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Bucket List Destinations in the U.S.

Traveling provides us with so much inspiration and appreciation for the world we live in. Here are some of our bucket list destinations in the United States.

Big Sur. Photo Credit: Image by Doug Parks / 500px Images

Big Sur, California

The views are mesmerizing!

Hotel Recommendation: Post Ranch Inn

Lotusland. Photo Credit: Lotusland via Santa Ynez Valley Star

Lotusland, California

This beautiful garden is a must-visit to reconnect with nature and enjoy the outdoors!

Hotel Recommendation: Rosewood Miramar, San Ysidro Ranch

The Arches. Photo Credit: Anthony Heflin/Shutterstock

The Arches, Utah

This is a “red-rock wonderland” with amazing colors, land forms and textures.

Hotel Recommendation: Sorrel River Ranch

Yellowstone National Park. Photo Credit: Sunset.com

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

A must see! Camping is highly popular here.

Roger’s Garden. Photo Credit: Dave Lauridsen via Sunset Magazine

Orange County, CAlifornia

We highly recommend walking the grounds and grabbing lunch at Roger’s Garden and shopping at A’Maree’s after.

Hotel Recommendation: Montage laguna Beach

Joshua Tree. Photo Credit: Dennis Silvas / Shutterstock via Lonely Planet

Joshua Tree, California

For those who live in Southern California, this is a great place to unplug, camp, and hike.

Don’t forget to visit DesertX while you’re in the desert (until May 16, 2021) and dine at Workshop Kitchen + Bar!

Hotel Recommendation: Parker Palm Springs

Prada Marfa Art Installation. Photo Credit: Dazed

Marfa, Texas

Known for the Marfa Mystery Lights and minimalistic art installations, this town is fascinating.

Hotel Recommendation: Hotel Saint George

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon. Photo Credit: Larry Geddis via traveloregon.com

Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

The waterfalls and cliffs are spectacular.

Alaska. Photo Credit: CrimeReads

Alaska

Amazing sites.

Hotel Recommendations: Chelatna Lake Lodge, Talon Lodge (sold out for 2021)

Charleston, South Carolina. Photo Credit: f11photo/Shutterstock

Charleston, South Carolina

Such a charming town to visit, especially in the spring.

The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, FL. Photo Credit: The Colony Hotel

Palm Beach, Florida

We especially love The Colony Hotel’s specially-designed villas. We also highly recommend visiting the appointment-only museum - The Bunker Artspace.

Hotel Recommendations: The Colony Hotel, The Breakers, The White Elephant

Nantucket, Massachusetts. Photo Credit: White Elephant Resorts

Nantucket, Massachusetts

Nantucket is a charming island off of Cape Cod filled with unpainted cedar-shingled buildings and hydrangeas galore!

Hotel Recommendation: The White Elephant