NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps
find the latest reviews and lowest prices, today announced the
results of its Seasonal Attractions Trend Index providing travelers
with insight into the hottest attractions for fall, based on
year-over-year search activity on TripAdvisor. The seasonal
index reveals the top 25 U.S. attractions with the greatest
increase in traveler interest, offering inspiration and
highlighting amazing activities and tours that can be booked to get
the most out of any upcoming trip.
"TripAdvisor Attractions data shows that travelers have a strong
interest in historic attractions this season, as well as continued
interest in Southern nature and structures," said Brooke Ferencsik, senior director of
communications for TripAdvisor. "TripAdvisor offers bookable tours
for travelers to maximize any trip and have a fuller experience
than if they explored on their own."
Top Trending U.S. Attractions, Fall 2017
U.S.
Attraction
|
Reason to Go and
What to Book
|
YoY
Traffic
Increase
|
1. Grand Canyon
South
Rim – Grand Canyon
National Park, Arizona
|
Travelers can enjoy
one of the natural wonders of the world
by booking a Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with
Optional Upgrades on TripAdvisor from $100 per person.
|
45%
|
2. Ryman
Auditorium –
Nashville, Tennessee
|
Travelers can book a
Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided
Experience on TripAdvisor from $20 per person to learn a
bout one of the most famous concert halls in the history
of country music.
|
25%
|
3. Chapel of
the Holy
Cross – Sedona, Arizona
|
Travelers who book
the Chapel of the Holy Cross Tour on
TripAdvisor from $15 per person will ride a historical trolley
as they learn about Sedona's history at this chapel, built into
dramatic rock formations.
|
21%
|
4. Coit Tower
– San
Francisco, California
|
Travelers who book
the San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit
Tower, Lombard Street and North Beach tour on TripAdvisor
from $49 per person can ascend Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower
for stunning 360 degree views of the city.
|
21%
|
5. Biltmore
Estate –
Asheville, North Carolina
|
Travelers visiting
America's largest home will learn about
George Vanderbilt's country estate from the Gilded Age.
|
20%
|
6. Newseum
– Washington,
D.C.
|
Explore interactive
exhibits on the seven levels of this
building that explore free expression and the five freedoms of
the First Amendment: religion, speech, press, assembly and
petition.
|
20%
|
7. Gateway
Arch – Saint
Louis, Missouri
|
A visit to St. Louis
isn't complete without standing at the
nation's tallest monument, which commemorates Thomas
Jefferson and the role St. Louis played in the country's
westward expansion. Travelers can also explore the Arch's
inner attractions.
|
19%
|
8. Garden of the
Gods –
Colorado Springs, Colorado
|
Colorado Springs
Foothills and Garden of the Gods Jeep
Tour on TripAdvisor from $88 per person offers rich
Colorado history and amazing scenery.
|
19%
|
9. The Johnny
Cash
Museum – Nashville,
Tennessee
|
With a Johnny Cash
Museum Admission Ticket (bookable on
TripAdvisor from $19 per person), travelers can wander the
world's largest collection of Johnny Cash artifacts and
memorabilia by walking through the life of the "Man in
Black," depicted in interactive exhibits and films.
|
16%
|
10. Heard
Museum –
Phoenix, Arizona
|
Travelers can visit
this museum to learn about Native
American art and culture in Phoenix.
|
16%
|
11. Silver Dollar
City –
Branson, Missouri
|
This park features
six world-class festivals, 30 thrilling rides
and attractions, 40 live shows daily, 60 unique shops, a dozen
family restaurants and over 100 demonstrating craftsmen.
|
14%
|
12. The Grand Ole
Opry –
Nashville, Tennessee
|
Country music's most
famous concert hall honors the genre's
rich history and dynamic present. Travelers can book a one-
hour behind-the-scenes Grand Ole Opry House Backstage
Tour on TripAdvisor from $25 per person.
|
11%
|
13. Jackson
Square – New
Orleans, Louisiana
|
Travelers can explore
this fun area with street painters,
musicians and jugglers via the New Orleans French Quarter
Segway Tour on TripAdvisor from $65 per person.
|
9%
|
14.
