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  • @dr_waffle_house
    @dr_waffle_house Рік тому +1130

    I'm sorry if this sounds corny but I love every state for a different reason. There is beauty everywhere in the USA.

    • @phoenixcoleman3256
      @phoenixcoleman3256 Рік тому +23

      Even Delaware?!?!

    • @shadowwitch4796
      @shadowwitch4796 Рік тому +47

      You are so right. I love the country as a whole. We got to fix things, but who doesnt need to do that in the world right now.

    • @mr.j7647
      @mr.j7647 Рік тому +11

      Yes very right

    • @laurakay2000
      @laurakay2000 Рік тому +14

      So true! I grew up in Kansas, lived in Illinois for awhile and now in Florida. Every state I have lived in and visited is great in different ways. Hope to make it to all 50 states and more countries as well as have been to several in Europe but wasn't to travel to many other places.

    • @Cricket2731
      @Cricket2731 Рік тому +7

      I do tend to draw the line at Arizona--just sun, sand, snakes, scorpions, & saguaros.

  • @VampMedusa
    @VampMedusa Рік тому +368

    I think all of our states have something to offer. It's like 50 siblings living in 1 household. We're brothers and sisters - each with our own individual styles, likes and dislikes, and sibling rivalries. Nevertheless, we're family and I love our uniqueness. 🇺🇲
    P.S. Rock on, Michigan 🤘🏻

    • @passionsquietrage
      @passionsquietrage Рік тому +11

      Very well said.

    • @dannyp9537
      @dannyp9537 Рік тому +10

      Yeah, I think he just kind of chucked Michigan in there somewhere. Surprised Lansing was worth mentioning, Flint kinda sucks (thank GM), although they did produce Terry Crews. Detroit has a few bad areas but there are also some great ones and it's improving. You can't take motown, hip-hop or rock and roll away from the Detroit. I mean, Kiss, "Detroit Rock City".
      On the plus side, Michigan has tons of lakes Including the Great Lakes. We have the longest freshwater coastline and the 2nd longest coastline period. Michigan is the only state with 2 peninsula's. If you haven't been to the upper one, you must, it is an outdoorsmans paradise. The 2 peninsulas are connected by what once was the longest suspension bridge in the world, The "Mighty Mac". It is still the longest in the northern hemisphere. Michigan has islands! including the beautiful and historic Mackinac. We have Incredible fudge, maple syrup, cherries, apples cider and cider donuts, Pasties, Coney dogs, Detroit style pizza and our own soda flavors... ever had "Rock and Rye" N-Zeders? We are 5th in the country for the number of breweries, microbreweries and brew pubs (Where you can watch the undefeated wolverines), earning us the nick name "The Great Beer State", drop the mic.
      Alice Cooper has left the building.

    • @atomicsmokes663
      @atomicsmokes663 Рік тому +3

      @@dannyp9537 yeah, but we have way more bad cities than just those, and detroit is only getting better where they are flooding college kids in like midtown, southwest, the east side, the west side, still all bad, and even midtown still get crazy sometimes, but if we seperate that from the state, michigan is top 5 imo (if it wasnt for this damn 6 month winter we got it would be a easy number 1)

    • @765lbsquat
      @765lbsquat Рік тому +2

      flint, detroit, and saginaw are real gems

    • @momsspaghetti4064
      @momsspaghetti4064 Рік тому

      Not cities. I hope visitors go to real America states and not fake states like New York and NY city

  • @terrykatz9629
    @terrykatz9629 Рік тому +55

    Wow! This was brutal! Do not take everything he says to heart. Every state has its ups and downs, of course, but every state is beautiful and has lots of fun stuff to do.

    • @starmnsixty1209
      @starmnsixty1209 7 місяців тому

      That's an understatement.

    • @vallano8970
      @vallano8970 6 місяців тому +3

      This list isn't about "fun" it's about livability and quality of life

  • @lammdm
    @lammdm Рік тому +204

    This definitely isn’t a list for best states to visit! It’s a great statistical analysis for states to live in, but a tourism list would be much different 😂

    • @oliversoderberg299
      @oliversoderberg299 Рік тому +7

      You could have a hell of a blast visiting the top 10 states in this video. Between the scenery and the cities idk what the hell you are talking about lol

    • @RefinedRandy
      @RefinedRandy Рік тому

      ​@@oliversoderberg299 Lisa is probably a butt hurt Californian 😂😂
      Sorry Lisa, no one wants to visit California to be surrounded by the constant smell of feces, constant smell of marijuana, homeless people everywhere, junkies on the streets, men dressed in skimpy women's clothing, and rampant violence 😂😂😂
      The only way I'll agree with her the slightest is that Hilton Head Island, South Carolina IS one of the best places to vacation on the lower 48 despite the state ranking in the 10 worst.
      As an Ohioan, I love Ohio, but if I were to move out of state, it would definitely be either New Hampshire or Maine, which I already had in mind before this video bc I've done plenty of research.
      Maine deserves to be bumped up higher in the rankings bc one big aspect that was ignored in this ranking list: safety of the state in the event of WW3, nukes dropping on America, etc. Maine is the #1 safest state in the event of a nuclear attack on America, if you look at all sorts of nuclear target maps and nuclear fallout maps.

    • @tiddyslammer2376
      @tiddyslammer2376 11 місяців тому +3

      California better than Texas😂

    • @cajunnick822
      @cajunnick822 11 місяців тому +3

      Just don't visit New Orleans past 9:00

    • @derth9230
      @derth9230 7 місяців тому

      @@oliversoderberg299 They never said you couldn't?

  • @janahumphries3490
    @janahumphries3490 Рік тому +176

    I live in Alabama, grew up in Mississippi and my whole family is from Tennessee. The South is a beautiful, friendly place. Just like all the others they all have problems but when I walk outside at night and it looks like we are drapped in stars and it's so quiet, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else

    • @A-ID-A-M
      @A-ID-A-M Рік тому +17

      I've lived in Alabama too and been in Mississippi. It sucks. Its very pretty, but racial tensions are very high and not spoken about. There is also still INTENSE gerrymandering and redlining. Tennessee is by far the best out of those three.

    • @SEBULIS
      @SEBULIS Рік тому +21

      @@A-ID-A-M it depends where you are in those states but racial stuff isnt as bad in the south. Ive been to the north and ive seen alot there more than i have in the south

    • @Littlewing1977
      @Littlewing1977 Рік тому +19

      @@A-ID-A-M Racial tensions are high? You do realize the South has way more "minority" races than the north with the highest % of the black population than any of the other regions. Racial tensions are not as high as the media wants to make out other than the fact the black population as a whole statistically commit much higher crime than other racial groups. Cities pretty much are crime ridden through out the US & rural areas in general tend to be much more safe and in general most groups get a long fine and respect each others property and right to be left alone. Only in areas where drugs have taken over does that go against the general rule of thumb in rural areas.

    • @umbreonix
      @umbreonix Рік тому +9

      @@Littlewing1977 Native Arkansan here. I grew up in a small semi segregated town where the white home coming queen wasn’t allowed to walk with a black boy. Yeah racial tensions are strained but swept under the rug

    • @manueltapia1859
      @manueltapia1859 Рік тому

      Only if you are white being with dark skin is other and lets not forget the gun control is out

  • @pyroretired
    @pyroretired Рік тому +38

    I find it hilarious as a New Yorker who now l ives in TN that NY was rated so much higher. NO WAY. There wasn't much data to back up claims for any of these rankings either.... and I say that having been to all except for 5 states...

    • @scottlyttle5586
      @scottlyttle5586 Рік тому +1

      I find that middle TN is somewhat reminiscent of middle TN.

  • @lukeoofed1677
    @lukeoofed1677 Рік тому +57

    I’m from Louisiana and saying it’s #50 is completely out landish to me. It is really safe here except with New Orleans which is like almost all cities. The food is amazing and everyone is so nice here. Hurricanes aren’t so bad as long as you don’t choose somewhere where it will flood. The government is not really corrupt now tho it was in the past around a century earlier. Also the only reason for the pollution is because everything states in the mid west dump goes straight down the Mississippi to us.

    • @thehorrorsthatlurkinthethe6103
      @thehorrorsthatlurkinthethe6103 11 місяців тому +3

      I agree

    • @JAM_1513
      @JAM_1513 8 місяців тому +2

      Food in LA is AMAZING!

    • @cariesmith9408
      @cariesmith9408 7 місяців тому

      I was in shock when I saw my lovely state dead last! All of the problems he listed are mainly New Orleans' problem

    • @hagen1305
      @hagen1305 7 місяців тому

      I live 5 minutes from New Orleans and it’s not bad.

    • @Jliske2
      @Jliske2 7 місяців тому

      sounds still deluded -- those other cities aren't exactly known for being safe either!

  • @McKennaWilkinson-nu7fh
    @McKennaWilkinson-nu7fh Рік тому +41

    I would say that Michigan is definitely underrated. It's far north enough that the summer's aren't too hot and you don't have to worry about deadly snakes or insects. But it's not too far north, so we have gorgeous summers, which allow us to enjoy the beautiful lakes that look like oceans.

