Top 5 most popular tourist cities in the US

The USA for many years remains the most popular visiting country for travelers from all over the world. The majority of those visiting the US, both on business and for tourism purposes, came from Europe, and the number of tourists from Asia, especially from China, is also growing at a rapid pace.

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In total, more than 75 of millions of foreigners visit the United States each year, half of them from Mexico and Canada. As for the other half, the UK is leading there, writes Share America.

According to the American Tourism Association, the United States is the most popular country in tourism spending: in 2016, the United States accounted for about 17% of the global travel industry.

But where are all these tourists headed? The first five most popular with foreign tourists in American cities looks like this.

1. New York

In terms of linguistic diversity New York - the first on the planet: here they speak 800 languages. The city is also distinguished by its ethnic diversity, because 37% of all its inhabitants (and their 8,5 millions) were born abroad. The most popular attractions are the Empire State Building, Times Square, Broadway theaters, the Statue of Liberty and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

2. Miami

In Miami, foreign guests come for the same reasons as the Americans - to admire the magnificent beaches and enjoy the warm weather, especially in winter. Area South Beach famous for its art deco architecture, cuban cuisine and nightlife. Tourists love golf, tennis, sport fishing and day trips to Everglades Park, located one hour from Miami. Port of Miami in the south Florida State takes the largest number of cruise liners among the cities of the world.

3. Los Angeles

Los Angeles is surrounded by scenic mountainous terrain and is located in the south. California. It is famous for its Mediterranean climate, thanks to which sunny, dry weather all year round. Tourists like the beaches of Los Angeles and nearby Disneyland. In Los Angeles, connoisseurs of film and television series can visit the studios of companies Warner Brothers, Paramount and Universal Hollywood Studios, take a stroll along the famous Hollywood Boulevard and count 2,6 of thousands of stars on the “Walk of Fame”.

4. Orlando

About 70 of millions of tourists come to Orlando (Florida) annually. Most of them head to the Sea World Zoo in the complex. Universal Orlando Resort, to the theme park “The Magic World of Harry Potter”, as well as to the world recreation center Walt Disney World Resort. The latter includes two water parks - Epcot and Disney's Magic Kingdom. Many tourists visit the NASA Kennedy Space Center located in central Florida. His expositions tell about the American space program, astronauts and upcoming missions in outer space.

5. San Francisco

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The Golden Gate Bridge in northern California is perhaps the most famous symbol of San Francisco. Bridge construction was completed in 1937, and then it was the longest and tallest suspension bridge in the world. San Francisco is also famous for its trams, steep slopes and historic quarters, including the Fisherman’s Wharf and China Town. Tourists are also attracted by the nearby Napa Valley with its famous vineyards and wineries.

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