Each state has unique features that attract thousands of visitors to the United States each year.
The United States is a destination that many choose for their vacations for different reasons, some because they find convenient passages, others to visit a family member or to go shopping.
The truth is that the North American country offers a great variety of reasons to visit it. No less important than those mentioned above is the subject of sightseeing.
Each state has singularities that attract thousands of visitors to the U.S. each year, either for its imposing cities, its natural spaces, theme parks, among other options.
For this reason, the web portal of tourist activities Musement decided to create a map showing the most popular attraction in every US state
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In this map we find from large parks such as the Grand Canyon (Arizona) to very popular sites like Central Park (New York), but there are also other lesser known places such as the state park Blackwater Falls (West Virginia) or the wonderful beaches of the national coast of the Gulf islands (Mississippi).
Perhaps for many it is not a surprise that other highly demanded attractions are the theme parks and these appear as the most visited in up to 10 states. The infographic also shows the Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Virginia), awarded as the most beautiful park in the world on multiple occasions.
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However, culture and history are not far behind, and places such as the famous sculptural complex of the Monte Rushmore (South Dakota), with the faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, or the Poplar (Texas), where one of the most decisive battles took place during the Texas Revolution.
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A very peculiar option that appears is called Ark Encounter (Kentucky), a highly detailed reproduction of Noah’s Ark built to the specifications stated in the Bible.
Ideal states for traveling with children
If you decide to have a family vacation, there are many destinations throughout the United States for the kids to enjoy and get to know.
1. Florida. In Orlando there are a variety of theme parks, such as the Walt Disney World parks, there you will find traditional attractions such as Splash Mountain and It’s a small world. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Another must-see site is Universal Orlando Resort, with two theme parks and one water park, as well as the incredible The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Legoland Florida, a theme park to play with Lego tiles and admire the attractions made with them. In Florida there are also SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Gatorland y Aquatica Park, among many other options.
2. California. One of the most popular destinations with children is the san diego zoo, in the incredible Balboa Park. It is home to more than 3,500 creatures, many endangered and exotic plants. In addition to the zoo, there are more than fifteen museums, gardens, and restaurants at Balboa Park. You can also visit Disneyland Park en California. You can also spend the day in Legoland California, half an hour from San Diego, with more than 60 games and attractions.
3. New York. Another of the best places to visit with children in the United States is New York, a city with countless museums, such as the one in Historia Natural, el Museo Infantil de Manhattan, el South Street Seaport Museum, el Children’s Museum of the Arts y el Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Outdoors we have the Central Park, a great year-round option, a space that houses a zoo, an ice skating rink, beautiful gardens, an old carousel, picnic areas and more. And, you cannot forget the iconic sites of the city, such as climbing the Empire State Building o al One World Observatory to see the city from above, go to Broadway musicals, take the ferry to Staten Island, spend a day in Governors Island and get on the SeaGlass Carousel.
4. Chicago. Chicago has many attractions along the water, so it is very interesting to walk through the Lakefront Trial and enjoy the sun on the shores of Lake Michigan. Other family attractions include the Navy Pier, the entertaining wheel; the Legoland Discovery Cente. It is also very interesting to visit the Lincoln Park Zoo, which also has free admission. Another must-see attraction is the Field Museum of Natural History; the Shedd Aquarium, a window to the underwater mysteries; the Chicago Children’s Museum, especially for children; and the Adler Planetarium. (AND)
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