    • @lizziedrucker5473
      @lizziedrucker5473 Рік тому +3

      Yeah up north, from the pictured rocks to the majestic lake superior and insane waterfalls all around teh UP. All the way down to the rich diverse culture in southeast Michigan im sorry but it's really a great state. #GreatLakesStateLove

    • @juliegraham5704
      @juliegraham5704 Рік тому

      I toot my horn in a bad way when it comes to living in Michigan. It literally said outside Detroit, Flint and Lansing it is a very pretty state. I agree, but I grew up in the worst part. Not Detroit. But Flint. Sure even downtown Flint lovely with a lot of updates and great automotive history and culture. But go north and slightly west of town a bit - Stay out! You have no business going into gang territory. Seriously! I live just inside or north east side and hear gun shots on a weekly basis. And my neighborhood is said to be ok ish for Flint. And don’t get me started on the water issues. When that happen I was starting to think were turning into a 3rd world country. In a nutshell they say it is affordable here. True stuff price wise is lower. But many don’t have jobs and if you have zero income you don’t even eat. Sorry to be a Debbie downer but I am surprised there not more states ranked worse in the rust belt area. Jobs gone to other countries made our great area from being on top in the 50s to trailer trash now. Another downside. The Great Lakes are awesome, but look at it this way. Michigan is like a nearly an island. With gas prices rising and just the cost of living. We are land locked. So importing from other states or even Canada is much more expensive. I believe the cost of food alone in the last few months even have tripled. True this is a problem everywhere. But again when your already broke it makes living here a lot worse.

    • @aldotheminer6197
      @aldotheminer6197 Рік тому +2

      Didn’t see anything bout winters lol….sorry I’m from Ohio had too

    • @jimleinonen7096
      @jimleinonen7096 Рік тому +1

      Michigan is way underrated. We don't have mountains but have lots of shoreline, ponds, wildlife, beaches. We have Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum that no one has and can compare to; one of the tallest hotels in the U.S. and the world at RenCen. Tulip Festival in Holland. Mackinac Island is one of a kind, Mackinac Bridge a sight to see. Endless highlights...

    • @Cole_Bradshaw
      @Cole_Bradshaw 11 місяців тому +1

      Mi is underrated for sure, most of these videos are just seeing what is wrong with the state and not the good things in the state. Detroit always seems to bring us down.

  • @paulgusmus3628
    @paulgusmus3628 Рік тому +119

    Wow! As the creator said, it was his opinion. As a truck driver, I have traveled through many of the states. On the whole all of the states are friendly, have their own beauty and charm. Everything has its pros and cons like I'm sure NZ has. So on your visit, pick the highlights you want to see but also go off the beaten path. You may find a hidden gem! I hope you have a blast while you are here but it will take more than one visit to see it all. It's a big place lol.

    • @museluvr
      @museluvr Рік тому

      A very big place!

    • @tomking7080
      @tomking7080 Рік тому

      Great advice Paul.

    • @jonadabtheunsightly
      @jonadabtheunsightly Рік тому +3

      Yes, absolutely go off the beaten path. Make sure to visit smaller communities. Do not judge America entirely by the biggest cities; they are not as representative of the country as a whole, as Hollywood wants you to think.

    • @darrelpetrie8793
      @darrelpetrie8793 Рік тому +1

      When I was younger I got the chance to visit the Smithsonian institute. For three days from open to close we hurried through as much as we could and still only got to see one third of it. Of course the highlight was the moon landing display. Moon rocks and the capsule. The other three days were spent visiting all the monuments and last but not least was Ford theater.

    • @lookoutforchris
      @lookoutforchris Рік тому +1

      The narrators voice sounds like pure soy. Guarantee he has only seen NY and LA.

  • @erics607
    @erics607 Рік тому +67

    Wisconsinite here, and we take a lot of pride in being out in nature. During the winter it gets really cold here, yet you will see people outside ice fishing, going for walks on nature trails or skiing/snow shoeing. The summers are beautiful here, and can get quite hot so we love to spend time outside walking nature trails, relaxing out on a river/lake in a boat, and grilling outside. We make some really good beer, and have 600 varieties of cheese made in the state. We like to combine our beer and cheese along with whatever else we can find, and find any reason we can to have a tailgate/cookout. We have some of the friendliest people in the country living in our state, and we also make fun of ourselves just because. We have a comedian from Wisconsin named Charlie Berens who makes fun of everything people do in Wisconsin as well as around the Midwest, and we love it.

    • @stich21
      @stich21 Рік тому +6

      Go pack go

    • @jasminelove02
      @jasminelove02 Рік тому +7

      Same I really love living in Wisconsin. Lived here all my life. The school are great and my kids can always be active turning all year long. Learn extra winter driving but education system is not too shabby here either. Everybody here is friendly I just love it here.

    • @goddess_keyah
      @goddess_keyah Рік тому +3

      Same and I miss Wisconsin bc of all that

    • @kadinwilliams8045
      @kadinwilliams8045 Рік тому +4

      Don't forget that Green Bay and Wisconsin loves their Packers. Tailgating in the cold at Lambeau is special.

    • @erics607
      @erics607 Рік тому +4

      @@kadinwilliams8045 I didn't forget about the Packers. I left it out because I know not everyone is a Packers/sports fan. Watching a game in Lambeau is a must do thing for sure.

  • @daltonrowe3427
    @daltonrowe3427 Рік тому +47

    I hear him constantly talking about how horrible the south is for their low income and poverty levels but it is also insanely cheap to live in most areas in the south. Someone living in New York making 100k a year living in a 700 sq. ft apartment is considered middle class but someone in Alabama making 30k a year living in a 2000 sq. ft. house is often considered poor. The south is one of the most beautiful areas with long coastlines and hundreds of lakes, mountains, hills, valleys, and vegetation. The lower life expectancy is largely due to the overall southern diet and way of life. Jobs in the south are often physically demanding and can often be dangerous. We also live much further apart than those in the north which allows us more freedom to do what we want on our property. You'll often see people shooting guns, fireworks, and explosives on their own property for fun. You can't always do that in many northern states. I'm not knocking the North down, they have some good things going for them as well, especially Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. I'm just saying some of his arguments are very surface level. Income levels mean nothing if you don't simultaneously compare them in a ratio with the cost of living. Crime rates in nearly every state are also not things you can go off since most states have the vast majority of crime concentrated in one or two cities. States here are as large as entire European countries and painting the whole state with one brush is extremely difficult.

    • @starmnsixty1209
      @starmnsixty1209 7 місяців тому +1

      Go ahead, let the North have it as they deserve to.

    • @vallano8970
      @vallano8970 6 місяців тому

      @@starmnsixty1209 Yes, let them have generally better living conditions, oh the horror LMAO

    • @melissa5907
      @melissa5907 6 місяців тому

      I feel that way about how most see Michigan. It feels like they think all of Michigan is Detroit.

    • @AJafterhourz
      @AJafterhourz 5 місяців тому

      I have never met more down to Earth, God loving, accepting and beautiful people than I have in the south.

    • @creolecajun9988
      @creolecajun9988 5 місяців тому

      Exactly! I made similar references about my state which they have ranked dead last 😂

  • @Felipe01079
    @Felipe01079 Рік тому +29

    I’ve lived in Utah for many years and love it. There are lots of job opportunities, low poverty rate, great education, probably the best state to raise kids in my opinion and if you’re an outdoorsy person there is a ton of great hikes and stunning views. From the southern Utah desert to the beautiful snowy mountains Utah has a lot to offer.

    • @TheDiscrazy
      @TheDiscrazy Рік тому +2

      I agree completely

    • @teddtarr
      @teddtarr Рік тому +1

      Significant air pollution along the Wasatch Front due to frequent winter-time temperature inversions, & now, with the GSL drying up, toxic dust coming from the dried up lake bed ( arsenic & a number of other heavy metals). Also, high risk for major earthquake; a recent 5.7 just west of SLC

    • @lizziebreath9
      @lizziebreath9 11 місяців тому

      @@teddtarr So don’t go to the Wasatch front. I’m from West Valley and you couldn’t pay me to move back to that region, but I still live in Utah and only go to Salt Lake or Provo maybe 3 times a year for doctors appointments. Now I’m not saying we have no problems rurally since everywhere has something you can complain about, but there’s 29 counties in Utah and those issues exist in 4 counties other than the earthquakes. We’re not exactly Los Angeles with the earthquakes either, my parents are in their 60’s and have only been through 2.
      Also the lake is refilling rapidly, we’re always on a 6-8 year drought cycle like most western states.

    • @rscvlogs2127
      @rscvlogs2127 2 місяці тому

      Bro too many Mormons !!!!!

    • @jonnym4670
      @jonnym4670 Місяць тому

      growing up in Utah I completely disagree now it is even worse unless you live in Park City or someplace like Heber its not great

  • @sonoftherepublic7737
    @sonoftherepublic7737 Рік тому +150

    As an Arkansan, I know the issues surrounding my home state, but it has its own beauty

    • @civdefco
      @civdefco Рік тому +2

      Our taxes suuuck

    • @kevinbrown3075
      @kevinbrown3075 Рік тому +14

      Northwest Arkansan here- float and camp along the Buffalo River sometime and then try and talk about how terrible Arkansas is.

