NEEDHAM, Mass., May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking
site, today announced the winners of its Travelers'
Choice® awards for Landmarks. Award winners were
determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity
and quality of reviews and ratings for landmarks worldwide,
gathered over a 12-month period. The awards honor 706 landmarks in
82 countries.
"These iconic sights are cultural and historical touchstones for
visitors across the globe," said Barbara
Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. "Summer is
the perfect time for travelers to plan a visit to one of these
landmarks. To enhance the experience at many of these signature
places, visitors can book tours on TripAdvisor that offer unique
perspectives or special VIP access."
For those planning to visit an award-winning landmark this year,
TripAdvisor has also identified top-rated tours and experiences
bookable on TripAdvisor.
Top 10 Landmarks in the U.S.:
1. Golden Gate
Bridge – San
Francisco, California
This 4,200-foot marvel of engineering opened 80 years ago and
remains the signature landmark of San
Francisco. "Don't just drive over it. Stop. Get out of your
car and experience it on foot. Walk over the bridge. Take photos.
You will be glad you did," recommended a TripAdvisor reviewer.
Top-rated tour: San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
Bike Tour – book on TripAdvisor from $55 per person
2. Lincoln
Memorial – Washington,
D.C.
The iconic marble statue of America's 16th president
presides over the National Mall as an enduring monument to the
nation's cherished values of freedom and equality. "From the
setting, facing the reflecting pool and Washington Monument, to the
statue and historic speeches inscribed on the walls, this place is
momentous and awe-inspiring," commented one TripAdvisor
reviewer.
Top-rated tour: Washington DC Monuments Bike
Tour – book on TripAdvisor from $40 per person
3. Alcatraz
Island – San Francisco,
California
Impenetrable and escape-proof, Alcatraz operated as a prison for
only 29 years, housing America's most notorious criminals in
infamous conditions. Noted one TripAdvisor reviewer, "Prison life
was tough. The accommodations are Spartan, with no privacy. Between
the audio tour, signage and staff, you can't help but have a
fantastic history lesson."
Top-rated tour: Alcatraz Tour plus Muir Woods, Giant
Redwoods and Sausalito Day Trip – book on TripAdvisor from
$79 per person
4. Grand Central
Terminal – New York
City, New York
Grand Central's stunning Beaux-Arts design, a delight to
tourists, is also a prime example of art serving function: more
than 750,000 commuters pass through daily. A TripAdvisor reviewer
remarked, "It's what every railway tries to be: a stunning active
terminal with complex layouts and opulence from the golden age of
the railroad."
Top-rated tour: Grand Central Indoor Food Tour –
book on TripAdvisor from $89 per
person
5. Statue of
Liberty – New York
City, New York
Lady Liberty's lighted torch
serves as a symbol of welcome and inclusion to all those hoping to
make a better life in a new world. "The ferry ride provides
excellent views of Liberty Island
and Ellis Island. Once on the
island, just keep walking and you will get wonderful views of the
Manhattan skyline and the green
lady," recommended a TripAdvisor reviewer.
Top-rated tour: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Guided Tour – book on TripAdvisor from $55 per person
6. USS Arizona
Memorial – Honolulu,
Hawaii
The USS Arizona Memorial floats above the submerged battleship
and honors the thousands of Americans who died during the attack on
Pearl Harbor. "The memorial offers
a unique perspective, both emotionally and visually," a TripAdvisor
reviewer commented.
Top-rated tour: Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor and
Punchbowl Sightseeing Tour – book on TripAdvisor from
$50 per person
7. Empire State
Building – New York
City, New York
Spanning 102 floors and more than 1,450 feet, this Art Deco
masterpiece is arguably America's most iconic skyscraper. A
TripAdvisor reviewer advised, "There's no better place to see the
city lights than from the observation deck at night."
Top-rated tour: Empire State Building Tickets -
Observatory and Optional Skip the Line Tickets – book on
TripAdvisor from $34 per person
8.
Rockefeller Center – New
York City, New York
Shop, stroll, skate or search the skyline at this sprawling,
soaring complex of office buildings, stores, restaurants and public
art. "You can visit Rock Center regularly and never get tired of
the time you spend there. There's always something beautiful to
see," a TripAdvisor reviewer raved.
Top-rated tour: Big Bus New York Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
– book on TripAdvisor from $41 per
person
9. St. Patrick's Cathedral
– New York City, New York
This magnificent Neo-Gothic cathedral, famed for its classic
spires and beautiful stained glass, is a National Historic landmark
and still a local parish church. A TripAdvisor reviewer noted the
"cathedral is open to all for a visit or for services. Take a break
from the opulence of the city and reset for a bit."
Top-rated tour: NYC Highlights Small-Group
Tour – book on TripAdvisor from $74 per person
10. Biltmore
Estate – Asheville, North
Carolina
Take a trip to the Gilded Age of the late 19th
century at this lavish, expansive estate that contains a chateau,
winery, farm, shops and restaurants. One TripAdvisor reviewer
called it "a beautiful example of the excesses of wealth and a real
work of art. In the spring, the gardens have the most beautiful
flowers."
Top 10 Landmarks in the World:
- Angkor Wat – Siem
Reap, Cambodia
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba – Cordoba,
Spain
- St. Peter's Basilica – Vatican City, Italy
- Taj Mahal – Agra, India
- Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood –
St. Petersburg, Russia
- Great Wall at Mutianyu – Beijing, China
- Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu, Peru
- Plaza de Espana – Seville, Spain
- Duomo di Milano – Milan,
Italy
For the complete list of the 2017 Travelers' Choice Landmarks
winners, as well as reviews and candid traveler photos, go
to: www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Landmarks.
TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site, enabling
travelers to unleash the full potential of every trip. 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.
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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