New York A Top-10 'Beautiful State' In U.S.A.: Study

NEW YORK — New York is the 10th most beautiful state in the nation, according to a study done by Airport Parking Reservations.

The study looked at environmental factors across all 50 states: ultras (peaks of at least 1,500m), named mountains, national parks, waterfalls, large natural lakes, and beaches. A score out of 10 was given to each before averaging them for the study's "State Beauty Score."

New York earned a 6.12 State Beauty Score. The state has no ultras but has 3,607 named mountains, no national parks, 945 waterfalls, 7,600 large natural lakes, and 346 beaches.

"Whether you would rather see lush green parks, breathtaking mountains, or idyllic coastlines, you can find it all in the USA," Airport Parking Reservations wrote in its study. "From Alaska to Alabama, you can explore just about every climate and landscape as the country is packed with natural beauty."

Washington is the most beautiful state in the U.S.A., according to the study, with a State Beauty Score of 9.29. California, Alaska, Oregon and Hawaii round out the top five.

Alaska has the most ultras, California has the most named mountains and national parks, Washington has the most waterfalls and beaches, and Florida has the most large natural lakes.