100 trips in the US everyone should take in their lifetime

• There are unforgettable trips to take all over the world, but there’s no shortage of incredible destinations right here in the US.
• Los Angeles, California, is home to The Broad contemporary art museum, which is a hot spot for art and design lovers. The extraordinary Biltmore Estate is in Asheville, North Carolina, and there are unforgettable hikes in Hawaii.
• Keep reading for 100 trips in the US that you need to take in your lifetime.

The US is known for its incredible variety of landscapes, cuisines, and cultures. From Broadway shows and spectacular restaurants in New York City to ancient adobe buildings in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, there’s something amazing to see in every state.

And while there are endless opportunities for travel all over the country, these are the 100 best trips you should take in the US in your lifetime.

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Hike to the top of a volcano in Hawaii and marvel at the stunning scenery.

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Watch the sunset from Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse in Maine’s Acadia National Park.

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See a live country music concert at the Bluebird Cafe or Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Drive from Los Angeles to San Francisco on the Pacific Coast Highway, aka California State Route 1.

Click here to see the most incredible road to drive in every state »

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Ride all the rides and eat all the snacks at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

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Feel the terror as you look down 4,770 feet into the base of the Grand Canyon from the glass-bottom Skywalk platform.

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Admire the pre Civil War-era architecture in Charleston, South Carolina, which was named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure.

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Wait for Old Faithful to erupt in Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park.

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Indulge in a once-in-a-lifetime meal at New York City's Cosme, the best restaurant in America.

See the other US restaurants that ranked in the list of the world's best restaurants.

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Get splashed under Niagara Falls in New York.

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Laze on one of the world's most beautiful beaches, with sand that's 99% pure quartz, at Florida's Siesta Beach.

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Cheer on cowboys at a classic American rodeo, like the National Western Rodeo in Denver, Colorado.

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Watch minke, finback, and humpback whales glide through the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

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Run up the steps of the Philadelphia Art Museum, raise your hands in the air, and pretend to be "Rocky."

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Watch the pros catch massive waves at Hawaii's infamous Pipeline break.

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Attend Burning Man, the crazy festival in the middle of the Nevada desert.

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Take an iconic American road trip down Route 66.

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Visit Washington, D.C., in the spring, when the cherry blossoms take over.

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Explore Fallingwater, architect Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece and home, in southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Bike across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco to Sausalito.

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Hike through "The Wave," a crazy rock formation in Arizona.

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Take a boat tour down the San Antonio Riverwalk in Texas.

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Take a boat ride through the Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska.

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Stroll above the streets of New York City on the High Line.

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Explore the Florida Everglades in an air boat and look out for gators.

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Party in Austin, Texas, during the South by Southwest music, film, and tech festival.

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Go to Vermont during the fall too see some of the most incredible foliage in the country.

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Cut through fresh powder on skis or snowboard in Magic Mountain, Vermont, which was voted the best ski resort in America by the Best in Snow Awards.

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See a Cirque du Soleil performance in Las Vegas.

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See real-live lava — from a safe distance — at Hawaii Island's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is home to two active volcanoes.

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Admire the ancient adobe buildings of Taos Pueblo, a 1,000-year-old community outside Taos, New Mexico.

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Partake in a steamed Maryland crab feast at one of Baltimore's many excellent crab houses.

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Celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Take a whitewater rafting trip through the canyons of the Rio Grande.

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Sip wine in Traverse City, Michigan, located on the same parallel as Burgundy and Bordeaux in France.

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Take a stroll through the "Forest City" of Savannah, Georgia.

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Tour the famous Alcatraz Island in California. Alcatraz was most famously a federal prison from 1934 until 1963, with Al Capone as its most famous resident.

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Fly down Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster, at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.

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Sled down dunes of rare white gypsum at White Sands National Monument in New Mexico.

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Attend the second-largest Oktoberfest celebration in the world (only trailing the original) at Zinzinnati Oktoberfest in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Visit the home of the famous Battle of the Alamo in 1836, which was a key moment in Texas' War of Independence from Mexico.

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Go camping at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Pikeville, Tennessee.

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See the most iconic symbol of American independence, the Liberty Bell, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Drink your way across 22 breweries in Bend, Oregon, known for having the highest micro-brewery per capita in the US.

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Eat over-the-top foods at the Minnesota State Fair in St Paul, Minnesota.

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Take an architecture boat tour through Chicago.

