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Tripadvisor, the globe’s largest travel guidance platform, revealed its Travelers’ Choice Awards for the premier destinations to explore in 2025.
“The Travelers’ Choice Top Destinations honor the places that demonstrated the most substantial year-over-year growth in the quality and count of ratings and reviews for accommodations, eateries, and activities, along with the highest global page views on Tripadvisor over the 12 months from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024,” stated Hilary Fischer-Groban, senior director of global brand, insights, and public relations, to Fox News Digital.
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Notably, NYC has maintained its position as Tripadvisor’s leading U.S. destination for Travelers’ Choice Awards’ “Best of the Best Destinations” for three consecutive years, with Oahu in second place and Las Vegas in third, both of which have remained consistent in their respective ranks.
Tripadvisor has unveiled its Travelers’ Choice Awards’ “Best of the Best Destinations,” with one favored city capturing the title. (iStock)
“A significant change was noted in the rankings, with the Florida Keys ascending to fourth place — up from Key West’s tenth position in 2024 — which caused New Orleans to drop to fifth,” remarked Fischer-Groban.
“Nashville and Charleston continued to lead the pack, while Miami and Maui slipped from the Top 10, overtaken by San Francisco and Washington, D.C.”
Oahu is the second runner-up on Tripadvisor’s list after experiencing a 27% surge in the count of reviews. (iStock)
Take a look at the top 10 list below.
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Top US locations for 2025, as per Tripadvisor
1. New York City
According to Fischer-Groban, a primary factor in New York City’s triumph was the favorable reviews for its iconic landmarks — from The Empire State Building to The Metropolitan Museum of Art — which experienced an almost 10% rise in the volume of reviews from 2023 to 2024.
Some “essential” locations in New York that the travel guide suggests include the Empire State Building and the 9/11 Museum. (Fox News Photo/Joshua Comins)
2. Oahu, Hawaii
As for runner-up Oahu, Fischer-Groban indicates that Tripadvisor noted the destination has gained popularity among business travelers, and from 2023 to 2024, Oahu saw a 27% increase in reviews from business travelers.
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3. Las Vegas
Completing the top three, “in Las Vegas, there was a rise in family travelers, with the most significant performance advancements coming from both families and couples,” she adds, highlighting that reviews from family travelers in Las Vegas rose by 43% from 2023 to 2024.
4. Florida Keys
5. New Orleans
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6. Nashville
7. San Francisco
8. Chicago
9. Charleston, South Carolina
10. Washington, DC
Completing the lineup is Washington, D.C., a prime destination for history enthusiasts. (iStock)
If you’re planning to visit any of the top three, Fischer-Groban shares some of the highly sought-after attractions as follows: “New York City’s essential spots in 2024 included Central Park, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art,” she stated.
“In Oahu, notable attractions featured Diamond Head State Monument, the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, and Iolani Palace. Las Vegas’ main highlights showcased the iconic Fountains of Bellagio, while top-rated dining establishments included Fresco Italiano and Ferraro’s Restaurante.”
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From New York City to Nashville, Tennessee, to Washington, D.C., check out the top 10 cities to explore in 2025. (iStock)
Rolling out throughout this year, Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards will feature additional categories including “Beaches” the week of 2/17, “Hotels” the week of 4/21, “Things to Do” the week of 6/23, and “Restaurants” the week of 9/22.
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