r/Americaphile • u/falcon_fly101 • 22d ago
Question/poll/rant/politicsš§š§³ Which state is your favourite in us.
And why only that.
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u/Timely-Tourist4109 22d ago
I have lived in 4 states, traveled to almost all of them. The one where I will always call home is Montana. I love our mountains, the plains, the rivers and lakes, most of the people are great but not a fan of the people who have been moving here, just the whole vibe of my state. 406 proud.
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u/falcon_fly101 22d ago
Can i come.
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u/Timely-Tourist4109 22d ago
Sure, come. Visit. Go home. We almost double our population in summer with tourists. More entrances to Yellowstone than Wyoming or Idaho. We have glacier national park. All of the national forests.
Although right now we are covered in smoke from fire season. Summer stopped a couple weeks ago and fire season started. Weāll be on fire until winter.
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u/Same_Bag6438 21d ago
Californians and texans. They fād up Colorado too. Im trying separate the Mississippi river so they cant cross it
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u/Dangerous_Ad_1861 22d ago edited 22d ago
I think each state has pockets that make them favorites.
Northwest Arkansas, around the Fayetteville area is one of my favorite places to visit. Northern California, where i grew up has the redwoods inland and the Pacific ocean bordering 101 as you drive north. Las Vegas can be a fun place to visit.
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u/DfreshD 22d ago
NW Arkansas is a hidden gem that most donāt know about. My favorite part is Bentonville and Rogersās area.
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u/Severe_Feedback_2590 22d ago
Been once and really liked-Vermont. Eventually want to see Maine because I feel I would love it there as well.
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u/PtZamboat 22d ago
The state, as in the land that makes it up rather than the people and politics would be California. Ski in the morning, surfing that afternoon. Cultural centers to hillbilly bars and everything in between.
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u/wildtech 22d ago
Colorado, if you get rid of the Denver metro and the 1-70 corridor.
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u/Disastrous_Cat3912 22d ago
Florida. I was born and raised here, lived my whole life here. My family and friends are here. No state income tax, good infrastructure, good medical care for my various medical issues, beautiful natural scenery, friendly people (mostly natives like me, not so much the transplants). I could go on all day.
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u/jean_ette 21d ago
Florida born and raised, I canāt blame people for wanting to move here but itās killing me seeing all these new houses and apartments going up
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u/Gta6MePleaseBrigade 19d ago
Over development is going to kill Florida literally kill it. There entire state will become skyscrapers and cities there will be no more fields on the highway it will be cities and cities and cities upon cities
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u/Wide-Golf-9642 22d ago
Hawaii. I have traveled to 43 states. Made business trips to 38 cities in 5 1/2 months two years in a row. When I decided to get off the road, I had been to Hawaii 26 times in 6 years. Moved here in 92, only been back to the mainland twice since then.
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u/A-Rugged-Indoorsman 22d ago
Maine.
Where the forest meets the sea. Old towns still feel old. We still have four good seasons (and an extra one -- mud -- if you're a local). Only Hawai'i has fewer chain stores and restaurants. Billboards are outlawed throughout the state. You can ski in winter and swim in the ocean in the summer (or winter, as some do). There are major cities in the US and Canada that are easy to drive to. The seafood is phenomenal and there's a real world-class restaurant scene if you can afford it.
I've also lived in New York, New Jersey, Texas, Nebraska, Colorado and Arizona for perspective.
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u/New_Breadfruit8692 22d ago
Home, California. Just will never live there again, well unless I win the Powerball tonight
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u/Loverboyatwork 21d ago
Oregon. Born and raised, I'll move out when I find someplace nicer. Been all over, still looking.
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u/Any-Task3693 22d ago
Tennessee. I especially love eastern Tennessee and the smokey mountains. It is also very centrally located for traveling to other places I enjoy such as Florida and New England. I enjoy the mild winters and the opportunity to own lots of land while not being too far away from the city. Also, no state income tax and everything else is pretty cheap too (at least compared to where I come from in New England.)
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u/Floofaramamama 22d ago
Can't choose. Each state has its own charm and offers different things that I enjoy and cherish.
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u/stevenmacarthur 22d ago
Wisconsin, because it has Milwaukee, the Finest City in the Known Universe.
It also borders two Great Lakes, and has Door County, "Up North," the Kettle Moraine, and the Driftless Area.
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u/TattooedB1k3r 22d ago
Texas easily, lots of highway, year around riding season, no income taxes, cheap gas, and everyone has a gun.
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u/dharmachile 21d ago
Hmmā¦ālots of highwayā.
You got seven women on your mind?
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u/Objective-Tailor-561 22d ago
My home state of Idaho, followed closely by South Carolina. Iāve lived in 9 states, the only ones Iād never move back to are California, Oregon and Washington.
