Nature is a master at transforming water, woods, stone, and even ice into awe-inspiring landscapes. Yet manmade creations also count among America’s most stunning spaces. From sea to shining sea, here are 25 of the nation’s most beautiful places.
Natural Wonders
Stretching between Bar Harbor and Lubec, Maine’s Down East Coast is the first place in the US to see sunrise each morning. Acadia National Park is the region’s star attraction. The entire coast is spangled with photogenic fishing villages, vintage lighthouses, and rocky shorelines.
Other natural wonders include the Hudson Valley, the Kancamagus Highway, and the Black Hills region. Each of these destinations offers a unique blend of natural beauty and manmade charm.
Manmade Creations
The National Mall in Washington, D.C. is an urban space that features many of the nation’s most important monuments and museums. The city of Pittsburgh has rebounded from economic decline and now boasts stunning architecture, including the Gothic Revival Cathedral of Learning and Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Fallingwater house.
The city of Savannah, Georgia, is another example of manmade beauty, with its 23 historic squares and picturesque architecture. The Dry Tortugas, a remote archipelago in the Florida Keys, is a tropical desert island vibe with white-sand beaches and wildlife.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
