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The U.S. has no shortage of ways to prove why it earned the nickname "America the Beautiful." Just take a look around! There are countless monuments, natural landmarks, bustling cities and hidden alcoves waiting to be explored, some near some far but all absolutely worth visiting at least once to experience for yourself.
House Beautiful compiled a list of 35 of the "most beautiful places" in the U.S., highlighting stunning locales both big and small in various cities around the country. While the list features iconic destinations like the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Trinity Church in Boston and the entirety of New York City and Chicago, one spot in Washington got a shoutout.
Coming in at No. 2 is Kerry Park in Seattle thanks to its "gorgeous" views of the surrounding landscape. Here's what House Beautiful had to say about this breathtaking destination:
"The view of downtown Seattle and the majestic Mount Rainier can't be beat from Kerry Park, a terraces park and green space. It's less than a mile from Seattle Center where you can view other local landmarks up close and personal, and it's located in the city's charming Queen Anne neighborhood. Bring a picnic and stay a while as you watch day turn to evening from this gorgeous vantage point."
Check out the full list at housebeautiful.com to read up on more of the most beautiful places in the country.