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Hike along a section of the Appalachian Trail, which is 2,200 miles long and crosses 14 states.

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Climb the sand bluffs at Sleeping Bear Dunes for the ultimate view of Lake Michigan.

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Drive through New Hampshire's famous covered bridges and see the fall foliage.

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Pose for a photo at Four Corners Monument, where Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet.

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Take in the stunning architecture of Grace Farms and the Philip Johnson Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut.

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Hike among the breathtaking waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton, Pennsylvania.

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Visit the amazing rock formations at Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Watch over 500 balloons take over the sky in the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, held every fall in New Mexico.

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Cruise down the Mississippi River in a classic steamboat.

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Trek along on a guided glacier tour in Juneau, Alaska.

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Get lost on the grounds of the extraordinary Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Drive the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Montana and marvel at the state's extraordinary scenery.

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Hike over moss-covered rocks in Washington State's Olympic National Park.

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Marvel at the wild ponies of Assateague Island, which is split between Maryland and Virginia.

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Camp out in the wilderness of Minnesota's Boundary Waters.

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Bundle up and sport a cheesehead hat at a Green Bay Packers game in Wisconsin.

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Scarf down a famous white clam pie at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Connecticut.

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Play a round of golf at Georgia's Augusta National Golf Course, home of The Masters (you may have to befriend a member).

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Sample Korean tacos, artisanal cupcakes, and other street foods in Portland, Oregon, where vendors line up their food carts in "pods."

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Befriend a panda at the San Diego Zoo in California, which is home to over 3,700 animals of more than 650 species and subspecies.

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Soak in the rejuvenating waters of the Mystic Hot Springs in Utah.

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Drive the scenic Kancamagus Highway in New Hampshire to appreciate the state's gorgeous fall foliage.

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Take in the stunning architecture of the Gilded Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island, like The Breakers, which was designed after a European Renaissance palace.

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Visit Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington, to view Dale Chihuly's beautiful glass art.

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Don a big hat at the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Celebrate Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts. Check out the Salem Witch Museum to learn about the town's spooky history.

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Experience the uniquely beautiful release of hundreds of lanterns at the RiSE Lantern Festival on the Moapa Indian Reservation in Nevada every October.

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Take in the palm trees and historic architecture of St. Augustine, Florida, which claims to be the oldest city in the US, dating back to 1565.

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Head out to the Colorado Desert in Southern California to explore Salvation Mountain, a colorful religious shrine and work of art.

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Enjoy iconic art from Andy Warhol at the Crystal Brides Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Decide for yourself whether Orange County, California, is worth the hype by taking a trip to Laguna Beach.

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Sample the best food Philadelphia has to offer at Reading Terminal Market.

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Enjoy classic rides and all kinds of unique food, like fried chicken noodle soup on a stick, at the State Fair of Texas.

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Lounge on one of Hawaii's black sand beaches, like Punalu'u Beach on Oahu.

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Jam out to your favorite band in an incredible outdoor setting at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre just outside of Denver, Colorado.

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Escape hectic city life and explore the peaceful Portland Japanese Garden in Oregon.

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Cheer on the Red Sox alongside die-hard baseball fans at the historic Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Marvel at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, from a distance, or ride to the top, which is 630 feet above the ground.

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Cross 'visit Mount Rushmore' off your bucket list while visiting South Dakota.

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Indulge your sweet tooth with delicious beignets at Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Attempt to decipher the meaning of contemporary art at The Broad, a museum in Los Angeles, California.

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Pay your respects to Elvis Presley at his famed Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Appreciate fall foliage or Virginia's natural beauty any time of year by driving the scenic Skyline Drive through Shenandoah Valley National Park.

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Learn more about World War II history at the USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Embrace your inner academic and take a tour of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Get lost in unique artwork at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens in Pennsylvania.

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Head to Chicago to explore the unique sculptures and outdoor art at Millennium Park.

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Catch some rays and take a scenic boat tour of Lake George in upstate New York.

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Chow down on some of the best barbecue in the country at Kerlin BBQ in Austin, Texas.

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Relax by the water or even try your hand at surfing in North Carolina's Outer Banks.

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Embrace your literary side and take a tour of the historic Mark Twain house in Hartford, Connecticut.

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Take a step back in time and learn about life in the early days of the US at Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.

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Venture to South Dakota to discover the unique natural scenery of Badlands National Park.

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Immerse yourself in the incredible variety of museums in Washington, DC, such as the National Air and Space Museum, the Newseum, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture.