NEEDHAM, Mass., July 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the travel site that helps
you 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 summer, 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.
"With Americans looking to take advantage of summer weather to
explore the great outdoors, TripAdvisor data shows that attractions
in nature are climbing to the top of our trend index this season,"
said Brooke Ferencsik, senior
director of communications for TripAdvisor. "TripAdvisor helps
travelers research and book awesome experiences, such as tours and
other travel activities, to see and learn more about a place they
are visiting than they would on their own."
Top Trending U.S. Attractions, Summer 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.
|
53%
|
2. Seven
Falls – Colorado
Springs, Colorado
|
Travelers can bask in
the majesty of Seven Falls, a
magnificent series of waterfalls. Booking the Broadmoor
Soaring Adventure Zip-Line Tour on TripAdvisor from $105
per person provides a view like no other.
|
49%
|
3. Chapel of
the Holy
Cross – Sedona, Arizona
|
Travelers who book
the Scenic Sedona Tour on TripAdvisor
from $70 per person can visit this Roman Catholic chapel
that is built into dramatic rock formations and offers
spectacular sunset views.
|
36%
|
4. Fenway
Park – Boston,
Massachusetts
|
Travelers who book
the Tour of Historic Fenway Park,
America's Most Beloved Ballpark on TripAdvisor from $25
per person can experience the quirks of this cozy, hallowed
ground to baseball purists and home of the Boston Red Sox
since 1912.
|
36%
|
5.
Kualoa – Kaneohe,
Hawaii
|
Film and TV buffs
will recognize this iconic, rugged
landscape ("Jurassic Park," "Windtalkers," and "Pearl
Harbor") when booking a Kualoa Ranch ATV Adventure on
TripAdvisor from $85 per person.
|
33%
|
6. St. Louis
Cathedral –
New Orleans, Louisiana
|
Travelers can explore
historic New Orleans by booking the
French Quarter History Tour on TripAdvisor from $25 per
person and visit the
oldest continuously active cathedral in
the U.S.
|
33%
|
7. Pikes
Peak – Colorado
Springs, Colorado
|
Travelers who book
the Colorado Springs Foothills and
Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour on TripAdvisor from $88 per
person can learn about Colorado's rich history and take in
amazing scenery among the foothills of Pikes Peak and the
Rocky Mountains.
|
31%
|
8. 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.
|
25%
|
9. Garden of the
Gods –
Colorado Springs, Colorado
|
Travelers can spend
one to two hours on the Garden of the
Gods Segway Tour (bookable on TripAdvisor from $82 per
person) to experience one of nature's greatest treasures
among stunning geological formations.
|
24%
|
10. 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.
|
24%
|
11. Grand
Teton – Grand
Teton National Park,
Wyoming
|
Travelers can book
the Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in Open-
Air Vehicle on TripAdvisor from $109 per person to explore
the tallest mountain in the Grand Teton Range and admire the
awe-inspiring natural beauty.
|
21%
|
12. Louisville Mega
Cavern – Louisville,
Kentucky
|
Travelers can visit
the world's only fully underground zipline
and adventure tour, featuring 17 miles of underground
passageways for up to two hours of adrenaline
rush.
|
21%
|
13. Tahquamenon Falls
State Park – Paradise,
Michigan
|
Travelers should pack
their bug spray for a hike in the upper
peninsula area of Michigan with wonderful wildlife and
waterfalls. Be sure to take the 94 steps down for a closer
view of Upper Falls.
|
20%
|
14. Biltmore
Estate –
Asheville, North Carolina
|
Travelers can book
the Guided Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour
in Asheville on TripAdvisor from $80 per person to paddle
along the outer boundary of the famous Biltmore Estate. The
property was George Vanderbilt's country estate from the
Gilded Age – America's largest home and a National Historic
Landmark.
|
17%
|
15. Minnehaha
Park –
Minneapolis, Minnesota
|
Travelers can visit
one of Minneapolis' oldest and most
popular parks with hiking trails, picnic areas and bike
rentals.
|
17%
|
16. Cave of
the Winds –
Niagara Falls, New York
|
Travelers who book
the Niagara Falls in One Day: Deluxe
Sightseeing Tour of American and Canadian Sides on
TripAdvisor from $135 per person can explore the
spectacular Cave of the Winds, a natural cave about 130
feet high.
|
14%
|
17. Watkins
Glen State
Park – Watkins Glen, New
York
|
Watkins Glen State
Park is the most famous of the Finger
Lakes State Parks, where the cascades of 18 natural
waterfalls leave visitors spellbound.
|
13%
|
18. 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.
|
12%
|
19. 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."
|
12%
|
20. Hanauma
Bay Nature
Preserve – Honolulu,
Hawaii
|
Located on the
southeast coast of Oahu, Hanauma Bay
Nature Preserve is one of Hawaii's most popular natural
attractions. Travelers can snorkel among its reefs by booking
the Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Adventure Half-Day Tour on
TripAdvisor from $36 per person.
|
11%
|
21. 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.
|
10%
|
22. Mount
Rushmore
National Memorial –
Keystone, South Dakota
|
Travelers who book
the Mount Rushmore and More Tour on
TripAdvisor from $84 per person can learn how sculptor
Gutzon Borglum
created this famous mountainside carving of
the visages of four great American presidents: George
Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and
Theodore Roosevelt.
|
9%
|
23. Space
Center Houston –
Houston, Texas
|
Space fanatics who
want to uncover the mysteries of outer
space can book NASA's Space Center Houston and City
Sightseeing Tour on TripAdvisor from $80 per person to see
historical exhibits and artifacts.
|
8%
|
24. Denver
Botanic
Gardens – Denver,
Colorado
|
Spanning more than 24
acres, Denver Botanic Gardens at
York Street presents a wide range of gardens and collections
that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all
corners of the world.
|
7%
|
25. Horseshoe
Bend – Page,
Arizona
|
Travelers can book
the Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe
Bend Day Tour on TripAdvisor from $199 per person to go
on a short hike around Horseshoe Bend, ending up at a
breathtaking viewpoint to see the snaking Colorado
River.
|
7%
|
TripAdvisor is the world's largest online provider of tours,
activities and attractions, offering more than 56,000 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 June 1 –
July 5. Attractions were required to
have at least 20,000 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 more than 500 million reviews and opinions
covering the world's largest selection of travel listings worldwide
-- over 7 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 390 million average unique monthly 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 22 other travel media
brands:
www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.citymaps.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com,
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, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.housetrip.com,
www.independenttraveler.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.niumba.com, www.onetime.com, www.oyster.com, www.seatguru.com,
www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.tripbod.com, www.vacationhomerentals.com and www.viator.com.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites,
worldwide, December 2016
**Source: TripAdvisor log files, Q1 2017
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