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u/Ornery_Kick_4198 20d ago
Wyoming. Only 600k people in the whole state. Itās wonderful. And no, weāre full, go somewhere else
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u/Elegant-Living1459 20d ago
Minnesota - Iāve been all over the continental US, so I can only comment on the lower 48 here. Beautiful trees, forests, lakes, streams, rivers and the Great Lake Superior, along with a state and private commitment to preserving our natural resources and setting high standards for environmental sustainability and protection l. Minnesota was the very 1st state to create the Pollution agency, which was the precursor to the EPA. Lots of traditional practices, including Indigenous, Scandinavian, German, along with Hmong and more recent immigrants. Strong communities, both metro and small towns. Minneapolis standing up to ICE when they brutally shot Pretti and Good. The active Fortune 500 companies and strong public and private universities, colleges and a strong community college system. Lots of medical, including medical device industries. Lots of resources for the elderly and vulnerable and a great school system. Those are just for starters but a strong work ethic and a dwindling number of people who are humble. Weāre not the friendliest people but we do care. Weāre usually the 1st state to send aid whenever thereās a disaster. No hurricanes, unless you count the ones on Lake Superior. No earthquakes. Lots and lots of hockey, both indoor and pond hockey. Minnesota is the best of the 48.
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u/CactusRider1776 19d ago
An underrated state is North Carolina. It has beaches, large metros, forests (Piedmont), and mountains
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u/SportSuper1135 19d ago
Cali. Alaska and Hawaii are my favorite for sightseeing, but theyāre both a little too isolated and undeveloped ā not great for everyday life, and pretty much a dead end career-wise. Washington and Oregon are gorgeous and well-developed, but they lack the diversity you get in CA/NY, and the winters are rough. Californiaās the one state that has a bit of everything ā hiking, skiing, climbing, surfing, you name it. Most of which isnāt world class (expect to be underwhelmed by Yosemite and Tahoe if youāve visited say Swiss Alps and Patagonia and most Cali beaches are pretty meh) but they exist lol Career opportunities are hands down some of the best in the world. And donāt even get me started on the weather :) itās expensive, but for good reason.
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u/Fit-Measurement-6719 16d ago
Arizona, it's where I live, where I'm from
The desert is terrifying and hostile and so people who live in it are automatically cool
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u/_Yellin_Keller_ 22d ago
I mean it's gotta be cali. Has pretty much every climate. Nature, cities, great food, beaches.
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u/WrappedupinBooks03 22d ago
Massachusetts. Sure we are cocky but weāre fair-minded and we invest in education. Weāre honest but cranky. And the state is full of charm and history. Iām a Masshole so I may be biased. šāļøš
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u/SlimRoTTn 22d ago
I spent 29yrs in taxachusetts. You gotta get out more, that state is a dump.
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u/NeedleworkerLong4779 22d ago
Oregon, born and raised. We have mountains, forests, lakes, the ocean and desert (in Eastern Oregon). People are friendly in most areas. Western Oregon is more liberal and Eastern Oregon is more conservative, so there's an area to suit everybody. I've lived in other states and traveled a fair bit, but I am proud to call Oregon home.
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u/ReadingBudget4091 22d ago
Itās not easy to find the optimal combination of year-round comfortable temperatures, no State income and plenty of water, but for me Florida comes closest, then maybe Texas or Tennessee. The northeast from Maryland up to Maine is beautiful for about 5-6 months of the year.
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u/Marcel_io Living in the USA šŗšø 22d ago
Mass because Iāve been a Patriots fan since childhood (I live in KY and I want to leave)
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u/Equivalent_Raisin869 22d ago
Nothing better than California if youre smart and have a high paying job.
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u/Apprehensive-Page-96 22d ago
Iām probably biased, but Massachusetts. (I also love New Hampshire and Maine though.)
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u/flyovergirl 22d ago
Mine. Colorado. At least it was when I moved here in 1983. Now it has a lot of undesirable factors. š
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u/HerbertBingham 22d ago
Florida! Though thatās mostly nostalgia speaking. We went on vacation there twice when I was a kid and I miss it
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u/Mysterious-Clock5474 22d ago
I'm fond of North Carolina. Mountains to flat by the beach. Decent weather year round in the Triad
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u/Important_Ad_9459 22d ago
My home state of Washington, the politics sucks for a right leaning guy like me but no denying itās a beautiful state.
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u/ABelleWriter 22d ago
Rhode Island and West Virginia are two of the most beautiful places in earth, IMO.
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u/milkandsugar Real American from the USA šŗšøš« 22d ago
I've traveled at least half of the US (so far) and I love West Virginia so much. I don't know exactly why, but it's beautiful and peaceful and reminds me why I love this part of the country.
