What are the 10 best hidden gem destinations across the USA? — featuring MojoTravels

0:00 welcome to Mojo travels and today we'll  be counting down our picks for the top   10 Hidden Gem destinations across the USA are  you a fan of our videos be sure to subscribe   to Mojo travels and ring the bell to be  notified about our latest videos [Music]   for this list we'll be looking at  American cities towns and landmarks  

0:20 that might not be on your radar but  are definitely worth checking out number 10 Door County Wisconsin in general is an  underrated destination for a cozy getaway with   your significant other door county is especially  easy to overlook being a peninsula hidden away in   the East the area has earned a reputation as the  Midwest equivalent to Cape Cod with Lake Michigan  

0:43 Green Bay and a variety of beaches surrounding the  land we'd argue that door counting is every bit   as captivating as its Massachusetts counterpart  having 11 lighthouses to track down your county   calls to visitors like a legion of candles on the  water even the maritime museum is distinguished  

1:00 with a lighthouse while the six state parks  all possess an enchanting atmosphere Cave   Point County Park is the best kept secret with its  Limestone Cliffs and underwater caves number nine   Leavenworth Washington a trip to Germany might be  out of your price range or maybe now is not the  

1:17 best time for you to leave the country in any  case Leavenworth has the essence of a Timeless   Bavarian Village that makes tourists feel as if  they've been transported to the high mountains of   Europe Leavenworth hosts a variety of events  every season the Highlight being Oktoberfest  

1:32 winter may be the most festive time to drop by as  the snowfall turns the town into a regular Santa's   Village if the old-fashioned buildings covered  in snow aren't enough to get you into the holiday   spirit the local Nutcracker Museum will with over  5 000 unique finds while Leavenworth transforms  

1:48 into a green Paradise when the snow melts its  charm persists year round number eight Esters   Park Colorado Estes Park is one of the closest  cities to Rocky Mountain National Park so if you   want to explore the mountains and Alpine Lakes  Esters Park is the ideal place to set up a home  

2:06 base while you might come for the Rockies visitors  sometimes fail to realize the numerous amenities   that the neighboring Town offers for Stephen King  aficionados consider staying at the Stanley Hotel   which inspired the Overlook Hotel in The Shining  if that's a bit too spooky for your taste the  

2:23 ball paid in is also rich with history and natural  scenery you don't necessarily need to leave town   to see the wildlife either don't be surprised to  find a head of elk wandering across the street or   chowing down on some grass number seven Block  Island Rhode Island America's smaller state is  

2:41 full of Small Wonders that tend to slip through  the cracks even if you live in Rhode Island   there's a strong possibility that Block Island has  eluded you that's because it's located nine miles   off the southern coast whether you're from out of  town or a Rhode Island native Block Island offers  

2:56 a refreshing change of scenery the secluded island  is at its peak during the summer when people take   advantage of the 17 miles of public beaches 32  miles of Scenic Trails 50 stores and Coastal   Cliffs that stretch 250 feet high there isn't a  better place to be on the 4th of July when the  

3:12 annual parade and fireworks take place why not hop  aboard a ferry for a fairy tale vacation number   six Baxter State Park Maine while New England  attracts numerous visitors over the summer season   Autumn brings its fair share of tourists looking  to see the leaves change back to State Park in  

3:30 particular is a foliage Paradise during the fall  the shades of red yellow and orange intensify the   Park's splendorous Landscapes the literal standout  Landmark would have to be Mount katadin Maine's   highest peak with an elevation of more than 5 000  feet the so-called greatest Mountain provides a  

3:47 breathtaking view of the surrounding area the  mountain and multicolored trees are perhaps   even more mystical when viewed from the waters  reflection you're also inclined to find Wildlife   by the lakes and ponds most notably moose from  the Misty sunrises to the golden Sunset every  

4:02 moment here is picture perfect number five Half  Moon Bay California even the most populated U.S   state has its hidden gems Heck if anything a state  like California has so many iconic landmarks that   some places are bound to get overshadowed the next  time that San Francisco's traffic and commotion  

4:20 are proving too stressful drive down to Half Moon  Bay for a relaxing weekend getaway distinguished   by its Crescent shape Half Moon Bay might not be  as well known as Hunting Beach or Santa Cruz but   it's among California's best-serving destinations  with Mavericks bringing the big waves for  

4:37 something a little less stimulating take a boat  out onto Pillar Point Harbor and catch fish until   the sun goes down if you think the Golden State  lacks small town charm look no further than this   Haven's simple luxuries number four Willamette  National Forest Oregon Oregon is another state  

4:55 that should be at the top of everybody's dream  destinations but it sometimes gets lost in the   shuffle while Oregon is sprawling with wondrous  Wilderness the Willamette National Forest captures   The Great Outdoors at its most awe-inspiring  covering just under 400 000 Acres the forest is  

5:11 a hikers Paradise this isn't only because of the  trails and mountains but the Majestic waterfalls   you'll encounter along the way although summer  vacationers enjoy biking and kayaking not nearly   enough people take advantage of the holiday  season when a ski resort pops up there's 555  

5:27 acres to ski but the terrain is also made for  tubing and snowboarding with snow decorating   the countless trees the winter wonderland is  among the Pacific northwest's best kept secrets   number three Mendenhall Glacier Alaska some people  might brush off a glacier is nothing special after  

5:44 all we've all seen ice before once you see the  Mendenhall Glacier in person you'll not only   understand why this ice giant is so grandiose but  you'll regret that you didn't make the trip sooner   it's unfortunate that this 13.6 mile long mountain  glacier is considered a Hidden Gem as it could  

6:00 be gone before some future Generations have a  chance to bask in its beauty the glacier has been   retreating for almost 100 years now with no signs  of stopping the good news is that it'll take a few   more centuries for the glacier to vanish entirely  since we should always be thinking about tomorrow  

6:16 though we can't take wonders like Mendenhall  Glacier for granted number two Valley of Fire   State Park Nevada if you're planning a road trip  to Nevada you'll likely be drawn to the glitz and   glamor of Vegas before you get off at Sin City  pull over to experience Nevada's natural Splendor  

6:34 about 50 miles from the hotels and casinos is  Valley of Fire you won't find any neon lights   but this Park lights up Nevada in a different way  with the red sandstone and the sun's Reflections   creating the illusion of a world on fire some  might even say that it shares a resemblance  

6:50 to Mars Valley of Fire doesn't merely need to  be a pit stop on your trip it can be the main   attraction as you spend the day seeking out rock  formations and the night camping Under the Stars   number one Devil's Tower Wyoming we're kind of  amazed that Devil's Tower meets the criteria of  

7:07 a Hidden Gem I mean how can anyone Overlook its  massive size and imposing shape yet when people   consider natural U.S landmarks Devil's Tower  doesn't come up as often as let's say the Grand   Canyon then again when you're in America's least  populated state it can be hard to stand out of  

7:24 course Devil's Tower does Stand Out stretching  over 1 000 feet above the belfish river into   the sky while this Butte should be on every Rock  climber's bucket list its name shouldn't be taken   lightly the journey may be hellish but if you  can make it to the summit you'll know what it's  

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