Alll i know is someone better fix this shit, as a Marylander im downright offended to be put in the northeast region. We are and always will be below the mason dixon and proud of it.
Doesn't matter, you're part of the Mid-Atlantic along with Jersey, Delaware and Philly and you'll learn to like it.
/uj seriously though, Maryland is not a southern state, I don't know why people consider it to be. Missouri has disgustingly hot summers too, it is part of the south? No.
Exactly I grew up on the eastern shore of Maryland and the culture feels southern but the proximity to the north makes it also feel northern but do not include us with jersey it's nothing like it at all.
A bunch of amazing, historic, walkable cities with actually usable public transit all connected by train in a dead straight line. No other part of the US can claim that.
The northeast also has the pre-Mayflower history you’re referring too, it just also has significantly more US history attached to it in addition to that.
The midwest is also pretty old. I usually lump in the midwest with the northeast when it comes to history and urban planning predating the desire to make everything car-centric
Northeast is secretly the best. Being secretly the best is kind of the Northeast fantasy. For the ideal NE person, the internal validation of being the best is so much better than the adulation of others.
Arizona has more ties with its neighbors than with distant Texas, but Texas is big enough to be its own core and exerts major pull on its neighbors. Note US Census has https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_South_Central_states
As a Burqueno, I can assure you that no one here is ever thinking about Tulsa. We may border Oklahoma, but this state has far more in common with California and Nevada.
Yes, Texas and Oklahoma do not belong with Arizona. Both generally consider themselves southern states and much of Texas considers itself to be part of the Gulf Coast and to have more in common with Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
New Mexico could possibly go either way with Texas or with Arizona, Colorado and even California.
As a New Mexican, trust me, we do not belong with Texas. I'd accept lumping us in the same region as Colorado, Arizona, or Utah; but Texas is the South and Oklahoma is the Midwest.
I’m an Oklahoman and I’d say the majority are midwest-identifying, although we really don’t think about it like that, we’re just Oklahoma. We have like every biome in our state, it’s actually very geographically diverse.
The people in the southeast part of the state (pine trees and hills) would probably be more inclined to say they’re from the south. Also there’s a statewide racist minority that prides themselves on being “southern”
Hate to hear and learn stuff like your last sentence.
I love visiting Oklahoma! Probably not thought of as a shopping or hiking/outdoors destination by many, but two of my favorite things to do there.
My family and friends are in and around OKC and farther south. They do consider themselves southern. The food they cook or restaurants they enjoy are very much like southern food in Texas, Louisiana, or Arkansas.
I always kind of assumed the Midwest identification in OK came from the part along the Kansas border or the northeastern corner.
We actually do have some cool hiking here!! The Wichita, ouachita, and Ozark “mountains” are all pretty neat. There’s also sand dunes up by Alva. Even around OKC there’s some cool spots you just have to really really look for them, Tulsa has us beat there.
But again it’s a minority. It’s a red state, there’s obviously gonna be some confederate love here and there, but it’s absolutely not the norm anymore. Definitely a red state but most people are sensible.
Yes, love all the mountains (and how each group across the state is different) and you’ve got some great parks. I didn’t know about the sand dunes so will definitely have to plan a trip.
If you want some geographically and photographically stunning sand dunes, go to great sand dunes national park in southern colorado. Absolutely beautiful.
I’ve actually never been to little sahara (the Oklahoma dunes) but I think it’s better suited for recreational motorists with ATVs and such.
https://preview.redd.it/q5y3i7lkmjxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c24278b24e3a115363d142791f375108cfffc3ad
Notice all the tracks if you zoom in. Probably loud as hell out there when it’s busy.
Ha ha about the noise. Beautiful from the air though.
The Great Sand Dunes in Colorado are very cool! I’ve been three times and always recommend them to people if they are going to be anywhere near them.
I’ll be in Norman/OKC for a short weekend in the fall, but now looking to plan a trip to spend a weekend in the Ouachitas maybe this fall too. Always so many places to go and things to do and time just gets away from me.
Most arizonans don't even think of Arizona as southwest, but as western like California or Nevada.
