Top Ten Travel List

Top Ten Travel List Hi! We started our travel adventures way back in 2012, in a time when the majority of publications were only covering international travel. Hi.

We started the trend of organizing our info via lists. We spotlight both recreational & cultural attractions. I am Maureen and I am the writer and trip planner of Top Ten Travel List. My significant other, Mike, is the web developer and designer. We both spend our weekends traveling, hiking, exploring new cities, dining at local restaurants, taking daytrips, and uncovering hidden gems. We started this site over a decade ago to showcase wonderful places and hidden gems throughout the US. Back in the day, we noticed many travel bloggers only covered international travel. We wanted to show that you do not have to spend a lot of money to explore beautiful places in the US. America is home to so many of its' own treasures including world-class cultural attractions, stunning national parks, and amazing historic places. You do not need to feel pressured to travel internationally if you do not have the time or money. Mike and I are both originally from the Chicago metro. We have been moving and traveling across the US for 15 years now. What started as a fun side project (when I could not find a job) has turned into a passion for both of us. Much of our focus is on adventure activities. We explore natural wonders, amazing hikes, & hidden gems no matter where we go. Thus far, we have lived in 12 states and 15 cities. We use no AI or stock photos, no affiliate links, and we do not take any sponsored trips. Everything we feature on our site has received an official nod of approval from us. We believe in focusing only on positive businesses and attractions we have encountered along the years, so this is what you will see on our site. We love supporting local businesses no matter where we live or travel. Follow us as we discover more unique gems and timeless attractions across the US.

09/24/2026

Monument Valley, UT - The exact spot where Forest Gump stopped running.

09/22/2026

The only walk-through Squirrel Monkey exhibit in the US is found at the Phoenix Zoo. It's not my favorite zoo, but I love this exhibit and the zoo is nicely landscaped for a desert.

09/21/2026

The only waterfall at Bryce Canyon National Park! In just under a mile hike, you can see a powerful waterfall surrounded by red rocks. April-October is the best season for this trail.

We took a gorgeous drive along the Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway this weekend. This 27 mile drive starts just outside of Tucso...
09/15/2026

We took a gorgeous drive along the Mt. Lemmon Scenic Byway this weekend. This 27 mile drive starts just outside of Tucson in the cacti loaded Sonoran desert and ends at the town of Summerhaven (elevation ~8000 feet).

You start surrounded by the gorgeous cacti of the Sonoran desert and end in the high altitude pine forests. There are numerous overlooks and hikes along the way.

Temps are much cooler up here. We really enjoyed the break from the Phoenix heat (65 degrees vs. well over 100!).

Flagstaff is an amazing leaf peeping destination just 2 hours north of Phoenix. Temps are much cooler and the the fall f...
09/08/2026

Flagstaff is an amazing leaf peeping destination just 2 hours north of Phoenix. Temps are much cooler and the the fall foliage is incredible. Some of the higher altitude hikes see color starting in late September.

One of my favorite low-key alternatives to the super popular Inner Basin trail is the underrated Bear Jaw. You can combine this trail with the Abineau for a challenging 7 mile loop.

This hike is stunning this time of year, the only drawback being the rough road to the trailhead (a high clearance vehicle is recommended). https://www.top-ten-travel-list.com/blog/flagstaff/bear-jaw-high-altitude-adventure-san-francisco-peaks/

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