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 |
Travelers can enjoy one of the natural wonders of the world |
45% |
2. Ryman Auditorium – |
Travelers can book a Ryman Auditorium Self-Guided |
25% |
3. Chapel of the Holy |
Travelers who book the Chapel of the Holy Cross Tour on |
21% |
4. Coit Tower – San |
Travelers who book the San Francisco Urban Hike: Coit |
21% |
5. Biltmore Estate – |
Travelers visiting America's largest home will learn about |
20% |
6. Newseum – Washington, |
Explore interactive exhibits on the seven levels of this |
20% |
7. Gateway Arch – Saint |
A visit to St. Louis isn't complete without standing at the |
19% |
8. Garden of the Gods – |
Colorado Springs Foothills and Garden of the Gods Jeep |
19% |
9. The Johnny Cash |
With a Johnny Cash Museum Admission Ticket (bookable on |
16% |
10. Heard Museum – |
Travelers can visit this museum to learn about Native |
16% |
11. Silver Dollar City – |
This park features six world-class festivals, 30 thrilling rides |
14% |
12. The Grand Ole Opry – |
Country music's most famous concert hall honors the genre's |
11% |
13. Jackson Square – New |
Travelers can explore this fun area with street painters, |
9% |
14. Dollywood – Pigeon |
Spanning 150 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky |
8% |
15. Great Falls Park – |
An 800 acre park located just off the Potomac river, Great |
8% |
16. Georgia Aquarium – |
Travelers who book the Small Group Half Day Trip to Georgia Aquarium on |
8% |
17. High Roller – Las |
Travelers who book The High Roller at The LINQ on |
7% |
18. Luray Caverns – Luray, |
Travelers can explore the largest cave in the Eastern U.S. to |
7% |
19. Stratosphere Tower – |
Thrill-seeking travelers can book the SkyJump Las Vegas at |
7% |
20. Pike Place Market – |
Travelers who book the Food and Cultural Walking Tour of |
7% |
21. Dallas Arboretum & |
Travelers can visit this nationally acclaimed 66-acre display |
7% |
22. Space Needle – Seattle, |
Travelers who book the Seattle Space Needle Observation |
5% |
23. The National WWII |
Originally founded in 2000 as The National D-Day Museum, |
3% |
24. Pictured Rocks |
Encompassing cliffs, dunes, waterfalls and lakes, the |
1% |
25. Griffith Observatory – |
Travelers can gaze at the stars through telescopes in this |
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.
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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, 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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