New York truly is the number 1 tourist destination in the US. NYC is most known for its iconic attractions like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Broadway.

The ranking comes as President Donald Trump considers converting the National Park back into a a federal prison.

Tripadvisor released its annual 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do, highlighting the top attractions and experiences.

Sometimes, it’s good to not be number one. A surprising new study of the most expensive tourist destinations in America flew right over New York City — in fact, we didn’t even make the top five.