The Siberian American: Friday Favorites: Six Places in the United States I Would Love to Visit Again

Friday, April 1, 2016

Friday Favorites: Six Places in the United States I Would Love to Visit Again

Happy Friday, friends! It’s been a fun week here with my in-laws in town for the first half of the week and Chris starting a new rotation in the second half of the week. Yesterday, we found out he gets a three-day weekend this weekend for the first time since he’s started intern year! Sadly, we just found out, so I didn’t have time to plan a weekend trip, but I can’t wait to spend three days with my love in the city. He has seven straight days of nights after this weekend, so it will be a nice break before a tough week.

Last week I had so much fun sharing the top places on my United States travel list, so this week, I thought I would share the top six places I want to visit again as soon as possible. I had the hardest time narrowing down this list because the United States is full of so many amazing places.

Lake Tahoe
Growing up, we went to San Francisco for a month every summer and a month every winter to visit family friends. Most of that month during the winter was spent in Lake Tahoe, and it is one of my favorite places in the world. I haven’t been back since I was a kid, and I would love to go with Chris someday.


Hawaii
The biggest trip I ever took with my family was a 2.5-week adventure in Hawaii, visiting Oahu, Maui, and the Big Island. Chris has never been to Hawaii, and I would love to go with him for our next big anniversary.


Maine 
We visited Maine in 2014 on our fall foliage cruise, and I fell in love. I would love to see more of the beautiful state and revisit Portland, Kennebunkport, and Bar Harbor. One of my big dreams is to own a summer home in Maine.

Related posts: Portland and Kennebunkport, Maine, Bar Harbor, Maine and Acadia National Park


New York City 
New York City will always have a special place in my heart because it’s where we lived when we first moved to the United States. My best friend is moving to Long Island from Texas just as we are moving back (perfect timing, right?), so I would love to visit her in New York City while she’s there.


Las Vegas
Vegas is my favorite place to go when we only have a few days of vacation. With amazing food, great shows, and fun hotels, there is always plenty to do. When we move back to Texas, I hope to book a short trip to Vegas.

Related posts: Best Shows in Las Vegas, Best Buffets in Las Vegas, Valley of Fire State Park


Alaska
I had hoped to keep this list to five places, but there was no way I was going to make a list of places I want to return without mentioning Alaska. It is easily one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited, and I would go back in a heartbeat. I need to write a few more Alaska posts on here to show y’all just how magical this state is.

Related posts: Landing on Pika Glacier, A Crab Feast Excursion in Ketchikan, Alaska


What’s one place in the United States that you would love to visit again?

30 comments:

  1. Gorgeous photos! I have never been to Lake Tahoe or Hawaii, but I'd love to get to both. We've been to the other four places you listed, and I totally agree that those are places to return. For some reason, I'm especially wanting to return to Maine right now! Such a beautiful and peaceful place!

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  2. Love your list!! I just found out I'm moving to Alaska!! I would love any tips or must see places. We will be living near anchorage but traveling whenever we can!

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  3. All of these are on my list of places to visit! The place I'd like to visit again is Arizona. It's so beautiful there.

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    1. I've only seen the Grand Canyon in Arizona! I would love to go to Sedona.

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  4. I would go to Hawaii again in a heartbeat and also Napa!! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

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  5. I've been craving an NYC trip for so long now.. I miss it there! Most of these places are on my bucket list =)

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  6. Oh I'd love to go to Alaska! It just looks so pretty! I've been to Maine once and it was so nice! I've also been to NYC many times, I love seeing Broadway shows

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  7. Great post & pictures! Welcome back to Texas! I'm sure you're excited to get hear in time for the summer heat! ;)

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  8. Definitely Maui. I went there for a wedding and would totally move there if money/job wasn't an issue!! Maybe Vegas, because the last time I went I was 9 and couldn't do a whole lot! But I'm not a big gambler so I'd mostly want to see the shows. I live right next door to NYC :) You've been to a lot of cool places!

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  9. Hawaii is my favorite; you could never go there too many times. I've been to those same islands, and I'd love to visit Kauai soon. I've been dying to visit Alaska for so long as well.

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    1. I really want to see Kauai soon too! I think it would be fun for Chris and me to explore it together since we both haven't been! :)

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  10. We've never been to Maine, but I've always heard about how beautiful it is! I hope that you have the chance to go back and visit Hawaii with Chris! It's completely different visiting with your husband versus your family. Oh Vegas! You're totally right that it's perfect for a short getaway, and you can't beat the food and shows and just the beauty of the casinos!

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  11. I've only been to NYC and Vegas from this list, but I want to travel to all the other places too! I love that you travel so much! :)

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  12. I definitely have NYC as my next place to go...and Hawaii we never got to go to in the Marine corps although we almost got stationed there. I was so bummed we didn't!

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  13. I'm a big fan of Hawaii and Washington State- I would never get sick of visiting those places!

    Heather @ Everywherejoy.com

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    1. Me neither! I really love Washington state too-so gorgeous!

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  14. Gorgeous places! I've only been to NYC and Las Vegas off your list and I agree Vegas is such a great weekend trip for a fun time doing so many different things. Hawaii and Alaska are definitely on my places to visit.

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  15. oh this is awesome! i struggle with wanting to go back places and wanting to go somewhere new. i will always want to go back to vegas, love it. i'd love to go to alaska! i have been to hawaii but not enough of it so i don't think i saw enough to appreciate it, so i'd love to go back. have a good weekend!

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  16. So many fabulous places! NYC and Vegas are forever repeats, and I still need to get myself to Hawaii and Alaska. Such gorgeous spots! Happy Friday gurlie <3
    Green Fashionista

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  17. Great list! I'd love to get back to Hawaii again too, so beautiful! I think I'm Vegas-ed out for life though, haha.

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    1. Haha, nice! We love all the good food in Vegas, so I don't think we'll ever get tired of it! :)

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  18. I've been to the last three places but I definitely want to visit both Hawaii and lake Tahoe someday. Both look beautiful in their own way.

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  19. My co-worker keeps telling me about Lake Tahoe and how beautiful it is! What makes it so beautiful? the scenery? Or the weather?

    Yay for a three day weekend, even if there's nothing major in it just getting three uninterrupted days is great :)

    liz @ j for joiner

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  20. I've only ever been to NYC. I would love to see Lake Tahoe though! As well as Alaska and Maine and Hawaii and Vegas. OK...clearly I'd like to see them all.

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  21. NYC is my favorite place ever!! I grew up about 80mi from there so it was really easy to go in for the day and come home. I have not been to other places, but they look amazing - and your posts are always inspiring me to try new places!

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

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  22. I want to go to all of these places. I've been to Lake Tahoe and NYC, and Vegas is practically down the street. But I really, REALLY want to get to Alaska and Hawaii!

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  23. The only place I've been on your list is Lake Tahoe. Such a beautiful place! When my husband and I lived in NorCal, we had a friend that lived in Reno. We went often and also spent a lot of time in Tahoe, because it's so darn close.

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  24. I want to go at Hawaii, its too beautiful place, The biggest trip I want ever took with my family was adventure in Hawaii
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