These Are the Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2026, According to Tripadvisor

"This year is shaping up to be a big one for domestic travel, especially as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in July. With that historic milestone on the horizon, it's a fitting moment to take stock of where travelers are most eager to go. Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Destinations do just that, spotlighting the top U.S. destinations based on millions of reviews and ratings submitted over the past year. The results reflect the places that resonated most with travelers."

"With its massive museums, towering skyscrapers, acclaimed restaurants spread across its five boroughs and hundreds of neighborhoods, New York City appeals to every type of traveler. Add in expansive parks, easy-to-use public transportation, historical landmarks, Broadway shows, buzzy hotels, and world-class shopping and nightlife, and it's easy to see why the city remains endlessly compelling-and firmly deserving of its No. 1 ranking."

U.S. domestic travel demand is strong as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, with Travelers' Choice Awards highlighting the most highly rated destinations based on millions of reviews. New York City ranks first, praised for massive museums, towering skyscrapers, acclaimed restaurants across five boroughs, expansive parks, public transit, historical landmarks, Broadway, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. Las Vegas ranks second for world-class entertainment, headline residencies, and constantly evolving extravagant hotels and resorts. The top 10 spans the country, including Charleston, Nashville, New Orleans, Chicago, Oahu, and Key West, illustrating diverse urban, cultural, and island travel options without leaving the U.S.

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