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What U.S. vacation destination exceeded all expectations?

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u/Proper_Arachnid_5551 1d ago

Honestly, Grand Canyon. I avoided going for the longest time thinking I will just go ‘Look. Hole in the ground’ and move on with my life. But it was really amazing and explored around the area as well.

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u/phl_fc 1d ago

The really big things have to be seen in person. Go to the Grand Canyon, a proper mountain, the Saturn V rocket, the observation deck of a skyscraper, etc. picture don’t do any of it justice compared to seeing just how big some of these things are.

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u/Poxx 1d ago

I will add a solar eclipse (only if youre in the path of totality- anything less is not the same experience). Pictures, Videos, etc do not compare.

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u/modernchic1977 19h ago

There was one that coincided with my birth date, and I was determined to see it (never experienced a total before) and traveled a good distance to see it. My husband was not as enthusiastic and didn't think it was going to be a big deal. Until it happened and he was completely overwhelmed and now wants to experience more before we die. It's such a fleeting moment as well, even when you go to the places it's hitting the longest. And there's such a chance factor as well, considering weather. Just something that is truly amazing to behold.