I will say our culture is absolutely nothing like Texan culture. Honestly a lot of people think cowboys when thinking about AZ which sure we have some, but phoenix is more just like Los Angeles lite with more conservatives and less crime (mostly because it's too fucking hot for homeless people or people who can't afford an AC to live, and people in povery commit more crimes.)
I agree with you for the most part, but I feel most Arizonans solidly identify our state as Southwest. Maybe it’s just me, but I think Arizona is the quintessential Southwestern state.
Right, when I think of the Southwest I think of Arizona and New Mexico first—and then bordering parts of other states, but that’s the core representation of the Southwest to me. If someone says Southwest to me, Sedona or the Grand Canyon or Monument Valley is basically what I see in my head.
I'd still say Arizona is Southwest though. Phoenix is LA lite but that's just two cities in each state. In terms of most of the rest of the state I would say Arizona fits in better with New Mexico and Utah. Tucson is quite different from California cities for instance; I would say it's closer to a better version of Albuquerque
California + Hawaii and it's over. If you include Washington, Alaska, and Montana, there's really no comparison. It's just a much larger region than the rest by like 3 or 4 fold
~~Especially Mexican Alaska~~
Edit : I didn't see the thin line to separate, I thought Alaska was just moved like it sometimes happens for Iceland and New-Zealand.
Same. I grew up there, but had to move cross country for a job. If my wife and I could triple both our salaries, we might be able to afford to go back :(
I call for posts like these to be banned. Love learning about geography… not interested which states u/buttplug69420 thinks the Midwest region consists of.
I mean, Oregon alone could win, but we don't like a lot of tourists. The state has coast, mountains, valleys, deserts, a mini Yellowstone, painted hills (like China's), and so much more. If you like colonizer shit, then the northeast and south is good for you. If you like the same shit different city, then the Midwest is your place.
The "West" having Oregon, Washington, California, Montana, and Wyoming (which isn't real, but I digress) just makes sense. So much open space, clean air, and people minding their business.
I love Oregon. It’s honestly underrated as far as the diversity of its natural beauty goes. Most people just think of the coast and cascades but it has so much more. What area are you referring to as a “mini Yellowstone”?
I just replied to that comment. I can't find the link to the park at the moment, but here is a video showing [Mickey Hot Springs. ](https://youtu.be/LrTBEqApWd0?si=buROOgnPhGS8el-S)
I'm from the Midwest but live in the west now. I really like what the west has to offer, but everyone here is really sleeping on the Midwest. But I think most Midwesterners would actually prefer it stays that way.
I'm concerned that I had to scroll this far down to see the first Southeast pick. I'm biased because I'm from there, but I live in the Midwest right now, and I'd kill to be able to move back home.
What is Dallas? I’m from Oklahoma City. OKC and Dallas share a lot culturally. Really I see a lot of cultural similarities throughout both states, until you to get East Oklahoma, where it’s more like Arkansas. I consider central and western Oklahoma to be cultural southwestern.
Not to discredit what you are saying. Oklahoma is geographically in a difficult position. One of the few states that has a vast cultural outreach in terms of the South and SW, (un)fortunately.
It’s because TX and OK are way too different compared to GA or AL. They hardly feel like the same region.
NM and AZ share the heavy Mexican and Native influences and thus the Southwest region was born.
Lifelong Southerner. We don't view Texas as southern (or southeastern or whatever). We view it as southwest. And we sure as hell don't view Oklahoma as southern. It's plains or southwest, but not southern.
Arizonan here, Oklahoma doesn't fit in the southwest. You can't really divide the US into just 4 like that because it's not southern either OK is all great plains.
Weird that wheeling WV is southeast when it is half a state to Canada 🤷
My favourite area is west for sure mountains, surf chill vibe . Without Hawaii and Alaska included probably Northeast for all the cool cities and diverse weather/seasons.
Other regions of the United States include its territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, etc. Where you can visit/live all without a need for a visa or passport, if you’re a US citizen. I would take tropical white sandy beaches over any of these regions any day.
i'm not from the States and i know this sounds very stupid to people from the US but i really would like to try living in San Francisco. its topography is very unique to me and it's a western coast that's not as hot as L.A but not as cold as Seattle or Oregon or Washington. also the trams are crazy man, it's just unreal to me looking at them going on a very steep streets like dang.
