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Top 10 Best U.S. States to Visit on Vacation
The Top Ten
1 Florida
Great place to visit been their 11 times. I would love to go back a 12th time. LETS GO PRIDE
Been here 4 times, and will go again in a heartbeat. Would like to go to southern florida in January though. Only been here in August, and it's damn hot. - CheesyNachos
Disney World was a nightmare. - Smash64
Going here for spring break is one of the most generic moves ever
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2 Hawaii
Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state of the United States of America, receiving statehood on August 21, 1959.
Hawaii is the 50th and most recent state of the United States of America, receiving statehood on August 21, 1959. Been there two times. Paradise! - jazzbea
Its not safe on the big island, an eruption happened there, causing hundreds of earthquakes! - Wobblygaming7
I love Hawaii BEST place every it's warm every day winter is like summer Florida and that stupid stuff sucks! Hawaii
Looks like a beautiful place to live. My sister lived there and the pictures are so beautiful. - westofohio
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3 California
California is a state in the Southwestern United States. With 39.6 million residents across a total area of about 163,696 square miles (423,970 square kilometers), California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento, and the largest city is Los Angeles. ...read more.
California is a state in the Southwestern United States. With 39.6 million residents across a total area of about 163,696 square miles (423,970 square kilometers), California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento, and the largest city is Los Angeles. ...read more. I've been here 5 times and I can't wait until I get to go for the 6th time!
There's amusement parks, beaches, national parks, historical landmarks, cultural centers, and more. Plus, your vacation probably won't be interrupted by bad weather, since it's almost always sunny in California. - ethanmeinster
Has it all from a long and differing seacoast to beautiful hills and incredibly dangerous and beautiful Sierras. Add the valleys where wine is grown and you've have something for everyone. Like Disneyland it cannot be seen in a brief time limit. - mgenet
heck yeah california has everything from LA to beverly hills to yosemite natioal park... best skate parks, shopping centres you name it - Okami
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4 New York
New York is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic Region. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. With an estimated 19.54 million residents in 2018, it is the fourth most populous state. In order to distinguish the state from the city with the same name, it is ...read more.
New York is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic Region. New York was one of the original thirteen colonies that formed the United States. With an estimated 19.54 million residents in 2018, it is the fourth most populous state. In order to distinguish the state from the city with the same name, it is ...read more. The City that never sleeps. Love NYC - jazzbea
Worst state ever!
New Yorkers are jerks!
The Big Apple is a great place, but for those who want to see the wild side of New York, go to the adirondacks,
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5 Texas
Texas is a state in the Southern USA. It is the second largest by area and population. Its largest city is Houston.
Texas is a state in the Southern USA. It is the second largest by area and population. Its largest city is Houston. It’s an underrated state to visit because of all the stereotypes. The weather is unpredictable in a good and bad way
I recently visited Houston, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, and Dallas and I can say Texas is definitely the best state to vacation in. It's beautiful and the people there are very friendly. I feel Texas is something to really be proud of.
Ain't no state better than Texas!
I live here, and I don't want to take a vacation, so yeah... - Nejixchan
6 Alaska
Alaska is a U.S. state situated in the northwest extremity of the Americas. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east; it has a maritime border with Russia to the west across the Bering Strait.
Alaska is a U.S. state situated in the northwest extremity of the Americas. The Canadian administrative divisions of British Columbia and Yukon border the state to the east; it has a maritime border with Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. It’s sooo cold but so fun!
Wanna go here - lilrocketman
As an Alaskan girl I think it's cool here and no we don't live on igloos we live in small and large houses like anyone els it's beautiful and there is lots of wild life and our Alaskan state fair is the bomb! - Hanpan
Love dem rivers?
7 Colorado
Colorado is a state in the United States encompassing most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains.
Colorado is a state in the United States encompassing most of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. Skiing and snowboarding clearly nobody's been to Colorado should be right behind Hawaii
8 South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the south and west by Georgia across the Savannah River, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.
