A Journey Through the 50 States of the US: 11 Off - the - Beaten - Path Hidden Gems Recommended by Readers

Have you ever dreamed of embarking on a wonderful journey across all 50 states of the United States? The author has such an ambitious goal, planning to visit all the states before the 250th - anniversary of the United States (July 4th). Currently, there are still 11 states left, such as Arkansas, Kansas, and Wisconsin. The author solicited suggestions from readers and没想到 received hundreds of emails like a flood. Readers from all over the world with different identities enthusiastically shared, forming a super - detailed and unique travel guide.

Arkansas

Among the numerous recommendations, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has the highest acclaim. This world - class art museum built by the Walton family shines brightly in the Ozark Mountains. It is said to be as extraordinary as its reputation and has a special exhibition for the 250th - anniversary celebration.

South Dakota

The emails received here are the most enthusiastic. The Badlands were mentioned by many readers, with comments like "It's awesome, remember to bring water". Mount Rushmore is also often talked about, but many readers also mentioned the more meaningful Crazy Horse Memorial, or Custer State Park. Some readers once got their children away from electronic screens by rewarding them for observing animals. There are also readers who were originally resistant to Mount Rushmore but completely changed their views after a field visit.

Washington

The number of recommendations exceeds that of other states. The ferry system, the Olympic Peninsula, the Hoh Rain Forest, Mount Rainier, Mount St. Helens, the Seattle Underground Tour, the LIGO Gravitational - Wave Observatory at the Hanford Nuclear Site (which has public tours every month and the author won't miss it), and the Yakima Valley in the east. A reader described the apple orchards and hop fields on the volcanic soil there as exuding "the premonitory aroma of future IPAs".

Wisconsin

The Moccasin Bar in Hayward is worth a visit. It only accepts cash, has scenes of playing poker and boxing made up of animal specimens, and there is also a world - record - holding muskellunge hanging on the wall. And it has no website.

Nebraska

Many readers mentioned Carhenge, as well as the migration of sandhill cranes along the Platte River in March, which is happening right now. A Jesuit priest from Omaha described the scenery of driving through the sand dunes to the Badlands as "having an astonishing beauty that can't be seen elsewhere".

Iowa

Mason City was independently mentioned by different readers many times. It has the last surviving hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is the hometown of Meredith Willson, the author of The Music Man, and the local art museum also exhibits the puppets from The Sound of Music.

This sharing of travel suggestions with reader participation has allowed us to see the rich and diverse charm of these 11 states in the United States. Whether you are an art lover, a nature explorer, or a cultural seeker, you can find your favorite places in it. This is not only a reference for the author's travel plan but also opens a door to discovering hidden - gem scenic spots for all those who have travel dreams. It is hoped that everyone can get inspiration from these suggestions and embark on their own wonderful journey.

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