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2.Yellowstone Park- Wyoming

3,000 sq. miles of mountains, canyons, geysers, and waterfalls

Multicolored pools

Plenty of Forests

Geysers launch streams of water towards the sky

Mammoth Hot Springs

Yellowstone Lake

Yellowstone is an outdoor paradise for those who love nature. You will find buffalo, elk, and grizzlies. This is ranked as the best national park in the USA.

3.Yosemite- California

1,200 sq. miles of beauty and nature

Towering waterfalls

Millennia Sequoia Trees

Half Dome

El Capitan

Cliff faces

Unique Rock formations

Yosemite is the best place to hike. One would say this is a hiker’s paradise with hiking trails through the monuments, guided tours, and climbing lessons of course.

If you are looking for something historical, we haven’t forgotten about you. Here are a few of our top choices.

1.Washington D.C.

With so much US history, Washington D.C. has a lot to offer.

White House

Washington Monument

Smithsonian

Martin Luther King Jr. Monument

Farmer Markets

Tidal Basin which hosts the Cherry Blossom Festival each year

Not only does it hold our history, but with its unique urban neighborhoods, and art galleries; it offers more than a historic nightlife.

2.Branson- Missouri

Named after Reuben Branson, it’s nestled in the Ozark Mountains.

Silver Dollar City Amusement Park

Table Rock Lake

Or you can go on the Branson Strip and enjoy the neon lights and dozens of theaters to catch a show.

3.Gettysburg- Pennsylvania

With so much history, your brain will be intrigued.

Civil War Battlefield where Lincoln gives his famous address to other Historic house museums

Although we want fun in the sun, sometimes we just want to relax. We have areas that we feel can give you the fun in the sun you’re looking for, but also give you the relaxation you need. Here are a few of our suggestions.

1.Ocean City- Maryland

Classic American Beach vacation

Affordable and kid friendly

Amusement Park

Blue Crabs

Ripley’s Believe It or Not

Once you’ve finished having fun in the sun, take a day of relaxation at serene Assateague Island National Seashore