Dollywood – Pigeon
Forge, Tennessee
|
Spanning 150 acres in
the foothills of the Great Smoky
Mountains, this theme park has over 40 rides and attractions
with daily musical showcase.
|
8%
|
15. Great Falls
Park –
McLean, Virginia
|
An 800 acre park
located just off the Potomac river, Great
Falls Park is a natural beauty. With hiking trails, rock
climbing, and must-see waterfalls, this Virginia park is a
necessity for all nature-lovers.
|
8%
|
16. Georgia
Aquarium – Atlanta, Georgia
|
Travelers who book
the Small Group Half Day Trip to Georgia Aquarium on
TripAdvisor from $70 per person can
marvel at majestic aquatic animals and thousands of species
of exotic fish in the country's largest aquarium.
|
8%
|
17. High
Roller – Las
Vegas, Nevada
|
Travelers who book
The High Roller at The LINQ on
TripAdvisor (from $20 per person) can get a bird's eye view
of the Strip from inside one of the wheel's luxurious
cabins.
|
7%
|
18. Luray
Caverns – Luray,
Virginia
|
Travelers can explore
the largest cave in the Eastern U.S. to
view bizarre formations like the "Throne Room," "Giant's
Hall," and "Fried Eggs."
|
7%
|
19. Stratosphere
Tower –
Las Vegas, Nevada
|
Thrill-seeking
travelers can book the SkyJump Las Vegas at
Stratosphere Tower on TripAdvisor from $120 per person to
safely jump from the tallest free-standing observation tower
in the U.S.
|
7%
|
20. Pike Place
Market –
Seattle, Washington
|
Travelers who book
the Food and Cultural Walking Tour of
Pike Place Market on TripAdvisor from $48 per person can
experience one of the few authentic farmer's markets in the
U.S.
|
7%
|
21. Dallas
Arboretum &
Botanical Gardens –
Dallas, Texas
|
Travelers can visit
this nationally acclaimed 66-acre display
of breathtaking flora, nestled on the shores of White Rock
Lake. Summer in the garden includes an outdoor concert
series on Thursday evenings and numerous water features.
|
7%
|
22. Space
Needle – Seattle,
Washington
|
Travelers who book
the Seattle Space Needle Observation
Deck Admission on TripAdvisor from $23 per person can
explore jaw-dropping 360 degree views to see majestic
mountains, sparkling waters and towering skyscrapers.
|
5%
|
23. The National
WWII
Museum – New Orleans,
Louisiana
|
Originally founded in
2000 as The National D-Day Museum,
The National WWII Museum showcases exhibits from
industrial efforts on the Home Front to the combat experience
of American service members abroad. Travelers can purchase
a general admission pass on TripAdvisor from $27 per
person.
|
3%
|
24. Pictured
Rocks
National Lakeshore –
Munising, Michigan
|
Encompassing cliffs,
dunes, waterfalls and lakes, the
lakeshore is known for the dramatic multicolored cliffs.
Adventure seekers can hike Twelvemile Beach along Lake
Superior for views of the Au Sable Lighthouse.
|
1%
|
25. Griffith
Observatory –
Los Angeles, California
|
Travelers can gaze at
the stars through telescopes in this
iconic planetarium, when booking the Hollywood Hills
Hiking Tour in Los Angeles on TripAdvisor from $52 per
person. They'll also get a chance to check out the other
Hollywood stars on your insider's tour at the newly
refurbished Griffith Park Observatory, high atop Mount
Hollywood.
|
1%
|
TripAdvisor is the world's largest online provider of tours,
activities and attractions, offering more than 61,000 bookable
tours, activities and experiences in 2,500 destinations and 165
countries to help travelers unleash the full potential of their
trips.
Travelers can read the latest reviews and compare prices from
more than 200 sites to find the lowest prices on the right hotel
for their trip at www.TripAdvisor.com.
Methodology
The Attractions Trend Index rankings were
determined based on the percent increase in search sessions on
TripAdvisor desktop and mobile for U.S. travelers between 2016 and
2017 for the period of September 1 –
October 7. Attractions were required
to have at least 15,000 sessions in 2016 and at least four out of
five bubbles on TripAdvisor to qualify.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's largest
travel site**, enables travelers to unleash the full potential of
every trip. With over 570 million reviews and opinions
covering the world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide
-- covering 7.3 million accommodations, airlines, attractions, and
restaurants -- TripAdvisor provides travelers with the wisdom of
the crowds to help them decide where to stay, how to fly, what to
do and where to eat. TripAdvisor also compares prices from more
than 200 hotel booking sites so travelers can find the lowest price
on the hotel that's right for them. TripAdvisor-branded sites are
available in 49 markets, and are home to the world's largest travel
community of 455 million average monthly unique visitors*, all
looking to get the most out of every trip. TripAdvisor: Know
better. Book better. Go better.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP), through its subsidiaries,
manages and operates websites under 20 other travel media
brands:
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www.flipkey.com, www.thefork.com (including www.lafourchette.com, www.eltenedor.com, www.
iens.nl and www.dimmi.com.au), www.gateguru.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, ww
w.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com,
www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.viator.com.
*Source: TripAdvisor log files, average monthly unique visitors,
Q3 2017
**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites,
worldwide, July 2017
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