Tourist ambush or worth it ? These exist the world ’ s good thing to do , says Tripadvisor

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• Tripadvisor ‘s 2025 Travelers ‘ Choice Awards highlight the world ‘s top attractions and experience based on user review .
• Iconic landmarks and historical site prevail the best attractions list , while immersive experiences lead the better experience category .
• The NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was named the top U.S. attraction .

When building out their itinerary , travelers first turn to the destination ‘s top attractions – but sometimes it can live severe to know what ‘s a must-do or tourist ambush .

To assist traveler specify what ‘s worth adding to their upcoming travel design – or merit a new post on their pail lists – Tripadvisor relinquish its annual 2025 Travelers ‘ Choice Awards : Good of the Best Things To Do last week . Based off Tripadvisor review from April , 1 2024 through March 31 , 2025 , the awards highlight the highest-rated attraction and experiences around the globe .

This year , the top attraction around the world die to the nearly iconic landmarks and historical places while the family-friendly NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida win for the top U.S. attraction . Meanwhile , culturally immersive and adventurous experience dominate the list for good experience .

“ With such a immense selection of travel activity and excursions available on the program , Tripadvisor serve traveler find the experiences that call on a trip into a lifelong memory , ” order Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton in a . “ Whether you crave adrenaline or favor to take things slacken , ‘The Best of the Best Things to Do ‘ showcases the public ‘s top-rated experiences . ”

Here are the best things to do in the world , according to Tripadvisor .

Top attraction in the reality

1. Basílica de la Sagrada Familia , Barcelona , Spain
2. Eiffel Tower , Paris , France
3. , Merritt Island , United States
4. Louvre Museum , Paris , France
5. Angkor Wat , Siem Reap , Cambodia
6. Mutianyu Great Wall , Beijing , China
7. Anne Frank House , Amsterdam , The Netherlands
8. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center , Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates
9. Duomo di Milano , Milan , Italy
10. Plaza de España , Seville , Spain

Top attraction in the U.S.

1. , Merritt Island , Florida
2. Empire State Building , New York , New York
3. Sun Studio , Memphis , Tennessee
4. Central Park , New York , New York
5. Stetson Mansion , DeLand , Florida
6. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park , Key Largo , Florida
7. Brooklyn Bridge , New York , New York
8. National Museum of World War II Aviation , Colorado Springs , Colorado
9. The Metropolitan Museum of Art , New York , New York
10. Alcatraz Island , San Francisco , California

Top experiences in the globe

1. The Well Circuit in Florence : Renaissance & Medici Tales , Florence , Italy
2. Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi , Hanoi , Vietnam
3. Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik , Dubrovnik , Croatia
4. London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs , London , United Kingdom
5. All Inclusive 90 minute Canal Cruise by Captain Jack ! Amsterdam , The Netherlands
6. Early morning Chichen Itza Tour : Cenote and Tequila Tasting , Cancun , Mexico
7. Three Cities in One Day : Segovia , Avila & Toledo from Madrid , Madrid , Spain
8. Grand Tour Around Island 16 location plus Snorkeling , Honolulu , United States
9. Well of Istanbul 1 , 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour , Istanbul , Türkiye
10. Good of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing , Ubud , Indonesia

Top experience in the US

1. Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling , Honolulu , Hawaii
2. History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour , Salem , Massachusetts
3. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady , Chicago , Illinois
4. 9/11 Memorial , Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket , New York , New York
5. Secret Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy , New York , New York
6. 2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler , Ice , Bluetooth Stereo , Miami , Florida
7. Honolulu Xtreme Parasail , Honolulu , Hawaii
8. Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area , St. Pete Beach , Florida
9. Grand Canyon West , Hoover Dam , Breakfast , Lunch . Optional Skywalk , Las Vegas , Nevada
10. Dark Philly Adult Night Tour , Philadelphia , Pennsylvania