40 of the most beautiful places in the US

The waterfall flows with more than 700,000 gallons of water per second, according to the landmark's official website.

Niagara Falls was ranked #81 in Tourism Sentiment Index's 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World in 2023.

Business Insider named Shoshone Falls one of 11 spectacular waterfalls in the US you need to see in your lifetime.

The gorge, which is almost 2 miles long and 1,000 feet deep, features six waterfalls and an 80-foot suspension bridge. Business Insider previously named it the most breathtaking natural wonder in Georgia.

The Biltmore House, built in the late 1800s by George Vanderbilt, features 35 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, and 65 fireplaces. The gardens covering the estate's 8,000 acres were designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, according to its official website.

With over 139,000 acres of trees, the Redwood National Park covers California's northern coast. Business Insider named Redwood National Park one of the most beautiful natural wonders around the world.

Located on the coast of Lake Michigan, the park features 64 miles of beaches as well as rolling sand dunes, inland lakes, hiking trails, and water sports. It won GMA's "most beautiful" title in 2011.

Glaciers might look stationary, but their movements sculpt landscapes. According to the National Park Service, Exit Glacier is the only part accessible by road, otherwise you can navigate the park by boat, kayak, or on foot. The park is also home to Alaskan wildlife such as whales, mountain goats, bears, and moose.

Country Living named it the most beautiful swimming hole in America in 2022. It's so popular that reservations are required.

The water coming from a crack in the ground running 121 feet deep gets its vibrant hues from bacteria living around the spring, Outside magazine reported.

The gorge is tucked away inside vibrant green cliffs.

Skagit Valley hosts an annual blink-and-you'll-miss-it Tulip Festival when the flowers are in peak bloom.

The sand covers 275 miles, making it the largest gypsum dunefield in the world, according to the National Park Service.

The water in Hot Springs National Park is a toasty 143 degrees Fahrenheit, and the park is full of hiking trails and historic bathhouses, according to the National Park Service.

US News and World Report named it the best place to live in America in 2021 for the second year in a row, as CBS News reported.

Clearwater Beach was ranked the fifth-best beach in the US in 2023 by US News and World Report for its plentiful water sports, pure water, and proximity to Caladesi Island State Park.

Travel + Leisure named Charleston the 23rd best city in the world in 2022. In 2016, it took the No. 1 spot. 

With colorful houses lining its streets and tons of beautiful settings for outdoor recreation, it's a well-deserved honor.

Business Insider named the Pacific Coast Highway the most scenic road to drive in California. It's famous for its cliffside ocean views and pit stops like the Golden Gate Bridge and redwood forests.

With over 150 miles of hiking trails and seven peaks above 1,000 feet, it's no wonder that over 4 million people visit the park each year, according to the National Park Service.

The Badlands' otherworldly rock formations and fossil beds stretch for 244,000 acres, according to the National Park Service.

Newport, Rhode Island, is full of adorable cottages, enormous mansions, and miles of coastal walkways.

The shut-ins are a series of mild river rapids and igneous rocks leftover from volcanic activity billions of years ago. It was named the best state park for camping and RVing in 2022 by USA Today.

Microsoft included an image of The Wave in their desktop wallpaper options in 2009, skyrocketing what was once a little-known local gem into a worldwide phenomenon. Visiting The Wave requires a difficult-to-obtain permit, making it one of the most exclusive hiking trails in the US, according to Lonely Planet.

Located in Montana's Rocky Mountains near the Canadian border, Glacier National Park has over 700 miles of hiking trails, and terrain ranging from glaciers and lakes to alpine meadows and forests, according to the National Park Service.

Roadside America reported New Vrindaban was founded in the 1960s by followers of Hare Krishna, and is sometimes referred to as "America's Taj Mahal." Its lavish ornamentation includes marble, onyx, teak, and 22-karat gold leaf, Atlas Obscura reported.

Business Insider readers previously called it the state's most beautiful building.

The park contains over 2,000 stone arches formed naturally, the largest one spanning 306 feet, according to the National Park Service. As Business Insider's Monica Humphries found when she visited in 2022, the park is often packed with tourists due to its popularity.

Architect Santiago Calatrava designed the innovative building — his first commission in the US, according to the museum's official website. It's situated on Lake Michigan's scenic coast along bike paths and walkways.

The park contains two of the world's most active volcanoes, according to the National Park Service.

Lake Tahoe is the second-deepest lake in the US. Condé Nast Traveler named Lake Tahoe the most beautiful place in Nevada in 2021.

The 500-acre campus comes with a private lake.

The park is surrounded by skyscrapers but also full of wooded paths. It was ranked the most beautiful city park in the US by Uswitch, a green energy company, in 2022, according to Travel + Leisure.

Located in Arizona, the canyon stretches for 277 miles and dates back tens of millions of years. Over 4.7 million people visited the Grand Canyon in 2022, according to the National Park Service.

There's nothing like 10,894 acres of fresh country air and wide, open space. The park is located along the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway.

Thor's Well is one of the most popular attractions along the coast of Oregon, according to That Oregon Life. Just don't get too close to this "drainpipe of the Pacific."

Standing at 110 stories tall, the Willis Tower's skydeck offers a panoramic view of the city and Lake Michigan. TripAdvisor ranked the view sixth in its list of the top 10 most spectacular views in the US.

The highest point in the park, Clingmans Dome, offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscapes at 6,643 feet, according to the National Park Service. If you go during firefly mating season, you'll be treated to a stunning light show.

US News and World Report named Hocking Hills State Park the best place to visit in Ohio.

Door County was named the best destination for fall foliage in 2019 by USA Today, and one of the 10 best places to see fall foliage without the crowds by Trips to Discover.

Alabama News Center named Cheaha Mountain State Park one of the top five most beautiful places in Alabama.

Business Insider named Mammoth Cave National Park the most beautiful natural wonder in Kentucky.

Stowe is one of the most photographed places in Vermont for its quaint buildings and mountain views, according to Thrillist.