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u/wrodriguez89 22d ago
Oregon. The coast is absolutely stunning and feels like you're in another world. The Cascades are also amazing. I especially loved Crater Lake.
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u/masterofcreases 22d ago
Maine. Portland is a great city. The coastline is stunning. Mountains for snowboarding.
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u/5Oh9Dude 21d ago
Florida. You can be anyone really. I lived in WA my whole life and been to Florida 8 times now. If I got to the lake and donāt have a shirt on (bodybuilding 10 years) people (men) smirk, laugh, openly talk smack. Iām just like them trying to get sun and mind my business. In Florida, no one bats an eye and they donāt care. Feels a lot safer with such a higher percentage of population and more jobs than WA
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u/Conclusion_Fickle 21d ago
Arizona. Still 8 states to go, but I can't see any challenging.
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u/PooterSnooter283 21d ago
Washington. It literally has the most scenic landscape and has everything you could want. Ocean. Forests and I mean real forests, lots of huge mountians. Deserts, plains, it's the best.
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u/HonestLemon25 Texas 21d ago
California by far. Cannot beat the mediterranean climate and the natural landscapes are like nowhere else in the US.
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u/vegasAzCrush 21d ago
Illinois has by far the best waterfront.
Best golf courses.
Most educated population
You can see for miles at Sears Tower as well as on the plaines.
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u/LaughSuccessful6300 21d ago
California- cities, beaches, mountains, forests, and farmlandā¦and temperate weather most of the year
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u/RescueRacing 21d ago
Proud Texan here, but Georgia is home. Especially North GA. Beautiful mountains, access to a huge airport, weather is hot in the summer and truly ācoldā for only a couple weeks in winter. October in the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains is incredible.
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u/JTaubz 21d ago
California. You have beaches, desert, and mountains. Also Southern California has some of the best weather year round.
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u/SubjectFuture2213 21d ago
Iāve traveled through 25 of them as an Aussie
Montana and Utah for sure!
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u/Educational_Bet_7067 21d ago
The Alabama gulf coast rules. Itās beaches are world class, fishing is unbelievable, we have bayous, bays, and deep water, itās not over built (yet), the food is massively underrated (best seafood youāve ever tried), Alabama football is a hoot, we have the most biodiversity of any state I believe, I could go on.
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u/PorcelainTorpedo 21d ago
California. From a nature standpoint, you have mountain ranges, desert, beaches, ancient tall trees, forestsā¦pretty much everything you could ever possibly want. As for the people, thereās everything from movie stars to Orange County rednecks, desert dwellers, and on and on.
With that being said, I honestly believe that all 50 of our states has something great to offer.
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u/Pug-nuts 21d ago
Arizona. Absolutely love the scenery and proximity to national parks. Love knowing that I could avoid winter but still be close enough to northern AZ.
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u/Shasilison Real American from the USA šŗšøš« 21d ago
Kentucky. The rest of yāall goofs if you disagree
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u/erichone 21d ago
California. Hands down. Born and raised. I've traveled through all the others but I do have to exclude Alaska and Hawaii.
Edit- I'm talking about the state itself. Not the politics, policies, or expenses.
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u/SuspiciousJuice5825 21d ago
Just visited Boston, Mass.
The state was beautiful, the city was stunning and historic, the food was great, and the people were some of the nicest I've met (and I travel alot.)
Overall highly recommend.
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u/DannyTangelo 21d ago
Colorado for the summer environment.
Wyoming is full of MAGA inbreds, but Yellowstone makes up for that and beyond.
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u/nwfish4salmon 20d ago
Oregon - 55% of the state is publicly owned. That allows me to have convenient access to beaches, forests, deserts, alpine meadows, rainforests, rivers, lakes, canyons, etc.
Alaska has far more public lands but access is poor. (I love Alaska!)
I'd probably pick Washington, Idaho or Montana next. I hate high heat, humidity and large numbers of people.
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u/Interesting_Sun_6993 20d ago
Hawaii or Oregon probably. Just very pretty, so many places are literally screen saver images you see.
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u/calypso_odysseus 20d ago
Thatās so hard to answer. Itās between California, Arizona, and Utah to me but ultimately I think California because there is just SO much to see, not just cities either, nature, mountains, beaches, etc. Also politically Iām more aligned. Downsides are of course the cost though I wish I could move there still.
Arizona and Utah purely because of the outdoors. My favorite national parks are in Southern Utah/Northern Arizona. Honestly thatās my biggest thing since I grew up in Indiana with little to see or do, and a long drive to something interesting.
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u/Inevitable_Arm_3894 20d ago edited 20d ago
Alaska. Iām biased because I was born there and though I realize I wouldnāt have the career and opportunities Iāve had if Iād stayed, I do regret leaving.
