I've been to all 50 states. I enjoyed visiting these 12 the most.

Ashley NealyFeb 14, 2024, 22:35 IST

I've been to all 50 states and learned in-depth information about each one's history, culture, and cuisine along the way.Ashley Nealy

I have visited all 50 states in the US and learned so much at every stop along the way.
National parks like Yellowstone in Wyoming and Glacier in Montana offer the most picturesque views.

After seeing a friend take on a challenge to visit 50 states by the time they turned 40, I decided to embark on my own travel journey through the US.

I counted up all the states I'd already traveled to, the ones I needed to revisit, and the ones I'd never been to. Eventually, I made my way to all 50.

Here are the 12 states that I enjoyed the most.

Wyoming is home to Yellowstone, one of America's most interesting national parks.

Yellowstone is my favorite US national park, so Wyoming is at the top of my list.Ashley Nealy

Montana's glaciers are just one of the state's many chilling, thrilling sights.

I saw massive glaciers in Montana in Glacier National Park.Ashley Nealy

Vermont is a hidden gem for foodies, and I still think about the ice cream and poutine I ate there.

Vermont was a foodie's heaven, with a Ben & Jerry's factory and drool-worthy poutine.Ashley Nealy

Wisconsin had some of the best lactose-based foods I've ever tried.

When I was in Wisconsin, I tried deep-fried and bacon-wrapped cheese curds.Ashley Nealy

Oregon's doughnuts and bookstores won me over.

Voodoo Doughnuts is an essential stop on any visit to Portland.Ashley Nealy

Minnesota's Mall of America was massive, with a theme park and over 500 stores inside.

The Mall of America has four floors, and each one is over a mile long.Ashley Nealy

South Dakota's Crazy Horse Memorial is unfinished, but I still got a great view of it.

The Crazy Horse Memorial was wondrous, even though it remained incomplete.Ashley Nealy

Idaho is known for its potatoes, and the french fries there didn't disappoint.

Idaho is famous for its potatoes, so I tried many different variations of fries during my visit.Ashley Nealy

New Hampshire exposed me to a new side of colonial history.

I learned about riveting history in New Hampshire.Ashley Nealy

Hawaii is hands down my favorite tropical destination.

Maui had some of the most beautiful beaches I've ever seen.Ashley Nealy

Alaska is filled with action and adventure, and I'm already looking forward to my return.

The final state on my list was Alaska, and I already want to return.Ashley Nealy

Arizona has a winning combination of great food and gorgeous nature.

I took a tour bus into the mountains in Arizona.Ashley Nealy

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