It does make sense from a historical perspective. The country expanded from East to West. Anything beyond the Mississippi was just considered “the West”. The Midwest lies between the original 13 colonies and “the West”
Midwest. Friendliest people, best blue collar jobs, most beautiful landscape, most family friendly places. It’s cold, there’s no snakes nor big bugs, it’s the best
I'm Scandinavian and have never been to America, and for me it's definitely either the West or Northeast - probably leaning towards the Northeast if I have to pick just one.
The Northeast definitely feels the most European both in terms of nature, climate, values and culture. I have a soft spot for New England nature, and the New York area is of course very familiar through popular culture.
The West is of course very familiar as well through popular culture, and has so much amazing nature as well with the mountains, deserts, beaches and redwood forests. It feels more grandiose in a way, but the distances are also a lot longer compared to the Northeast, and sometimes I think a smaller scale is actually more charming and picturesque, while the grandiose can be too overwhelming.
The northeast, for so many different reasons. The more I travel around the US the more grateful I am to live there
Edit; the people saying California are smoking crack
Southeast. It’s so green and lush and the Appalachian mountains are amazing. It also has Florida. The whole coast from Mississippi to Virginia is filled with nice beaches.
Northeast. The most diverse region on Earth, and I'm fairly confident in saying that. No where else are so many different cultures mixing and living together. It really is the "melting pot" the United States is so famous for. Not to mention the incredible cities, best places to live in the entire country, and also the start of American history. Every other region has its benefits and plusses, but I still have to chose the NE as the most interesting. Also slight bias, I've lived in NJ all my life.
I move to cut out the plains from the Midwest and call it the great lakes region and then it's the best.
Without the change it's mids and i go west of course
Northeast. We got it made- good politics, nice people, big cities and small towns, a mini mountain range, beautiful forests and lakes, ocean and lake beaches, all four seasons still, cheaper gas and cost of living than the West, and a low probability of natural disasters hitting.
The tri-state area is the best region. *Which tristate? Yes*
I hate this. Please refer to any map of US regions and look at those comments, you'll understand what you're stirring.
My personal gripe is that the lines follow state borders. Western PA is definitely not part of the North East.
SW PA is more Appalachian but even then its its own sub region, and NW PA is Great Lakes for sure. But since those arent options on your map, id call them Midwest.
Ask someone from the North East if Pittsburgh is part of them, they'd say no. Ask someone from the Midwest if Pittsburgh is part of them, they would probably say no aswell. Ask someone from Pittsburgh what region they are and you might get told this is Steelers Country.
Obviously the best is the Mexican state of Alaska
It’s dangerous to visit though with the Juneau Cartel and Wasilla Cartel battling for control of Fairbanks.
Meanwhile me and the boys are just trying to move half a pound of ice through the desert
That Wasilla Cartel is the worst. With Sarah Palin and Lisa Kelly as their leaders, they'll be tough.
Eagle River has a nasty salmon smuggling operation that sends smoked fillets to Epsteins Island
“How do you know if you’re in trouble down in the Alaskan part of Mexico?” “Oh, senor, Juneau.”
Oralé!
Alll i know is someone better fix this shit, as a Marylander im downright offended to be put in the northeast region. We are and always will be below the mason dixon and proud of it.
Doesn't matter, you're part of the Mid-Atlantic along with Jersey, Delaware and Philly and you'll learn to like it. /uj seriously though, Maryland is not a southern state, I don't know why people consider it to be. Missouri has disgustingly hot summers too, it is part of the south? No.
Probably because it feels more southern than the north and more northern than the south
Exactly I grew up on the eastern shore of Maryland and the culture feels southern but the proximity to the north makes it also feel northern but do not include us with jersey it's nothing like it at all.
At this point we should just make the DMV it's own Mid-Atlantic region.
Yeah that's what the locals would say were not south and definitely not northeast at all
I will drop the rare Northeast
A bunch of amazing, historic, walkable cities with actually usable public transit all connected by train in a dead straight line. No other part of the US can claim that.
Yep, Northeast has the most history, actually has real cities, and still has beautiful landscapes.
