Trail, one of the premier rail trails in the U.S.
✮ Take a scenic rail journey on the Cass Scenic Railroad
✮ Stay at The Greenbrier resort, one of the finest luxury destinations in the U.S.
✮ See the New River Gorge Bridge and consider a guided walk across a platform below the bridge with a company called Bridge Walk
✮ Explore the historic district of Harpers Ferry (and perhaps walk along a portion of the Appalachian Trail while you are there)
✮ Tour a decommissioned prison at West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville
✮ Go whitewater rafting on the Gauley River, one of the most famous rafting trips in the country
✮ Soak in a hot springs bath at Berkeley Springs State Park
✮ Visit some of West Virginia's beautiful waterfalls (e.g. Blackwater Falls, Falls of Hills Creek, etc.)
✮ Experience the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area, one of the finest wilderness areas on the East Coast
For my comprehensive travel guide to West Virginia, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Wisconsin:
✮ Enjoy one (or several) of the indoor and outdoor water parks in Wisconsin Dells, the water park capital of the world (there are more than 20!)
✮ Explore the city of Madison on foot; it's a foodie heaven and one of the best and most walkable mid-sized cities in the U.S.
✮ Spend time enjoying the towns, parks, shorelines, and other attractions of the Door County peninsula, known as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest"
✮ Be amazed by the quirky collections at House on the Rock, one of the largest private collection museums in the U.S.
✮ Go for a hike in Devil's Lake State Park
✮ Drink tons of beer and eat lots of cheese! There are literally hundreds of breweries in Wisconsin along with many large and small cheese shops
✮ Catch a Green Bay Packers football game at legendary Lambeau Field
✮ Cycle the excellent Elroy-Sparta State Trail (bring a headlamp for its 3 tunnels)
✮ Take a guided tour of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright's home, studio, and school at Taliesin in Spring Green
✮ Go boating or kayaking in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Wisconsin, click here.
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Here are 10 great attractions and/or experiences in Wyoming:
✮ Spend at least 4-5 days exploring the various regions of Yellowstone National Park, one of the premier national parks of the world
✮ Visit the historic town of Cody and enjoy its museums and western-themed attractions
✮ Drive the Beartooth Scenic Byway, a serious contender for the best scenic drive in the lower 48 states
✮ Walk around Devils Tower National Monument in eastern WY; combine this with a trip to the Black Hills region of South Dakota if possible
✮ Backpack into the stunning Wind River Mountains
✮ Head to Jackson for at least 3-4 nights and explore the town, local area, and nearby Grand Teton National Park
✮ Float down the Snake River near Jackson
✮ Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West museum in Cody
✮ Hit the slopes at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village
✮ Attend the nightly rodeo at Cody Nite Rodeo in Cody
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For my comprehensive travel guide to Wyoming, click here.
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