South Carolina is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the south and west by Georgia across the Savannah River, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. My go to vacation spot. Always someplace to go to have fun. - HauntingStomper
THE BEST THERE IS MYTALE BEACH AND BULD A BEAR WATERPARKS ETCETERA
9 Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The state is the tenth largest by area, but the least populous and the second least densely populated of the 50 United States.
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The state is the tenth largest by area, but the least populous and the second least densely populated of the 50 United States. Scenic.
Head to yellowstone
10 Utah
Utah is a state in the western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896. Utah is the 13th-largest, the 31st-most populous, and the 10th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States.
Utah is a state in the western United States. It became the 45th state admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896. Utah is the 13th-largest, the 31st-most populous, and the 10th-least-densely populated of the 50 United States. The greatest state!
Home to Lake Powell, the best vacation spot ever.
Zion National Park, the reservoirs, the mountains, the atmosphere� need I say more? - kiwigreeneyes
The Contenders
11 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
Pennsylvania, officially the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is a state located in the northern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Pennsylvania > New York
Dorney Park and Hershey is fun
I live In Philly. It's so close to the NJ shore and I live only 1 hr from Dorney Park and 2 hrs from Hershey Park. I also live 2 hrs from NYC!
12 Maryland
Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
Maryland is a state located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. I live in Maryland and I have to say we have some pretty cool places like Six Flags of America and Ocean City. - Ilovestephanie
Clean boardwalk!
Ocean City is awesome
Maryland rocks the most, not Hawaii!
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13 North Carolina
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
North Carolina is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. First in flight
First in innovation
First in advancement
- North Carolina is epic!
14 Nevada
Nevada is a state in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the United States of America.
Nevada is a state in the Western, Mountain West, and Southwestern regions of the United States of America. This should be in the top 10...Las Vegas is one of the best vacation spots.
Vegas is awesome
IKR...Vegas is AWESOME!
15 Illinois
Illinois is a state in the midwestern region of the United States. It is the 5th most populous state and 25th largest state in terms of land area, and is often noted as a microcosm of the entire country.
Illinois is a state in the midwestern region of the United States. It is the 5th most populous state and 25th largest state in terms of land area, and is often noted as a microcosm of the entire country. Chicago is a beautiful, clean city to visit. Easy to get around and so many fun things to do and see.
The vast selection of Restaurants from cheap eats to fine dining.
The best music in the world. Chicago Blues.
A wonderful vacation place for people of all ages.
Important! The entire city is handicap accessible. - jazzbea
Gotham!
16 Virginia
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States.
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. Best USA Theme parks in the world No Doubt
Navy!
17 Arkansas
Arkansas is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Its name is of Siouan derivation, denoting the Quapaw Indians.
Arkansas is a state located in the Southeastern region of the United States. Its name is of Siouan derivation, denoting the Quapaw Indians. The ozarks has it all
18 Arizona
Arizona is a U.S. state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states.
Arizona is a U.S. state in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the Western and the Mountain states. The lakes are amazing and grand canyon is beautiful.
So much to do there, I went there for 9 weeks and did different activities every single day and still could not cover up every activity!
19 Georgia
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. GO GEORGIA - teryer
Georgia ROCKS! I live there anyway! - Stormver101
I'm going there in a few months time! :D - Wolftail
20 Delaware
Delaware is one of the Mid-Atlantic states located in the Northeast megalopolis region of the United States.
Delaware is one of the Mid-Atlantic states located in the Northeast megalopolis region of the United States.
21 Washington
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States located north of Oregon, west of Idaho, and south of the Canadian province of British Columbia on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only state named after a president.
Washington is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States located north of Oregon, west of Idaho, and south of the Canadian province of British Columbia on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is the only state named after a president. In seattle - FerrariDude64
22 Louisiana
23 New Mexico
24 Connecticut
25 Rhode Island
Rhode Island, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States.
Rhode Island, officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States.
26 Tennessee
Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States.