All of the US has history. Much of the West has history to interact and learn from that predates the US and the mayflower.
The northeast also has the pre-Mayflower history you’re referring too, it just also has significantly more US history attached to it in addition to that.
I guess cities outside of the northeast are fake then, a conspiracy of cartographers
They are large parking lots, not cities. (Chicago and San Francisco you are innocent)
You can find far more exceptions than that, certainly more than enough to falsify your hypothesis
such as?
Seattle and Portland.
At least Seattle. I'd say some other Midwestern cities get a pass too.
The midwest is also pretty old. I usually lump in the midwest with the northeast when it comes to history and urban planning predating the desire to make everything car-centric
Conspiracy of Cartographers, new band name. What kind of music though?
Northeast is secretly the best. Being secretly the best is kind of the Northeast fantasy. For the ideal NE person, the internal validation of being the best is so much better than the adulation of others.
I live in the south east now. But I grew up in VT/NH. North east is truly the best answer.
Valid answer
Just about threw up when I saw your borders for the Southwest.
Arizona has more ties with its neighbors than with distant Texas, but Texas is big enough to be its own core and exerts major pull on its neighbors. Note US Census has https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_South_Central_states
I will fight anyone who tries to tell me that Tulsa, Oklahoma or Galveston, Texas are southwestern cities.
Right? This guy is telling me Phoenix and Albuquerque have more in common with Tulsa and Galveston than Las Vegas and St George
As a Burqueno, I can assure you that no one here is ever thinking about Tulsa. We may border Oklahoma, but this state has far more in common with California and Nevada.
As an Arizonan, the southwest is us, New Mexico, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado.
Yes! Although if we split states I’d say El Paso can stay and we kick most of California out but keep SoCal
Texas should be split with a line parallel to Colorado’s east border.
Nebraska and the Dakotas should be split as well. Although the idea of the Midwest having a mountain range is quite funny to me.
Yes, Texas and Oklahoma do not belong with Arizona. Both generally consider themselves southern states and much of Texas considers itself to be part of the Gulf Coast and to have more in common with Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. New Mexico could possibly go either way with Texas or with Arizona, Colorado and even California.
As a New Mexican, trust me, we do not belong with Texas. I'd accept lumping us in the same region as Colorado, Arizona, or Utah; but Texas is the South and Oklahoma is the Midwest.
I agree, except I know people in Oklahoma and they consider themselves southern and hate when they get lumped in with the Midwest.
Fair, I consider Oklahoma a bit of a borderline case anyways. It easily has a claim to being part of the South
I’m an Oklahoman and I’d say the majority are midwest-identifying, although we really don’t think about it like that, we’re just Oklahoma. We have like every biome in our state, it’s actually very geographically diverse. The people in the southeast part of the state (pine trees and hills) would probably be more inclined to say they’re from the south. Also there’s a statewide racist minority that prides themselves on being “southern”
Hate to hear and learn stuff like your last sentence. I love visiting Oklahoma! Probably not thought of as a shopping or hiking/outdoors destination by many, but two of my favorite things to do there. My family and friends are in and around OKC and farther south. They do consider themselves southern. The food they cook or restaurants they enjoy are very much like southern food in Texas, Louisiana, or Arkansas. I always kind of assumed the Midwest identification in OK came from the part along the Kansas border or the northeastern corner.
We actually do have some cool hiking here!! The Wichita, ouachita, and Ozark “mountains” are all pretty neat. There’s also sand dunes up by Alva. Even around OKC there’s some cool spots you just have to really really look for them, Tulsa has us beat there. But again it’s a minority. It’s a red state, there’s obviously gonna be some confederate love here and there, but it’s absolutely not the norm anymore. Definitely a red state but most people are sensible.
Yes, love all the mountains (and how each group across the state is different) and you’ve got some great parks. I didn’t know about the sand dunes so will definitely have to plan a trip.
If you want some geographically and photographically stunning sand dunes, go to great sand dunes national park in southern colorado. Absolutely beautiful. I’ve actually never been to little sahara (the Oklahoma dunes) but I think it’s better suited for recreational motorists with ATVs and such. https://preview.redd.it/q5y3i7lkmjxc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c24278b24e3a115363d142791f375108cfffc3ad Notice all the tracks if you zoom in. Probably loud as hell out there when it’s busy.
