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 |
Travelers can enjoy one of the natural wonders of the world |
53% |
2. Seven Falls – Colorado |
Travelers can bask in the majesty of Seven Falls, a |
49% |
3. Chapel of the Holy |
Travelers who book the Scenic Sedona Tour on TripAdvisor |
36% |
4. Fenway Park – Boston, |
Travelers who book the Tour of Historic Fenway Park, |
36% |
5. Kualoa – Kaneohe, |
Film and TV buffs will recognize this iconic, rugged |
33% |
6. St. Louis Cathedral – |
Travelers can explore historic New Orleans by booking the person and visit the oldest continuously active cathedral in |
33% |
7. Pikes Peak – Colorado |
Travelers who book the Colorado Springs Foothills and |
31% |
8. High Roller – Las Vegas, |
Travelers who book The High Roller at The LINQ on |
25% |
9. Garden of the Gods – |
Travelers can spend one to two hours on the Garden of the |
24% |
10. Gateway Arch – Saint |
A visit to St. Louis isn't complete without standing at the |
24% |
11. Grand Teton – Grand |
Travelers can book the Grand Teton Wildlife Safari in Open- |
21% |
12. Louisville Mega |
Travelers can visit the world's only fully underground zipline |
21% |
13. Tahquamenon Falls |
Travelers should pack their bug spray for a hike in the upper |
20% |
14. Biltmore Estate – |
Travelers can book the Guided Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour |
17% |
15. Minnehaha Park – |
Travelers can visit one of Minneapolis' oldest and most |
17% |
16. Cave of the Winds – |
Travelers who book the Niagara Falls in One Day: Deluxe |
14% |
17. Watkins Glen State |
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger |
13% |
18. Dallas Arboretum & |
Travelers can visit this nationally acclaimed 66-acre display |
12% |
19. Luray Caverns – Luray, |
Travelers can explore the largest cave in the Eastern U.S. to |
12% |
20. Hanauma Bay Nature |
Located on the southeast coast of Oahu, Hanauma Bay |
11% |
21. The Johnny Cash |
With a Johnny Cash Museum Admission Ticket (bookable on |
10% |
22. Mount Rushmore |
Travelers who book the Mount Rushmore and More Tour on Gutzon Borglum created this famous mountainside carving of |
9% |
23. Space Center Houston – |
Space fanatics who want to uncover the mysteries of outer |
8% |
24. Denver Botanic |
Spanning more than 24 acres, Denver Botanic Gardens at |
7% |
25. Horseshoe Bend – Page, |
Travelers can book the Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe |
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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