The 10 best tourist attractions in the US, according to someone who's been to all 50 states

Katherine Parker-MagyarMar 9, 2024, 21:12 IST

I (not pictured) love driving across the Golden Gate Bridge. MargaretW/Getty Images

I've visited all 50 states and have seen some incredible natural wonders and powerful monuments.
Hawaii's Na Pali Coast and Alaska's Inside Passage showcase America's stunning natural diversity.

I've visited all 50 states in my career as a travel writer, and truly believe each has something unique to offer visitors.

There are certain attractions that stand out, however, as particularly breathtaking, or symbolic of America's history and natural diversity.

From the dunes of Michigan to the swamps of Florida, here are the 10 best tourist attractions in the US.

Yellowstone embodies the vast, wild spirit of the American West.

Yellowstone National Park is located in Wyoming.Bruce Beck/Shutterstock

The Statue of Liberty inspires me. Nico De Pasquale Photography/Getty Images

Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes are beautiful. John McCormick/Shutterstock

The Na Pali Coast took my breath away. IndustryAndTravel/Shutterstock

The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a powerful place to learn about history. Ritu Manoj Jethani/Shutterstock

Washington, DC, is especially pretty in the spring. Orhan Cam/Shutterstock

Alaska's Inside Passage is perhaps best traveled by boat. Royal Flush/Shutterstock

There's nothing like driving across the Golden Gate Bridge in a car with the top down. Dan Kurtzman/Getty Images

The Everglades are a great place to see wildlife. Irina Wilhauk/Shutterstock

The view over the South and North Rim of the Grand Canyon.Amanda Mohler/Shutterstock