in a way I understand that you mean. I watch some You Tube guys post from N Zealand yesterday and well those fjords are not any nicer than Norway which is closer for me in east coast.
And there are areas in Iceland that remind me of Yellowstone Park with the geysers.
And of course, going to Utah and Arizona is very beautiful and that is why those places attract a lot of Europeans. Europe never put aside lands like we did (thanks Teddy R).
I do think that visiting other countries for their quaint towns and beautiful cathedrals are worth it. Also, to taste foods and see their history. For me the British Isles, Norway and Switzerland is the most appealing.
I know for me I would like to see Japan, but no thanks to China. I would like to see Greece, but no thanks to Egypt or Israel. Comes down to comfort level.
But in conclusion, USA has so many places to visit and best to see as much as you can especially all the historical places on East Coast. And of course, Alaska and/or Hawaii. and all the national parks as well as Presidental libraries. toodles