    • @jeffb4612
      @jeffb4612 Рік тому +4

      I'm from Washington state, but I swear that must have family in the south. I don't like the heat but love the people.

    • @civdefco
      @civdefco Рік тому

      I have dozens of times haha I also have a cabin in ozone that's an unbelievably beautiful area as well. But still..

    • @sonoftherepublic7737
      @sonoftherepublic7737 Рік тому +2

      @@puddinfife used to perform in Branson

  • @nickolasnuber9254
    @nickolasnuber9254 Рік тому +72

    Each State has it's own beauty.

    • @chrisclancy6756
      @chrisclancy6756 Рік тому +2

      Except Delaware

    • @partlycloudy9443
      @partlycloudy9443 Рік тому +2

      @@chrisclancy6756
      And Alabama..lol

    • @thereal_fatshady6920
      @thereal_fatshady6920 Рік тому +3

      @@partlycloudy9443 I drive through Alabama every year to go on vacation and get off the interstate and take back roads , i think Alabama is Beautiful.

    • @partlycloudy9443
      @partlycloudy9443 Рік тому

      @@thereal_fatshady6920
      I have lived here all my life, although it has a lot of rural back roads with lots of old barns, small towns, and cows to look at as you drive through, it also makes the top 5 in the states with the highest poverty rate, top 5 in the worst education of all the states. And has a sales tax rate of 10% which is one of the highest in the nation.
      And to top it off, it ranks number 3 in the nation for most violent crimes according to a recent FBI report.
      Though it maybe a nice place to drive through, it's ugly if you have to live here.
      EDIT: Another fun fact, our previous Governor Robert J. Bentley was forced to resign by the courts after pleading guilty to corruption in April of 2017.

    • @lookoutforchris
      @lookoutforchris Рік тому +2

      The narrator is clearly a bitch homosexual putting a video out for controversy. He has likely never set foot out of SF or NY.

  • @adsda38
    @adsda38 Рік тому +12

    No matter what I will always love Texas. We have mountains, canyons, hills, crystal clear lakes, clean rivers, plains, and we are a costal state. If you can’t find something for you in Texas you just haven’t looked.

    • @susansato4587
      @susansato4587 8 місяців тому +2

      My daughter went to High School in Plano, Texas. I think the schools are great. I think there’s many immigrants that can’t speak English, which creates a gap. But some of the schools in N Dallas look like Universities. The diversity is amazing. The gas & food is cheap. There’s no state tax. I have lived in California, Hawaii, North Carolina & South Carolina…and by far North Texas is the safest place I have lived. Hawaii is the most expensive but I definitely miss living there. The crime has gotten bad.

    • @scottbivins4758
      @scottbivins4758 2 місяці тому +1

      ​@@susansato4587really depends on where you're at in the state of North Carolina and are we talking about violent crime or just crime crime? If you're talking about somebody just making some illegal alcohol than I'm not too worried about that I'm more worried about the type of crime that happens in the big cities in nc. Like Durham NC oh man it is bad but the crazy thing is I live like 30 minutes away from Durham and in my small town violent crime isn't really all that bad. It's usually drug dealing shoplifting and other things it is not often when we have a murder or something

  • @margaretkent5872
    @margaretkent5872 Рік тому +12

    I wish they would’ve shown more of the beauty of Minnesota. Summertime is fantastic. We’re not called the Land of 10,000 Lakes for nothing. There are actually many more than that. It was cool being in the top 5 though!!

  • @DJ7223
    @DJ7223 Рік тому +28

    Utah is definitely worth visiting, especially Southern Utah. It's absolutely gorgeous.

  • @pcferrell
    @pcferrell Рік тому +42

    The United States is a huge country. The major cities make up the majority of the statistics within each state. Every single state here is mostly beautiful and amazing for its own reasons. As someone who was born and raised in Tennessee and has traveled this country, don't let this video dissuade you from visiting any state in this beautiful place. Every single state has something unique and special to offer that you can't find anywhere else.

    • @RobertMJohnson
      @RobertMJohnson Рік тому +1

      there is really no comparing the natural beauty of states like California, Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Washington, Oregon, Arizona with states like Kansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama. it's like night and day on natural beauty

    • @bigploppa154
      @bigploppa154 Рік тому +1

      @@RobertMJohnson I remember driving through Northern Alabama one time and it being beautiful. Actually that was the beginning of what i consider to be the nicest 8ish hour drive in the US through the appalachians and blue ridge mountains. i forget which interstate it was on that far south but I-81 through the blue ridges in Virginia is the northern 2/3 of the drive im referring to

  • @tinalynch6300
    @tinalynch6300 Рік тому +6

    As a New Hampshire resident, I agree with how wonderful it is to live here. 😊

  • @johannesvalterdivizzini1523
    @johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Рік тому +5

    I'm a New Yorker, raised in the Bronx, third generation, lived and worked in Manhattan for a decade. So yes, I do recognize all the photos of NYC, and the photo of how beautiful "upstate" NY is a shot of the city I have lived in for over 30 years known as Beacon (we are also a nice riverside train ride to midtown Manhattan, so you get the best of both worlds). I personally love the place.

  • @mgv00
    @mgv00 Рік тому +20

    I wouldn’t take this guy’s opinion too seriously. Every place has its good & bad. I’m sure NZ has good & bad as well.

  • @lisabrown5924
    @lisabrown5924 Рік тому +55

    Oregonian here! As the narrator said, we have some issues, a pretty bad homeless problem, really high rent/housing prices, but we’ve got the beach, mountains, high deserts, forests, no major big insects, no hurricanes or tornadoes or sales tax. I love it! 🙂

    • @ramonasmith5893
      @ramonasmith5893 Рік тому +3

      But you know those dang Jackalopes

    • @e.g.o.m.e
      @e.g.o.m.e Рік тому +10

      It's a good state on the eastern half, but the western half is horrible, if the state was split in two, the western half would be one of the worst states

    • @ryanstgeorge9992
      @ryanstgeorge9992 Рік тому +6

      @@e.g.o.m.e That doesnt seem like a fair assessment at all. Having lived in Burns, Lincoln City and Wilsonville/Sherwood - They both have their issues and both have their blessings. Sorry to hear that you have no love for Bend/Valley/Coast.

    • @bjdefilippo447
      @bjdefilippo447 Рік тому +2

      @@ryanstgeorge9992 Have to agree with you. I love pretty much everywhere I have lived or visited. It's tough to govern a state with such East/West and rural/urban, and seems to result in nobody being happy about what's going on. I love that whatever sport/activity/scenery I want, it's never too far to drive.

    • @julianastrube1047
      @julianastrube1047 Рік тому +6

      We also don’t have to pump our own gas lol

  • @user-or1jm8kh1f
    @user-or1jm8kh1f 3 місяці тому +2

    New Hampshire also has both coastline and mountains within a 3 hour drive. New Hampshire has NO STATE SALES TAX and NO STATE INCOME TAX. And you can DRIVE to the top of Mount Washington on the Auto Road, or take the scenic Cog Railway to the top. At the top is the Visitors Center with a restaurant, gift shop, and the Observatory. The fastest wind gust in the world was recorded there in the 1940's at 237 miles per hour.

  • @angielovesnascar
    @angielovesnascar Рік тому +20

    Maryland is awesome!! We're on the incredibly beautiful Chesapeake Bay and have amazing farmland, beaches, and mountains. If you visit "The Old Line State" (conveniently located in the middle of the East Coast) be sure to try some crabcakes and Berger's cookies. Stop in Ocean City to walk the boardwalk and grab a bucket of Thrasher's Fries. Enjoy the Amish markets and the charm of many small towns. 😊 I love something about every state I've visited. We are definitely a large melting pot!! 🇺🇸

    • @lammdm
      @lammdm Рік тому +7

      Also called, “American In Miniature,” because nearly every type of terrain can be found here! We also enjoy the beauty of all 4 seasons, without any extreme weather.

  • @SRHS83
    @SRHS83 Рік тому +19

    Was glad to see Utah at number 2. I've seen other videos that rank it at number 5. It is so gorgeous here and there are so many beautiful sites to see and activities to do all year.

  • @josephmayo3253
    @josephmayo3253 Рік тому +31

    Living in New Hampshire for the last 35 years, I can't really disagree. The people are friendly, work is plentiful, taxes are low, landscape is gorgeous and varied. Yes, it gets cold and snowy in the winter, but the other 8 months have spectacular weather.

    • @The13lacabyss
      @The13lacabyss Рік тому

      I always hear it’s beautiful, but I’m not sure I could handle the winters. I think I’ll stay a little farther south.

    • @bluej511
      @bluej511 Рік тому +4

      Live free or die brother. Been to NH plenty of times when i lived in MA, Vermont too.

    • @glamdring0007
      @glamdring0007 Рік тому +1

      Pretty much sums up Maine as well.

