Forbes’ Top Ten Tourist Attractions in the US

Just in time to plan your summer vacation, Forbes has released their Top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the U.S.A.  Times Square in New York City tops the list. The Forbes definition: sites of historical or cultural interest; natural phenomena and landmarks; and officially designated entertainment and recreation centers.

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Here is the Forbes Top 10 most visited tourist attractions in the U.S.A.

1. Times Square, New York, N.Y., 37.6 million visitors
2. Las Vegas Strip Las Vegas, Nev. 29.1 million visitors
3. National Mall and Memorial Parks Washington, D.C. 25 million visitors
4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace Boston, Mass. 19 million visitors
5. Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla. 17.1 million visitors
6. Golden Gate National Recreation Area San Francisco Bay Area, Calif. 17 million visitors
7. Disneyland Resort Anaheim, Calif. 14.7 million visitors
8. Fisherman’s Wharf San Francisco, Calif. 10 million (tie)
8. Hollywood Walk of Fame Los Angeles, Calif. 10 million visitors (tie)
10. Great Smoky Mountains National Park North Carolina and Tennessee 9.5 million visitors

What do you think voters missed? To me, a glaring omission is the Grand Canyon. Not to mention Rodeo Drive. The Redwood Forest.The Empire State Building. Graceland.

Hellooo…..Hawaii??? And on and on. It just goes to show, we have an embarrassment of riches in this country from which to pick. Enjoy your summer vacation to the max…whether it be near or far. As long as it’s on your personal Top 10 List, you can’t miss.