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How Much It Costs To Visit the Top 10 Tourist Attractions in the US

September 21, 2024

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Written by Gabrielle Olya

Edited by Levi Leidy

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There’s no shortage of things to see and do across the United States, but not every attraction is worth the money. To find the best tourist attractions in America, BookRetreats.com evaluated factors that include popularity, overall experience, average hotel costs, price complaints and safety.

Based on this analysis, these are the top 10 tourist attractions in the U.S.

Central Park in New York

Affordability rating: 0.73/1
Average cost of nearby hotels: $205.20 per night for two guests
Cost to visit: Free

National Mall in Washington

Affordability rating: 0.92/1
Average cost of nearby hotels: $129.80 per night for two guests
Cost to visit: Free

Balboa Park in San Diego

Affordability rating: 0.89/1
Average cost of nearby hotels: $138 per night for two guests
Cost to visit: Free

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington

Affordability rating: 0.91/1
Average cost of nearby hotels: $129.80 per night for two guests
Cost to visit: Free

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Times Square in New York

Affordability rating: 0.73/1
Average cost of nearby hotels: $201.20 per night for two guests
Cost to visit: Free

Rockefeller Center in New York

Affordability rating: 0.69/1
Average cost of nearby hotels: $214.40 per night for two guests
Cost to visit: $40-$61 for adult general admission entry to the Top of the Rock observation deck