The 75 most popular American tourist destinations

May 06, 2019 4:05 PM

There’s a whole big beautiful planet out there — but some of its most alluring attractions exist practically in your backyard. America is blessed with bustling cities, gorgeous deserts and breathtaking parks from sea to shining sea, but which ones do people love the most? From statues and buildings to canyons and harbor towns, these are the 75 most popular American tourist destinations. (This story originally appeared on The Active Times.)

(Taylor Rock, The Active Times)

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