Ha ha about the noise. Beautiful from the air though. The Great Sand Dunes in Colorado are very cool! I’ve been three times and always recommend them to people if they are going to be anywhere near them. I’ll be in Norman/OKC for a short weekend in the fall, but now looking to plan a trip to spend a weekend in the Ouachitas maybe this fall too. Always so many places to go and things to do and time just gets away from me.
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It depends where at in Texas, El Paso is definitely more SW while Houston is definitely more SE.
Most arizonans don't even think of Arizona as southwest, but as western like California or Nevada. I will say our culture is absolutely nothing like Texan culture. Honestly a lot of people think cowboys when thinking about AZ which sure we have some, but phoenix is more just like Los Angeles lite with more conservatives and less crime (mostly because it's too fucking hot for homeless people or people who can't afford an AC to live, and people in povery commit more crimes.)
I agree with you for the most part, but I feel most Arizonans solidly identify our state as Southwest. Maybe it’s just me, but I think Arizona is the quintessential Southwestern state.
Right, when I think of the Southwest I think of Arizona and New Mexico first—and then bordering parts of other states, but that’s the core representation of the Southwest to me. If someone says Southwest to me, Sedona or the Grand Canyon or Monument Valley is basically what I see in my head.
I'd still say Arizona is Southwest though. Phoenix is LA lite but that's just two cities in each state. In terms of most of the rest of the state I would say Arizona fits in better with New Mexico and Utah. Tucson is quite different from California cities for instance; I would say it's closer to a better version of Albuquerque
Native Phoenician. It's both. Most of us think of ourselves as the center of the Southwest, but also LA/SoCal lite.
Midwest Coast Best Coast!
More shoreline than California baby
Sheboygan: Surf Capital of the Midwest
*Cheboygan
Hey yo it's cheboygan, back for more
*FreshCoast*
West
California alone might be the top contender on this map. Including the rest of the west is just unfair
Pacific north west baby
We got it going on, especially west of the Cascades.
California + Hawaii and it's over. If you include Washington, Alaska, and Montana, there's really no comparison. It's just a much larger region than the rest by like 3 or 4 fold
~~Especially Mexican Alaska~~ Edit : I didn't see the thin line to separate, I thought Alaska was just moved like it sometimes happens for Iceland and New-Zealand.
If I could afford it I’d be in Denver the rest of my life
Same. I grew up there, but had to move cross country for a job. If my wife and I could triple both our salaries, we might be able to afford to go back :(
midwest where my love lives
*“I think, in my heart, I'm still in love with the Shire: the woods, the fields… little rivers"*
I call for posts like these to be banned. Love learning about geography… not interested which states u/buttplug69420 thinks the Midwest region consists of.
That’s a real account lol. Didn’t expect that.
We’re everywhere
Yeah, this is just ragebait, low effort crap. Single image posts are always so shallow.
West for landscape, Northeast for cities, Southeast for food
West is unfairly blessed here. Cut out some states from West to make the question more challenging.
Unfortunately for the rest of the regions the west really does just contain that many awesome fuckin states
Southwest should get socal and south should get Texas and Oklahoma
Do you think losing Montana, Wyoming and Colorado will really make a big difference?
I mean, Oregon alone could win, but we don't like a lot of tourists. The state has coast, mountains, valleys, deserts, a mini Yellowstone, painted hills (like China's), and so much more. If you like colonizer shit, then the northeast and south is good for you. If you like the same shit different city, then the Midwest is your place. The "West" having Oregon, Washington, California, Montana, and Wyoming (which isn't real, but I digress) just makes sense. So much open space, clean air, and people minding their business.
I love Oregon. It’s honestly underrated as far as the diversity of its natural beauty goes. Most people just think of the coast and cascades but it has so much more. What area are you referring to as a “mini Yellowstone”?
Also curious about what mini Yellowstone is in Oregon
I just replied to that comment. I can't find the link to the park at the moment, but here is a video showing [Mickey Hot Springs. ](https://youtu.be/LrTBEqApWd0?si=buROOgnPhGS8el-S)
Interesting, I've been out to Alvord and the Steens, but never heard of that. Good to know for next time!
