Major tourist attractions in the United States

Forbes Travel Online recently published a survey of the 25 most popular tourist attractions in the United States. This list includes not only amazing natural scenery like Niagara Falls, but also some fascinating entertainment places, such as Disneyland or Universal Studios theme park. See if there are any tourist attractions you yearn for.

1. Annual tourist volume of Times Square (new york): 35 million.

Standing in Times Square, you can see colorful billboards and endless crowds, and you can feel the great charm of new york's artistic atmosphere and commercial culture. According to statistics, on weekdays, an average of 2,000 people will cross the Seventh Street in Manhattan every 15 minutes. On New Year's Eve, more than 6,543,800 revelers will gather in the square to celebrate the New Year.

2. The annual number of visitors to Las Vegas Avenue (Las Vegas, Nevada): 365,438+00,000.

This neon avenue paved the gorgeous nightlife of Las Vegas. It not only contains the heart of Sin City, but also is a member of the national scenic road plan of the federal government of the United States. According to statistics, the number of tourists roaming this avenue accounts for 80% of the total number of tourists in Las Vegas every year.

3. Annual number of tourists in national mall and Memorial Park: 24 million.

National mall and Memorial Park cover more than 65,438+0,000 acres, where visitors can find many commemorative milestones in the development of American history. There are also memorial halls for American presidents such as Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson, and memorial halls for veterans of the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

4.Fanier Hall Market (Boston, Massachusetts) Annual number of visitors: 20 million.

1742, Boston businessman Peter Fanil established this market. For centuries, Fanier Hall Market has been the commercial center of the city and a famous speech place. Samuel adams also gave a speech here in those days.

5. The number of visitors to the Magic Kingdom of Disney World (Orlando, Florida) is 1765438+ one million.

According to the global theme park visitor statistics report, compared with 2006, the number of visitors to Disney theme parks in Florida increased by 2. 5 percentage points.

6. Annual number of visitors to Disney Park (Anaheim, California):14.9 million.

1955, Walter Disney established the world's first Disneyland in California. There is a famous trip to Finding Nemo. Visitors can take a submarine and enjoy the underwater world through the surrounding round windows.

7. San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area (California) Annual number of tourists: 6,543.8+0.4 million.

San Francisco is close to the Strait, with about 6.5438+0.58 million tourists every year. Fisherman's Wharf, as a landmark attraction in San Francisco, is a must for tourists and the happiest place in San Francisco. The Golden Gate National Recreation Area is the largest urban park in the world, including the Golden Gate Bridge and a vast area along the Bay Area.

8. Annual number of visitors to Niagara Falls (northwest new york):120,000.

The waterfall is located in the middle of niagara river, bordering the United States and Canada. Since the middle of19th century, it has been favored by tourists. Whether standing on the watchtower, sitting on a boat or exploring on foot, visitors can see the water potential flowing down the spectacular waterfall.

9. The annual number of tourists in the Great Fog Mountain National Park (North Carolina/Tennessee): 9.4 million.

Foggy Mountain National Park is the most popular national park in the United States, with abundant rainfall and dense streams. 65,438+00 waterfalls and countless small waterfalls are a great beauty here. Wushan Mountain is named after the persistent smog on the mountain all the year round. The haze is light blue and pervades the whole lowland mountain, which is beautiful.

10, the annual tourist volume of the military port (Chicago, Illinois): 8.6 million.

The naval port is open on 19 16. It used to be a naval training ground and assembly square, and it was also the original temporary campus of the University of Illinois. Now, it has 50 acres of public facilities such as shops, restaurants and museums. The Shakespeare Theatre and Children's Museum in Chicago are both here, and visitors can enjoy fireworks at night.

1 1. The number of tourists in Mi Hu National Recreation Area (Arizona/Nevada) is 7.6 million.

Lake Miho National Recreation Area is located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas. It is a resort for swimming, camping, boating, fishing and water sports, and also a good place for holidays. Lake Mi Hu was formed by the Hoover Dam intercepting the Colorado River. It is the largest artificial lake in the United States and an important water source in the southwest of the United States.

