Visit All 50 States

1.Texas

Texas

280.0M visitors/yr · 269K sq mi — The Alamo, Big Bend, Austin's music, NASA Houston, San Antonio's River Walk, and Lone Star culture span an enormous state.

2.California

California

260.0M visitors/yr · 164K sq mi — From Hollywood and Disneyland to Yosemite, the Golden Gate, Pacific beaches, and wine country, California is America's tourism colossus.

3.New York

New York

250.0M visitors/yr · 55K sq mi — New York City's Times Square, Statue of Liberty, and Broadway, plus Niagara Falls and the Adirondacks, draw the world.

4.Florida

Florida

140.0M visitors/yr · 66K sq mi — Walt Disney World, Miami's beaches, the Everglades, Keys, and Kennedy Space Center make Florida America's premier vacation destination.

5.Tennessee

Tennessee

126.0M visitors/yr · 42K sq mi — Nashville's country music, Memphis blues and Graceland, Great Smoky Mountains, and Dollywood make Tennessee a music and nature magnet.

6.Michigan

Michigan

125.0M visitors/yr · 97K sq mi — Great Lakes shorelines, Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Detroit's auto heritage, and Upper Peninsula wilderness draw visitors.

7.Illinois

Illinois

120.0M visitors/yr · 58K sq mi — Chicago's skyline, Millennium Park, deep-dish, museums, and Route 66 heritage drive Illinois's strong urban tourism draw.

8.North Carolina

North Carolina

120.0M visitors/yr · 54K sq mi — The Outer Banks, Great Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Estate, and Wright Brothers history power North Carolina tourism.

9.Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania

120.0M visitors/yr · 46K sq mi — Philadelphia's Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, Gettysburg, Hershey, Pittsburgh, and Amish country make Pennsylvania historically rich.

10.South Carolina

South Carolina

120.0M visitors/yr · 32K sq mi — Charleston's historic charm, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head golf and resorts, and antebellum plantations make South Carolina a Southern favorite.

11.Virginia

Virginia

120.0M visitors/yr · 43K sq mi — Colonial Williamsburg, Shenandoah, Virginia Beach, Mount Vernon, and Civil War battlefields make Virginia rich with American history.

12.New Jersey

New Jersey

116.0M visitors/yr · 9K sq mi — Atlantic City casinos, the Jersey Shore boardwalks, Cape May Victorians, and proximity to New York fuel heavy tourism.

13.Georgia

Georgia

110.0M visitors/yr · 59K sq mi — Atlanta's aquarium and history, historic Savannah's squares, golf at Augusta, and Golden Isles beaches anchor Georgia tourism.

14.Ohio

Ohio

110.0M visitors/yr · 45K sq mi — Cedar Point coasters, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Hocking Hills, and pro sports anchor Ohio's broad appeal.

15.Washington

Washington

110.0M visitors/yr · 71K sq mi — Seattle's Space Needle and Pike Place, Mount Rainier, Olympic rainforests, and the San Juan Islands define the Evergreen State.

16.Wisconsin

Wisconsin

110.0M visitors/yr · 65K sq mi — Door County, Wisconsin Dells waterparks, Milwaukee's breweries and festivals, Green Bay Packers, and dairyland charm draw Midwest travelers.

17.Colorado

Colorado

90.0M visitors/yr · 104K sq mi — World-class Rocky Mountain skiing at Aspen and Vail, plus hiking, Denver's culture, and Mesa Verde draw outdoor enthusiasts year-round.

18.Indiana

Indiana

80.0M visitors/yr · 36K sq mi — The Indianapolis 500, basketball heritage, Indiana Dunes on Lake Michigan, and Amish country define the Hoosier State's appeal.

19.Kentucky

Kentucky

75.0M visitors/yr · 40K sq mi — The Kentucky Derby, Bourbon Trail distilleries, Mammoth Cave, bluegrass country, and horse farms make Kentucky a distinctive draw.

20.Minnesota

Minnesota

75.0M visitors/yr · 87K sq mi — The Land of 10,000 Lakes offers Boundary Waters canoeing, Mall of America, North Shore vistas, and Twin Cities culture.

21.Nevada

Nevada

56.0M visitors/yr · 111K sq mi — Las Vegas casinos, shows, and nightlife dominate, complemented by Lake Tahoe, Red Rock Canyon, and Hoover Dam.

22.Louisiana

Louisiana

53.0M visitors/yr · 52K sq mi — New Orleans' French Quarter, Mardi Gras, jazz, Cajun bayous, and Creole cuisine give Louisiana an unmatched cultural pull.

23.Arizona

Arizona

46.0M visitors/yr · 114K sq mi — The Grand Canyon anchors Arizona's desert wonders, alongside Sedona's red rocks, Monument Valley, and sun-soaked Phoenix and Scottsdale resorts.

24.Missouri

Missouri

42.0M visitors/yr · 70K sq mi — The Gateway Arch, Branson's shows, Lake of the Ozarks, Kansas City barbecue, and Route 66 lore anchor Missouri tourism.

25.Maryland

Maryland

40.0M visitors/yr · 12K sq mi — Baltimore's Inner Harbor, Chesapeake Bay crab feasts, Annapolis sailing, and Ocean City boardwalk anchor Maryland's tourism.

