We asked you to tell us what you think is the most beautiful place in the United States. Thousands of photos poured in from across the country showcasing breathtaking views, true natural beauty, unique local landmarks, jaw-dropping landscapes, many with awe-inspiring stories to match.
Read below to see which spots made it onto "Good Morning America's" 10 Most Beautiful Places list. We've listed the places alphabetically and want to hear which one is your favorite.
This week, "GMA" will take viewers to the most beautiful spots in the United States, all nominated by you!
Alan Ostmann
1.
"GMA" viewer Alan Ostmann of Candler, N.C., nominated Asheville, a small
city tucked in the Appalachian Mountains rich with art, architecture
and outstanding scenery. | Asheville, N.C. |
"I live just outside of Asheville, N.C., [bordering] the Pisgah National Forest in possibly the oldest mountains on the planet," Ostmann wrote in his submission. "Four miles from my home is the Blue Ridge Parkway. The forest and parkway allow some of the most spectacular views I have seen anywhere in the world. I hike and bike the area daily and am always amazed at the beauty nature can reveal to us."
Tessa Lemke
2.
Aspen is an authentic mountain town best known for its world-class
skiing in winter months and as an outdoor playground for mountain
biking, rafting, fly fishing, rock climbing, hiking and more in warmer
months.| Aspen, Colo. |
Tessa Lemke of Carbondale, Colo., submitted a photo of the magnificent Pyramid Peak, part of the summits of the Maroon Bells, a short drive from Aspen, which gave us our inspiration.
"Every drive into Aspen has this beautiful view -- ever changing from red rock to snow-covered," she wrote. "To me it doesn't look real ... like something from 'The Lord of the Rings.' Breathtaking!!"
Courtesy Gary Acabbo
3.
Cape Cod has long been a favorite summer vacation destination made
popular by the Kennedy clan and others. The 400-square-mile peninsula is
filled with beaches and caters to tourists, but the cape's natural
beauty is what compelled Gary Accabo of New Haven, Conn., to nominate
the area.
| Cape Cod, Mass. |
"I have visited Provincetown, Cape Cod every summer since 1977. Race Point is the most gorgeous part of the National Sea Shore. To be there in the evening to experience a sunset is one of the most breathtaking visions to witness. Its beauty is forever etched in my mind," Accabo wrote.
Terri Rose
4.
Dramatic sunsets, miles and miles of seashore and sugar-white sand all
make Destin, Fla., the "Most Beautiful Place in America" for "GMA"
viewer Terri Rose of Niceville, Fla. When Rose submitted her
description of the seaside town, nestled in Florida's northern
panhandle, we knew we had to find that spot.| Destin, Fla. |
Dolly Albers
5.
The stunning view of the Grand Teton mountain range has kept viewer
Dolly Albers of Peoria, Ill., coming again and again to this spectacular
spot.
| Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, Wyo. |
"Just sit ... and look out at those mountains anytime of the day or night. No place in America is more beautiful," Albers wrote. "[We] went there for our 25th [wedding] anniversary, again for our 40th, and last year for our 55th! We're been there in the winter to ski, spring to see the wild flowers, summer to hike and raft, fall to see the color changes. I close my eyes and see that view -- what more could you want?"
Lisa Basham
6.
Lanikai Beach is a strip of paradise hidden on the island of Oahu.
| Lanikai Beach, Oahu, Hawaii |
"How could this not be the most beautiful place in America?" wrote Lisa Basham of Kailua, Hawaii. "Bright, white, soft sand and clear, blue, warm water. This is the perfect beach to have a romantic picnic or get married. You can also have a great time with friends snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding, or kayaking out to the beach on the Mokulua Islands."
Courest Lisa Gecelosky
7.
Viewer Lisa Gecelosky of Bernville, Pa., told us about Newport's wharfs,
historic mansions, and famed Cliff Walk along the eastern shore, which
caught our eye and landed this destination a spot on our list. The New
England coastal town boasts spectacular scenery and a vibrant downtown
area that makes it a perennial tourist favorite.
| Newport, R.I. |
Kathleen Rockwell
8.
Outside San Francisco, Point Reyes National Seashore is a don't-miss
destination. The park protects over 71,000 acres of wildlife and
coastland, but is also a place to take in the great outdoors with
hiking, camping, horseback riding and more. The view along this famed
peninsula inspired Kathleen Rockwell of Oviedo, Fla., to send "GMA" this
photo.
| Point Reyes, Calif. |
"I found the most [beautiful] place in America so far to be in California. I visited there in January this year with my husband ... We drove over there to the top of the mountain and got out and walked around. The view looking at the Pacific Ocean from there was breathtaking -- you felt like you were in heaven," she wrote. "It was the most beautiful site I have ever seen that it made me cry ... seriously."
Robert Fruggiero
9.
Sedona's natural beauty takes your breath away. The Red Rocks inspire
such awe that we had to name it one of our Most Beautiful Places in
America.
| Sedona, Ariz. |
"The Red Rock Country in and around Sedona, Ariz., is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places I have ever visited in the U.S.," Robert Fruggiero wrote to "GMA." "This picture was taken from up on Bell Rock … during a yearlong cross-country RV trip."
Jim Madole
10.
| Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mich. |
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, tucked in the northwest corner
of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, is one of the nation's best-kept secrets.
That's why "GMA" viewer Jim Madole of Grand Rapids, Mich., nominated
the spot.
"It is peaceful and serene, a place for gazing out into the world, night
or day, and realizing that the universe is truly a magical, majestic
mystery, and humans are just a very small part of it all," he wrote in
his submission. "Here at Sleeping Bear, I sit in awe and wonder at the
perfection of Mother Nature."
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