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Tourists visit the US to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks and entertainment venues. Americans seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas.
Today, a wide range of tourist attractions exist in the United States such as amusement parks, festivals, gambling, golf courses, historical buildings and landmarks, hotels, museums, galleries, outdoor recreation, spas, restaurants and sports. In 2008, the most visited tourist sites in the US were:
- Times Square in New York, New York
- Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada
- National Mall and Memorial Parks in Washington, D.C.
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts
- Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida
- Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California
- Fisherman's Wharf/Golden Gate Area in San Francisco, California
- Niagara Falls in New York
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee
- Navy Pier in Chicago, Illinois