You Must Visit These 2 Beautiful IL and WI Places Before You Die

If you're lucky enough to have an opportunity to travel across America you will discover places of beauty that will take your breath away.

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The Grand Canyon, Yellowstone National Park, and the beaches of Florida are just a few of the most beautiful spots in the United States that everyone must experience in their lifetime.

Most Beautiful Places in America You Must Visit Before You Die

During many trips across the U.S. driving from Illinois to Montana, I was able to see some gorgeous places that most Americans are unaware of because they'll just fly over them, or never take the time to pull off and explore what's waiting just off the interstate.

From waterfalls to monuments, and beaches to big city buildings, there's something beautiful in every state that I want my eyes to see before I "kick the bucket."

According to a list from Only In Your State, these are the most beautiful places in the Midwest that you must see before you die.

Grotto of the Redemption - West Bend, Iowa

The largest man-made grotto in the world is sometimes called the 8th wonder of the world, according to Only in Your State.

St. Croix River Valley - Minnesota

Take a boat ride through one of the most scenic areas of Minnesota that offers "plentiful natural beauty, fun on the water, and small Rivertown charms," according to Explore Minnesota.

Onondaga Cave - Missouri

This underground "forest of stalagmites and stalactites" takes you along more than a mile of "glittering underground caverns."

Apostle Islands - Bayfield, Wisconsin

The Apostles are 21 individual islands that "offer their own cultural flavor and natural assets and with charming lighthouses."

Garden of the Gods at Shawnee National Forest - Illinois

One of Illinois' most scenic spots that features a 'gorgeous stretch of forest and exposed cliffs."

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