The United States is known for its diverse landscapes, bustling cities, and charming small towns. Throughout the 50 states, attractions of all kinds — from national parksto sports arenas — attract tourists in droves year after year.
We turned to TripAdvisor, a popular resource for travelers trying to find out what attractions are worth their time — and which ones to avoid— to find out what the number one thing is that travelers recommend in every state.
Keep scrolling for the best attraction in every state, according to TripAdvisor users.
ALABAMA: Battleship USS Alabama
Located in Mobile on the Mobile Bay, the real USS Alabama battleship is a step back in time for anyone interested in learning more about WWII.
Inside the ship, you'll find WWII-era weapons, historic aircraft, and even a flight-simulator.
ALASKA: Tracy Arm Fjord
Located in Juneau, the Tracy Arm Fjord is best accessible by boat, and the perfect way to see gorgeous mountains, glaciers, and floating ice up-close.
ARIZONA: The Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a go-to travel bucket list item. No matter where you go in the massive national park, you'll find spectacular views.
If you're feeling particularly adventurous, test your fear of heights by walking on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass-bottomed cantilever bridge that extends over the side of the canyon.
ARKANSAS: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art was designed by world-renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Inside, find American art from all eras, by famous artists like Andy Warhol and Georgia O'Keefe. Don't miss the stunning sculpture garden.
CALIFORNIA: Alcatraz Island
Infamous criminals Al Capone, Whitey Bulger, and many others were once imprisoned in the isolated Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, located in the San Francisco Bay.
Today, visitors to the island can tour the former prison and explore the island, which is now a national park.
COLORADO: Garden of the Gods
Garden of the Gods is perfect for adventurous travelers looking to explore Colorado's beautiful natural landscapes. The park is full of hiking trails and stunning sandstone formations, including Balanced Rock, an amazing rock formation that offers awesome photo opportunities.
CONNECTICUT: Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University's historic campus is a worthwhile stop in and of itself, but the university's art gallery is the real star, and home to art from all over the world. You can also attend gallery talks, lecture series, and other events hosted by Yale.
DELAWARE: Air Mobility Command Museum
This museum, located on the Dover Air Force Base, offers visitors an up-close look at a vast collection of aircraft from different time periods, and a comprehensive look at the history of military aviation in the US.
FLORIDA: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Since it opened in 2010, Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been a mecca for fans of the books and films, with real butterbeer and rides like Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, and Flight of the Hippogriff.
GEORGIA: Savannah Historic District
Savannah's Historic District is one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the United States, and full of breathtaking Victorian homes, beautiful green spaces, and sites like the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts.
HAWAII: USS Arizona Memorial
The USS Arizona Memorial in Honolulu honors the US sailors and marines who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. The memorial and museum sits on the remains of the original battleship.
IDAHO: Boise River Greenbelt
Known as the "Ribbon of Jewels," the Boise River Greenbelt connects several local landmarks, as well as eight parks that honor civic leaders.
Boise is known as the City of Trees, and the Greenbelt is the perfect place to enjoy the city's natural beauty.
ILLINOIS: The Art Institute of Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is the second-largest art museum in the US, and home to iconic works of art from around the world, like Georges Seurat's "A Sunday on La Grande Jatte," and Grant Wood's "American Gothic."
INDIANA: Children's Museum of Indianapolis
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is 472,900 square feet of fun. From full-size dinosaur skeletons to a 35-foot steam engine, the museum's five floors of exhibits are any kid's dream.
IOWA: Capitol Building
Completed in 1886, the Iowa State Capitol offers tours for visitors interested in getting an inside look at how the state government works.
KANSAS: Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
This educational farm lets guests take a step back in time, to early 1900s Kansas. The sprawling, 12-acre property is home to nearly 200 animals, and has been teaching visitors about farming since 1978.
KENTUCKY: Louisville Mega Cavern
From the 1930s to the 1970s, what is now called the Louisville Mega Cavern was a functioning mine. Today, the massive underground space has been repurposed for recreation, and features dirt biking trails, zip lines, ropes courses, and tram tours.
LOUISIANA: The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum brings American history to the forefront, and was opened in 2000, on the 56th anniversary of D-Day.
MAINE: Marginal Way
Marginal Way, located in Ogunquit, is a paved, mile-long trail that follows the coastline, and provides unobstructed views of the water.
MARYLAND: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Although it opened to the public in 1992, Oriole Park at Camden Yards was designed as a "retro-classic ballpark." Baseball fans can take in the nostalgic feel of the stadium, and may even catch a glimpse of former Orioles first baseman Boog Powell serving up Maryland barbecue at Boog's BBQ.
MASSACHUSETTS: Fenway Park
The Boston Red Sox are a major part of Boston — and Massachusetts — culture. Even if you're not a sports fan, the history behind the famous "Green Monster" is worth exploring. For a particularly authentic showing of Boston pride, get tickets for a game against the New York Yankees.
MICHIGAN: The Henry Ford
Familiarize yourself with the history of automotives in Henry Ford's home state. The Henry Ford's website describes the museum as "250 acres of innovation, 300 years of history, 26 million artifacts."
MINNESOTA: Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis' free art museum sits on eight acres and holds over 89,000 works of art in its permanent collection, making it a must-visit when in the Twin Cities.
