Empire State Building, Gardens by the Bay, and more among world’s top attractions for 2024—TripAdvisor
Traveling soon? TripAdvisor announced the world’s most loved attractions for 2024, with the Empire State Building topping the list for the first time.
The travel guide website recently dropped its list of the this year’s top attractions across the globe, according to travelers’ reviews on the platform. The results were divided into different categories namely Top Attractions, Top Experiences, Bucket List Experiences, Family-Friendly Activities, and Sustainable Destinations, among others.
Making its debut in the top spot is the Empire State Building. Boasting 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 95,000 reviews, the famous building in New York City has interactive exhibits from its history to the present pop culture. It's also a popular choice for grand events like weddings, holidays, lightning ceremonies, or even sunset-watching on its observatory view deck.
Second on the list is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, which has been loved for its rich history and stunning architectural design. It's followed by the Anne Frank House, which serves as a dedicated museum for Jewish diarist Anne Frank, who narrated her life during the German occupation of the Netherlands.
Other attractions that made it to the Top 25 are Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain; Gardens by the Bay in Singapore; and the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
The Iguazu Falls in Brazil; Mutianyu Great Wall in China, Cayman Crystal Caves in Cayman Islands, and Angkor Wat, which is named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also made it to the list.
For adventure seekers, The Unvanquished Tour in Porto City Center emerged as the world’s top experience, while Beginner Scuba Diving Adventure with Videos in Honolulu emerged at the top of bucket list experiences. Disneyland Paris also took the first spot for the best amusement and waterparks in the world.
The most enjoyed family-friendly activities include a guided tour in Celtic Park Stadium in the United Kingdom, Dune bashing and Sandboarding in Desert Safari Dubai, and Little Toot Dolphin Adventure at Clearwater Beach in Florida.
According to the travel guide, the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel. It was based on reviews and opinions from the community over a 12-month period from April 2023 to March 2024. Check out the full list here.
