This is a list of the most popular individual tourist attractions in the United States, lists of tourist attractions organized by subject region, and a selection of other notable tourist attractions and destinations.
Times Square is the most visited public (not privately owned) tourist site in the United States, with about 50 million visitors annually.
Times Square is the most visited public (not privately owned) tourist site in the United States, with about 50 million visitors annually.
As of 2007, there are 2,462 registered National Historic Landmarks (NHL) recognized by the United States government.[5] Each major US city has thousands of landmarks. For example, New York City has 23,000 landmarks designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. These landmarks include various individual buildings, interiors, historic districts, and scenic sites which help define the culture and character of New York City.[6]
Sporting events and their associated venues make up a significant percentage of tourist dollars in the US. Estimates of the US sports industry's size vary from $213 billion[7] to $410 billion.[8] In 1997, 25% of tourism receipts in the United States were related to sports tourism; this would have valued the market at approximately $350 billion annually.[9] Many US sporting events routinely attract international visitors. The 1997 New York City Marathon attracted 12,000 participants from outside the US, out of 28,000 participants.[10]
Hotels can be both housing for tourists visiting a particular region or city, and destinations themselves, with many hotels having historic and cultural status.
Lists of tourist attractions in the United Statesedit
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This is a list of the most popular individual tourist attractions in the United States lists of tourist attractions organized by subject region and a selection of other notable tourist attractions and destinations Times Square is the most visited public not privately owned tourist site in the United States with about 50 million visitors annually Times Square is the most visited public not privately owned tourist site in the United States with about 50 million visitors annually Contents 1 Top tourist attractions 1 1 Landmarks 1 2 Natural monuments 1 3 Sports 2 Hotels 3 Lists of tourist attractions in the United States 3 1 Lists by type of attraction 3 2 Lists by city or region 3 3 Other tourist attractions and destinations 4 Former tourist attractions 5 See also 6 Notes 7 ReferencesTop tourist attractions editMain article Tourism in the United States In 2021 the most visited tourist attractions in the U S were Tourist attraction Location Visitors millions Times Square New York New York 50 1 Central Park New York New York 42 1 Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas Nevada 42 1 Union Station Washington D C 40 1 Mall Of America Bloomington Minnesota 40 2 National Mall Washington D C 32 3 Millennium Park Chicago Illinois 25 4 Golden Gate Park San Francisco California 24 1 Grand Central Terminal New York New York 21 6 1 Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Orlando Florida 20 4 1 Lincoln Park Chicago Illinois 20 1 Disneyland Park Anaheim California 18 76 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston Massachusetts 18 1 Balboa Park San Diego California 13 1 Disney s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Orlando Florida 13 89 1 Epcot Walt Disney World Orlando Florida 12 44 1 Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina and Tennessee 12 1 1 Disney s Hollywood Studios Walt Disney World Orlando Florida 11 48 1 Pier 39 Fisherman s Wharf San Francisco California 10 1 Venice Beach Los Angeles California 10 1 Pike Place Market Seattle Washington 10 1 Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco Bay Area California 10 1 South Street Seaport New York New York 9 1 Mackinac Bridge Michigan 9 1 Navy Pier Chicago Illinois 9 1 Grand Canyon Tusayan Arizona nearby 5 1 Landmarks edit As of 2007 there are 2 462 registered National Historic Landmarks NHL recognized by the United States government 5 Each major US city has thousands of landmarks For example New York City has 23 000 landmarks designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission These landmarks include various individual buildings interiors historic districts and scenic sites which help define the culture and character of New York City 6 Natural monuments edit Main article List of national monuments of the United States There are many natural monuments in the United States and they are a large tourist venue Sports edit Main article Sports in the United States Sporting events and their associated venues make up a significant percentage of tourist dollars in the US Estimates of the US sports industry s size vary from 213 billion 7 to 410 billion 8 In 1997 25 of tourism receipts in the United States were related to sports tourism this would have valued the market at approximately 350 billion annually 9 Many US sporting events routinely attract international visitors The 1997 New York City Marathon attracted 12 000 participants from outside the US out of 28 000 participants 10 Hotels editMain article List of hotels in the United States Hotels can be both housing for tourists visiting a particular region or city and destinations themselves with many hotels having historic and cultural status Lists of tourist attractions in the United States editLists by type of attraction edit Art museums List of botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States Amusement parks List of aquaria in the United States List of beaches in the United States List of casinos in the United States List of castles in the United States List of festivals in the United States Mexican fiestas in the United States List of heritage railroads in the United States List of museums in the United States List of areas in the National Park System National Battlefield Parks National Historic Parks National Lakeshores National Military Parks National Monuments National Parks National Recreation Areas National Seashores List of National Wildlife Refuges of the United States List of nature centers in the United States List of open air and living history museums in the United States List of Renaissance fairs List of shopping malls in the United States List of ski areas and resorts in the United States List of auto racing tracks in the United States List of indoor arenas in the United States List of NASCAR tracks Seaside resorts List of U S stadiums by capacity Tennis venues Reenactment sites List of U S National Forests List of U S state parks List of zoos in the United States Wine festivalsLists by city or region edit Tourist attractions by populated place see Category Tourist attractions in the United States by populated place List of attractions and events in Indianapolis List of attractions and events in the Louisville metropolitan area List of Orlando Florida attractions Attractions in Silicon Valley California List of Wilderness Areas in the Adirondack Park List of lands at Disney theme parks List of attractions and events in Jacksonville FloridaOther tourist attractions and destinations edit Myrtle Beach South Carolina Charleston South Carolina Hilton Head Island South Carolina Atlantic City New Jersey and the Boardwalk California s Wine Country Richmond Strip Houston Texas New Orleans Louisiana with the French Quarter Hollywood California Outer Banks of North Carolina Carolina Beach North Carolina Pennsylvania Dutch Country Pocono Mountains Pennsylvania Salem Massachusetts Branson Missouri Wisconsin Dells Wisconsin Door County Wisconsin Attractions Alamo Mission in San Antonio Texas Hanauma Bay Hawaii Miami Florida Key West Florida Aspen Colorado Soo Locks Michigan Martha s Vineyard Cedar PointFormer tourist attractions editBorscht Belt New York Salton Sea California World Trade Center New YorkFord Rotunda MichiganSee also editLists of tourist attractionsNotes edit a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w Doyle Paulie August 10 2021 The 25 Most Visited Tourist Spots in America Newsweek Retrieved April 14 2022 Sederstrom Noel November 15 2018 Minnesota s top tourist destination Mall of America with 40 million visitors KTTC TV Retrieved January 31 2021 Frequently Asked Questions National Park Service May 8 2020 Retrieved April 14 2022 Johnson Steve Millennium Park is new top Midwest visitor destination high tech count finds Chicago Tribune Archived from the original on June 17 2020 Retrieved April 6 2017 National Park Service June 2010 National Historic Landmarks Program List of National Historic Landmarks by State PDF Retrieved March 23 2011 text by Andrew S Dolkart Matthew A Postal 2003 Guide to New York City Landmarks John Wiley amp Sons ISBN 0 471 36900 4 a href Template Citation html title Template Citation citation a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link The Sports Industry SportsBusiness Journal Street amp Smith s 2008 retrieved May 19 2008 Sports Statistics Plunkett s Sports Industry Almanac Plunkett Research 2007 retrieved May 19 2008 Standeven amp De Knop 1999 p 176 Standeven amp De Knop 1999 p viiReferences editStandeven Joy De Knop Paul 1999 Sport Tourism Champaign Ill Human Kinetics ISBN 0 87322 853 7 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tourist attractions in the United States amp oldid 1217800216, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
