15 of the Most Colorful Places in America

These Victorian homes are one of the , not only because of their bright yellow, green, blue, and purple exteriors, but also thanks to the stunning back-drop of the city's downtown skyline.

The deep red color of the famous sandstone formations out west is a result of in the rocks (a.k.a. rust). A passes by the views making it a destination in and of itself.

Sure, it's pretty dang colorful year-round, but during this annual celebration, and locals drape them on everything in the city — including their home, trees, and especially their necks.

Yellowstone National Park's largest and most famous hot spring has a unbelievable rainbow effect. The secret behind this wonder's color? .

Sure, the water's pretty, but it's the vibrantly painted lifeguard stands that are the true stars of this beach. Once you're done with the water and sand, , which is known for its brightly-colored Art Deco buildings.

Winter is the best time to visit if you want to see the light show known as the Northern Lights, since the are easiest to see during the darkest time of the year.

The Big Island boasts the only green-sand (albeit a deep, olive green) beach in the States, which is a result of remnants of .

Honolulu is known an the . Why? It's located next to Oahu's windward mountains that produce daily rain showers that are often followed by sunshine (it is a beach destination, after all).

A whopping 75% of Vermont is covered with forests, making it one of the most beautiful places to take in autumn's foliage offerings — and the very best place, according to their Governor.

In bought a section of houses in the historic city and painted them pastel pink — and their neighbors liked it so much they followed their lead, which resulted in today's row of pretty homes.

The in Woodburn holds an annual festival every spring where guests can roam 40 acres of blooming bulbs and even pick flowers to take home with them afterwards.

In the Big Apple, many graffiti artists create compelling and very colorful murals. , left his mark on 25th Street with his own interpretation of the iconic photo of the couple kissing in Times Square in 1945.

The city's high elevation and leads to some of the most breathtaking dusks. On any given night the sky might be yellow, blood orange, pink, or purple.