Iconic Destination Named Washington's Most Beautiful Place

By Nathaniel Weekes

April 4, 2023

Shoeshoeing at Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park, Port Angeles, Washington State, USA
Photo: Getty Images

The United States is a huge country, meaning there are hundreds of picturesque natural scenery to explore. These scenic places range from majestic mountains and canyons to long stretches of coastal shores. These landscapes make for some unforgettable experiences or nice additions to your social media page.

If you're looking to view breathtaking places, Travel + Leisure pinpointed the most beautiful place in every state. The website states, "The natural beauty found across the 50 states is so vast and staggering, it's practically impossible to make sense of — though you can't say we didn't try. Here, our totally subjective, state-by-state list of the most beautiful places in the U.S."

Writers say the most beautiful place in Washington state is Hurricane Ridge! Here's why it was chosen:

"This mountainous area within Olympic National Park packs the best features of Washington state into one enchantingly alpine package: snowy peaks, glassy lakes, grazing black-tailed deer in steep meadows, and thick evergreen forests."

The National Park Service issued an alert for Hurricane Ridge, saying the area will be closed for construction through May 25, 2023. That means it'll reopen just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!

Check out the full list on Travel + Leisure's website.

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