38 of the Most Beautiful Places in the USA

It’s easy to get carried away while dreaming about our next international adventure in some faraway land. We often seek out unfamiliar foreign places because we deem them more exciting and perhaps more worthy of our attention. I sometimes forget that there are plenty of destinations within my own country that are just as beautiful and unique as the picture-perfect ones abroad that litter my Pinterest feed.

Whether you call the United States your home or are looking to pay a visit, here are the 38 most beautiful places the country has to offer:

38. Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

Alaska is home to the most beautiful icy landscapes in the United States, hands down. Kenai Fjords National Park is where the rugged mountains, vast expanses of ice, and icy ocean waters meet. This combination makes for the most beautiful fjords in the country.

Most of the national park is only accessible by water, so taking a boat tour allows visitors to see as much of it as possible and is the best way to soak up the fjords’ beauty. This is also a great way to spot orcas, gray whales, and other marine life.

Choose from a half-day or full-day tour, and the boat captain will take you to as close to the glaciers as possible, where you are likely to observe some glacial activity. Some tours include getting off the boat to kayak or even to explore an island, whereas others focus on wildlife watching.

37. Road to Hana on Maui, Hawai’i

This 64-mile road on Maui is one of the most breathtaking stretches of highway that you can drive in the United States. This epic journey is full of twists and turns that include waterfalls, beaches, small towns, and dense jungle.

The road to Hana includes stops at the Keanae Peninsula, where jagged volcanic rock coupled with crashing waves makes for a unique scene. You’ll also encounter Waianapanapa State Park, which features a picturesque black-sand beach and even some cool sea caves. These are just two of the many incredible stops on this route.

36. Nā Pali Coast on Kauai, Hawai’i

Another Hawai’i favorite, the Nā Pali Coast has Kauai’s most spectacular scenery. It’s situated on the northwest corner of the island, and the shores can only be seen by hiking in or sailing along them. Because of its beauty, it was one of the primary locations where Jurassic Park was filmed.

To get the best views of the Nā Pali Coast, Capt. Andy’s has boat tours that include stops to snorkel and…