The 9 Most Beautiful Places in the U.S.

Alabama: Magnolia Springs

Mail is uniquely delivered by boat year-round in this charming village named for its natural springs and magnolia tree canopy, dating back to the late 1700s.

Alaska: Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

The largest national park in the U.S. at 13 million acres, offering stunning boreal forests, glaciers like Root Glacier, and some of the highest peaks in the country.

Arizona: Grand Canyon National Park

Arizona s most iconic natural feature, known for its breathtaking vistas, including Havasu Falls with its turquoise waters and the scenic Horseshoe Bend.

Arkansas: Ozark-St. Francis National Forests

A haven for outdoor activities, featuring ferny oak-hickory woods, caverns like Blanchard Springs Caverns, and numerous trails for hiking and rock climbing.

California: Yosemite National Park

The nation s third-oldest park, famous for its Sierra Nevada beauty with granite domes, towering sequoias, and sheer-drop waterfalls.

Colorado: Garden of the Gods

Known for its lofty sandstone formations, ideal for geology enthusiasts and photographers, with views of snowy Pikes Peak framed by red rocks.

Connecticut: The Connecticut Shore

Encompasses charming coastal towns along the Long Island Sound, offering a mix of quiet coastal beauty and old-timey charm.

Delaware: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

One of the largest surviving tidal salt marshes in the region, home to diverse wildlife including bald eagles and snowy egrets.

Florida: Everglades National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site and International Biosphere Reserve, this 1.5 million-acre wilderness is home to extraordinary flora and fauna, best explored by airboat, canoe, or bike.