26.New Hampshire

New Hampshire

40.0M visitors/yr · 9K sq mi — White Mountains, Mount Washington, fall foliage drives, tax-free shopping, and lakes region resorts draw New England visitors.

27.New Mexico

New Mexico

40.0M visitors/yr · 122K sq mi — Santa Fe's art and adobe, Taos, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands, and Native and Spanish culture color the Land of Enchantment.

28.Iowa

Iowa

37.0M visitors/yr · 56K sq mi — The State Fair, Field of Dreams, covered bridges of Madison County, and rolling farmland give Iowa heartland charm.

29.Idaho

Idaho

35.0M visitors/yr · 84K sq mi — Sun Valley skiing, Shoshone Falls, Sawtooth wilderness, and whitewater on the Salmon River make Idaho an outdoor-recreation haven.

30.Kansas

Kansas

35.0M visitors/yr · 82K sq mi — Tallgrass prairie, Wild West history at Dodge City, the Flint Hills, and Wizard of Oz lore characterize Kansas.

31.Arkansas

Arkansas

30.0M visitors/yr · 53K sq mi — The Natural State offers Hot Springs National Park, Ozark Mountains, diamond hunting at Crater of Diamonds, and scenic float streams.

32.Utah

Utah

30.0M visitors/yr · 85K sq mi — The Mighty Five national parks—Zion, Arches, Bryce, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef—plus Park City skiing make Utah a scenic powerhouse.

33.Alabama

Alabama

29.0M visitors/yr · 52K sq mi — Gulf Coast beaches at Gulf Shores, civil rights landmarks in Montgomery and Selma, and Southern hospitality define Alabama's appeal.

34.Massachusetts

Massachusetts

29.0M visitors/yr · 11K sq mi — Boston's Freedom Trail, Cape Cod, Harvard, Plymouth, and fall foliage make Massachusetts a cradle of American history and culture.

35.Oregon

Oregon

29.0M visitors/yr · 98K sq mi — Crater Lake, the rugged Pacific coast, Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and Portland's quirky culture draw nature lovers.

36.Rhode Island

Rhode Island

26.0M visitors/yr · 2K sq mi — Newport's Gilded Age mansions, sailing, coastal beaches, and Providence's WaterFire pack big appeal into America's smallest state.

37.Mississippi

Mississippi

24.0M visitors/yr · 48K sq mi — Blues heritage on the Delta, antebellum Natchez, Gulf Coast casinos, and the Mississippi River define the Magnolia State.

38.North Dakota

North Dakota

24.0M visitors/yr · 71K sq mi — Theodore Roosevelt National Park badlands, bison, the Enchanted Highway, and frontier heritage define rugged, uncrowded North Dakota.

39.Oklahoma

Oklahoma

24.0M visitors/yr · 70K sq mi — Route 66 heritage, Western and Native American culture, the National Cowboy Museum, and the OKC Memorial define Oklahoma.

40.West Virginia

West Virginia

18.0M visitors/yr · 24K sq mi — New River Gorge whitewater and bridge, Appalachian mountains, hiking, and scenic railroads make Wild and Wonderful West Virginia an outdoor draw.

41.Connecticut

Connecticut

15.0M visitors/yr · 6K sq mi — New England charm of Mystic Seaport, Yale, coastal towns, fall foliage, and casinos make Connecticut a compact getaway.

42.Maine

Maine

15.0M visitors/yr · 35K sq mi — Acadia National Park, rocky coastline, lighthouses, lobster shacks, and quaint harbor towns embody Maine's classic New England allure.

43.South Dakota

South Dakota

14.0M visitors/yr · 77K sq mi — Mount Rushmore, Badlands, the Black Hills, Custer State Park bison, and Sturgis rally make South Dakota iconic.

44.Nebraska

Nebraska

13.0M visitors/yr · 77K sq mi — Sandhill crane migrations, Chimney Rock, Carhenge, the Sandhills, and college football fervor in Lincoln distinguish Nebraska.

45.Vermont

Vermont

13.0M visitors/yr · 10K sq mi — Green Mountain skiing, brilliant fall foliage, covered bridges, maple syrup, and charming villages epitomize quintessential New England.

46.Montana

Montana

12.5M visitors/yr · 147K sq mi — Big Sky Country boasts Glacier and Yellowstone parks, Rocky Mountain peaks, trout streams, and sweeping wilderness for adventurers.

47.Hawaii

Hawaii

9.5M visitors/yr · 11K sq mi — Tropical paradise of Waikiki, volcanoes, Maui's road to Hana, Pearl Harbor, and world-renowned beaches draws bucket-list travelers.

48.Delaware

Delaware

9.0M visitors/yr · 2K sq mi — The First State pairs tax-free shopping with Rehoboth and Dewey beaches, colonial history, and the scenic Brandywine Valley.

49.Wyoming

Wyoming

9.0M visitors/yr · 98K sq mi — Yellowstone's geysers and Grand Teton peaks, Jackson Hole, Devils Tower, and cowboy heritage make Wyoming an outdoor icon.

50.Alaska

Alaska

2.7M visitors/yr · 665K sq mi — America's last frontier draws cruise and adventure travelers to Denali, glaciers, fjords, grizzlies, and the aurora across vast wilderness.