States I still need to visit

Have you completed one of those maps on social media, the ones that show how many states or how many countries you have been to? 

Here is a link if you want to visit one right now https://www.amcharts.com/visited_states/

One of my goals is to visit each of the 50 states here in the United States and so far I have managed to visit 40 states so far – which leaves only 10 states left on my list to visit. 

As you can see from the map, most of the states I still need to visit are in the upper Midwest of the country.  I was thinking of a big road trip to see all those states so I spent some time looking at the things to do and the places to see in each of the ten states on my list. My love of history and geography is clear from the places that are on my list.

South Carolina

I would love to see the City of Charlestown with its antebellum homes and rich history. I also would love a visit to Myrtle Beach. I have heard so much about it. 

Wyoming

The most obvious thing to see in Wyoming is Yellowstone National Park and I have heard that Cheyenne is one of the most beautiful cities in the country.

Montana

A trip to Big Sky Country would have to include a visit to Glacier National Park, and I better hurry because the glaciers are receding quickly and they may not be there much longer. 

North Dakota

A trip to the Badlands National Park of North Dakota would be wonderful, and I would love to visit the national Buffalo Museum and also stop by the town of Rugby ND, to see the Geographic Center of North America.  

South Dakota

Of course I would have to see Mount Rushmore, but there is also a new landmark that I would love to visit, the beautiful Dignity Statue on I-90 at the Chamberlain Rest area. I have seen pictures on social media and she looks amazing. 

Iowa

I know there isn’t a lot to see in Iowa besides corn, but my first stop would be Dyersville, the home of the actual ‘Field of Dreams’. I also read about a kwirky destination, the Matchstick Marvels Museum in Gladbrook.

Illinois

I hate to admit it, but I have never actually been to Chicago, so a trip to the Windy City is a must.  

Nebraska

In addition to the corn and wheat fields, a trip to Nebraska would include a visit to the Homestead Monument and the Scottsbluff National Monument. 

Hawaii

Hawaii is a tourist dream, with beaches, waterfalls, and volcanoes I am sure I won’t have any problem finding things to see and do, and of course I will include a visit to the Pearl Harbor Memorial.  

Which states do you still need to visit? It is fun to do some research and find out the exciting places to see and things to do in all 50 states. 

Share your list in the comments below.