    • @PickleDaNiglet
      @PickleDaNiglet Рік тому +4

      I also live in NH and can see it does get freezing during the winter but it's not as bad as some of the other ones like Alaska today in Alaska its 0 degrees and in Rochester NH where i live its only 21 degrees and now its not the best Texas and Florida are way warmer in Texas its 56 degrees in Florida its 77 degrees but like you said we still have an amazing summer and gorgeous landscape

  • @fbltnet
    @fbltnet Рік тому +1

    Great video. I loved staying in the hotel shown for New Hampshire the Mount Washington Hotel very beautiful . A close second was staying at Mountain View Grand.

  • @hmmgoodquestion
    @hmmgoodquestion Рік тому +7

    From Colorado.. I was pretty stoked we were in the top 10! I'm allergic to the green stuff, but I still like living here :). We don't have hurricanes, or bugs that "splat" when you smoosh them lol... they're more crunchy. Plus... the fam and I live close enough to the mountains that we can take the dogs up to explore the trails often :)

  • @jackrolfson312
    @jackrolfson312 Рік тому +18

    We live in Utah, and love it skiing in the winter time hikes in the summertime fishing boating, but I'm sure everybody loves their state or they wouldn't be living there, I hope you guys have a very merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

  • @roxannaliston9978
    @roxannaliston9978 Рік тому +37

    Utah really is so beautiful. If you need something you don't have to be afraid to ask your neighbors, everyone is so willing to help. The scenery is exquisite!

    • @rscvlogs2127
      @rscvlogs2127 2 місяці тому

      Too many mormons

    • @jonnym4670
      @jonnym4670 Місяць тому +1

      I was born in CA but grew up in Utah and my high school years in Nevada before moving to Utah then CA again to Nevada Idaho then moving to Alabama this is the state I will stay in its by far the best SLC used to be a nice place but really fell apart throughout the '90s and it is just now turned into a crap hole

  • @crendallnewton7466
    @crendallnewton7466 Рік тому +4

    I love that N.H. came in 1st. My family been here since early1700. Beautiful ocean beaches, many rivers, and beautiful mountains. The people are great and every season (4) is wonderful. And did I mention safe.

  • @lizziebreath9
    @lizziebreath9 Рік тому +3

    I'm another Utahn, It's super topographically diverse. I can experience everything from dense pine forests to pink-red deserts without leaving the state or sometimes in my own case the county. I can experience 112 degrees F in July and -15 degrees F in January without driving for more than 6 hours or leaving the state, also both of those locations are technically deserts. There's a small history museum for basically every town you come to and in it, you will find some volunteers waiting to show you the town's first X-ray machine(I've seen one of these in more than 4 little town museums all over Utah) and other similar items. History is all around us and we take the time to preserve it from prehistory to the 1940's there's some kind of a sign to tell you about the place you're standing in.

  • @LightBeamer777
    @LightBeamer777 Рік тому +33

    I think the key to this video is that it was HIS opinion as well as the other metrics. My list would be vastly different. One thing it depends on is do you focus on the cities or the rural areas. It is purely subjective. I live in Colorado, and the cost of living is high in the cities. There are many rural areas that are affordable though. Love your channel! I have been watching for a while. When you come to the US, I hope you have a great time!

    • @robynaboverubiesorpearls
      @robynaboverubiesorpearls Рік тому

      I was surprised to see Colorado ranked so high because there are so many mass shootings there. Why, if everything is so great? 😢

    • @LightBeamer777
      @LightBeamer777 Рік тому

      @@robynaboverubiesorpearls I sure don't have an answer to that. It is discouraging to have so many shootings in our state. It is beautiful state, but many of the people are trying to ruin it.

  • @margaretkent5872
    @margaretkent5872 Рік тому +119

    I’m from Minnesota and was delighted to see us at # 5. I was surprised that he didn’t mention the natural beauty and we’re called, “The land of 10,000 lakes” although we actually have over 14,000 in a relatively small state. The cold 🥶 is a huge drawback though, but we have wonderful summers with water activities obviously a huge part of our summer fun.

    • @adambarlow81
      @adambarlow81 Рік тому +6

      Minneapolis+St. Paul (and all surrounding burbs) have some if not the best park systems in the U.S. As much as I hate the bitter cold, love the snow, but it's crazy easy to get outside and do some kind of activity.

    • @kelvinboyd7459
      @kelvinboyd7459 Рік тому +16

      Minnesota is also overrun by the Middle East Non taxpaying immigrants

    • @aldelvex234
      @aldelvex234 Рік тому +14

      @@kelvinboyd7459 You came here to post a racist comment? Go up to the boundary waters and whine about immigrants there 🙄

    • @kelvinboyd7459
      @kelvinboyd7459 Рік тому

      @@aldelvex234 It's not about the immigrants it's about what your government is intentionally doing to you . And it's not even the government it's a new world order enslaving you in tyranny . Wake up

    • @NightGraveHunting
      @NightGraveHunting Рік тому +4

      If you're from Minnesota then youd know that we don't have over 14,000 lakes as we have just over 11,000 lakes

  • @cherry_mary815
    @cherry_mary815 Рік тому +7

    There’s a reason South Carolina was the 2nd most moved to, it’s an amazing place to live! The crime rate is extremely disproportionate so the lower part of the state usually has more crime than the upper! But either way, the upstate has beautiful lakes and obviously there are some great beaches to visit! The upstate is just an hour and a half from major cities like Atlanta and Charlotte but also just a few hours from the Florida border. It truly is a wonderful and convenient place to live.

  • @Lizzy962
    @Lizzy962 Рік тому +6

    Happy to be a Utahn! We got very pretty sights from the red rocks to the green, lush mountains and forests🙂

  • @Alex-kd5xc
    @Alex-kd5xc Рік тому +68

    As a New Mexican, our state definitely has its problems and a lot of those problems make it less than ideal for raising a family. That being said, I grew up here and I absolutely love it and it’s still definitely worth a visit. We have fantastic food, scenery and people!

    • @gravitypronepart2201
      @gravitypronepart2201 Рік тому +1

      Amen!!

    • @honeybun5448
      @honeybun5448 Рік тому +4

      From the east coast, i lived in NM for about 4 years and loved it. Fantastic food is a MAJOR understatement! Same goes for the scenery!

    • @robertdullnig3625
      @robertdullnig3625 Рік тому +4

      I'm from Texas, but have been tempted to move to NM for about 5 years.

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj Рік тому +4

      @@robertdullnig3625 I'm from Nebraska, and I've been tempted to move south, and NM has been the top of my list. The crime and awful government put me off, though.

    • @idkwater04
      @idkwater04 Рік тому +2

      who lives in new mexico💀

  • @southerngirljess1987
    @southerngirljess1987 Рік тому +50

    There is no perfect state out there, you just gotta go into a state and get your feel for it and see if it is right for you and your family. Talking to folks that live in the state that you re interested in before you go helps a lot too.

    • @decafjnr
      @decafjnr Рік тому +2

      I agree there is no perfect state, but each state has something great about it. I think because I was raised in the north and got used to the snow and cold weather, it made it harder for me when we lived in the southern states. I can't stand to be hot!!! At least in the cold weather I can bundle up to get warm :)

  • @wyattjacobson4779
    @wyattjacobson4779 Рік тому +3

    As a person from Michigan, I love our state. We have the UP and the Great Lakes and some of the best hunting and fishing in the country to go along with those. Minnesota may have 14000 puddles, but we have the most true lakes.

  • @juliaflanagan4148
    @juliaflanagan4148 Рік тому

    You will find beautiful vistas and people in every state. I’ve lived in four Southern states for 10+ years in each state. I can’t wait to see our country through your eyes because I’ve enjoyed seeing yours through your eyes!

  • @aubreytucker654
    @aubreytucker654 Рік тому +57

    Hello family. As a proud southerner I would like to invite you and your family for a visit and good ole southern meal. My wife and I currently live in Mississippi. We have been stereotyped for so long. However, I see quite a bit of folks moving here from northern states. Go figure.....love you guys. Keep up the good work.

    • @dr_waffle_house
      @dr_waffle_house Рік тому +3

      I visited MS last year and found it very nice (from NC, currently living in AZ). Y'all def know how to cook fried catfish 😁

    • @passingthroughtime3033
      @passingthroughtime3033 Рік тому +1

      They're not moving there for the people. It's for the warmer winters.

    • @Patric076
      @Patric076 Рік тому +1

      Mississippi is a beautiful State with green forests and the antebellum homes. 👍🏻

    • @drakeslocum2564
      @drakeslocum2564 Рік тому +1

      Hello, my fello Mississippian

    • @fluffylittlebear
      @fluffylittlebear Рік тому +2

      I visited Biloxi once. Beautiful beaches.

  • @jeremyevans1966
    @jeremyevans1966 Рік тому +28

    I live in Ohio and contrary to popular belief we have some pretty cool things here: Kings Island, Cedar Point, Put In Bay, Columbus Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo, Ohio State Football, Old Man's Cave, are a couple of things we have to enjoy. Having said that, all of our States...even the one directly north of us have great things to see and enjoy!

    • @aaronthomas3740
      @aaronthomas3740 Рік тому +3

      Rock and roll hall of fame too. Not to mention several sports teams.

    • @scapito
      @scapito Рік тому +4

      Hocking Hills

    • @jeremyevans1966
      @jeremyevans1966 Рік тому +2

      Definitely a lot to see and do here. The National Museum of the US Air Force, Amish Country, Easton Town Center, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and then there are all the pro sporting events to name a few more.

    • @merriemisfit8406
      @merriemisfit8406 Рік тому +3

      I had a great time at the Space Museum in Wapakoneta. I went there for my birthday one year ... which was also Neil Armstrong's birthday. And when I went to the zoo in Cleveland back in 2003, I ended up drawing a crowd as Leda the orangutan and I began spontaneously "communicating" through the glass -- she was curious what things I was carrying and "asked" for me to show them, one by one,. When she finished looking at an item we traded "thank you"/"you're welcome" facial expressions and then she'd motion to see the next one.

    • @drewlandon8868
      @drewlandon8868 Рік тому +1

      Yes sir i live in ohio to

  • @jennifersimmons1552
    @jennifersimmons1552 Рік тому +14

    Rhode Island is a very diverse state in topography as well as ethnicities, New England in general (Maine ,Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island), are a condensed area of American historical interest, and environmental beauty, while providing incredible opportunities of arts and culture. Well worth a visit!

    • @heathermackey5714
      @heathermackey5714 Рік тому +1

      I love all of the states & have enjoyed visiting each one, but I am truly grateful to call New England home!! Massachusetts is my state of residence but consider all six "home."

    • @conken9615
      @conken9615 Рік тому

      Texas will bring mote diversity to u then

  • @gotham61
    @gotham61 Рік тому +4

    I have lived in New York City for most of my life. I noticed that Sam reacted when the narrator said upstate NY was really affordable, which it is. Many people tend to think of New York as just the city, when it's actually a pretty big state. After NYC, the biggest cities are places like Buffalo and Rochester, where the cost of living is quite low, but you have to deal with brutal harsh winters with tons of snow. These cities are all several hundred miles from New York City.

    • @29_lets_go
      @29_lets_go 10 місяців тому

      I’m in Buffalo and you’re correct. Pretty cheap, a lot of snow, and it’d take me a whole day to drive to NYC.

  • @you_can_call_me_T
    @you_can_call_me_T Рік тому +11

    I live in Tennessee but my family is from Mississippi and we go visit a few times a year. Maybe it's not great on paper, but the air is clean and the people are good. We were there for Thanksgiving and the front door was unlocked all day with neighbors and relatives coming in and out to visit a little while and have a slice of cake. That's sweet country living. If you're going rank MS low based on anything, it should be history. My family were slaves there just 5 generations ago. But they have owned land for the last 4 generations. And if you know anything about post-war Mississippi, you know that's quite an accomplishment 😊

  • @kerrymorse128
    @kerrymorse128 Рік тому +6

    I live in Massachusetts right on the border of New Hampshire. There is so much to enjoy in all the states but every time I watch your show I always think you guys should visit New England during the end of Summer and beginning of Fall . You can see the foliage and will probably still get a few warm days to go to the Beaches, Hike, and hit the Baseball games at Fenway in Boston. It is completely doable to visit Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and even Upstate New York in less then half a day drive tops depending on your starting point. Wherever you start your journey in America I hope you love it ! I will be watching :)

    • @brendasmith1533
      @brendasmith1533 Рік тому +2

      Hi there neighbor! Just the opposite of you. Live in NH on the MA border!

  • @catebligh
    @catebligh Рік тому +3

    I’m in NH and we always are near the top of these lists but everyone reacts, ”huh?” and ignores us, another great reason to live here 🥳😎

  • @tonybeurkens4327
    @tonybeurkens4327 Рік тому +34

    I have to say Michigan is HIGHLY underrated. The reputation and perception of Detroit seems to bring our state down on a lot of lists. But northern and West Michigan more than make up for it. To the north is spacious beautiful sights and a different way of life. West Michigan has Lake Michigan, tons of beaches and sights and things to do also. Small towns are great all throughout the state. My opinion only, of course. Go Blue!

    • @Cole_Bradshaw
      @Cole_Bradshaw 11 місяців тому +5

      Yes, MI is so underrated

    • @thetrueshadowking
      @thetrueshadowking 11 місяців тому +2

      Michigan is the best state. We have planes, mountains, rolling hills, and not to mention a state park around every corner. For the most part. The lake and rives are great. We also have the makanak bridge that lights up beautifully and all the amazing other sights. I almost forgot to mention Michigan Adventures. In spring, summer, and fall, Michigan is the best. We even have hell, and yes, it does freeze over every year. The cherry festival and the apple harvest are also some fun events. Plus, we have frankenmuth an old-fashioned german town with some of the best food and drinks. This is my opinion, obviously, but I happen to be a trucker who has been to half the states. It ok if you don't agree with me I have a bias because I live here. Just stay away from Detroit and Flint . If you find yourselves in either leave and if you're in flint in particular under no circumstances, should you ever drink the tap water. They still have not fixed the lead water problem. All who have made it the far into my ramblings of my home state, thank you, and have an amazing week.

    • @robertedwards7900
      @robertedwards7900 8 місяців тому +2

      Actually, Detroit is really on a comeback. If you use common sense, you can be safe going around downtown. Lots of great restaurants, Detroit Institute of Arts and Historical Museum, the Detroit waterfront has been voted several times the best in the country!!! Something for everyone in Michigan!!!!

    • @xCodeXANA
      @xCodeXANA 7 місяців тому +1

      Born and raised in Grand Rapids here!!! West Michigan is AMAZING! I used to go to Whitecaps baseball games all the time as a little girl.

    • @robertmcdonald1786
      @robertmcdonald1786 7 місяців тому +1

      I have worked all over the country and Michigan was one of my favorite places, I was around Grand Rapids and thought it was beautiful and loved the people.

  • @desertdawn540
    @desertdawn540 Рік тому +10

    Utah here! Absolutely love it. Skiing in the Northern part of the state. Beautiful national parks in the southern half of the state! Great economy, schools, and healthcare. Absolutely love it here!

    • @daledonaldson3672
      @daledonaldson3672 Рік тому

      Weird liquor laws tho

    • @ramonasmith5893
      @ramonasmith5893 Рік тому

      @@daledonaldson3672 😂 yes we do have weird liquor laws

    • @desertdawn540
      @desertdawn540 Рік тому +3

      @@daledonaldson3672 I don't drink, so It's not a concern of mine. But, for those that do drink, I'm sure there's a workaround! We're an educated crowd!

    • @themourningstar338
      @themourningstar338 Рік тому +4

      Lol the liquor laws are not a problem or any big deal to those of us who do drink (I'm only an occasional drinker). The liquor laws are also not an impediment in the least for a few people I know who are raging long-term alcoholics. They manage quite easily to continue to do what they do.

    • @desertdawn540
      @desertdawn540 Рік тому

      @@themourningstar338 LOL!

  • @margaretsy1855
    @margaretsy1855 Рік тому +9

    I now live in Upstate NY. It's beautiful, rural and land cost is really affordable. I bought my 150 acres 20 years ago for 50K which is why I live here now instead of New England which is where my heart still lives (Born and raised there, a true blue New Englander). I've lived in VT, NH, MA and Maine in New England and CA, WA, GA and FL outside of New England and always kept moving back to the North East. You really cannot go wrong with those New England states! I am surprised that Vermont and Maine were not higher on the list.

  • @exekute
    @exekute 10 місяців тому +7

    In the US everything is politically polarized. Opinions on the best/worst states is going to depend on whether you're a democrat or republican (big city or country). Statistics are even tweaked to give you the answers they want (which isn't unique to the US). He didn't mention tax rates, economic mobility, land availability, number of regulations, etc. Those things can all dramatically alter the order, depending on what your priorities are.

    • @tyrantrex734
      @tyrantrex734 7 місяців тому

      Large concentrations of blacks tend to ruin otherwise nice areas

    • @derth9230
      @derth9230 7 місяців тому

      tf?@@tyrantrex734

    • @joshcorley9607
      @joshcorley9607 6 місяців тому

      Found the racist @@tyrantrex734

  • @dlessard420
    @dlessard420 10 місяців тому +2

    I am from New Hampshire!! It is by far the best state to live in and it’s an amazing state to visit especially in the fall!!

  • @anthonyduffy5967
    @anthonyduffy5967 Рік тому +8

    Louisiana people have been friendly every time I’ve been there and the food is excellent. So, even number 50 rocks!

  • @negrammy3743
    @negrammy3743 Рік тому +25

    I live in the middle of Nebraska in a very rural area. Most people think the whole state is flat because they only travel on I-80 through the state. But it's geographically diversified. It's elevation goes from 840 feet to 5424 feet. Although there are no mountains there are lots of hills and bad lands and more miles of rivers than any other state in the US. Even though my husband and I grew up in another state we are proud to claim Nebraska as our home!

    • @yournew1zealandfamily
      @yournew1zealandfamily Рік тому

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    • @megg2184
      @megg2184 Рік тому +1

      Sorry, but Alaska has the most miles of rivers at 365,000, compared to Nebraska's 79,056.

    • @aalekhine5109
      @aalekhine5109 Рік тому

      GBR!

    • @jeremyhahn2478
      @jeremyhahn2478 Рік тому

      @@megg2184 ...Continental US. But Nebraska has its own Navy!

    • @CorwynCelesil
      @CorwynCelesil Рік тому +1

      Nebraska is really beautiful. I love it, and I'm from the spectacular mountains of Montana. I spent a month driving all over it and just enjoying its bluffs and its wilderness areas and its historical sites. Lovely.

  • @annettechamberlain2267
    @annettechamberlain2267 Рік тому +3

    I have traveled and lived in many places in the United States and each of them have something that makes them special. However, I have really loved living in Utah. The people are wonderful and natural beauty of the state is breathtaking. There’s a reason that Utah has 5 National parks, 8 National monuments, and 48 state parks. You only have to drive a couple of hours to experience something magical and new… from the snow capped mountains the Unitas, to the orange rock bridges of Arches National Park, to the red spires of Bryce Canyon. But I’m little biased 😂😉

  • @michelegraham1181
    @michelegraham1181 Рік тому +5

    I’m from Washington State and Utah, and I love them both. Washington is only really rainy in the west. In central WA it got up to 47.2c degrees here one summer. The scenery is really diverse. We have mountains, oceans, lakes, rainforest, forests, deserts, and vineyards. We also pay well and have no state income tax. We do have a meth problem and expenses are going through the roof. People can be kinda unfriendly here. Utah is beautiful with better job opportunities and the people are really nice. It’s not very diverse though.

  • @jimbrown7082
    @jimbrown7082 Рік тому +19

    I live in Utah and it is pretty decent. The cost of living has gone up quite a lot the last five years and in the more rural counties wages have been slow in going up. There are a lot of jobs available. The scenery is beautiful.

    • @RoughPounder
      @RoughPounder Рік тому +4

      lol just like everywhere else in America

  • @karenwills1787
    @karenwills1787 Рік тому +46

    As a proud born and bred New Hampshrite (who is not biased at all haha) I totally concur with our number one status. Actually, you can't go wrong with any of the New England states. I've traveled all over the US and there is nowhere else I would want to live. What I love best about NH is that I live in a small city of around 30,000 people, but it's like I live in the country. My house is surrounded by woods and wildlife and I only have a neighbor on one side. There are mountains, lakes and the ocean and Boston is less than an hour away (Montreal, Canada only a little over 3 hours). Love to spend the day in Boston, but always leave with a sense of relief knowing I am going home to my quiet little town. I will give a shout out to Maine, though. We spend our summers on the coast of Maine and we absolutely love it!

    • @tomking7080
      @tomking7080 Рік тому +3

      I lived in Hampton Beach in the late 90’s,1999, and it was a blast. I was only there for the summer but we had so much fun there. I love Boston,one of my favorite cities and I’ve lived all over the world. I miss the New England food.

    • @wisemuller_tv8079
      @wisemuller_tv8079 Рік тому +4

      Former rhode islander now floridian, the live free and die state of new hampshire deserves the top spot. bike week plus mountains dont get much better.

    • @fatkidss
      @fatkidss Рік тому +4

      As a mainer I love visiting the white mountains in new hampshire.

    • @moriahsmith3785
      @moriahsmith3785 Рік тому +1

      As a native to NH I would have to agree with everything said hah

    • @michelegraham1181
      @michelegraham1181 Рік тому

      Is it true that New England states are crazy expensive? As a Washingtonian, I’ve considered move there, but everyone tells me it’s too expensive and that the people are mean.

  • @billchurch9117
    @billchurch9117 Рік тому +1

    I grew up in Florida, so many people have discovered it's beauty that it's getting a bit crowded. While serving in the Navy I visited more other countries than I have our states. My favorite country I found to be the best was your country of New Zealand. That was back in the 60's but I'm sure, like our country, it has changed . I hope one day I would love to be able to go back.

  • @RyanLOLOLOL
    @RyanLOLOLOL Рік тому

    I love this channel, love from Kalamazoo, Michigan.

  • @lindastarr4699
    @lindastarr4699 Рік тому +16

    This makes me want to travel and see all the beauty in each state. I don't think I agree with his list, but it was interesting.

  • @adriannecote5319
    @adriannecote5319 Рік тому +4

    I guessed New Hampshire. I have a cousin living there. We just moved to WA. Beautiful natural mountains and forests with gorgeous lakes, streams, and sounds.

  • @user-px6wp3de1j
    @user-px6wp3de1j Рік тому

    Definitely should have shown you more of Minnesota its so beautiful with so many natural lakes

  • @Donna-uq7sx
    @Donna-uq7sx Рік тому +7

    I was born and raised in Missouri. I moved to Texas to work after college and lived there for 23 years. I love them both. I'm a bit surprised about California, New York and Illinois. People are leaving there by the thousands for different reasons and those are the same reasons I would not chose to live there.

    • @WyattRyeSway
      @WyattRyeSway Рік тому +1

      My aunt lives in IL and it’s awful. Their politicians are always going to prison. They are nearly bankrupt. Their Governor acts like a dictator (same with CA and NY). The sheriffs in IL are in open revolt against the governor. While TX, FL, AZ etc are big on the 2nd amendment rights for their citizens, IL, NY and CA are actively trying to strip their citizens of those rights. While most states support the 1st amendment, IL, NY and CA push the “ban, cancel, shun, punish” mindset if they don’t like something you post or say. You could not pay me enough to live in those places.
      This guy just did a video ranking his favorite states. He didn’t use much else, I don’t think.

    • @jameshunt9208
      @jameshunt9208 8 місяців тому

      Indeed

  • @bmr250
    @bmr250 Рік тому +16

    I was born and raised in Indiana, living there most of my life. When my husband retired and I became disabled, we moved to the mountains of Tennessee. It has more plusses than minuses. No income tax, cheaper all around taxes, except for food, but no state income tax!... So it equals out. The high prices for healthcare and medicines are making it's way here, making it tough for our community. I live in the mountains in a Tourist's town, nearest box store city is 30 miles away. The view from my house is beautiful! Very relaxing.

    • @morganmeeks8006
      @morganmeeks8006 Рік тому +1

      Do you live in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area? I spent most of my childhood there!

    • @TropicalThunder21
      @TropicalThunder21 Рік тому

      I live in west Tennessee, I’d take Indiana over this any day

    • @rockymtn1291
      @rockymtn1291 Рік тому

      How’s the property taxes?

    • @bmr250
      @bmr250 Рік тому

      @@rockymtn1291 Alot cheaper than else where... $630 for a 3 bedroom home on 5 acres

    • @bmr250
      @bmr250 Рік тому +1

      @@morganmeeks8006 No, I live in the upper middle Tennessee area.

  • @andreleibee354
    @andreleibee354 Рік тому +7

    i live in wyoming. in the northern (and east/central) part of the state. it's so beautiful. i was born in the south and in many ways it is still home to me :) i have traveled to many of our 50 states and find a certain charm in each one. friendly people can find other friendly people anywhere! but wyoming is home now for 40 years of my life and i wouldn't change that. come on over and enjoy yourselves! it has a wonderful laid back feel to it ...... probably that mountain air ....... in some ways the old west still lives on in wyoming!

  • @Jliske2
    @Jliske2 7 місяців тому

    12:17 "that car has a dent in it"
    YUP, along with SO many of the cars in Atlanta like that one was XD

  • @angelaschwarz6914
    @angelaschwarz6914 Рік тому

    Born and raised in New Mexico, raised our family in Colorado and now we live in Hawaii. All three have a special place in my heart. 💕💕

  • @christopherlifto3644
    @christopherlifto3644 Рік тому +62

    I have traveled to every state and logged more than 60 days in each. Some have made my list as "never a destination." However, I did settle on South Dakota as where I finally settled down in.
    Yes, I have traveled to 56 countries and all 50 states, and South Dakota won me over. I'm currently building my house there.

    • @ninaddemaio
      @ninaddemaio Рік тому +1

      how do you feel about new jersey ?? im born and raised here and i absolutely love this state

    • @bigploppa154
      @bigploppa154 Рік тому

      @@ninaddemaio i love jersey. just moved back to new brunswick, had been living in louisiana for a few years. two very different states but loved every second ive spent in both of them. jersey has all 4 seasons, jersey has beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers and forrests. jersey has some of the best food in the country. the only major downside is that the roads are so congested but what makes up for that is competant driving. nobody in louisiana can drive at all

    • @RyanLOLOLOL
      @RyanLOLOLOL Рік тому +1

      Your thoughts on Michigan?

    • @robertwelsh4094
      @robertwelsh4094 Рік тому

      I thought SD was not as bad as ND, but still a moonscape. To each is own.

    • @GwapoSoldier
      @GwapoSoldier Рік тому

      West or east river?

  • @shawnhomer2869
    @shawnhomer2869 Рік тому +12

    Utahn Here! It's far from perfect (as every state is), but it's the #1 economy because its very friendly to tech businesses. Some of the fastest growing and most successful companies have come out of Utah in recent years. There's also an amazing artists culture, (Imagine Dragons, and Neon Trees came out of Utah). Despite it growing like crazy, its one of the nations best kept secrets.

    • @BrentRousey
      @BrentRousey Рік тому

      Not the best economy like number 12

    • @shawnhomer2869
      @shawnhomer2869 Рік тому

      @@BrentRousey I’m not talking gross.

  • @terriosborne2705
    @terriosborne2705 Рік тому +4

    Aside from west Tennessee (Memphis) Tennessee is an amazing state with the Plateau, knoxville, Smokey Mtns. and Pigeon forge/Gatlinburg definitely an awsome place to visit and live we have so many people moving here from all over check it out on the web and of course the Tennessee Vols sports teams are really doing well this year as football was ranked #1, the Vols baseball team was ranked #1 and so far the Vols basketball team are currently ranked #2
    So check out east Tennessee going on
    From Dollywood to whitewater rafting

    • @davidpressley3451
      @davidpressley3451 8 місяців тому

      The waterfalls and caverns here are nice too.

  • @Robloxguy3999
    @Robloxguy3999 10 місяців тому

    Good Video Guys❤

  • @ericdavis3879
    @ericdavis3879 Рік тому +10

    I've lived in several parts of Utah for about 35 of my 46 years alive, and traveled all over the western US. If you ever make a visit here, I highly recommend coming between Autumn equinox and the first week of October. Overall, that's the best weather, and most spectacular fall foliage (peak colors typically last few days in September). And if you decide to come in the next year, HMU. I can give your family a full guided tour that takes about 10 days, that will also cover bits of Arizona and Nevada, as well.
    We'd show you all the following: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Monument Valley, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, Zion, Park City, the Alpine Loop, Salt Lake City, the Great Salt Lake, the salt flats, Antelope Island, Bear Lake, and more.
    OR
    Alternatively, if you wanted a more northern tour, we'd skip the bits in Arizona and Nevada, to the south. Instead, we'd show you Yellowstone, the Tetons, and Jackson hole, to the north.

  • @p.rick12
    @p.rick12 Рік тому +6

    If you come during our summer, Michigan has TONS of beauty and History to share!! Friendly people too

  • @robertalexstorm
    @robertalexstorm 10 місяців тому +1

    @9:17 "Is that a lake?" Yes, technically. That is Lake Michigan next to Chicago (and NW Indiana). It is huge.

  • @paulcanchola6377
    @paulcanchola6377 9 місяців тому

    I’ve recently discovered your channel and have been commenting. I have to say that you’ll want to visit Utah and spend time here focusing on both southern Utah, and northern separately. The southern half of the state has some of the most beautiful red rock formations in our many national parks, including delicate arch, which is a world famous formation, and is a wonderful, beautiful hike to go up and take a lot of photos. Northern Utah has more rocky and forested mountains and there’s a lot more green with lots of natural lakes where we love to spend our summers water skiing Northern Utah also has the highest concentration of snowboarding and ski resorts found anywhere giving us some of the most amazing year-round, outdoor activities and some of the most beautiful scenery. I highly recommend that you not only get familiar with Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas, but that you take a 30 minute drive up the canyon to Park city, Utah or some of the best skiing and snowboarding is as it is a small mountain town that used to be a silver mining town back in the 1800s, but has since become a scenic destination with lots of skiing and snowboarding during the winter but the Resorts also host mountain, biking, and hiking activities throughout the summer months.

  • @emileavemealone603
    @emileavemealone603 Рік тому +28

    I’m originally from NH, lived there my first 18 years of life! I’ve since lived in Japan, Ohio, Florida, and Texas and visited several other states. I can say for sure Maryland, New Hampshire and Maine are my favorite states 😊. Highly recommend the visit to NH and ME, you could do Mass, Nh, & ME all in one trip as they’re geographically very close! If you’d like help coordinating a trip & stops there id be happy to give you my recommendations for sight-seeing, activities, and places to stay. Much love from the 603 ❤️

    • @margaretsy1855
      @margaretsy1855 Рік тому +5

      Don't forget VT! 🙂

    • @TanyaQueen182
      @TanyaQueen182 Рік тому +6

      I lived in Massachussets for the first 41 years of my life, just north of Boston. Living in New England was so cool because of all the different awesome states that are only an hour or so drive away. Vermont has always been my personal favorite, even since I was a 4 year old :) But I guessed the winner would be New Hampshire. Mountains to one side, beaches to the other, and beautiful scenery everywhere.

    • @PickleDaNiglet
      @PickleDaNiglet Рік тому +5

      I also live in NH and i still do its so beautiful and there is so much to do and the big white building with the red roof is called the red jacket its in North Conway NH i been there it has a indoor water park that you can have so much fun in but in April there was a giant fire on the side of the building but sense its been restored. Its also so funny how you mentioned something about 603 my friend put 603 on every thing his gmail has 603 his password has 603 and you can see in his signature that he makes a little 603 at the end and for the people who dont know what 603 is its the three digits that we put in the beginning of our cell phone number. 😁
      (so happy that New Hampshire made it number one)

    • @gaosburn1
      @gaosburn1 Рік тому +2

      Grew up in NH and live in NM now, funny to see them on opposite sides of the count. Does not say how expensive it is to live in Nh though.

    • @bradfordpalmer2795
      @bradfordpalmer2795 Рік тому +2

      Was born and raised in NH the first 35 years of my life. Moved to Texas but when I finally retire I will move back to NH for the remainder of my life. The small towns are pretty safe. A murder happened a about 1 year before I left. It was the first murder in the 8-9 town area in 20 years.

  • @williamdecker3989
    @williamdecker3989 Рік тому +10

    I moved to Arizona after growing up in Maryland. It's all different. I prefer mountains and dry desert air. So AZ was the best choice for me! I'm in Tucson, "The Old Pueblo" home of Linda Ronstadt and Alice Cooper!

  • @josephchambers5400
    @josephchambers5400 Рік тому

    I am a born Floridian and still live here in south west fl and I always here everyone say the weather is beautiful. As a native I can tell you it’s extremely hot and musty ALL year round except a week or 2 in winter. Temp’s averagely in the 90’s with 80-100% humidity so it feels like 100+ and the low altitude and sunshine makes most people get a sunburn is just a few hours

  • @walkingWV304
    @walkingWV304 Рік тому +18

    I live in West Virginia and it’s the best state in the union. The indescribable natural beauty, outdoor adventure, low cost of living, friendliness, safety, serenity, amazing star gazing locations (including my yard) are only a few of the reasons it’s the best state. There is more noise inside my home from running appliances than there is outside my house. In addition, with a population of approximately only 2 million, there is plenty of open space without having to live on top of one another.
    I, personally, couldn’t live like that. I live in a county that doesn’t have even one traffic light and is home to more cows than humans. Wouldn’t have it any other way!

  • @susanslack6347
    @susanslack6347 Рік тому +9

    I'm from Washington state.
    I was disappointed he didn't mention our beautiful mountains....Mount Rainier is one of most beautiful mountains in America

    • @geebrewer8186
      @geebrewer8186 Рік тому

      living in NZ, they are pretty used to mountains I think.

    • @Godislove4517
      @Godislove4517 Рік тому

      Agreed. Our mountains are spectacular with a beauty all there own. Every state and every country has its own unique beauty I just wish they mentioned ours.

  • @amandah3282
    @amandah3282 Рік тому +4

    Native Texan here. I’ve travelled to almost all 50 states and there is no other place I’d rather live.

    • @aaronpatterson2369
      @aaronpatterson2369 Рік тому

      Well bless your heart... I MEANT EVERY WORD!

    • @amandah3282
      @amandah3282 Рік тому +1

      @aaron as rude as you clearly are, I’m sure you did mean it.
      However, unless you’ve lived in each of the 50 states, for some time to fully experience them, you’re opinions can take a flying leap.
      -a Texan who knows what “Bless your Heart” really means

  • @jo_rellvs..
    @jo_rellvs.. Рік тому

    2 Hrs from Blane, Wa. on the Canadian Boarder, Proud to be Fourth.. If you Make it to Seattle, A Must to SEE.. is the Salmon tossing at Pike Place Market and Undergound Seattle Tour, Have Lunch in the Space Needle, the Restaurant floor turns, as you sit and eat..Giving you a 360 Degree View at roughly 550 feet above the City... AMAZING!!
    Father was an Iron Worker/ Welder on the Needle.. Then there the Seattle Center and Marina to see, take a tour from the Seattle Docks, up and threw the Locks into Lake Washington and Back..

  • @anthonythomas2324
    @anthonythomas2324 11 місяців тому

    I recently stumbled upon y'all. I am from Huntsville, Alabama, so I loved the shoutout. However, I live in Denver, Colorado, and I have to agree that he placed it well, seeing as crime has gone up quite a bit over the last few years. I have not been to Vermont or New Hampshire, but I will next month, and I cannot wait!

  • @LindenHighwind
    @LindenHighwind Рік тому +18

    I live in West Virginia, and I know we may not have as much as other states, but I feel we do pretty well for ourselves.

  • @TobileyP
    @TobileyP Рік тому +6

    Massachusetts here! Boston is wonderful…a very walkable city with some of the best hospitals and colleges. Everybody loves Cape Cod (for the lovely beaches and quaint Cape Cod homes) and the Berkshires (with its natural beauty). You can easily drive to all the other New England states to enjoy the beaches and state parks in Maine, the beautiful greenery and hills of Vermont, the incredible mansions in Newport, Rhode Island, and, of course, the beaches and state parks in New Hampshire. I can’t imagine living anywhere else!

