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Forbes Travel Online recently announced the 25 most popular tourist attractions in the United States based on their survey. This list includes not only the natural scenery of Niagara Falls, but also some unforgettable amusement places, such as Disneyland or Universal Studios theme park. See if there are any tourist attractions you yearn for among them?
1. Times Square (New York) Annual number of tourists: 35 million
Standing in Times Square, you can see colorful billboards, the endless flow of people, and feel the great charm of New York’s artistic atmosphere and commercial culture. The Times Square Alliance quoted a data. According to statistics, on weekdays, an average of 2,000 people cross Manhattan’s Seventh Avenue every fifteen minutes. On New Year’s Eve, more than 1 million revelers will gather in the square to celebrate the New Year.
2. Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas, Nevada) Annual Visitors: 31 million
This neon avenue is home to the nightlife of Las Vegas. It not only contains the heart of this sinful city, but is also a member of the U.S. federal government’s National Scenic Byway program. According to statistics, the number of tourists who wander along this avenue each year accounts for 80% of the total number of tourists in Las Vegas.
3. National Mall and Memorial Park (Washington) Annual Visitors: 24 million
The National Mall and Memorial Park covers more than 1,000 acres, where visitors can discover many milestones in the development of American history. There are also memorials to American presidents such as Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson, as well as memorials to veterans of the Korean and Vietnam wars.
4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace (Boston, Massachusetts) Annual Visitors: 20 million
In 1742, wealthy Boston businessman Pete Faneuil established this market. For centuries, Faneuil Hall Marketplace has served as the city’s commercial center and a famous speech venue. Samuel Adams also gave a speech here.
5. Disney World Magic Kingdom (Orlando, Florida) Annual Visitors: 17.1 million
According to the Global Theme Park Attendance Statistics Report, the number of visitors to Disneyland in Florida increased by 2.5 percentage points compared to 2006.
6. Disneyland (Anaheim, California) Annual Visitors: 14.9 million
In 1955, Walt Disney created the world’s first Disneyland in California. There is the famous Finding Nemo Journey, where visitors can take a submarine and appreciate the underwater world through the circular window around them.
7. San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area (California) Annual Visitors: 14 million
San Francisco is adjacent to the Strait and has about 15.8 million visitors each year. As a landmark scenic spot in San Francisco, Fisherman’s Wharf is a must-see for tourists and the most joyful place in San Francisco. Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the world’s largest urban park, including the Golden Gate Bridge and a wide area along the Bay Area.
8. Niagara Falls (Northwest New York) Annual Visitors: 12 million
The falls are located in the middle of the Niagara River at the border between the United States and Canada. They have been popular with tourists since the mid-19th century. Whether standing on the observation tower, sitting in a boat, or hiking, visitors can see the spectacular water rushing down the falls.
9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park (North Carolina/Tennessee) Annual Visitors: 9.4 million
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the United States. It has abundant rainfall and dense streams. The 10 large waterfalls and many small waterfalls are a major beauty here. The Great Smoky Mountains are named after the smoke that never dissipates on the mountains. The smoke flashes with light blue light and permeates the entire lowland mountains. It is beautiful.
10. Naval Port (Chicago, Illinois) Annual Visitors: 8.6 million
The Naval Port opened in 1916. It was once a naval training site and assembly square, and was also the original temporary campus of the University of Illinois. Now, it has 50 acres of shops, restaurants, museums and other public facilities. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Children’s Museum are here, and visitors can also enjoy fireworks shows at night.
11. Measedale National Recreation Area (Arizona/Nevada) Annual number of visitors: 7.6 million
Measedale National Recreation Area is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas. It is a popular place for swimming, camping, boating, fishing and water sports, and a good place for vacation. Measedale was formed by the Hoover Dam blocking the Colorado River. It is the largest artificial lake in the United States and an important water source in the southwestern United States.
12. Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure (Orlando, Florida) Annual number of visitors: 6.2 million
Universal Studios Florida has two theme parks, one is Universal Studios with a large amount of film and television materials, and the other is Islands of Adventure that can bring thrilling experiences to tourists. At the same time, the 4D movies launched by the studio have also attracted many tourists.
13. Orlando SeaWorld (Orlando, Florida) Annual Visitors: 6 million
Orlando SeaWorld offers many large-scale marine life performances, including the killer whale show and the whale theater.
14. San Antonio Riverwalk (Texas) Annual Visitors: 5.1 million The
San Antonio Riverwalk is known as the No. 1 entertainment resort in Texas. This green avenue attracts tourists from all over the world. There are many entertainment venues such as restaurants and shops on both sides of the river. Tourists strolling on the riverwalk, bathing in the breeze on the river, can feel a strong sense of poetry.
15. Temple Square (Salt Lake City, Utah) Annual Visitors: 5 million
As the center of Mormonism, Temple Square is now more than just a religious holy place. In 2007, the number of tourists visiting here was close to 5 million, which also made Temple Square the leading tourist attraction in Utah.
16. Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania/New Jersey) Annual Visitors: 4.8 million
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is located at the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The park is dominated by river landscapes.
17. Universal Studios Hollywood (Los Angeles, California) Annual Visitors: 4.7 million
As the flagship brand of Universal Theme Park, Universal Studios Hollywood is known as the entertainment capital of Los Angeles. Visitors can experience the exciting scenes of movies and TV series in person.
18. Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) Annual Visitors: 4.5 million
The Metropolitan Museum of Art was founded in 1870 and moved to its current location in Central Park in 1880. It is the largest art museum in the United States, with more than 2 million works of art.
19. Waikiki Beach (Hawaii) Annual Visitors: 4.5 million
Waikiki Beach is the most typical Hawaiian beach in the minds of tourists. Here you can surf, boat and enjoy the sunset. In addition, there are many shops, restaurants and shopping centers here. You can enjoy the natural beauty while enjoying thoughtful services.
20. Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona) Annual Visitors: 4.41 million The
world-famous Grand Canyon was formed by the long-term erosion of the Colorado River during the geological period. Stratigraphic sections formed in different geological periods on both sides of the canyon can be seen everywhere, and the rock layers are clear, making it a living geological “textbook”. In 1919, the Grand Canyon was established as a national park.
21. Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa Bay, Florida) Annual Visitors: 4.4 million
This African-themed park has more than 2,700 domesticated animals. The park is full of wildness and makes people feel like they are on the African continent. The park is divided into different themes. Visitors can not only get close to wild animals, but also enjoy the traditional African folk customs.
22. Cape Cod National Seashore (Massachusetts) Annual Visitors: 4.35 million
The towering lighthouse, charming cranberry pond, sand dunes and forests make the Cape Cod Channel shine. In this 44,600-acre reserve, the environment is beautiful and the fine sand is continuous. Visitors can not only feel the breath of the sea, but also hike and enjoy the scenery along the way.
23. SeaWorld San Diego (San Diego, California) Annual Visitors: 4.26 million
SeaWorld San Diego was founded in 1964. Interestingly, the original founder just wanted to open an underwater restaurant. Currently, Sea World San Diego is the world’s largest marine theme park, where visitors can not only enjoy wonderful performances, but also play interactive games with marine life.
24. American Museum of Natural History (New York) Annual Visitors: 4 million
The American Museum of Natural History is located in the West Side of Manhattan, New York. It has 45 permanent exhibition halls and is the world’s largest natural history museum. This museum has a rich collection and shows the breadth and charm of the world’s natural sciences.
25. Atlantic City Boardwalk (New Jersey) Annual Visitors: 4 million
The boardwalk stretches for four miles along the beach. In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, there are hotels, shops and various entertainment venues on the roadside. Visitors can also visit the Atlantic City History Museum and Art Center while strolling on this avenue.