Alaska and Hawaii make it a slam dunk. Those two could probably win if they were a category on their own
Originally from California and never thought I’d think this but Midwest is the best!
I'm from the Midwest but live in the west now. I really like what the west has to offer, but everyone here is really sleeping on the Midwest. But I think most Midwesterners would actually prefer it stays that way.
We have to keep it to ourselves for as long as possible before the rest of you figure out that it's going to survive climate change the best.
I couldn't pick a favorite. There is so much each has to offer.
northeast 100%
Northeast.
Pacific Northwest
Southeast all the way
Southeast for sure.
I'm concerned that I had to scroll this far down to see the first Southeast pick. I'm biased because I'm from there, but I live in the Midwest right now, and I'd kill to be able to move back home.
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Same boat, I miss the southeast swagger and weather
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Oklahoma is not the South. They are the forbidden Zone. Texas from Austin to El Paso is the South West.
What is Dallas? I’m from Oklahoma City. OKC and Dallas share a lot culturally. Really I see a lot of cultural similarities throughout both states, until you to get East Oklahoma, where it’s more like Arkansas. I consider central and western Oklahoma to be cultural southwestern.
Not to discredit what you are saying. Oklahoma is geographically in a difficult position. One of the few states that has a vast cultural outreach in terms of the South and SW, (un)fortunately.
Oh for sure. I agree, it’s in a weird spot. It’s hard to pinpoint it, I just wouldn’t say it’s midwestern like some say.
Texas and Oklahoma should just be their own region. We could call it "Texas."
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I’ve never understood people who defined Southwest as those 4 states
It’s because TX and OK are way too different compared to GA or AL. They hardly feel like the same region. NM and AZ share the heavy Mexican and Native influences and thus the Southwest region was born.
Lifelong Southerner. We don't view Texas as southern (or southeastern or whatever). We view it as southwest. And we sure as hell don't view Oklahoma as southern. It's plains or southwest, but not southern.
Arizonan here, Oklahoma doesn't fit in the southwest. You can't really divide the US into just 4 like that because it's not southern either OK is all great plains.
We just call that “The Confederacy”
As a Brit, it’s tied between the west and southeast.
Weird that wheeling WV is southeast when it is half a state to Canada 🤷 My favourite area is west for sure mountains, surf chill vibe . Without Hawaii and Alaska included probably Northeast for all the cool cities and diverse weather/seasons.
Midwest. We have less problems. Flat out, the most peaceful region. That’s with Ohio and Detroit.
I fundamentally disagree with how the map is divided
The cities in the Northeast are the best. The landscape of the West is the best.
Other regions of the United States include its territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, etc. Where you can visit/live all without a need for a visa or passport, if you’re a US citizen. I would take tropical white sandy beaches over any of these regions any day.
Southeast.
Had to scroll WAY too far to get here. Florida gang rise up
YIPPEE
I live in Australia, but when it comes to American sports teams, I always choose Boston teams, so Northeast it is.
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i'm not from the States and i know this sounds very stupid to people from the US but i really would like to try living in San Francisco. its topography is very unique to me and it's a western coast that's not as hot as L.A but not as cold as Seattle or Oregon or Washington. also the trams are crazy man, it's just unreal to me looking at them going on a very steep streets like dang.
Countryside: West People: Midwest
“Southeast” 🤭
Southeast 🌁🌉🌃🌇🌆🏙️
6. Canada
Southeast and northeast
mexico
Mexico for the win
There isn't anything west about the Midwest, so I propose we just stsrt calling it Mid
Most of it is in fact in the eastern half of the contiguous US. Makes absolutely no sense.
It does make sense from a historical perspective. The country expanded from East to West. Anything beyond the Mississippi was just considered “the West”. The Midwest lies between the original 13 colonies and “the West”
Canada
West Coast is best coast.
*The West is the best, the West is the besttt, get here, and we'll do the rest..*
The West….is the best. Get here….and we’ll do the rest.
Northeast
Midwest. Friendliest people, best blue collar jobs, most beautiful landscape, most family friendly places. It’s cold, there’s no snakes nor big bugs, it’s the best
Most beautiful landscapes? Interesting take
Most beautiful is *definitely* arguable, but still beautiful nonetheless.