Tennessee is a state located in the southeastern United States. Tennessee is the 36th largest and the 17th most populous of the 50 United States. I love the Dixie Stampede dinner show
I just returned from my first visit here, and it was AMAZING!
Love my mountains
I LiVe HeRe
27 New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a great place to vacation to you can do lots of stuff in all the seasons we just don't get credited enough
28 Massachusetts
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England part of the northeastern region of the United States.
Massachusetts, officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, is the most populous state in the New England part of the northeastern region of the United States. This is the place for summer. On cape Call of Duty, the beaches fill up fast. People love this area because of its North Atlantic charm, great seafood and calm water. Although this is not a tropical place, the summer has perfect weather that is not to warm or cold. You can relax on a beach while munching on a nice lobster tail.
Worst state ever!
29 Idaho
Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th largest, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States.
Idaho is a state in the northwestern region of the United States. Idaho is the 14th largest, the 39th most populous, and the 7th least densely populated of the 50 United States. Born and raised. Middleton ID
I want to visit Idaho - koopatroopaandgoomba4ever
30 Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions.
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions. Beautiful state! Wisconsin dells, Milwaukee, north woods, and tons more!
We do have Americas largest waterpark
The Ashland/Bayfield area is beautiful, great views of lake superior and the hills along the shores
31 Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by Washington, on the south by California, on the east by Idaho, and on the southeast by Nevada.
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Oregon is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean, on the north by Washington, on the south by California, on the east by Idaho, and on the southeast by Nevada. So many cool things here youd be surprised
32 Minnesota
Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory.
Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. Mall of America! - FerrariDude64
33 Montana
Montana is a state in the Western region of the United States. The state's name is derived from the Spanish word montaña.
Montana is a state in the Western region of the United States. The state's name is derived from the Spanish word montaña. Most beautiful state to vacation in!
34 Maine
Get this off of here. Maine is a horrible place to vacation. Once you eat an overpriced lobster roll there ain't much of nothing else going on here. It's mostly a dead-zone for cellular and internet service.
People are angry and unfriendly. - jazzbea
Should be #2 right under Utah. Acadia National Park, Appalachian Trail, beaches, lighthouses, skiing...
35 Michigan
Lots of fun and snow
Go Green
Go blue
We've got beautiful beaches, more fun to swim in than saltwater... - Turkeyasylum
Theses thumbs are offensive to this user, the 3 users should be ashamed - McKing1003
36 Indiana
37 Ohio
Ohio is a state in the midwestern region of the United States. Ohio is the 34th largest by area, the 7th most populous, and the 10th most densely populated of the 50 United States.
Ohio is a state in the midwestern region of the United States. Ohio is the 34th largest by area, the 7th most populous, and the 10th most densely populated of the 50 United States. Think about this great wolf lodge, cedar point rock Roll Hall Of Fame and national park in one state
Its awesome I live here
38 Nebraska
Nebraska is a state that lies in both the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States. Its state capital is Lincoln.
Nebraska is a state that lies in both the Great Plains and the Midwestern United States. Its state capital is Lincoln.
39 Missouri
Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is the 21st most extensive, and the 18th most populous of the fifty states.
Missouri is a state located in the Midwestern United States. It is the 21st most extensive, and the 18th most populous of the fifty states. We have the biggest movie screen so boi
It’s a wonderful land of fun!
The state with the most caves.
40 Mississippi
41 Kansas
Kansas is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area.
Kansas is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area.
42 New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania, and on the southwest by Delaware.
New Jersey is a state in the northeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered on the north and east by New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania, and on the southwest by Delaware. The boardwalks are awesome, especially Ocean City, Atlantic City, Wildwood, and Seaside Heights!
I love the NJ shore. It's fun, there's a lot of boardwalks with rides and arcades. Ocean City NJ is one of my favorites. I also like Atlantic City, Seaside Heights, and Wildwood.
43 Oklahoma
44 Vermont
It’s nice
45 Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west.
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west.BAdd New Item
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