The 10 Most Popular Tourist Destinations in America

As one of the largest and most diverse countries in the world, America is blessed with bustling cities, the sunny beaches of California, Florida and Hawaii, gorgeous deserts, and breathtaking wonders of Yellow stone. From statues and buildings to canyons and harbor towns, here are the 8 most attractive and popular American tourist destinations.

1. Mount Rushmore

Constructed in the early 20th century, Mount Rushmore depicts the faces of four former American presidents at the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota. It attracts more than two million visitors every year. They all come to view these 60 feet inch stone heads of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

2. Niagara Falls

The Niagara Falls is located on the border between Ontario and New York. It’s part of the Nigara River, which flows from Lake Erie into Late Ontario. Most people visit in the summertime during the day or night. Floodlights allow a clear view of the falls when it’s dark out. The most popular attraction is the Maid of the Mist boat cruise, which takes passengers into the basin of Horseshoe Falls, the most powerful waterfall in North America.

3. Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Almost two miles in length, San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is a marvel of engineering, it connects the city with California and must be seen in person to be truly appreciated. Travelers can drive, bike or walk across. The best time to visit the Golden Gate Bridge is in September and October because the weather is comfortably warm.

4. The Hollywood Sign

Mentioning the iconic sign of America, there must be the Hollywood Sign. Hollywood sign sits on Mount Lee, in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, California. Each letter is 45 feet long and span a total 352 feet altogether. It is not allowed and even illegal to walk beside the sign (a police officer is guarded there 24/7).

5. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Known as the largest art museum in America, The Metropolitan Museum of Art is attracting the visitors from all over the world. It was also known as “the Met”. And with nearly 7 million annual visitors, it is the third most visited in the world.

6. Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is one of America's most iconic landmarks and is recognized around the world as a symbol of freedom. Presented by France in 1886, this massive green bronze statue is now visited by ferries from New York and New Jersey to marvel at her beauty.

7. Hollywood Walk of Fame

There are more than 2600 stars embedded in the sidewalk of California’s most famous landmark – Hollywood Walk of Fame. They span 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street. The historic landmark pays homage to people in the entertainment industry. Some fictional characters have also been honored.

8. Times Square

Times Square is the iconic of New York City and “The Center of the Universe.” It’s estimated that 330,000 people cross through the area every day, accounting for 50 million visitors annually. There’s shopping, there’s art, there’s Broadway music, there’s restaurants, the world’s most famous New Year’s Eve countdown happens here with about 1 million people packed into the square.

9. Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park was the world’s first national park, set aside in 1872 to preserve the vast number of geysers, hot springs, and other thermal areas, as well as to protect the incredible wildlife and rugged beauty of the area.

10. Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is built to remember America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. This Greek style building has giant white columns on the outside, with murals and a giant statue of Lincoln on the inside. And as Martin Luther King delivered his speech of “I have a dream” on August 28, 1963, Lincoln Memorial has become the most popular place to visit in America.