General Information of USA (United States of America) Tourism
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Tourism in the United States is a large industry that serves millions of international and domestic tourists. Tourists visit the US to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas. Tourism in the United States grew rapidly in the form of urban tourism during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Tourism in the United States was well-established both as a cultural activity and as an industry. New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, all major US cities, attracted a large number of tourists. The most visited tourist attraction in the US is Times Square in Manhattan, New York City which attracts approximately 35 million visitors yearly.
Today, a wide range of tourist attractions exist in the United States such as amusement parks, festivals, gambling, golf courses, historical buildings and landmarks, hotels, museums, galleries, outdoor recreation, spas, restaurants and sports. USA Tourism registered 2,462 National Historic Landmarks (NHL) recognized by the United States government. The majority of these are located in New York, California, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. 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 define the culture and character of New York City. The Grand Canyon is one of the most well known landmarks in the USA Tourism Other landmarks include Mount Rushmore, the Appalachians, the Rocky Mountains, and Stone Mountain.
Most favorite tourist destination in USA:
Today, a wide range of tourist attractions exist in the United States such as amusement parks, festivals, gambling, golf courses, historical buildings and landmarks, hotels, museums, galleries, outdoor recreation, spas, restaurants and sports. USA Tourism registered 2,462 National Historic Landmarks (NHL) recognized by the United States government. The majority of these are located in New York, California, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. 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 define the culture and character of New York City. The Grand Canyon is one of the most well known landmarks in the USA Tourism Other landmarks include Mount Rushmore, the Appalachians, the Rocky Mountains, and Stone Mountain.
Most favorite tourist destination in USA:
- Times Square
- Las Vegas Strip in New York City, New York
- National Mall and Memorial Parks in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts
- Disney World's Magic Kingdom Lake Buena Vista, Florida
- Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California
- Fisherman's Wharf/Golden Gate Area in San Francisco, California
- Niagara Falls in New York
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Cherokee, North Carolina and Knoxville, Tennessee
- Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida
- SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida
- San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas
- Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City, Utah
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
- Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, California
- Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, N.Y
- Waikiki Beach in Oahu, Hawaii
- Grand Canyon in Arizona
- Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa, Florida
- Cape Cod National Seashore in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- SeaWorld San Diego in San Diego, California
- American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, New York City
- Atlantic City Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey
