Busy Tourist has named its “50 Most Beautiful Places In The US To Visit In Your Lifetime” – Angel Oak, Blue Ridge and Savannah made the list
Busy Tourist has named is “50 Most Beautiful Places in the US to Visit in Your Lifetime” and 3 area favorite made the list this year.
#8 – Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway is a highway, which may surprise you, as most roads can’t be considered beautiful places.
But this highway spans 469 miles in length, over multiple countries throughout North Carolina and Virginia, and offers some of the most spectacular views in the country.
Driving down this highway will allow you to take in the stunning Appalachian mountains, including multiple valleys and peaks such as the Peaks of Otter and the famous Roanoke Mountain.
If you like, you can even get off the road and go down a hiking trail of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park or the Shenandoah National Park.
Planning a road trip around Virginia? Check out our list of things to do in Virginia!
#9 – Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is an old city that is home to multiple fascinating sites.
Its streets are paved with cobblestones and flanked by old buildings like museums and churches that are simply stuffed with history.
Downtown, you’ll find one of the biggest National Historic Landmark districts in the US, which also connect to the riverfront and the coast.
If there are particular areas you would like to visit, look no further than Forsyth Park, built in the 1840s and fitted with a stupendous fountain, romantic benches, and plenty of iconic oaks covered in moss for an even more calming aesthetic.
Up for something more spooky? Take a trip to the Bonaventure Cemetery!
Planning a trip to Savannah soon? Be sure to check out our list detailing the best things to do in Savannah, GA!
This is one of those beautiful places that is designated a must-visit location because of one single, incredible centerpiece: the Angel Oak.
It is a magnificent, grand oak tree aged between 400 and 500 years, and its thick, twisted branches and opulent leaves extend outwards to cover over 17,200 square feet!
The Angel Oak is located in Johns Island near Charleston in South Carolina – which is, notably, also a fantastic tourist destination.
It’s relaxing, full of beaches, packed with historical sites, and has an enjoyable mild climate.
So after a great picnic beneath the oak, you’ll have lots more to do!
Planning a trip to Charleston soon? Be sure to check out our list of things to do in Charleston, SC!
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