Many people swoon to travel outside the country and see all there is to see. As fun and exciting as that can be, it can get expensive very quickly. What many do not realize is that there are thousands of underrated, yet surreal places to visit right here in the United States. Of course we are all aware of the many famous national parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone and even the Grand Canyon. While they are all very gorgeous in their own way, some people would argue that there are many other breathtaking views you should see before you die. I’ve prepared a list of 10 places for my own travel bucket list.
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
This garden provides a magnificent view of the large sculptured landscape. Being deemed a National Natural Landmark in 1971, you must go see it.
Haiku Stairs of Oahu, Hawaii.
Climb 3,922 steps up the Oahu Ko'olau mountain range for the most amazing view.
Mendenhall Glacier Caves, Alaska.
You need to see this 13-mile-long sheet of ice before it completely melts away.
Olympic National Park / Forks, Washington.
Olympic National Park gives you the best taste of all the beauty in the Northwest. You can even go a little further than Forks and visit La Push Beach, which is one of the most secluded and gorgeous beaches on the west coast.
Antelope Canyon, Arizona.
This surreal spot gives you a taste of culture as it lies on the Navajo Reservations. The pictures here turn out absolutely amazing because of the gorgeous colors!
Hamilton Pool, Texas.
This beautiful dome was created just outside of Austin, giving you a perfect excuse to visit!
Big Sur, California.
If you ever decide to drive down State Route 1 in California, Big Sur is hands-down one of the places you must visit. Gorgeous vistas along the coast and the redwood forests will simply take your breath away.
Blue Lake, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
This view alone will make you want to take the scenic hike to the lake.
Craggy Gardens, North Carolina.
This whimsical area is along the Blue Ridge Parkway, known for its scenic beauty. There are many hiking trails for you to try out within these gardens.
Arches National Park, Utah.
I have wanted to visit this beautiful landscape from the first time I saw a picture of it. You can take many different hikes to have different perspectives of the gigantic landmasses.
Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee.
Almost all of us are aware of this beautiful mountain range off of the Appalachians, but it was too good to leave off the list.
