As much as I can appreciate a grand cathedral or a museum filled with classic paintings, sometimes there’s nothing better than a big, beautiful rainbow stretching across the sky. After seeing a particularly stunning specimen appear over the Portland skyline this weekend, I got to wondering about the best places in the world to see rainbows, and I found seven locations where the climate and landscape combine to create epic rainbows on a regular basis. Who wants to join me on a rainbow world tour? Click through the gallery to see where we’re going!
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Kauai, Hawaii
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Hawaii isn’t called the “Rainbow State” for nothing, and since Kauai is the rainiest of all the Hawaiian islands, it’s the birthplace of countless rainbows, like this stunner that spanned Kalalau Valley.
Canadian Rockies
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The idea of opposites attracting is definitely true of the jagged, foreboding Rocky Mountains and the curved, graceful rainbows that frame their peaks after storms.
Iguazu Falls, Argentina
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The spray coming off the semi-circular shape of these waterfalls helps create an almost constant rainbow. Gorgeous.
Ireland
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Not only does the Emerald Isle have the perfect climate for rainbows, it’s also the place where you’re most likely to find a pot of gold at the end of one. Just watch out for leprechauns, OK?
Victoria Falls, Zambia
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Victoria Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in the world, provides a beautiful backdrop for a double rainbow.
Denali National Park, Alaska
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The rugged landscape of Denali National Park is a striking foil for rainbows, but that’s not all: in the summer months, Alaska’s round-the-clock sunlight might allow you to view a very rare phenomenon: a midnight rainbow.
Niagara Falls
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No rainbow roundup would be complete without Niagara Falls, where tourists are often treated to multiple rainbows appearing in the mist at the same time.
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