When surveyed in 2022, it was found that Florida and New York were the two most visited states by adults in the United States, having been visited by 61 and 54 percent of respondents, respectively. Although it is not a state, the federal district of Washington, D.C. proved a popular travel destination for respondents, 49 percent of whom claimed to have visited the U.S. capital. In contrast, only 13 percent of respondents said they had visited Alaska, making it the least-visited state.

What is the most visited national park in the U.S.?

With approximately 15.7 million recreational visits in 2022, the Blue Ridge Parkway was the most visited National Park Service park in the United States. The park extends 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina, connecting the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Meanwhile, the number of recreational visitors to Yellowstone National Park in 2022 was 3.29 million, down from the previous year’s total of 4.86 million.

How many domestic leisure trips do Americans take?

The number of domestic leisure trips in the U.S. amounted to 1.88 billion in 2022. As estimated, domestic leisure travels in the U.S. dropped to 1.4 billion in 2020. This was due to travel restrictions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It is forecast that the number of leisure trips will recover gradually during the following years, reaching two billion by 2026. The number of business trips, by comparison, is forecast to reach 480 million that same year.

In 2023, the most visited state in the United States by international tourists was New York, attracting just over nine million visitors. Florida and California followed in the ranking, with almost eight million and slightly under 6.3 million international visitors, respectively.

Adults in the United States were surveyed about the tourist attractions that they viewed most positively as of the third quarter of 2024. The Grand Canyon National Park ranked first on the list with a popularity score amounting to 81 percent. Meanwhile, the Statue of Liberty and Niagra Falls ranked second and third, respectively.

During a 2022 survey, adults in the United States were asked how many states they had visited. In response, nine percent of survey participants answered that they had visited between two and five states, with the source also including the respondents' home states as a state visited. In contrast, two percent of respondents claimed to have visited all 50 U.S. states, with some also having been to Washington D.C.

This table contains 45 series, with data for years 2014 - 2014 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) State visited (15 items: Florida; New York; Washington; California; ...) Travel characteristics (3 items: Visits; Nights; Spending in country).

The number of international tourist arrivals in the Americas rose sharply in 2023 compared to the previous year. That said, it remained below the figures reported before the impact of COVID-19. Overall, the United States was the most visited country by inbound travelers in the Americas in 2023, with over 66 million international tourist arrivals. Mexico and Canada followed in the ranking that year, with around 42 million and 18 million arrivals, respectively.

In 2023, the most visited city in the United States by international tourists was New York, attracting just under nine million visitors. Miami and Los Angeles followed in the ranking, with roughly 4.4 million and 3.6 million international visitors, respectively.

In 2023, the country with the most inbound arrivals to the United States was its neighbor Canada, at 31 percent, showing clear growth over 2019. Mexico and the United Kingdom followed in the ranking that year, representing 22 and six percent of international arrivals, respectively.

This map shows the percentage of people who identify as something other than non-Hispanic white throughout the US according to the most current American Community Survey. The pattern is shown by states, counties, and Census tracts. Zoom or search for anywhere in the US to see a local pattern. Click on an area to learn more. Filter to your area and save a new version of the map to use for your own mapping purposes.The Arcade expression used was: 100 - B03002_calc_pctNHWhiteE, which is simply 100 minus the percent of population who identifies as non-Hispanic white. The data is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS). The figures in this map update automatically annually when the newest estimates are released by ACS. For more detailed metadata, visit the ArcGIS Living Atlas Layer: ACS Race and Hispanic Origin Variables - Boundaries.The data on race were derived from answers to the question on race that was asked of individuals in the United States. The Census Bureau collects racial data in accordance with guidelines provided by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and these data are based on self-identification. The racial categories included in the census questionnaire generally reflect a social definition of race recognized in this country and not an attempt to define race biologically, anthropologically, or genetically. The categories represent a social-political construct designed for collecting data on the race and ethnicity of broad population groups in this country, and are not anthropologically or scientifically based. Learn more here.Other maps of interest:American Indian or Alaska Native Population in the US (Current ACS)Asian Population in the US (Current ACS)Black or African American Population in the US (Current ACS)Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Population in the US (Current ACS)Hispanic or Latino Population in the US (Current ACS) (some people prefer Latinx)Population who are Some Other Race in the US (Current ACS)Population who are Two or More Races in the US (Current ACS) (some people prefer mixed race or multiracial)White Population in the US (Current ACS)Race in the US by Dot DensityWhat is the most common race/ethnicity?

The statistic depicts the number of overseas visitors to selected U.S. states and territories from 2009 to 2016. In 2016, the state of New York was the most frequently selected travel destination for overseas visitors with approximately 10.01 million visitations over the course of the year.

In November 2024, Google.com was the most visited website in the United States, with over 25 billion total visits. YouTube.com came in second with 12 billion total visits. Reddit.com and Amazon.com counted approximately 3.12 billion and 2.89 monthly visits each from U.S. online audiences.

This statistic shows the leading city destinations in the United States in 2019, by number of international arrivals. New York was the leading city destination in the U.S. in terms of international arrivals with approximately 14 million visitors from foreign countries in 2019.

In 2023, the number of travelers from Japan to the United States amounted to approximately 1.52 million, increasing compared to the previous year. The United States is the most common travel destination of Japanese travelers visiting the North American region.

According to a survey conducted in March 2022, the most popular types of summer vacation destinations varied among travelers in the United States. The most popular summer vacation destination among U.S. travelers was the beach, with 32 percent of respondents stating that this was the case.

The number of United States citizens traveling to Mexico amounted to 36.71 million in 2023. One year prior, in 2022, the number of U.S. citizens traveling to Mexico was around 33 million.

National parks were the most visited type of park in the United States in 2023. Overall, 28 percent of recreational visits to national sites in the North American country were to national parks, whereas national monuments recorded just six percent of total visits that year.

This statistic shows the most popular international travel destinations for United States travelers according to Travel Leaders Group as of December 2015. During the survey, 42.9 percent of respondents cited Cruise - Caribbean as a popular international destination for U.S. travelers in 2016.

The number of tourist arrivals from the United States to Europe grew significantly in 2023 over the previous year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. In 2023, Southern and Mediterranean European countries were the region's most visited destinations by U.S. travelers, with over 13 million arrivals.

This statistic shows the most-visited ski resorts in the United States between the 2007/2008 and the 2010/2011 seasons. Vail Mountain in Colorado was the most visited ski resort during this time, with approximately 1.63 million visitors.

 In 2024, approximately 1.6 million visitors from China arrived in the United States, representing a significant increase from the previous year. Before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, around 2.83 million arrivals were recorded for the year 2019. Tourism in the United States In 2024, the United States had more than 72 million international visitors, where the majority of visitors to the United States came from the North American countries Canada and Mexico, with China being the fourth biggest source of Asian tourists, after India, Japan, and South Korea. However, in terms of travel spending in the United States, in 2023, Chinese tourists were estimated to have spent more than any other Asian country, explaining the increasingly important role played by Chinese tourists among other international tourists. Outbound tourism from China In the past decade, the number of outbound Chinese tourists has soared threefold, with the vast majority of trips being made for private purpose. The United States was one of the popular international travel destinations among Chinese a few years back, despite Thailand, Japan, and Vietnam still being very popular potentially due to the shorter distance to travel. Chinese tourists also became more willing to spend when they travel. The share of outbound tourism expenditure in China’s GDP exceeded two percent for several years before the coronavirus pandemic.