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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.
Contents
- Map of United States
- Top tourist attractions
- Landmarks
- Natural monuments
- Sports
- Hotels
- Lists by type of attraction
- Lists by city or region
- Other tourist attractions and destinations
- Former tourist attractions
- References
Map of United States
Top tourist attractions
In 2011, the most visited tourist attractions in the U.S. were:
Landmarks
As of 2007, there are 2,462 registered National Historic Landmarks (NHL) recognized by the United States government. 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.
Natural monuments
There are many natural monuments in the United States and they are a large tourist venue.
Sports
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 to $410 billion. 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. 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.
Hotels
Hotels can be both housing for tourists visiting a particular region or city, and destinations themselves, with many hotels having historic and cultural status.