MISSISSIPPI: Vicksburg National Military Park
The Vicksburg National Military Park commemorates the 1863 Battle of Vicksburg during the American Civil War. At the site, now a national park, visitors can learn about the crucial part the Mississippi River played in the Civil War.
MISSOURI: Sight & Sound Theatres
Sight & Sound Theatres in Branson brings bible stories to life with state-of-the-art technology, a massive stage that surrounds the audience on three sides, and even live animals.
MONTANA: Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park's popular 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road boasts harrowing mountainside driving and unmatched views of the park's glaciers and carved valleys.
NEBRASKA: Henry Doorly Zoo
It's easy to see why Henry Doorly Zoo was voted world's best zoo on TripAdvisor in 2014, thanks to exhibits like the Desert Dome, the Butterfly and Insect Pavilion, and Kingdoms of the Night.
NEVADA: Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
No, Sin City's Strip is not the number one thing to do in Nevada. Tourists prefer the stunning views at Red Rock Canyon, as well as its mountain biking and hiking opportunities.
NEW HAMPSHIRE: Kancamagus Highway
This scenic drive is New Hampshire's top attraction, especially during the fall, when the road is famous for its unmatched foliage.
NEW JERSEY: Cape May County Park & Zoo
Free year-round admission to more than 550 animals on 85 acres makes this New Jersey's top attraction.
NEW MEXICO: White Sands National Monument
Although it looks like snow, the stunningly white dunes of White Sands National Monument are made of rare white gypsum. Either way, you can rent a sled or camp here.
NEW YORK: Central Park
Central Park blesses "the concrete jungle" with a plethora of greenery — 843 acres to be exact. Featured in too many movies to count, it's one of the most filmed locations in the world.
NORTH CAROLINA: Blue Ridge Parkway
This 469-mile drive is known for the breathtaking scenery of the Appalachian Highlands it features, as well as endless lookouts, and 300 miles of hiking and biking trails.
NORTH DAKOTA: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Known as the badlands, this spectacular park is credited with inspiring President Roosevelt's conservation efforts. The stunningly colorful park is dotted with bizarre rock formations among endless prairie, and filled with bison, elk, and prairie dogs.
OHIO: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is crawling with history. Visitors can get lost in over 20 exhibits, including the World War II Gallery, the Cold War Gallery, and the Space Gallery. The best part is— admission is totally free.
OKLAHOMA: Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum honors the victims, survivors, rescuers, and all those affected by the Oklahoma City bombing on April 19, 1995.
OREGON: Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
You can see several stunning waterfalls from the Columbia River Gorge while driving along the Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway. If you want a closer look, there are several walking trails off the road that can take you to bridges overlooking the falls.
PENNSYLVANIA: Gettysburg National Military Park
A turning point in the Civil War, visitors can tour the battleground of The Battle of Gettysburg.
RHODE ISLAND: The Breakers
Once a playground for the rich and famous, Newport is known for its Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue, the most famous one being The Breakers, a 1895 mansion designed after a Renaissance palace.
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SOUTH CAROLINA: Falls Park on the Reedy
This 32-acre park is right next downtown Greenville, and features lots of waterfalls and green space for visitors to enjoy.
SOUTH DAKOTA: Custer State Park
This stunning state park is home to a herd of 1,300 bison that roam freely, as well as popular hiking trails and campsites.
TENNESSEE: Sugarlands Distilling Company
Nothing goes together quite as well as country music and moonshine, so naturally, the country music capital's top attraction is a distilling company. Visitors can get their drink on and leave with jars of authentic moonshine in flavors like Maple Bacon and Appalachian Apple Pie.
TEXAS: San Antonio Riverwalk
Texas' San Antonio Riverwalk is like a Southern version of Venice. Visitors can down fresh margaritas by the water, go shopping, or take a cruise down the river.
UTAH: Bryce Canyon National Park
The colorful, otherworldly rock formations at this sunset-colored park are legendary, especially among hikers, who have 35,000 acres of trails to explore. Known as the "forest of stone," this park is a must-see.
VERMONT: Stowe Recreation Path
This 5.3 mile path, popular with bikers, offers breathtaking views of the mountains.
VIRGINIA: Arlington National Cemetery
Over 400,000 people are buried across 624 acres, and an average of 25 burials are performed here each day. Famous graves include those of John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft.
WASHINGTON: Chihuly Garden and Glass
Chihuly Garden and Glass showcases the stunning glass art created by artist Dale Chihuly. The exhibits include a garden, a glasshouse, a theater, and, of course, galleries filled with his fragile works.
WASHINGTON, DC: The Lincoln Memorial
The Lincoln Memorial is a classic tourist destination for anyone visiting the nation's capitol. The statue of Lincoln himself is a staggering 19 feet tall, and sure to leave visitors in awe.
WEST VIRGINIA: Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was a psychiatric hospital that operated from 1864 until 1994. The asylum offers many tours, including a spooky ghost tour that's not for the faint of heart.
WISCONSIN: Lambeau Field
It's no secret that football is a big tradition in Wisconsin. But whether you're a Cheesehead or not, attending a game at the famous Lambeau Field is a must.
WYOMING: Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
This stunning canyon, located in Yellowstone National Park, is a must. There's also hiking, biking, camping, wildlife galore, and, of course, the famous geyser, Old Faithful.