Comments on: My 31 Favorite Places to Visit in the USA https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/ Travel Better, Cheaper, Longer Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:06:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Tony Buckley https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1764310 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:08:24 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1764310 Brit here. I’ve long held the opinion that North America does physical geography the way Britain does history. We have so many things of historical note that it takes a special thing to stand out. Within ten miles of where I live in Somerset there are stone circles, Roman roads, Roman temples, sites of battles and settlements from the Dark Ages, two castles, two Abbeys, two Cathedrals and Glastonbury tor; it takes something special to stand out from the background noise of important historical sites.

Well, the USA is like that but with physical geography. There’s just so much that is marvellous that it’s only the extraordinary that attracts attention. Crater Lake, for example; I know I gasped with astonishment the first time I saw it, a proper ‘What the . . .’ moment. A few miles north, Mount St Helens from the east side; a jaw-dropping sight. Monument Valley. Meteor crater. Yellowstone. Death Valley. Hills and mountains beyond number, rivers, lakes and waterfalls the same. The USA is home to some astonishing landscapes.

And now my must-visit list has got a little longer. Next year, when hopefully life will be getting back to normal, I’ll be dusting off the plans for a postponed (damn you, Covid!) trip to Colorado and New Mexico and after that, well. So many places, so little time . . .

]]> By: Riya Bose https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1572350 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 03:27:24 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1572350 Great article… I actually have a friend in Asheville in North Carolina who invited me over her wedding.. She gave me a tour of the place and I was spellbound by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the amazing natural beauty of the place.. It’s a definite place to visit if you love nature or probably want to spend a relaxing countryside-inspired weekend….
I am planning to visit the Alaska next after the pandemic.. can you recommend some travel ideas for the place?

]]> By: Robert Harris https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1481633 Wed, 19 Feb 2020 07:16:47 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1481633 Great article! I especially loved the idea of Cape Cod, a quaint destination and not much suggested in the to-visit lists. A definite place to visit for history buffs out there, and a great place to spend some relaxing time.

]]> By: NomadicMatt https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1464221 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:54:22 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1464221 In reply to Bob.

That’s downtown NYC.

]]> By: Bob https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1462672 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:41:45 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1462672 Why did you put a pic of Jersey city for New York?

]]> By: Timi https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1457690 Mon, 06 Jan 2020 05:19:56 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1457690 Agree with these and have visited all but Memphis. I’m so sad you didn’t include any part from Alaska! Can’t believe it didn’t make the list! Thanks

]]> By: Steve https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1434630 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 17:36:39 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1434630 In reply to Paul Austin.

I’ve been to Sleeping Bear Dunes several times and like visiting because it is very pretty and only a few hours from my home. To claim it is more beautiful than Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Olympic, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Redwoods, Arches, Capitol Reef, Rocky Mountain, Big Bend, Smoky Mountains, etc. is absurd. I mean no slight to Sleeping Bear Dunes but be a little more realistic in your claims.

]]> By: Karen Cordaway https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1381900 Thu, 08 Aug 2019 00:33:01 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1381900 You take great photos. I have been to the Grand Canyon and many of the other places. I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never been to Chicago. I’ll have to make it happen soon.

]]> By: Bob Trueax https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1334385 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 05:11:52 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1334385 My wife and I have traveled all 50 states and in doing so, have visited all of your listed sites in the post except for New York City for me. (My wife has been there) We are not really into the food-beer-wine scene and are not really “big city” lovers either, but still have been to lots of cities.
Some great places you have not listed: Yellowstone NP, Yosemite NP (though it can be very crowded), Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse monuments, (Deadwood was better before gambling), Salt Lake City and Great Salt Lake, Niagara Falls, Vicksburg, MS (Civil War History), any cities in Southern Alaska, Hawaii, Snake River in Idaho, Lava Beds Park in Oregon, and oh so many more!

]]> By: Dawn https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/best-places-united-states/#comment-1329139 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 16:02:54 +0000 https://www.nomadicmatt.com/?p=35237#comment-1329139 Great list although you are missing one of my favorite spots ever! The Northwoods of Wisconsin is ideal for getting back in touch with nature. And with all the great lodging options, you can tent camp, stay at a resort like Birch Trail Resort or RV it up. Either way, hope you all get to experience it soon!

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