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From stunning natural wonders to architectural wonders built by man, America is a beautiful place with no shortage of beautiful destinations to visit.

We've collected the most beautiful places in the United States based on travel rankings from INSIDER and other publications, as well as travel sites like TripAdvisor.

In no particular order, here are 30 destinations that put their postcard photos to shame.

Oak Alley Plantation was built from 1837 to 1839 and named after the 800-foot oak tree. Country Living named the property one of America's most beautiful historic homes.

Voted for the best beach in the US by To, one netizen wrote: "Having flown in from New York, there was snow and a cold wind blowing, the clear water was a wonderful respite from the white sand as well as a Nice break makes for calm waves! "

Skagit Valley hosts its annual Blink and Tulip Festival in April. People come from all over the world to see the colorful fields of blooming tulips. Last year, the festival attracted people from all 50 states and 93 countries.

Glaciers may appear stationary, but their movement shapes the landscape. The Exit Glacier is the only part accessible by road, otherwise you can explore the park by boat, kayak, or on foot. The park is also home to Alaskan wildlife such as whales, mountain goats, bears, and moose.

With 158 miles of hiking trails and seven peaks over 1,000 feet tall, it's no wonder 3.3 million people visit the park annually, making it one of the most visited parks in North America.

With its views of the Rocky Mountains and charming hubs like Pearl Street, INSIDER named Boulder one of the prettiest cities in America. National Geographic also named it the happiest city in America. Is there a better combination?

Charleston has been named the best small city in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler readers for five consecutive years and was named again in 2017. In 2016 it was named the best city in the world for Tourism + Leisure. Colorful houses line the streets and there are many beautiful places to relax outdoors, making it a well-deserved honor.

The glistening gypsum sand at White Sands National Monument covers 275 miles, making it the largest gypsum sand dune in the world.

They don't call it "American Spa." The water temperature in Hot Springs National Park is 143 degrees Fahrenheit, and the park is filled with hiking trails and historic bathhouses.

There are many places to visit within Yellowstone National Park, but the bright colors of Grand Prismatic Spring make it an outstanding destination. Water from a 121-foot-deep crack in the ground gets its vibrant hue from bacteria surrounding the spring.

The Pacific Coast Highway was once America's most famous scenic drive, known for its cliffside ocean views and stops like the Golden Gate Bridge and redwood forests.

The Badlands’ 244,000 acres of otherworldly rock formations and fossil beds have been called the Grand Canyon of the Midwest.

Newport, Rhode Island is one of those storybook towns with whimsical cabins, huge mansions, and miles of coastal walking trails.

Microsoft added images of The Wave to its desktop wallpaper options in 2009, catapulting what was once a little-known local gem into a must-see destination. Due to its fragility, the Bureau of Land Management only allows 20 people per day to be determined by lottery.

Lake Tahoe is the second deepest lake in the United States. Breathtaking scuba diving in clear blue waters.

"Natural Water Park" is located in the St. Francois Mountains of Missouri. The closure is a series of gentle river rapids and igneous rocks left over from volcanic activity billions of years ago.

Architect Santiago Calatrava designed innovative Milwaukee Art Museum building featuring 90-foot ceilings in Windhover Hall, open twice daily . It is located on Lake Michigan and is beautifully landscaped along bike and walking trails.

The natural beauty of Glacier National Park makes it Montana’s most breathtaking natural wonder and most beautiful vacation destination, featured in INSIDER’s comprehensive coverage, and as a World Heritage Site features.

Located in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, near the Canadian border, Glacier National Park has more than 700 miles of hiking trails in terrain ranging from glaciers and lakes to alpine meadows and forests.

Business Insider readers called the Golden Palace the most beautiful building in West Virginia.

The new Vrindaban was founded in the 1960s by followers of Hare Krishna and is sometimes called the "Taj Mahal of America."

Its lavish finishes include marble, onyx, teak and 22-karat gold leaf.

With more than 2,000 naturally formed stone arches, the largest one spans 306 feet, Arches National Park is nature's sculpture garden. The park attracted 1.5 million visitors in 2016.

You can get up close and personal with active lava-burning volcanoes through boat tours and guided hikes in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Wellesley College covers 500 acres and has a private lake, making it one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States.

TripAdvisor named The Met the best museum in the United States in the 2017 Travelers' Choice Awards.

“Over the top, with an incredible collection of impeccable furniture, art, armor, architecture, music,” one user of the museum wrote.

Niagara Falls State Park was established in 1885 and is the oldest state park in the United States. More than 700,000 gallons of water flow through the falls every second.

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven wonders of the world. It stretches for 277 miles and dates back 70 million years.

The 10,894-acre Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is the only national park dedicated to preserving the tall prairie ecosystem, which is filled with forbs, flowers, trees and shrubs. There's nothing like fresh country air and wide open spaces.

During high tide, water fills Thor's Well, squirts out of it, and drains inside for a mesmerizing water show. Just don't get too close to this "Pacific Drain."

Central Park covers an area of ??843 acres and is located in one of the busiest cities in the world. The park is surrounded by skyscrapers but filled with wooded trails that attract locals and tourists from all over the world.

Willis Tower’s Sky Deck is 110 stories tall and offers panoramic views of the city of Chicago and Lake Michigan. It attracts 1.5 million visitors every year.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. If you go during firefly mating season, you'll get a stunning light show.