20 Awesome Destinations for a Perfect U.S. Trip

North Shore Scenic Drive, Duluth to Grand Portage

Follow the Lake Superior shoreline 142 idyllic miles north from Duluth to the Canadian border. Along the way, explore eight state parks, like Gooseberry Falls, a favorite of Rosemount, Minn., native Tim Kojetin. “There are beautiful waterfalls throughout the park, and coastal cliffs that make for excellent hiking,” Kojetin says. “You can even catch the Northern Lights if your timing is right.”

Photograph by Jim Brandenburg, Minden Pictures, National Geographic Creative