Here are the top countries people visit from around the world in 2019 according to World Atlas. Those on the list isn’t that surprising as they are countries that rake in a lot of money in terms of tourism (obviously pre-covid). Then, I will move onto the most visited cities in the U.S. This shouldn’t be a surprise either.
10. United Kingdom had 36 million tourists in 2019. The most popular cities are London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Manchester. The most popular attractions include Big Ben, the Tower of London and Stonehenge.
9. Thailand had 38 million tourists in 2019. The most popular attractions include Railay Beach, Koh Phi Phi and The Grand Palace of Bangkok. The big draw are the 1,430 islands that has many visitors each year.
8. Germany had 39 million tourists in 2019. The most popular city is Berlin. The most popular attractions include castles, beer, and food.
7. Mexico had 41 million tourists in 2019. The most popular cities are Cancun, Mexico City, and Playa del Carmen.
6. Turkey had 46 million tourists in 2019. The most popular cities Ankara and Antalya. The most popular attractions include Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sofia Museum.
5. Italy had 62 million tourists in 2019. The most popular cities are Rome, Naples and Florence. The most popular attractions include the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon.
4. China had 63 million tourists in 2019. The big draw of China is its landscapes, history, and food. The most popular attractions include The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square.
3. United States had 80 million tourists in 2019. The most popular cities are New York, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles
2. Spain had 83 million tourists in 2019. The big draw of Spain is its warm weather and pristine beaches. The most popular attractions include La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and Alhambra.
1. France had 89 million tourists in 2019. The most popular city is Paris. The most popular attractions include the Louvre, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and Disneyland.
10. Chicago had 1.4 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include the Navy Pier, Millenium Park, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
9. Boston had 1.5 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include Fenway Stadium, the Museum of Fine Art, the Freedom Trail walk, the Boston Public Garden, and the Boston Tea Party museum.
8. Washington D.C. had 1.9 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol Hill, the White House, and the Washington Monument.
7. Honolulu had 2.7 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include the beaches, islands, sea life, volcanoes, wildlife, and Pearl Harbor.
6. Las Vegas had 2.9 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include the Las Vegas sign, shows, lights, and nightclubs.
5. San Francisco had 3.3 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include the Golden Gate Bridge. Fisherman’s Wharf, Alcatraz, and cable cars.
4. Orlando had 4.4 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Epcot, and the Kennedy Space Center.
3. Los Angeles had 4.6 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, Disneyland, and art museums.
2. Miami had 5.2 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include Miami Beach, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Little Havana, the Everglades National Park, and the Miami Zoo.
1. New York City had 10.2 million visitors in 2019. The most popular attractions include the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, and Broadway.