Top 10 US Travel Destinations
With a country as large as the United States, many who live there have not seen much of their own country. So how do they or people from other countries decide where to visit? If a list of the top travel destinations in the US helps you decide, look no further. The top 10 travel destinations in the US according to Forbes magazine are listed below. These were calculated based on the number of people who visited.
1. New York City. The largest city in the United States is, not surprisingly, the most visited. Times Square, in the heart of the city, is busy most of the time, offering everything from big billboards to Broadway shows. They call New York “the city that never sleeps” for a reason.
2. Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Strip offers gambling, incredible shows, excellent restaurants and all kinds of shops. No wonder this city in the desert is so popular.
3. Washington, DC The nation’s capital offers visitors the chance to visit the Washington and Lincoln Memorials, as well as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
4. Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Massachusetts. This huge open-air market has more than 100 shops and restaurants. Its historic cobblestone walkway and outdoor entertainment are big hits with visitors.
5. The Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida. This attraction has been a family favorite since it first opened in 1971. For kids and adults alike, this is truly a place where dreams come true.
6. Disneyland in California. Once again, Walt Disney knew how to attract a tourist. This original park is visited by millions each year and offers fun for any age group.
7. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco, California. This area, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge and areas around the San Francisco Bay, attracts throngs of visitors who love architecture, art culture, and fishing.
8. Niagara Falls, New York. This wonder of nature is visited by people from all over the world who want to admire such a vast expanse of moving water. The lights on the water at night are amazing.
9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina. The beautiful leaves that change in the fall attract a large number of travelers to this area. Hiking, cabins, and small-town charm abound in this area of the southeastern US.
10. Navy Pier, Chicago, IL. This pier on Lake Michigan offers attractions, shops and restaurants. Its history as a military training site makes it even more interesting.
Millions of travelers each year in the United States can’t be wrong. Go ahead and add these places to your list and plan your next vacation to visit at least one of the top ten travel destinations in the US.