We all have our travel lists, our places we’d like to go in life.  My only rule is that I’m keeping it in the US for right now, for if I think beyond that, the list will get far too big 😉

As you may or may not know, I do have a goal to travel to all 50 states in my life.  Unfortunately, I’ve only been to 22 thus far.  Although, the other 28 states are on my list, there are a few places that stick out beyond the rest.

1) Seattle

For years now, I’ve wanted to visit Seattle.  Since I first heard about the Music museum I’ve wanted to go and explore it.  The idea that mountains and the ocean were so close together made for another reason, and the greenery that was around Seattle.  And of course, walking along Pike Place where the historic Fish Video was made =)

2) Grand Canyon

Pictures just can’t capture the beauty that is the Grand Canyon so it is on my list of things to witness and see in life.  Not only as it my dream to capture it, but it’s my dream to ingrain a memory of that majestic beauty.

3) Boston

To me, Boston is just another one of those cities that a person must see at least once in their lives.  I’ve had friends visit it over and over again because they’ve loved it so much.  Besides, I want to visit the bar where everyone knows your name 😉

4) New York City

This city scares me, but in the same time, it captures me.  To see the Statue of Liberty to the hustle and bustle of the city happening around me.  The idea of New Year’s Eve in Times Square, as crowded as that may be, to the Rockefeller Center to FAO Schwartz.  Okay, okay, I’ve seen far too many movies with New York in them 😉 But it’s one of those cities that a person must see before they die.

5) YellowStone National Park, Yosemite National Park, Delani National Park

Nothing is more beautiful than being out in nature.  The wild animals, the beautiful landscapes, and watching mother nature unfold into itself.  Our national parks are truly beautiful.

6) Savannah, Georgia

It is my dream to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, Georgia.  I hear it is the place to celebrate that holiday.  Plus the beauty of the East Coast, and the historical homes throughout Savannah.

7) Alaska

One day, somehow, I will visit Alaska.  It’s my dream to do it through a cruise.  But someone mentioned to me that you can only see so much when on a cruise.  So I’m beginning to debate that strategy!

8) Hawaii

Hawaii is on my list, however, it’s not near the top.  Perhaps it’s because I live in such a warm climate now, or perhaps it’s because I’ve never been much of a tropical girl.  But one day, I have to experience it, and the blue, blue waters that surround the islands.

9) Nashville, Tennessee

Music capitol of the world.  Something about this city shouts beauty to me.  The truth is, I’m not even that big into country, but I’d like to visit this city.

10) Maine

I want to experience Maine during the fall.  Those beautiful fall colors along that North Eastern corridor has always been a dream of mine, and to stay in Bed and Breakfasts along the way.

Gosh, this list was a lot harder to write than I realized.  To pinpoint exactly why I wanted to visit these specific areas of the country, or to narrow it down to just 10 places.  I stuck with the pretty big areas for now, but I will continue to explore all 50 states in greater detail.  It just means I need to start doing my research 😉

I am drawn to big cities, and places related to nature.  I like the Mountains, but I also love the hustle and bustle of the cities.  I love the great wide open, but love knowing there’s a store just down the road if I need it.

My ideal place to visit has a combination of both nature and city.