미국 각주에서 단 한곳만 들른다면 : The Ultimate U.S. Bucket List

Each U.S. State has a plethora of things to do and see... but, if you had to recommend just one thing a visitor should do in your state, what would it be? Without a doubt, there's plenty more that we could add to our list below, but, for anyone looking to travel back to their American roots, this bucket list is a great place to start!

Alabama: Spend a day at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Suitable for ages 7 to 99, this will be your chance to sleep in bunks and handle a crisis on simulated missions in space.

Alaska: See polar bears at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

For a chance to watch polar bears live wild and freely, spend a night in the villages of Kaktovic and Barrow, located on Alaska's 19 million-acre wildlife refuge.

Arizona: Hike to Havasu Falls, the Grand Canyon's Hidden Jewel

Source: Flickr.com, Trail Sherpa The 10-mile hike into Havasu Canyon starts at Hualapai Hilltop, and isn't an especially hard walk.

Arkansas: Visit Anthony Chapel in Garvan Woodland Gardens

Source: Flickr.com, Ed Uthman This chapel, made of pine beams and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, is surrounded by 210 acres of flowers, streams and waterfalls.

California: Drive State Route 1 through Big Sur

Source: Flickr.com, Sarah TZ To experience the best of California, nothing is better than a coastal trip for some spectacular views.

Colorado: Go sandboarding at the Sand Dunes National Park

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Get the best of the national park's sand dunes by speeding down some of the tallest dunes in North America.

Connecticut: Order the white clam pizza at Frank Pepe Pizzeria

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Source: Flickr.com, Krista Frank Pepe Pizzeria is one of the oldest pizzeria's in the country, and his white clam has been called the best pizza in America.

Washington D.C.: Go paddle boating in the Tidal Basin

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This has got to be one of the best ways to see D.C's biggest monuments.

Delaware: Walk along the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk

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Source: Flickr.com, Ralphnuss For a U.S. boardwalk with a vintage vibe, your search ends here.

Florida: Climb the shark valley tower

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Source: Flickr.com, Lisa Andres About halfway through the Everglades National Park, climb up the observation tower to get a good view of the alligators lurking in the swamps below.

Georgia: Eat at the Olde Pink House, Savannah

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Source: Flickr.com, Ron Cogswell A refined Southern restaurant that had originally served as a residence, then a bank and also an army headquarters.

Hawaii: Climb the Stairway to Heaven

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Source: Flickr.com, Alex Ulanov The view from up here is stunning.

Idaho: Drive through Interstate 90 across Panhandle

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Source: Flickr.com, Ken Lund This scenic route will remind you why driving is an American pastime.

Illinois: Have a drink at the top of the Hancock Building

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Source: Flickr.com, Roger W Be it at sunset, or late at night, this has got to be one of the best ways to see Chicago.

Indiana: Order the tenderloin sandwich at Ivanhoe

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Source: Flickr.com, Dustin Batt This family-run restaurant serves 100 shakes and sundaes to choose from. Complement it with their delicious tenderloin sandwich.

Iowa: Visit the Butter Cow at the Iowa State Fair

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Source: Flickr.com, Bradley Newman Five master artists sculpted the Butter Cow and it has been a State Fair tradition since 1911. Weighing at 600 pounds, the Butter Cow could butter 19,200 slices of toast.

Kansas: Order the No6 Oatmeal Stout at Gella's Diner & Lb. Brewing Co.

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This charming yet modern storefront, won a Gold World Beer Cup Award for their Oatmeal Stout.

Kentucky: Stop for a drink along the Bourbon Trail

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Source: Flickr.com, Anthony Pre-plan your route to lead you past eight of Kentucky's distilleries, from Jim Beam to Marker's Mark.

Louisiana: Visit the French Quarter Festival

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Source: Flickr.com, Vincent Escudero This free, three-day music festival is held every spring.

Maine: Watch the sunrise on Cadillac Mountain

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One of the most famous hikes in beautiful Acadia National Park.

Maryland: Order crab at Cantler's

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Just drive your boat directly up to its riverside inn.

Massachusetts: Dance at the Beachcomber on Cape Cod

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Source: Flickr.com, Georgia An old-school dance bar right on the beach, complete with live raggae and rock.

Michigan: Visit the Shinola Store

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Source: Flickr.com, Manuela Oprea Shinola manufactures quality watches, bikes and leather goods in Detroit.

