Summers are not meant to be spent curled up in houses. That’s what you do all year anyway with your nine to five robotic routine. It’s the prime time to take a holiday, to get your travel gear in order, and to turn your vacation mode on. Journey to places far and wide, and build your depleted energies. But where to go exactly? Every planner must face that dilemma. To help you build an ideal itinerary for this year’s perfect vacation, within the boundaries of the great U.S.A, let me list the top 20 must-visit states along with their highlighting features. ‘Fun’ is the factor based on which they’ve been singled out. So, assess wisely and decide the states which appeal to you the most and which fall in your budget conveniently.
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Rocky Arizona:
If you’re into specifically mountainous geological wonders, then Arizona is the best place for you. It hosts the marvelous Grand Canyon, after all, where you can hike, carry out a 4000 ft. high skywalk, mule-ride, and even bungee-jump. In addition, there’s an Antelope Canyon with curiously shaped caverns and a Horseshoe bend which you can explore with your mates.
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Marina in Maryland:
Want to include a seaport on your list? Then, head over to Maryland, which is famous for its waterways. You can have a romantic moonlit walk on its Chesapeake Bay Bridge, marvel at the sight of marine life in its National Aquarium, and have a picnic near the Great Falls, etc.
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Pennsylvanian Bars:
Do you know what they say? If you want to indulge in the social scene, visit the bars. Pennsylvania hosts some of the best bars, breweries, and cider houses, in the form of Acacia (famous for cocktails), Penn’s Peak, Ashton Cigar Bar, Voodoo Brewery (famous for meads), etc.
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Country Music in Tennessee:
Remember how you used to jiggle whenever Elvis Presley or Dolly Parton came on the radio? Well, Tennessee is where they’re supposed to have started from. It is the very heart of country music. Visit the Grand Ole Opry for catching the latest country acts and the Country Music Hall of Fame to discover the genre’s roots.
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Country Clubbing in Michigan:
Party on the weekend, but dedicate the Sundays to quiet pleasures. And these quiet pleasures are what you can attain in Michigan. How? By visiting the top quality country clubs and golf courses, with your better half, like the Western Golf & Country Club, Birmingham Country Club, Orchard Lake Country Club, etc. Make your reservation now using your high-speed AT&T Internet and enjoy the wonderful things Michigan has to offer. And if you ever decide to move to the state you can even transfer your internet service to your new address.
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Museums of Oklahoma:
Oklahoma is a state steeped in art and history, which is well-preserved in its museums. Take a tour through the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, the skeletal Museum of Osteology, the wondrous Science Museum, and the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa, the Oklahoma History Centre, the Oklahoma Railroad Museum, and Memorials, etc.
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Wintry Colorado:
Cool off the summer heat by visiting the snowy peaks of Colorado and engaging in loads of winter sports. Vail Ski Resort offers some of the best skiing trails and a one-of-a-kind Swiss eatery experience. Also, you can go snowboarding in the Snowmass complex, located near Aspen.
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Adventurous Exploring in Mexico:
You’ve binge-watched Indiana Jones and want to explore ancient ruins for yourself, at least once in this lifetime. Then, Mexico is the right place for you. It is filled with mysterious Mayan sites, like Tulum, Coba, Palenque, the jungle preserve of Sian Ka’an, and the wondrous step-pyramid of El Castillo, etc.
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Missouri’s Fairs:
If something can introduce a great amount of communal feeling in a society, it is fair. And Missouri is famous for its fairs and festivals. You can be a part of the Renaissance Fair, KC Fringe Festival, Carnival of Madness, Back Forty Bluegrass Festival, Kansas City Irish Fest, Corn Festival, and Art Fair, etc.
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Texan Food:
They’re calling it the new Mecca of food. Yes, Texas stands out for its hustling and bustling culinary scene. Refresh your pallet with a cup of coffee from Café Medici, a luxurious dinner from Olamaie, barbeque from Franklin, and tacos from El Chilito, etc.
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Illinois’s Nightlife:
Hoping to go out for a fun night? Don’t forget to dip your feet in the bubbling nightlife of Illinois. It hosts the sense-enthralling Chicago Magic Lounge, the musical Winter’s Jazz Club, the inebriating Crystal Lake Brewing, Emporium Arcade Bar, and the performance arts-focused iO Theatre, etc. Everything you need for an exhilarating nightlife experience.
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National Parks of South Dakota:
With a relatively less population and a more expansive landscape, South Dakota is famous for its national parks and recreation. If you want to see a remarkable example of human sculpting in hilly nature, then take a look at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. If you want to trek through a wild, rugged land, then Badlands National Park is the one for you. Hit the dirt-road safari in Custer State Park and explore the caves in Wind Cave National Park etc.
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Minnesota’s Performing Arts:
If you’ve got a soft spot for everything theatrical, then Minnesota should be on your list. It hosts some of the best, top-quality theatres and orchestra centers, which should not be missed out on any count. For instance, there is the Guthrie Theatre, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Walker Art Centre, and Minnesota Orchestra, etc. Catch the latest shows and indulge in the cultural scene.
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Casino King Nevada:
Just think. Acres upon acres of a great desert area and in the middle of it, a booming casino! That’s what you’ll find in Nevada, and at its heart, the twenty-four-seven abuzz city of Las Vegas, resplendent with themed restaurants and luxurious resorts.
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North Carolina’s Beaches:
What an incredible sensation it is to walk barefoot on the grainy stretch of a beach, while bluish waves wash over you and take your anxieties away! Such is the calming experience, which is catered by North Carolina’s Outer Banks, on the coast of the Atlantic.
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Water-Haven Oregon:
You hear the word ‘lakes’ and you immediately think of Oregon, located in Portland. Its diverse landscape allows you to have the best water experience to date. Behold the deepest lake of America in the Crater Lake National Park, refresh yourself under the Multnomah Falls, see marine activity in the low-tide area of Haystack Rock, and hike through the Historic Columbia River Highway, etc.
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Metropolitan Wonder-New York City:
Ah, how can you miss the city that never sleeps? There is so much to do in New York City. Behold the panorama from the Statue of Liberty, stroll through Central Park, tour the sky-kissing Empire State Building, and see the shopping district of Times Square, etc.
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Florida’s Amusement Parks:
Nothing can match the joy of rides! That’s what Florida’s amusement parks are for. Take your kids to the dream-catching Walt Disney World, the movie-magic capturing Universal Orlando studios, the futuristic Epcot, and the wonderful SeaWorld Orlando, etc.
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Movie Experience in South Carolina:
A movie experience in a cinema is like none other, and especially if it is an affordable one. This is where South Carolina’s cinemas come in. Good quality and pocket-friendly. Like, the Park Plaza Cinema, Cinemark, Highway 21 Drive-In Theatre, and Nickelodeon Theatre, etc.
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All in All California:
Heard the song ‘California Dreaming’? That’s what California’s Golden Gate Bridge leads into. A world of fantasies, the seat of Hollywood. It’s got everything. From recreational attractions to natural parks to the Mojave Desert to arcades and fitness centers etc.
So, with the list before you, make a decision and have the vacation of your life!
