Would you consider your state to be the most beautiful place to live in all of America?
Each state offers a unique essence unlike any other, whether it be portrayed amid stunning nature scapes, or within unmatched man-made architecture. The state you live in might be beautiful, but how beautiful is it in comparison to the other 49?
According to Thrillist, Michigan ranks as the eighth most beautiful state in America. Per the list, the top three most beautiful states in the country include California, Hawaii, and Alaska.
Here's what Thrillist had to say about why they ranked Michigan as the eighth most beautiful place in the U.S.:
"Taken on their own, the Upper or Lower Peninsulas could have ranked in the upper tiers of this list. Combine them, and you’ve basically got two knockout states for the price of one—even if the Yoopers up north don’t want you to know. The most beautiful state east of the Mississippi is home to a staggering 3,288 miles of pure Michigan coast. Thanks to some meandering prehistoric glaciers, this landlocked treasure is surrounded by inland seas, and the Great Lakes combine to offer up some of the best beaches in the entire continental US. From the unspoiled forests of the UP to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan to the craggy coast of Lake Huron, and the more than 11,000 inland lakes between, you could spend years exploring Michigan, and never reach the end of those good waters."
For the full ranked list of the most beautiful states in America visit thrillist.com.