state guides
Some of the featured states we love to stay and explore! Information, recommendations and tips for each state!
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Alabama
Known for its Civil Rights history and Southern cuisine, Alabama is home to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Gulf Coast beaches.
Alaska
Known for its rugged wilderness and Northern Lights, Alaska is the largest state in the U.S. and home to Denali National Park.
Arizona
Home to the Grand Canyon, Arizona is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and also features unique geological formations such as Antelope Canyon.
Arkansas
Known for its hot springs and Ozark Mountains, Arkansas is home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site.
California
Known for its beaches, wine country, and Hollywood, California is the most populous state in the U.S. and home to iconic landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge.
Colorado
Famous for its skiing and outdoor recreation, Colorado is home to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings.
Connecticut
Home to Ivy League universities and charming seaside towns, Connecticut is known for its historic mansions and the Mark Twain House and Museum.
DelaWARE
The first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, Delaware is home to the Hagley Museum and Library and the Delaware Art Museum.
FLORIDA
Known for its theme parks, beaches, and nightlife, Florida is also home to the Everglades and the Kennedy Space Center.
Georgia
Famous for its peaches and peanuts, Georgia is home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the historic district of Savannah.
Hawaii
Comprised of eight islands, Hawaii is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and cultural traditions such as hula and surfing.
Idaho
Home to the Sawtooth Mountains and the Snake River, Idaho is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and also features the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve.
Illinois
Known for its deep-dish pizza and architecture, Illinois is home to the Lincoln Home National Historic Site and the Willis Tower.
Indiana
Home to the Indy 500 and the Indiana Dunes National Park, Indiana is also known for its historic landmarks such as the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site.
Iowa
Famous for its cornfields and state fair, Iowa is home to the Amana Colonies and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum.
Kansas
Known for its wheat fields and prairie lands, Kansas is home to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Kentucky
Famous for its bourbon and horse racing, Kentucky is home to the Kentucky Derby Museum and Mammoth Cave National Park.
Louisiana
Known for its jazz music, Cajun cuisine, and Mardi Gras celebrations, Louisiana is home to the French Quarter and the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
Maine
Known for its lobster and lighthouses, Maine is home to Acadia National Park and the historic town of Kennebunkport.
Maryland
Home to the U.S. Naval Academy and the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland is also known for its crab cakes and historic landmarks such as the Antietam National Battlefield.
Mass.
Known for its colonial history and Ivy League universities, Massachusetts is home to the Freedom Trail and the Salem Witch Museum.
Michigan
Famous for its Great Lakes and automobile industry, Michigan is home to Mackinac Island and the Henry Ford Museum.
Minnesota
Known for its lakes and forests, Minnesota is home to the Mall of America and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Mississippi
Famous for its blues music and Civil Rights history, Mississippi is home to the Vicksburg National Military Park and the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Missouri
Known for its barbecue and Gateway Arch, Missouri is home to the Mark Twain Boyhood Home and Museum and the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
Montana
Famous for its wildlife and national parks, Montana is home to Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park.
Nebraska
Known for its Cornhuskers football team and Chimney Rock, Nebraska is home to the Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum and the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument.
Nevada
Famous for its casinos and entertainment, Nevada is home to Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam.
New Hamp.
Known for its fall foliage and White Mountains, New Hampshire is home to the Mount Washington Cog Railway and the Strawbery Banke Museum.
New Jersey
Famous for its boardwalks and Atlantic City, New Jersey is home to Liberty State Park and the Thomas Edison National Historical Park.
New Mexico
Known for its desert landscapes and art scene, New Mexico is home to Carlsbad Caverns National Park and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
New York
Famous for its skyscrapers and Broadway shows, New York is home to the Statue of Liberty and Niagara Falls.
N. Carolina
Known for its beaches and mountains, North Carolina is home to the Biltmore Estate and the Wright Brothers National Memorial.
N. Dakota
Famous for its Badlands and oil fields, North Dakota is home to the International Peace Garden and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
Ohio
Known for its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cedar Point amusement park, Ohio is home to the National Museum of the United States Air Force and the Serpent Mound.
Oklahoma
Famous for its oil fields and Western heritage, Oklahoma is home to the Cherokee Heritage Center and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum.
Oregon
Known for its coastline and outdoor recreation, Oregon is home to Crater Lake National Park and the Columbia River Gorge.
Pennsylvania
Famous for its Hershey’s chocolate and Liberty Bell, Pennsylvania is home to Gettysburg National Military Park and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.
R. Island
Known for its mansions and sailing culture, Rhode Island is home to the Newport Cliff Walk and the Roger Williams Park Zoo.
S. Carolina
Famous for its beaches and historic plantations, South Carolina is home to Fort Sumter National Monument and the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
S. Dakota
Known for its Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park, South Dakota is also home to the Crazy Horse Memorial and the Corn Palace.
Tennessee
Famous for its country music and Graceland, Tennessee is home to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Jack Daniel’s Distillery.
Texas
Known for its cowboys and oil industry, Texas is home to the Alamo and the Space Center Houston.
utah
Famous for its national parks and skiing, Utah is home to Arches National Park and Park City Mountain Resort.
vermont
Known for its maple syrup and fall foliage, Vermont is home to the Ben & Jerry’s Factory and the Shelburne Museum.
Virginia
Famous for its historic landmarks and beaches, Virginia is home to Monticello and Colonial Williamsburg.
Washington
Known for its tech industry and outdoor recreation, Washington is home to Mount Rainier National Park and the Space Needle.
W. Virginia
Famous for its Appalachian Mountains and whitewater rafting, West Virginia is home to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Greenbrier Resort.
Wisconsin
Known for its cheese and Green Bay Packers football team, Wisconsin is home to the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Wisconsin Dells water park.
Wyoming
Famous for its national parks and cowboy culture, Wyoming is home to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park. It’s also known for the Old Faithful geyser and the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo.