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AL

Alabama

Gulf Shores beaches, civil rights history and Southern food.

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AK

Alaska

Glaciers, wildlife and the northern lights.

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AZ

Arizona

Grand Canyon, red rocks and desert sunsets.

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AR

Arkansas

Hot Springs, Ozark hiking and quiet lakes.

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CA

California

Coastline, wine country, theme parks and big-city culture.

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CO

Colorado

Rocky Mountain hiking, ski towns and craft beer.

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CT

Connecticut

Coastal villages, Mystic and classic New England charm.

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DE

Delaware

Beach towns, boardwalks and tax-free shopping.

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FL

Florida

Beaches, theme parks, the Everglades and the Keys.

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GA

Georgia

Savannah's squares, Atlanta food and mountain trails.

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HI

Hawaii

Volcanoes, surf and island hopping.

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ID

Idaho

Rivers, Sun Valley and big wilderness.

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IL

Illinois

Chicago architecture, deep-dish pizza and the lakefront.

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IN

Indiana

Indy racing, Lake Michigan dunes and Amish country.

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IA

Iowa

Farm country, scenic byways and the State Fair.

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KS

Kansas

Prairie views, the Flint Hills and Route 66 stops.

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KY

Kentucky

Bourbon Trail, horse country and Mammoth Cave.

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LA

Louisiana

New Orleans music, Cajun cooking and the bayous.

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ME

Maine

Rocky coast, lighthouses, lobster and Acadia.

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MD

Maryland

Chesapeake crabs, Annapolis and Ocean City.

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MA

Massachusetts

Boston history, Cape Cod and the Berkshires.

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MI

Michigan

Great Lakes shores, Mackinac Island and Detroit.

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MN

Minnesota

Thousands of lakes, the Twin Cities and the North Shore.

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MS

Mississippi

The Blues Trail, Gulf Coast and Delta heritage.

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MO

Missouri

St. Louis Arch, Kansas City barbecue and the Ozarks.

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MT

Montana

Glacier National Park, big skies and Yellowstone gateways.

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NE

Nebraska

Sandhills, Omaha and Chimney Rock.

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NV

Nevada

Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe and desert road trips.

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NH

New Hampshire

White Mountains, fall colour and lake towns.

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NJ

New Jersey

Boardwalks, Jersey Shore beaches and the Pine Barrens.

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NM

New Mexico

Santa Fe art, White Sands and green chile.

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NY

New York

NYC icons, Niagara Falls and Adirondack hiking.

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NC

North Carolina

Blue Ridge Parkway, Outer Banks and Asheville.

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ND

North Dakota

Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the Badlands.

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OH

Ohio

Cedar Point, Cleveland rock and Hocking Hills.

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OK

Oklahoma

Route 66, Oklahoma City and open plains.

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OR

Oregon

Rugged coast, Portland food and Crater Lake.

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PA

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia history, Pittsburgh and the Poconos.

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RI

Rhode Island

Newport mansions, sailing and seafood.

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SC

South Carolina

Charleston, Myrtle Beach and the Lowcountry.

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SD

South Dakota

Mount Rushmore, the Badlands and the Black Hills.

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TN

Tennessee

Nashville music, Memphis barbecue and the Smokies.

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TX

Texas

Austin music, Hill Country, Big Bend and barbecue.

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UT

Utah

The Mighty Five national parks and red-rock canyons.

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VT

Vermont

Fall foliage, covered bridges and ski villages.

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VA

Virginia

Shenandoah, Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.

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WA

Washington

Seattle, the Olympic coast and Mount Rainier.

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WV

West Virginia

New River Gorge and Appalachian whitewater.

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WI

Wisconsin

Cheese, Door County and Great Lakes shores.

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WY

Wyoming

Yellowstone, Grand Teton and cowboy country.

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