#1 Ladew Topiary Gardens, Maryland
Located in Monkton, Maryland, Ladew Topiary Gardens are a 22 acre (8.9 ha) nonprofit gardens that feature many creative topiary. The gardens were established in the 30s by Harvey S. Ladew, who enjoyed fox hunting. Thus, many topiaries depict a fox hunt with horses, riders, dogs, as well as a selection of other animals. The gardens are open from April to October.
#2 Old Man's Cave, Ohio
Old Man's Cave is located in Hocking Hills State Park, in the Hocking Hills region of Hocking County, Ohio. It's one of the most scenic hiking trails in the park and features 5 main areas: Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls, Lower Falls and Lower Gorge. Scattered across the trail are gorge and waterfalls that offer a unique look at the earth's subsurface.
#3 Sand Harbor Island, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Sand Harbor Island in Lake Tahoe–Nevada State Park shows some of the key elements of Lake Tahoe's scenery. The different hues of lake water, the rocks scattered throughout the shore and the greenery that frames everything into one breathtaking picture.
#4 Angel Oak, South Carolina
This spectacular tree is located on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. Angel Oak is around 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference and produces shade that is about 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2) wide. The Southern live oak is estimated to be 400-500 years old. Don't forget to grab a picnic basket or a book and enjoy a peaceful afternoon by the tree!
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#5 Glacier National Park, Montana
#6 Horseshoe Bend, Arizona
As its name suggests, this incised meander in Arizona is shaped like a horseshoe and is located 5 miles (8.0 km) downstream from the Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell. The glimmering waters of the Colorado River make for a stunning landmark from the overlook 1,000-foot (300 m) above.The Horseshoe Bend is part of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area that includes Rainbow Bridge National Monument, Reflection Canyon and more, which make it a perfect destination to see in Arizona.
#7 Yosemite Valley, California
Californians' favorite hiking spot, Yosemite National Park covers 748,436 acres (3,028.81 km2) and features breathtaking granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes and mountains that all add up to form one unforgettable sight. Yosemite Valley is a a glacial valley that is around 7.5 miles (12 km) long and approximately 3000–3500 feet deep. It is surrounded by high granite summits like Half Dome and framed by a dense blanket of pines. Another feature of an already beautiful picture is the amount of waterfalls in the valley, like Yosemite Falls that are 2,425 feet (739 m) high.
#8 Lake Mohonk, New York
Even if New York has such landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building to offer, there are some hidden gems hidden away from the Big Apple. Lake Mohonk is one of them. While it's relatively small (one-half mile (800 m) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep), the lake is framed by an endless sea of greenery, making it's shoreline an Instagram user's dream.
#9 Monument Rocks, Kansas
The first landmark chosen by the US Department of the Interior as a National Natural Landmark, Monument Rocks are also known as Chalk Pyramids and reach up to 70 ft (21 m). Experts estimate that the chalk formations have been formed 80 million years ago. They were also named as one of 8 Wonders of Kansas in 2008.
#10 Thor's Well At Cape Perpetua, Oregon
#11 Grand Prismatic Spring, Wyoming
#12 Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve, Alaska
Located in in Southeast Alaska west of Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a 3,223,384 acres (13,044.57 km2) land with 1,045 tidewater and terrestrial glaciers that makes for one sublime view. The stunning white glaciers contrast with the blue waters of Glacier Bay and the Pacific ocean and the sky, creating a natural "crack" in between that is perfect for holiday pictures.
#13 Nā Pali Coast State Park, Hawaii
Covering 6,175 acres (2,499 ha), the Nā Pali Coast State Park is located on the northwest side of Kauaʻi, the oldest inhabited Hawaiian island. Although it's not possible to reach it by car, one can experience the beauty of this state park by following hiking trails, taking a helicopter ride or simply kayaking to it from the ocean side. And while it seems like a lot of effort, it's definitely worth the trouble as the view from The na pali cliffs that reach as far as 4,000 feet (1,200 m) offer a sublime view of the coastline and the Pacific ocean.
#14 Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho
At the heart of Idaho lies the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, a 730,864 acre (295,770 ha) National Recreation Area featuring such stunning sights like Stanley Lake and McGown Peak. The peak is 9,860 feet (3,010 m) above sea level and creates a memorable view when paired with the clear waters of the lake, a perfect place to take in just how sublime nature is.
#15 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
On the shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan lies Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, covering 73,236 acres (296.38 km2) and attracting about half a million visitors annually. This National Lakeshore is one of the many places perfect for photos, as the region features stunning rock formations, waterfalls, and sand dunes.
#16 White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
Perhaps one of the most unique places on this list, White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, showcases the vast white dunes that look extraordinary when vaulted by a blue sky. The sand dunes are composed of of gypsum crystals, giving it a unique pale color. It's small wonder that many films like Transformers (2007) were filmed on this site.
#17 Skagit Valley, Washington
#18 New River Gorge Bridge, West Virginia
#19 Tallulah Gorge State Park, Georgia
#20 Brown County State Park, Indiana
#21 Pikes Peak State Park, Iowa
#22 Apostle Islands Caves, Wisconsin
#23 Everglades National Park, Florida
#24 Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky
#25 Acadia National Park, Maine
#26 Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania
#27 Zion National Park, Utah
#28 Blue Ridge Parkway, Virginia
#29 Pikes Peak, Colorado
The highest summit of the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Pikes Peak is 14,115 feet (4,302 m) high, higher than any point in the United States east of its longitude. The peak is named after Zebulon Pike, an American brigadier general and explorer, who tried to reach the summit on 2 expeditions, but was ultimately unable to do so.
#30 Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
#31 Turner Falls, Oklahoma
#32 Beavertail Lighthouse, Rhode Island
#33 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
#34 Big Bend National Park, Texas
#35 Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware
#36 Windsor Ruins, Mississippi
#37 Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska covers 3,005 acres (12.16 km2) that are rich not only in scenic views, but in history as well. The National Monument features historic overland trail remnants, mixed-grass prairie, rugged badlands, towering bluffs and riparian area along the North Platte River, making it the perfect place to step into our ancestor's shoes. Scotts Bluff was an important landmark for pioneers the Oregon Trail and many more. It was named after Hiram Scott, a clerk who died near the bluff in 1828.
#38 Cape May, New Jersey
#39 Outer Banks, North Carolina
#40 Lake Willoughby, Vermont
#41 Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag), Arkansas
#42 Gillette Castle State Park, Connecticut
#43 Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Illinois
#44 French Quarter In New Orleans, Louisiana
#45 The Berkshires, Massachusetts
#46 Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota
#47 Badlands National Park, South Dakota
#48 Guntersville Lake, Alabama
#49 Tettegouche State Park, Minnesota
#50 Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri