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This Otherworldly Spot Was Named the No. 1 Hidden Gem in the U.S.—and It Looks Like a Bottomless Hole in the Pacific Ocean

Summary by Travel + Leisure
A new ranking highlights spectacular destinations with relatively little Instagram attention, from Oregon’s Thor’s Well to Arizona’s otherworldly sandstone formations.Sunset overe Thor’s Well in Oregon.Credit: Jon Mattrisch/Travel + LeisureFrom otherworldly sandstone formations in Arizona to rolling farmland in the Pacific Northwest, some of the most beautiful places in the U.S. are hiding in plain sight. And while these lesser-known destination…

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Travel + Leisure broke the news on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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