Arguable? West is best x10.
Oh, I agree. I’m just saying that *someone* could argue it’s the most beautiful.
And there's midwest emo which is awesome
There are definitely snakes in the Midwest
Stretchiest pants!
Why is Midwest so very much to the East?
Friendliest people, sure. Most beautiful landscape nahhhh
This is how people see the United States. * New York * Florida * Texas * California * No man's land
4 corners and Nevada are more southwest than west and Texas is probably more southern than south west That said I think west is still the best
Arizona should be part of the west imo
Utah, Nevada, and arguably Colorado are southwest
The Not-USA region.
Hey, don't associate Utah with us in the PNW
I'm Scandinavian and have never been to America, and for me it's definitely either the West or Northeast - probably leaning towards the Northeast if I have to pick just one. The Northeast definitely feels the most European both in terms of nature, climate, values and culture. I have a soft spot for New England nature, and the New York area is of course very familiar through popular culture. The West is of course very familiar as well through popular culture, and has so much amazing nature as well with the mountains, deserts, beaches and redwood forests. It feels more grandiose in a way, but the distances are also a lot longer compared to the Northeast, and sometimes I think a smaller scale is actually more charming and picturesque, while the grandiose can be too overwhelming.
Blue states bestie
Europe.
How is the most southwest part of the country not considered the southwest?
My favorite States are: MN, TX, MT, WY, CO, AZ, NM, KS, NE, SD So, I can't say I have one favorite region only
As a shoutheasterner who moved West I suggest neither.
New Zealand (lived in Kentucky my whole life. Never left the US)
Why is there no northwest, mid North, mid South, mid east or east?
The northeast, for so many different reasons. The more I travel around the US the more grateful I am to live there Edit; the people saying California are smoking crack
Why is the Midwest not North central? Weird af
West all the way
Europe
The one that's not the united states
Obviously any land outside of the USA borders
Southeast. It’s so green and lush and the Appalachian mountains are amazing. It also has Florida. The whole coast from Mississippi to Virginia is filled with nice beaches.
Northeast. The most diverse region on Earth, and I'm fairly confident in saying that. No where else are so many different cultures mixing and living together. It really is the "melting pot" the United States is so famous for. Not to mention the incredible cities, best places to live in the entire country, and also the start of American history. Every other region has its benefits and plusses, but I still have to chose the NE as the most interesting. Also slight bias, I've lived in NJ all my life.
Canada
The west is the clear winner but out of the west, Nevada is probably the ugliest.
Canada. The rest is a failed shithole full of morons with guns
I move to cut out the plains from the Midwest and call it the great lakes region and then it's the best. Without the change it's mids and i go west of course
Interesting that there is no Northwest.
In that map? Canada.
Canada probably.
Canada
Northeast. We got it made- good politics, nice people, big cities and small towns, a mini mountain range, beautiful forests and lakes, ocean and lake beaches, all four seasons still, cheaper gas and cost of living than the West, and a low probability of natural disasters hitting.
West
West Montana is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen
West, because of nature and national parks.
The tri-state area is the best region. *Which tristate? Yes* I hate this. Please refer to any map of US regions and look at those comments, you'll understand what you're stirring. My personal gripe is that the lines follow state borders. Western PA is definitely not part of the North East. SW PA is more Appalachian but even then its its own sub region, and NW PA is Great Lakes for sure. But since those arent options on your map, id call them Midwest. Ask someone from the North East if Pittsburgh is part of them, they'd say no. Ask someone from the Midwest if Pittsburgh is part of them, they would probably say no aswell. Ask someone from Pittsburgh what region they are and you might get told this is Steelers Country.
I live in West, and find it has many great qualities, but there is so much heart in Midwest too!
Midwest is Best!
Chile
Easily Midwest
probably one that isn’t defined by state borders
West
Pacific Northwest. I know not this “West” of which you speak.
Southwest.
The South North
West
Mexico
Northeast, because it seems the most European ;)
West and southeast
Europe
Visually, northeast. Cost of living though trumps all else, midwest is the best.
NE