The most beautiful places in the USA

10. Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Because of its diversified landscapes and stunning seasonal colors, America's oldest national park has been rated the tenth most beautiful site in the country. From vibrant blue and yellow geysers to lush green alpine meadows, this area has it all. When the wildflowers blossom and the park's gangly bighorn lambs take their first steps, early summer is one of the best times to come.

9. Montana

Montana is ranked ninth on our list of the most beautiful areas in the United States. This state, dubbed "Big Sky Country" by many, is full of breathtaking panoramas, ranging from the snow-capped Rocky Mountains to the lonely high grassland, but it has remained relatively unaffected by tourists.

8. Lake Tahoe, California/Nevada

Lake Tahoe, a two-million-year-old lake on the California-Nevada border, is picture-perfect. In the summer, you may relax on its sunny beaches, cycle around it on bike trails, or go boating on the sea, while in the winter, you can go skiing or trekking beneath snow-capped granite peaks.

7. Alaska

This state has won the hearts of many of our readers, and it is ranked eighth on our list. It's easy to see why; Alaska has a lot to be proud of. Bears up to 12 feet tall, majestic moose, remote glaciers, lonely coasts, and soaring mountains can all be found.

6. Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah

The spectacular panorama of Bryce Canyon is actually a collection of naturally formed stone pinnacles generated by frost weathering and stream erosion, rather than a canyon. Head to southern Bryce Point for one of the most mesmerizing views — morning or dusk are the best times to see the hoodoos (top-heavy structures) at their most brilliant.

5. Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

The rugged Grand Teton National Park, named for the Teton Range that passes through its center, is ranked fifth. It's a solid contender for one of the most beautiful areas in the United States, teeming with wildlife and sprinkled with gorgeous lakes.

4. Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah

Monument Valley, one of the most well-known landscapes in the country, was rated the fourth most beautiful spot in the United States by our readers. All of the traditional panoramas you'd anticipate from the Wild West can be found here, and it's unlike everywhere else.

3. The Grand Canyon, Arizona

The Grand Canyon, with roughly five million visitors each year, has to be near the top of this list. It's one of America's most iconic sights, and it's breathtaking from any angle: you can trek through it, take a helicopter ride over it, or even white-water raft along the canyon floor.

2. Crater Lake National Park, Oregon

Crater Lake in Oregon is magnificent over its 53 square kilometers. The turquoise waters of this caldera lake, which sits inside the depression of Mount Mazama, caused by an explosion over 7000 years ago, offer spectacular reflections of the often snow-topped mountains that surround it. You may even scuba dive into the crater, which is over 2000 feet deep.

1. Yosemite National Park, California

We think this is one of the world's most spectacular geological displays, and we think you will agree. Yosemite is unsurprisingly at the top of our list. Its rock formations have captivated visitors for decades and have been the subject of many photographs.