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☀️ The Best Places to Enjoy The Sunrise and Sunset ☀️
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Breathtaking places across the U.S. to watch the sunrise and sunset while on the road. These are ideal for travelers who love chasing light.
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🌅 Best Places to Watch the Sunrise 🌅
 
🌇 Best Places to Watch the Sunset 🌇
 
💕 Sunset Supply List

🌅 Best Places to Watch the Sunrise 🌅

Amazing places to watch the sunrise in the USA!

 
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Watch the first light hit the U.S. from Cadillac Mountain (seasonally the earliest sunrise in the country).
Acadia National Park
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Experience a spiritual sunrise above the clouds atop a 10,000 ft volcano.
Haleakalā National Park
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Enjoy peaceful oceanfront views with uninterrupted East Coast sunrises.
Beaches on the Outer Banks, NC
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Clingmans Dome and Newfound Gap offer epic layered mountain sunrise views.
Great Smoky Mountains
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Golden hues hit surreal desert formations as the sun rises over the Badlands.
Zabriskie Point
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Watch wild horses roam the beach as the sun peeks over the Atlantic.
Assateague Island National Seashore (U.S. National Park Service)
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The reflection of the pink-lit peaks in Maroon Lake is picture-perfect at sunrise. **Reservations needed
Maroon Bells | Aspen
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Soft waves, sandy shores, and a peaceful atmosphere just outside Savannah.
Tybee Island
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At 6,288 feet, this peak offers incredible sunrises over New England’s White Mountains.
Mount Washington Observatory
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Nice hike up before the sunrise and beautiful view of Waikiki Beach and the ocean.
Diamond Head State Monument
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Start your day watching the sun rise behind the Washington Monument and reflect in the National Mall’s mirror-like pool.
Lincoln Memorial
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🌇 Best Places to Watch the Sunset 🌇

Incredible places to watch the sunset in the USA!

 
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The iconic Ferris wheel and Pacific Ocean glow in golden tones at dusk.
Santa Monica Pier
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Desert colors deepen dramatically as the sun dips below the canyon rim.
Grand Canyon National Park
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A romantic, dramatic sunset above the cliffs and crashing waves.
Big Sur's Bixby Bridge
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Daily sunset celebrations with street performers and oceanfront views.
Key West, Florida - Mallory Square
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The golden sunsets over waves of white gypsum sand for a surreal visual.
White Sands National Park
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Catch reflections of the mountain in the lake as the sunset glows pink and orange.
Mount Rainier, Washington - Tipsoo Lake
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Climb the dunes and watch the sun disappear over the water horizon.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - Lake Michigan
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Watch the sky glow over the historic harbor and palm-lined walkways.
Charleston Waterfront Park - Charleston, SC
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A stunning coastal town with dramatic Pacific sunsets, perfect for couples.
Carmel-by-the-Sea Cliffs, California
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Watch the rocks light up in vibrant red and orange during golden hour. Amazing photo ops.
Bryce Canyon National Park
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Panoramic views of red rock formations illuminated by magical desert sunsets.
Sedona, Arizona - Airport Mesa
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💕 Sunset Supply List

Great for couples or solo travelers who love a scenic, cozy end to the day.

 
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Waterproof and foldable!
Fold Up Blankets For Outdoors
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If it's allowed at the location, and it's safe, a little tumbler for a sunset toast!
Insulated Wine Tumblers & Flute Glasses For Outdoors
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Comes with plates, utensils, and a cooler section to enjoy a sunset dinner or snack.
Picnic Backpacks
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Easy to set up and can add to the mood.
Fairy Lights Battery Operated
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Make your evening out comfortable and bite free, especially near water.
Cutter Skinsations Insect Repellent
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Temperatures can drop quickly at sunset!
Warm Thick Wool Blanket - Washable, Travel
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Add a little mood, but be kind to those around you.
Bluetooth Speaker HD Sound Portable Waterproof
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For low-light selfies
Portable Selfie Light with Clip & Tripod Adapter
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It's a good idea if you are eating and snacking
Peppermint Eucalyptus Aloe Hand Wipes
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Smores without the fire!
Classic Smores Snacks
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