Minnesota: Canoe the Boundary Waters

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Source: Flickr.com, Jake Stimpson This superior National Forest has over one thousand individual lakes.

Mississippi: Listen to the blues at The Lyric, in Oxford

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Source: Flickr.com, Brandon When you need a break from the beer bars, head to this movie-theater-turned-concert-hall.

Missouri: Explore the Ozark Caverns

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Source: Flickr.com, Jena Fuller Missouri is home to thousands of caves, its most famous feature being Angel Showers, where water constantly flows from the ceiling like a waterfall.

Montana: Drive along Going-to-the-Sun Road

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Source: Flickr.com, Glacier NPS This 50-mile drive through Glacier National Park is stunning.

Nebraska: Throw horseshoes during Popcorn Days in North Loup

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Source: Flickr.com, Diana Robinson This three-day festival is packed with polka dancing, turtle racing, bull riding and unlimited free popcorn.

Nevada: Order a late-night Awful Awful Burger at The Nugget

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Source: Flickr.com, Reno Tahoe This world-famous burger is served with a mountain of fries.

New Hampshire: Add your pumpkin to the wall at the Keene Pumpkin Festival

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Source: Flickr.com, Jeff Dell Every year, people hed to Keene to either defend or win back the official world record for most jack-o-lanterns in one place.

New Jersey: Climb Barnegat Lighthouse on Long Island Beach

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Source: Flickr.com, thisisbossi These 217 steps are well worth it.

New Mexico: Visit the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

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Source: Flickr.com, littlemoresunshine This is the biggest balloon rally in the world!

New York: Go wine tasting on Long Island's North Fork

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You've got 30 picture-perfect wineries to choose from - and they are insanely cheap to tour.

North Carolina: Tour the Biltmore Estate

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Source: Flickr.com, Jennifer Boyer Explore the largest private residence in the United States on bikes!

North Dakota: Climb White Butte

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Source: Flickr.com, Jonathan Kotta At 3,507 feet above sea level, this massive hill outside the town of Amidon, is the highest point in the whole state.

Ohio: Order a scoop of black raspberry chocolate chip at Graeter's Ice cream

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Source: Flickr.com, stu_spivak This place has been selling its ultra-thick ice cream for well over a hundred years... and it's delicious!

Oklahoma: Go to the Norman Music Festival

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Source: Flickr.com, Xian Pitt Originally, this festival complete with multiple stages, art walks and local food tastings, started off as a one-day music fest.

Oregon: Get lost in Powell's City Of Books

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Source: Flickr.com, LWYang This book store in Portland is the largest in the world.

Pennsylvania: Go to a mud sale in Lancaster City

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This live auction and craft sale happens every year in Amish country.

Rhode Island: Take the Cliff Walk in Newport

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Source: Flickr.com, Eric Savage The only problem here is deciding which view to look at - the ocean or the mansions.

South Carolina: Sink your teeth into the barbeque hash at Sweatman's BBQ

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The long drive to get to this place is totally worth it.

South Dakota: Visit the Mitchell Corn Palace

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Source: Flickr.com, Liz Lawley A sight to behold on the outside!

Tennessee: Spend a day in Dollywood

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Source: Flickr.com, Jim R Rogers A fabulous experience in all of Tennessee - think food, waterslides and all things Dolly!

Texas: Drift along the Guadalupe River

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Source: Flickr.com, Nicolas Henderson What can be more relaxing than floating along a river?

Utah: Hike to Delicate Arch

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Source: Flickr.com, Mike Nielson This has got to be the most famous sandstone formation in Arches National Park.

Vermont: Take a brewery tour

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Source: Flickr.com, Shannon Visit as many breweries as possible, Vermont has the most breweries per capita of any state!

Virginia: Watch a movie at the Byrd Theater in Carytown

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Source: freedigitalphotos.net, ponsulak A big, glamorous old-time movie palace that has been showing films since 1928.

Washington: Hike the Ape Caves

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Source: Flickr.com, Abhinaba Basu Wander through the dark, cold tubes with a headlamp till you arrive at a sunny forest on the other side.

West Virginia: Eat a pepperoni roll from Country Club Bakery

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These delicious rolls only exist in West Virginia!

Wisconsin: Shop at the Dane County Farmer's Market

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Best place to pick up some classic Wisconsin cheese curds.

Wyoming: Go to Cheyenne Frontier Days

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A 10-day rodeo meets small town bonanza complete with free pancakes for breakfast and concerts.