North Dakota

North Dakota is consistently one of the least-visited states, which is more about geography than anything the state actually offers.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park protects a stretch of badlands where Roosevelt once ranched, with bison and wild horses still roaming the park. Fargo, the largest city, has a walkable downtown that outperforms its size.

It's a genuine detour for anyone driving across the northern plains, not just a place to pass through.