Machu Picchu and Bellagio Fountains named top landmarks in world and U.S., according to millions of TripAdvisor travelers.
NEWTON, MASS. – TripAdvisor announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice Attractions awards based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travelers. In its inaugural year, the awards honor 1,263 of the world’s top landmarks, parks, museums and amusement and water parks.
Winners are found in 39 countries around the world including regional lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, India, Mexico, the Middle East, South America, the South Pacific, and the United States.
The Travelers’ Choice Attractions awards were determined based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews of attractions, featured on TripAdvisor, in each of the categories.
“To inspire travelers setting out on summer trips, TripAdvisor has named the top attractions across the globe based on the valuable feedback from millions worldwide,” said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “Honoring more than 1,200 winners, these remarkable sights offer enriching and entertaining experiences for travelers of all ages.”
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Top 10 U.S. Landmarks |
Top 10 World Landmarks |
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1. Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas, Nevada |
1. Machu Picchu, Machu Picchu, Peru |
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2. Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania |
2. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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3. USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu, Hawaii |
3. Taj Mahal, Agra, India |
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4. Top of the Rock Observation Deck, New York City, New York |
4. Petra World Heritage Site, Wadi Musa, Jordan |
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5. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California |
5. Bayon Temple, Siem Reap, Cambodia |
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6. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, Georgia |
6. Great Cathedral and Mosque, Cordoba, Spain |
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7. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. |
7. Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg, Russia |
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8. Broadway, New York City, New York |
8. St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, Italy |
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9. Cloud Gate, Chicago, Illinois |
9. Ancient City Walls, Dubrovnik, Croatia |
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10. Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool, Washington, D.C. |
10. Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny), Krakow |
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Top 10 U.S. Parks |
Top 10 World Parks |
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1. Central Park, New York City, New York |
1. Stanley Park, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
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2. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado |
2. Central Park, New York City, New York |
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3. High Line, New York City, New York |
3. Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Colorado |
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4. Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois |
4. High Line, New York City, New York |
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5. Balboa Park, San Diego, California |
5. Millennium Park, Chicago, Illinois |
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6. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California |
6. Balboa Park, San Diego, California |
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7. Boston Public Garden, Boston, Massachusetts |
7. Guell Park, Barcelona, Spain |
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8. Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia |
8. Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France |
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9. Falls Park on the Reedy, Greenville, South Carolina |
9. Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California |
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10. Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri |
10. Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore |
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