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.
And when the two converge — those rare places where human civilization actually complements what nature created — it’s absolute magic.
While beauty is often subjective, there are certain places in the United States that leave even the most jaded travelers at a loss for words. So from sea to shining sea, here are 25 of the nation’s most beautiful places.
Down East, Maine
Stretching between Bar Harbor and Lubec, Maine’s Down East Coast is the first place in the US to see sunrise each morning.