    • @marydavis5234
      @marydavis5234 Рік тому +1

      In 2006, I was referred by my primary Doctor to go to Boston General for surgery to remove a lump in my left ankle, when I woke up, the Surgeon said the lump was a tumor and it would take 2 weeks to get results for a test for cancer, two days after I got a call, they said when the cut the tumor in half, there was 4 other kinds of tumors and it would be 10 weeks to get the results for all the tests, I would have never got a call from any hospital in Vermont about the extra 8 weeks for the results.

    • @kadinwilliams8045
      @kadinwilliams8045 Рік тому +1

      Did you forget Boston's (and New York's) forgotten brother Connecticut? Yes, you might have Harvard, be we do have Yale..🤓
      Connecticut, Your NZ family, is called the pass through state, because people are ready to visit New York, then Boston. Connecticut has history and the best museum is Yale's Peabody Museum, but there's museums for clocks, railroads, submarines, Merry go rounds plus food is great (lobster rolls, pizzas, hamburgers, ice cream, hot dogs (the best places for hot dogs are on the side of the road out of Airstream trailers, or hot dog carts or from little shacks) or other foods. Connecticut has the oldest amusement park in the US.
      When you visit, I'd recommend the Northeast. Sturbridge and Mystic are two living museums (they'll show life in the 1830s (Sturbridge a small farming town, Mystic a seaside town of the same time period). You would need to visit the US about 50 times to see every state...(That's why Americans don't visit other countries, we can't see our own countries in a day!)

  • @TheBrokeWhale
    @TheBrokeWhale 6 місяців тому +1

    Love when they talked about Rhode island. "Size is small but its about the motion 'of the air'. Mom looked at Dad and he seemed to be confused. But she got the joke lol

  • @jackiecastillo3632
    @jackiecastillo3632 Рік тому

    In Georgia you get a little bit of everything, big city, mountains, coast line and beaches, national parks, a lot of history and if you live in the middle of the state like I do then most can be traveled to in a few hours. I am not crazy about school system but in our area it’s not too bad. It is affordable and the weather is mild in winter to hot in summer. It is a great state to visit!

  • @iamme8406
    @iamme8406 Рік тому +10

    I live in Washington. The nature here is incredible. Even in the city I live in it practically feels like living in a forest. There are hiking trails everywhere. In the summer there are an abundance of lakes to swim in, and in the winter we are within driving distance to numerous mountains for skiing. The west coast of the state is sprawling with vibrant rain forests and experiences temperate seasons due to being sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and the cascade mountain range. However, don’t be fooled into thinking all of Washington is the Gray skies and wet air of Seattle. The cascade mountains cut the east and west side of the state and half. everything east of the mountains is dry, blue skies.

    • @michelegraham1181
      @michelegraham1181 Рік тому +1

      Thank you! The eastern part of the state is really pretty, too! And it used to be more affordable.

  • @debbiedean3165
    @debbiedean3165 Рік тому +3

    There are two ways of looking at the information.
    1) Is someone trying to find a good state to raise a family.
    2) Is someone trying to decide where they would like to visit for vacation.
    California has so much to see and do for a vacation, but much of it is very expensive to live here (I live in Orange County).
    Some states will feel and truly be a drudgery to endure driving through them in an RV.
    Some areas like the Northwest, you can enjoy incredible beauty like Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, etc, and plan an amazing vacation going through several states.
    Arizona, the Grand Canyon, New Mexico has some enchanting places to see.
    As you research your trip (I know that it will take several to really enjoy), you will find states that you can easily X off, and others that are a must.
    I’m not surprised that New Hampshire is #1. My son has lived in another country for 20 years, and the only state that he wants to move to when he returns is New Hampshire, for many reasons, taxes are one.
    Love you family 🥰

  • @stillsmoke2222
    @stillsmoke2222 Рік тому +1

    Much love from NC

  • @MTHead587
    @MTHead587 Рік тому

    No fuzzy seat but I have have a wooden seat as it doesn’t get cold in the winter and my grandma has a squishy foam one we also I don’t have ac just fans and windows which for how hot it gets I wish I did lol

  • @BrianRLange
    @BrianRLange Рік тому +34

    Yes Sam, that lake was Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes. Several states don't have an income tax, but there is a federal income tax. I live in #4 Washington state. Although he wasn't harsh enough. The scenery is spectacular, but the crime is high, as are the taxes, cost of living and unemployment. It is also one of the more politically progressive states causing many citizens to want to move if they could afford to.

    • @powdertrax9742
      @powdertrax9742 Рік тому +6

      Politically corrupt, 2nd highest gas tax ( highest after Jan 1), highest property thefts and as far as the spectacular scenery goes good luck getting to any of them, the crowds anywhere on the west side are insane and parking is packed. You have to reserve camp spots 6 months to a year early, it wasn’t that long ago you could plan on a Thursday to go camping that weekend and have plenty of spots to choose from. People that have recently moved here like to say “people up here don’t know how to drive” and I always say if you pulled those people over and simply asked where they were from probably 70% would not say Washington State, so it’s you fools that don’t know how to drive, California has not only ruined that sewer they’ve ruined the entire left coast, from Montana East.
      I’m one of those wanting to move but Idaho and Montana are over my budget now, rundown homes in western Montana are getting $600k+.

    • @esdel1955
      @esdel1955 Рік тому +1

      Hear, hear

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj Рік тому

      @@powdertrax9742 Move to Nebraska.

    • @powdertrax9742
      @powdertrax9742 Рік тому

      @@jovetj need mtns to snowboard

    • @jovetj
      @jovetj Рік тому

      @@powdertrax9742 There's a fake "skiing" place not too far from me, but I don't think that would probably satisfy you.
      Move to South Dakota. Cheaper to live, but colder.

  • @shanemwood
    @shanemwood Рік тому +5

    I've lived in or traveled to many of the states. There's something excellent about all of them. I recommend seeing them all.

  • @ripmcmanus
    @ripmcmanus Рік тому

    Best place to live and best place to visit are two very different things! I wonder if there's a good video on best states to visit? Of course, what you'd most like to see and do can make the answer different for everyone.

  • @ednurge3848
    @ednurge3848 Рік тому +4

    As someone who’s lived in California, Colorado and now Idaho, all three are great places to visit. CA isn’t affordable or very safe anymore, only family to visit. In Idaho, I’m not far from rivers and mountains, and I’m next to Utah and Wyoming for National Parks, if I want.

  • @evilproducer01
    @evilproducer01 Рік тому +11

    Regarding Illinois, yes, that was a lake. Lake Michigan to be exact. The Great Lakes system contains around 21% of the world’s fresh water. Lake Superior is the world’s largest fresh water lake by surface area. I believe Lake Baikul (sp?) in Siberia is largest by volume because it is stupid-deep. Lake Superior gets pretty deep too, with a maximum depth of over 1000 feet. When you stand next to Lake Michigan or Lake Superior, it feels as if you are standing next to an ocean.

    • @lucasdelong94
      @lucasdelong94 Рік тому +1

      Lake Superior is also freezing even in the summer

    • @patriciaabatemarco3834
      @patriciaabatemarco3834 Рік тому

      I’m from MN and as a teen was a distance swimmer so strong and confident in my water skills. Made a huge mistake and jumped off a rock into Lake Superior in September on the North Shore. Hot the water and immediately couldn’t use my legs because the water was so cold. I remember thinking I was going to drown in the shallows 5’ from lamd. Terrifying. My Dad dragged me out and reminded me I can be an idiot. He was right

    • @lucasdelong94
      @lucasdelong94 Рік тому +1

      @@patriciaabatemarco3834 I've swam in Lake Superior at the north most point in Michigan and I could only stand it for a few minute's and I used to teach kids how to swim in a 50° pool.

  • @louishensler1416
    @louishensler1416 Рік тому +14

    As someone from Wisconsin, we take our beer and dairy very seriously here. On top of having 7 of the top 10 drunkest cities, we have 41 of the top 50 drunkest counties in the nation as well. You need a cheesemaker license here as well in order to make cheese

    • @Mane_37
      @Mane_37 11 місяців тому

      This made me laugh😂... we do undoubtedly have the best cheese. Our state is also beautiful especially in the summer time. If only we didn't have terrible winters lol. I'm not sure how Minnesota got ranked so far above Wisconsin, but that's okay. I love my Minnesota family 😂.

  • @jenmamafav5939
    @jenmamafav5939 Рік тому +1

    I have a friend who fled from Washington because crime was so rampant, affordable houses were a dump, he had to work 4 jobs for a 2 bedroom apartment and only ate 2 meals a day.

    • @ethandollarhide7943
      @ethandollarhide7943 Рік тому

      And I know multiple people that had to Flee states like Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas( states that are constantly praised in this channels comment section) because those states were becoming far too dangerous for their Trans or Gay family members.

  • @darkwolve114
    @darkwolve114 Рік тому +1

    NC here.
    Got #14.
    It really does depend on the subject matter.
    It sucks but is great simultaneously.