Categories: Travel

The Most Visited States In The United States

Every U.S. state has many and various tourist attractions. However, specific U.S. states have become more popular traveler destinations. The following ten states are the most visited in the United States: California, Florida, Nevada, Texas, New York, Virginia, South Carolina, Arizona, Georgia, Hawaii. These U.S. states are some of their particular attractions, and their features are accented below.

1. California

California is the country’s most populated state and is a significant agricultural state, providing about 99% of some crops. 

About 50% of the state’s area is government-owned and committed to the conservation of nature. Millions of travelers crowd to California to visit the national monuments, historical places, parks, and beaches. California’s most popular tourist destinations are Disneyland, which is visited by almost 15 million people annually. Other popular attractions in the state are:

  • Yosemite National park.
  • Death Valley.
  • Disneyland.
  • The Golden Gate Bridge.
  • The Hollywood sign.
  • Yosemite National park.
2. Florida

Disney World is the most-visited theme park globally, so it isn’t unexpected that Florida would stand so high. There’s so much else to view in Florida, including great beach cities along the Mexican Gulf and Atlantic shores. Florida is scattered with traveler attractions and historical places, recreational facilities, and excellent picturesque spots for travelers to visit.

3. Nevada

Nevada is the place to one of the most visiting and entertaining centers globally, Las Vegas. In the city are located gambling and entertainment spots as well as the outstanding clubs in the U.S. Other famous attraction places include Lake Tahoe, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park.

4. Texas

Texas is the second-largest after Alaska state in the U.S. This state is genuinely distinct in all ways, shapes, and forms. Texas’s landscape varies from sands to stunning shores to mountain areas to dense woods.

5. New York

We are pretty astonished to observe New York come in as the 5th most visited state in the U.S., given how well-known its famous traveler attraction sites are. The most visited attractions of the world’s financial capital are the Empire State Building, Times Square, the National Monument of the Statue of Liberty, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

6. Virginia

From its gorgeous rolling hills to its vibrant colonial past, Virginia has much to offer everyone passing through. Virginia stretched from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mounts. Whether you are a beach person or mount person, Virginia is your best choice.

Famous vacationist attractions include Busch Gardens, Luray Caverns, the Shenandoah National Park, Shenandoah Valley, and different historical monuments, including preserved colonies.

7. South Carolina

South Carolina is a U.S. state of forests, beaches, and beautiful parks and gardens. If you want a pleasant, quiet holiday, think of visiting the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Joe Riley Waterfront ParkSkywheel Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach, the Congaree, and Brookgreen Gardens.

8. Arizona

Arizona waterfalls are at #8 in our listing of the most visited U.S states. One of the most famous tourist attraction scenes worldwide – Grand Canyon National Park, located in Arizona. Millions of tourists make their route to the state to tour this incredible natural formation. Other astonishing places such as Petrified Forest National Park, Antelope Canyon, Saguaro National Park, Monument Valley, and Petrified Forest bring millions of travelers worldwide.

9. Georgia

Visitors to Georgia adore many tourist attractions, including Lookout Mountain, Atlanta Botanical and Rock City Gardens, Carter Presidential Library, National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Moreover, Georgia is perceived as a peach state and is essential for being the prime raiser of pecans, peanuts, and Vidalia onions.

10. Hawaii

Hawaii is a unique U.S. state located in the tropics. The state is called by many a paradise on Earth because of the picturesque landscapes, lush rainforests, waterfalls, and world-class hotels dispersed throughout the islands. Besides the forests and beaches you can visit, a dormant volcano, and an iconic landmark, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waimea Canyon State, and Na Pali Coast State Park.

The Most Visited U.S. States

RankStatePopularity
1California1
2Florida2
3Nevada3
4Texas4
5New York5
6Virginia6
7South Carolina7
8Arizona8
9Georgia9
10Hawaii10
11Tennessee11
12Ohio12
13District of Columbia13
14Alabama14
15Utah15
16Colorado16
17New Jersey17
18Illinois18
19Wisconsin19
20North Carolina20
21Massachusetts21
22Pennsylvania22
23Minnesota23
24Indiana24
25Washington25
26Maryland26
27Mississippi27
28Oregon28
29Louisiana29
30Missouri30
31Michigan31
32Iowa32
33Kentucky33
34Alaska34
35Wyoming35
36South Dakota36
37New Mexico37
38Delaware38
39Idaho39
40Montana40
41Oklahoma41
42Connecticut42
43North Dakota43
44Maine44
45Arkansas45
46Kansas46
47Rhode Island47
48New Hampshire48
49Nebraska49
50Vermont50
51West Virginia51

The Least Visited U.S. States

Now that we know which U.S. states do the most visiting, it is interesting to find out which states did the least traveling. Whether they don’t have any promoted attractions or they favor spending their money on other tasks, or don’t have as much access to huge airports, these are the states who travel the least in America. Coming in at #51 is West Virginia, which is followed on the list by Vermont, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and rounding out the below five is Rhode Island. At #46, we have Kansas, then Arkansas at #44, preceded by Maine, North Dakota, and Connecticut.

Alex

View Comments

  • How about the most visited states by their size or population? This basically reads as a list of states ordered by how many people live in them.

    • Not even close Austin

      California (Population: 39,613,493)
      Texas (Population: 29,730,311)
      Florida (Population: 21,944,577)
      New York (Population: 19,299,981)
      Pennsylvania (Population: 12,804,123)
      Illinois (Population: 12,569,321)
      Ohio (Population: 11714618

      Georgia (Population: 10,830,007)
      North Carolina (Population: 10,701,022)
      Michigan (Population: 9,992,427

  • This is completely incorrect information. This is a list based on population not on how many people travel there every year. Sorry but Maine is in the top ten for destination hot spots for vacationers. To be honest I wish it was closer to 44.

    • not even close Justin

      California (Population: 39,613,493)
      Texas (Population: 29,730,311)
      Florida (Population: 21,944,577)
      New York (Population: 19,299,981)
      Pennsylvania (Population: 12,804,123)
      Illinois (Population: 12,569,321)
      Ohio (Population: 11,714,618)
      Georgia (Population: 10,830,007)
      North Carolina (Population: 10,701,022)
      Michigan (Population: 9,992,427

    • so basically you read the first part about California, just the first paragraph, and called it a day?

Recent Posts

Castles of the British Isles

The British Isles is home to numerous castles, reflecting the rich history and architectural heritage…

15 hours ago

The Cities in the United States With the Highest Percentage of Independent Stores

Small businesses play a vital role in any commercial economy. According to the U.S. Chamber…

1 day ago

Countries with the largest exports in 1990 vs. 2021 visualized

From 1990 to 2021, there have been notable changes in the leading exporting countries. China…

5 days ago

Uber vs. Lyft: Which is cheaper in every U.S. State and City

Most people don't want to put too much effort into considering their options when using…

3 weeks ago

The Best National Parks In The United States For Wildlife Spotting

The sky is wide, the land is rugged, and the air fills your lungs with…

3 weeks ago

Predominant Generations by Country

The naming of different generations is commonly used to categorize and identify particular age groups…

3 weeks ago