Here’s a comprehensive list of 100 of the most popular and most-searched/visited places to visit in the United States — including iconic cities, natural wonders, national parks, landmarks, theme parks, and other major attractions. This list draws on travel rankings, visitor data, and widely referenced guides (it’s not an exact “search query ranking” from Google, but it reflects the most frequently searched and visited U.S. destinations based on travel data and popular lists).
Major Cities & Urban Destinations
New York City, NY (Statue of Liberty, Times Square) (Holidify)
Las Vegas, NV (The Strip) (Holidify)
Los Angeles, CA (Hollywood, Griffith Observatory) (Holidify)
San Francisco, CA (Golden Gate Bridge) (Holidify)
Miami, FL (Beaches, nightlife) (Condé Nast Traveler)
Orlando, FL (Theme parks) (expedia)
Chicago, IL (Millennium Park) (Wikipedia)
Washington, D.C. (National Mall) (Holidify)
Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
San Diego, CA
New Orleans, LA
Honolulu, HI
Atlanta, GA
Philadelphia, PA
Denver, CO
Austin, TX
Nashville, TN
Houston, TX
Phoenix, AZ
Iconic Landmarks & Cultural Sites
Statue of Liberty, NY
Empire State Building, NY (The Sun)
Golden Gate Bridge, CA
National Mall & Memorial Parks, D.C. (Holiday Landmark)
Lincoln Memorial, D.C.
Mount Rushmore, SD (Wikipedia)
Gateway Arch, MO
French Quarter, New Orleans
Space Needle, Seattle
Hollywood Walk of Fame, LA
Theme Parks & Entertainment
Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom), FL (Holiday Landmark)
Disneyland Resort, CA (Holiday Landmark)
Universal Studios Orlando, FL
Universal Studios Hollywood, CA
Fountains of Bellagio, Las Vegas
Famous Natural Wonders & National Parks
Grand Canyon National Park, AZ (Holiday Landmark)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN/NC (Wikipedia)
Yellowstone National Park, WY/MT/ID
Yosemite National Park, CA (Wikipedia)
Zion National Park, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Arches National Park, UT (Wikipedia)
Glacier National Park, MT
Grand Teton National Park, WY
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Everglades National Park, FL
Acadia National Park, ME
Denali National Park, AK
Olympic National Park, WA
Death Valley National Park, CA/NV
Mesa Verde National Park, CO (Wikipedia)
White Sands National Park, NM
Crater Lake National Park, OR
Mammoth Cave National Park, KY
Waterfalls, Lakes & Scenic Spots
Niagara Falls, NY/Canada (Wikipedia)
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV
Monument Valley, AZ/UT
Horseshoe Bend, AZ
Antelope Canyon, AZ
Big Sur, CA
Multnomah Falls, OR
Great Lakes region
Historic, Cultural & Other Notable Places
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Alcatraz Island, CA
Independence Hall, PA
Arlington National Cemetery, VA
Plymouth Rock, MA
Colonial Williamsburg, VA
Biltmore Estate, NC
Wrigley Field, IL
Smithsonian Museums, D.C.
Mall of America, MN (Wikipedia)
Savannah Historic District, GA
Charleston, SC
Route 66 (historic road)
Beach & Coastal Favorites
Myrtle Beach, SC
Cape Cod, MA
Outer Banks, NC
Waikiki Beach, HI
Cannon Beach, OR (Wikipedia)
Florida Keys, FL
Santa Monica, CA
Laguna Beach, CA
Smaller Cities & Unique Towns
Asheville, NC (Condé Nast Traveler)
Key West, FL
Sedona, AZ
Aspen, CO
Boulder, CO
Palm Springs, CA
Napa Valley, CA
Santa Fe, NM
Jackson Hole, WY
Mountain & Adventure Destinations
Aspen Snowmass, CO
Vail, CO
Jackson Hole, WY
Lake Placid, NY
Taos, NM
Big Bear Lake, CA
Mammoth Lakes, CA
Mount Washington, NH