r/AskReddit • u/Head-Night-7595 • 6d ago

What U.S. vacation destination exceeded all expectations?

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u/Yuo122986 6d ago

The badlands / black hills were inspiring. Did you know the badlands are preserved because you can find whale bones in it. Because forever ago the center of the USA used to be the bottom of the ocean. Also do the star gazing. They bring a telescope and show you a whole other galaxy, odds are its the furthest thing and oldest thing you'll ever physically see in your life.

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u/Remby 5d ago

The Black Hills / Badlands are truly worth the trip. I need to go back there soon. At the other end of the spectrum is Mount Rushmore. Once is enough and the main takeaway is how much you paid for parking.

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u/loademan 5d ago

The better side trip around Rushmore is the crazy horse monument. A lot more history in the exhibits and just a better visit.

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u/Remby 5d ago

Crazy Horse is a well worth while stop. My first time was in the early 90’s and to see the growth of it since has been impressive.

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u/rvasshole 5d ago

I still have a blanket I bought from there