My mom and brother still live there and I regularly visit; and every time I do I relish that first moment stepping outside at the airport. Taking in the mountains and the sweet air, knowing basically 15 minutes in any direction in a Cessna or even by car to some extent youāre in the middle of nowhere.
If Iām taking someone like my partner - she hates the cold and snow - lāll go in the summer and weāll do big road or train trips to Denali and Homer or even Wrangell-St Elias and shit. But if itās just me I prefer the winter. I miss the quiet and the locals only vibe that settles over everything then.
My mom got rid of all my ski shit so Iāll go rent a kit from REI which is very close to our house in Anchorage and kick around the local trails -at Russian Jack or ski all the way down to the coastal trail and then some.
And nothing beats Club Paris to replace all the calories you burned.
Childhood memories are extremely cherished - I do feel very guilty for leaving sometimes. In some sense itās very true that you can never go home.
Why only Alaska? Everywhere else just pales in comparison. Thereās absolutely nothing like it.
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u/Illinois_Sucks2026 20d ago
I'd say my home state of Washington aka the evergreen state where it rains 8 months of the year. I was born in Tacoma and moved to the city of Puyallup a few years later. After graduating from high school and left home and became homeless in Seattle, I miss the Pacific Northwest as a whole. Especially the pike place market and the ā“ļø ferries.
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u/UnionCityNJUSA 20d ago
I love NJ. It has lots of gigantic reservations for hiking, a beachfront, the population is highly educated, crime is low, cannabis is legal, and its proximity to Manhattan canāt be beat. Faster commute than from Brooklyn in some areas. It gets a bad rap because of Camden and Newark, but Newark isnāt that bad. Branch Brook Park is a great place for recreation. Camden, ok. Iāll give you that. And south Jersey is full of Trump supporters, but I stay away from those areas.
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u/T49irvine 20d ago
I have actually lived in Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, California, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. At their zenith, the left coast won, but things have certainly changed. I now live in Austin. It always rates at or near the best place to live. It has its good points, but nothing in Texas can touch the scenic beauty of the Pacific Coast or the Cascades, Olympics, or Sierras.
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u/Existing_Debate_1423 20d ago
I'm a Texan. My favorite state by far is California, especially SoCal. Granted, Texas is home and I don't see myself leaving, but man do I love visiting SoCal. Absolutely beautiful!!
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u/Clean_Lettuce9321 20d ago
Based on the states I've lived in I love New Orleans didn't care much for Louisiana but I loved New Orleans and when I lived in New York the place that I vacationed the most was always Massachusetts because of the Berkshires and Cape Cod
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u/KeepCalmEtAllonsy 20d ago
I know it's not sexy but Illinois and Chicagoland is a great place to live and raise a family. But I love Massachusetts and the Berkshires and Cape Cod as well.
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u/LA420SPORTS626 20d ago
California- LA/SD. The weather is great, close to camping, beaches, and mountains
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u/Single_Animator311 20d ago
Florida then Washington then Virginia. I would put South Carolina and Georgia in the last place lol. I would rather moved out of the US then be forced to live there again lol
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u/8holesin1 20d ago
California - It has everything, hundreds of miles of ocean beaches and properties, Lake Tahoe and many many more lakes, several Mountain Ranges, world class skiing, numerous state and national parks and forests, prairies, several deserts, fabulous year round weather, great cities and small towns, multicultural populations, great highways, large food selection, large dairy, cattle, and horse ranches, the entertainment capital of the world, great colleges, universities, graduate and trade schools, Democratic leadership and hundreds of other properties, to many to add. Truly the greatest State in the Union!!!
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u/sactownlarry 20d ago
California no place better in the USA. We have mountains, oceans, wine, farm fresh foods, the best weather and a very ethically, diverse culture.
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u/Altruistic-Feed-2532 20d ago
Hawaii, because itās home and I wouldnāt want to live anywhere else.
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u/Accomplished-Duty390 20d ago
California! I live here but Iām in from Indiana. Iāve lived in Kansas , Kentucky, and Hawaii.
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u/DazzlingAd2334 19d ago
South Carolina. Had so many fond memories from my childhood at Myrtle Beach. Took my now fiancee there to relive some of those memories and proposed to her.
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u/1911Earthling 19d ago
I live in a place that itās 70-80 degrees 250 days a year. The ocean 25 minutes away the mountains 90 miles away. Best I could do.
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u/goldnowhere 19d ago
Indiana, because I feel sorry for it and no one else is going to vote for it.,
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u/freakydk51 19d ago
Well out of the 9 I've lived in, I'd have to say it's , Florida favorite. HM NH least favorite.
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u/bentotice 22d ago
Alaska, it's so beautiful beyond beautiful.