12, Universal Studios/Adventure Island (Orlando, Florida) Annual number of tourists: 6.2 million.

Universal Studios Florida has two theme parks, one is Universal Studios, which has a lot of film and television materials, and the other is Adventure Island, which can bring thrilling experiences to tourists. At the same time, the 4D movies released by the studio also attracted many tourists.

13, the annual number of tourists at Sea World Orlando, Florida: 6 million.

Sea World Orlando offers many large-scale marine life performances, including dolphins, sea lions, seals, walruses, sharks and whales, including the Black Whale Show and the Whale Theater.

14, San Antonio Riverside Trail (Texas) Annual number of tourists: 565,438+ten thousand.

The San Antonio Riverside Trail is known as the first entertainment resort in Texas, and this boulevard attracts tourists from all over the world. There are many restaurants, shops and other entertainment places on both sides of the river. Tourists walking along the river path, bathed in the breeze on the river, can feel a strong poetry.

15, annual number of visitors to Temple Square (Salt Lake City, Utah): 5 million.

As the center of Mormonism, Temple Square is now more than just a religious shrine. In 2007, the number of tourists visiting here was close to 5 million, which made Temple Square the premier tourist attraction in Utah.

16, Delaware Canyon National Recreation Area (Pennsylvania/New Jersey) Annual number of tourists: 4.8 million.

Delaware Canyon National Recreation Area is located at the junction of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and the park is dominated by river views.

17, Universal Studios Hollywood (Good Los Angeles, California) Annual number of tourists: 4.7 million.

As the flagship brand of Universal Theme Park, Universal Studios Hollywood is known as the entertainment capital of Los Angeles, and visitors can experience the wonderful scenes of film and television dramas.

18. Annual number of visitors to the Metropolitan Museum (new york): 4.5 million.

The Metropolitan Museum was founded in 1870, and moved to the present Central Park in 1880. This is the largest art museum in the United States, with a collection of more than 2 million works of art.

19, Waikiki Beach (Hawaii) annual number of tourists: 4.5 million.

Waikiki Beach is the most typical Hawaiian beach in the eyes of tourists. Here you can surf, row and enjoy the afterglow of sunset. In addition, there are many shops, restaurants and shopping centers here, so you can enjoy natural beauty and thoughtful service at the same time.

20. Annual number of visitors to Grand Canyon National Park (Arizona): 44 1 000.

The world-famous Grand Canyon was formed by the long-term erosion of the Colorado River during the geological period. Stratigraphic profiles formed in different geological ages on both sides of the canyon can be seen everywhere, and the strata are clear, which is a living geological textbook. 19 19, the grand canyon was established as a national park.

2 1. Busch Park in Africa (Tampa Bay, Florida) Annual number of tourists: 4.4 million.

This Africa-themed park has domesticated more than 2,700 animals. The park is full of wildness, which makes people feel like they are on the African continent. The park is divided into different themes. Visitors can not only get in touch with wild animals, but also enjoy the traditional African ethnic customs.

22. Annual number of tourists on Cape Cod National Coast (Massachusetts): 4.35 million.

Towering lighthouses, charming cranberry ponds, sand dunes and forests make the Cape Cod Strait shine. In this 44,600-mu protected area, the environment is beautiful and the wind and sand are 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) has 4.26 million visitors.

SeaWorld San Diego was founded in 1964. Interestingly, the original creator just wanted to open an underwater restaurant. At present, Sea World in San Diego is the largest marine theme park in the world. Visitors can not only enjoy wonderful performances, but also play interactive games with marine life in person.

24. Annual number of visitors to American Museum of Natural History (new york): 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 largest natural history museum in the world. This museum has a rich collection, which shows the breadth and charm of natural science in the world.

25. Annual number of visitors to Atlantic City Boardwalk (New Jersey): 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 places on the roadside. Visitors can stroll along this avenue and visit the Atlantic City History Museum and Art Center.