Top 5 most popular cities among tourists in the USA
The USA has been the most popular destination for travelers from all over the world for many years. Most visitors to the United States, both for business and tourism, come from Europe, and the number of tourists from Asia, especially China, is also growing rapidly.
In total, more than 75 million foreigners visit the United States each year, half of them from Mexico and Canada. As for the other half, the UK leads there, writes Share America.
According to the American Travel Association, the United States is the top destination for tourism spending, with the U.S. accounting for about 17% of global tourism business in 2016.
But where are all these tourists going? The top five most popular American cities among foreign tourists look like this.
- New York
In terms of linguistic diversity, New York is the first on the planet: 800 languages are spoken here. The city is also distinguished by its ethnic diversity, because 37% of all its residents (8.5 million of them) were born abroad. The most popular attractions are the Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway theaters, the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Miami
Foreign visitors come to Miami for the same reasons as Americans – to admire the magnificent beaches and enjoy the warm weather, especially in winter. The South Beach area is known for its Art Deco architecture, Cuban cuisine and nightlife. Tourists enjoy golf, tennis, sport fishing and day trips to the Everglades Park, located an hour’s drive from Miami. The Port of Miami in southern Florida receives the largest number of cruise ships of any city in the world.
- Los Angeles
Los Angeles is surrounded by picturesque mountainous terrain and is located in southern California. It is famous for its Mediterranean climate, which provides sunny, dry weather all year round. Tourists love both Los Angeles beaches and nearby Disneyland. In Los Angeles, film and TV series connoisseurs can visit the studios of Warner Brothers, Paramount and Universal Hollywood Studios, stroll along the famous Hollywood Boulevard and count the 2,600 stars on the Walk of Fame.
- Orlando
About 70 million tourists come to Orlando, Florida every year. Most head to Sea World at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park, and Walt Disney World Resort. The latter includes two water parks – Epcot and Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Many tourists visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center located in central Florida. Its exhibits tell about the American space program, astronauts and upcoming missions in outer space.
- San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge in northern California is perhaps San Francisco’s most famous symbol. Construction of the bridge was completed in 1937, and at that time it was the longest and highest suspension bridge in the world. San Francisco is also famous for its streetcars, steep hillsides and historic neighborhoods, including Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown. Tourists are also attracted by the nearby Napa Valley with its famous vineyards and wineries.
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