Two blocks from Long Island Sound. Been ocean to ocean, crossed the Atlantic 8 times, Border to border (Canada and Mexico) and seen a lot of the US in between. Either lived in or passed through about 35-40 states and 9 countries. Went hiking in the Appalachians and the Rockies.
Having seen many breath-taking things, I would have to say everyplace has it's own beauty and it's own ugliness. For me, home is where I make it be. Just depends on what you want to see or the perspective you want to take. Everyplace is what you make it.