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41 Best Unknown Vacation Spots in the United States You’ll Love

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In this story, I unpack some of the best-hidden vacation spots in the US and why you should visit them.

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Be it uncrowded ski slopes to spend your next winter vacation or a sunny, sandy beach to get your tan on, these unknown vacation spots in the US have got you covered.

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Gatlinburg offers some quirky activities you’d love doing with your spouse too, like Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum, a treasure trove of over-the-top displays.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Smugglers’ Notch State Park offers several hiking trails that lead to serene waterfalls like Bingham Falls, while the Stowe Scenic Auto Road takes you through fascinating dense forests.

Stowe, Vermont

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Tucked in a peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, one of the largest lakes in the United States, Door County is one of Wisconsin’s best-kept secrets.

Door County, Wisconsin

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The coastal city is best known for its colonial Spanish architecture, spooky ghost tours, and stunning Atlantic Ocean beaches.

St. Augustine, Florida

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Today, this gorgeous island prides itself on being one of the most preserved areas in the United States.

Jekyll Island, Georgia

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