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  Minnesota, nicknamed “Land of 10,000 Lakes”, “North Star State”, “The Gopher State”, “The State of Hockey”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures and be amazed by it’s beauty. Split Rock Lighthouse Source: kdotaylor / shutterstock Split Rock Lighthouse, Minnesota Split Rock Lighthouse is often described as one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the United States – and it is easy to see why. Just over 100 years old, the building, found south-west of Silver Bay, is a National Historic Landmark. After being retired in 1969, the lighthouse became the focal point for the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. It has featured on stamps and in the 2013 adaptation of The Great Gatsby. Guided tours of the lighthouse are also available. Lake Itasca Source: JB Manning / shutterstock Lake Itasca Lake Itasca may be small, but as it is the headwaters of the Mississippi River, it is one of the most imp

  South Carolina, The Palmetto State, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures and be amazed by it’s beauty. Hilton Head Island Source: PETER LAKOMY / shutterstock Hilton Head Island,South Carolina Hilton Head Island is one of South Carolina’s most beautiful locations, boasting rich historical importance and a wide range of cultural attractions. The island, named after the man who discovered it, Captain William Hilton, has 12 miles of beaches and has developed into a popular holiday destination. The Hilton Head Choral Society, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and many community festivals are among the top-class cultural options on offer on the island today. More than 1,500 domestic and international wines are tasted at the island’s WineFest event, while Hilton Head is a golfer’s paradise with 24 great courses to choose from. Cypress Gardens Source: Denton Rumsey / shutterstock Cypress Gar

  Louisiana, also known as “Bayou State”, “Child of the Mississippi”, “Creole State”, “Pelican State (official)”, “Sportsman’s Paradise”, “Sugar State” and “The Boot”, offers some of the most beautiful and spectacular sights and places to visit! Just browse through these awesome pictures and be amazed by it’s beauty. Avery Island Source: Bonnie Taylor Barry / shutterstock Avery Island, Louisiana Avery Island is one of Louisiana’s most famous sights, known around the world for being the birthplace of Tabasco sauce. Although the island is home to a small human population, it is actually a salt dome, which was initially covered by fauna before being discovered. Avery Island’s top attractions include the visitor center and the pepper sauce factory, but there is much more to the island than its association with Tabasco sauce. Christmas in New Orleans Source: Sidra Monreal Photography / shutterstock Christmas In New Orleans New Orleans is one of the most unique places in the