The greatest points of interest on the planet and US, based on Tripadvisor

• Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards spotlight the world’s high points of interest and experiences primarily based on person opinions.
• Iconic landmarks and historic websites dominated the most effective points of interest checklist, whereas immersive experiences topped the most effective experiences class.
• The NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was named the highest U.S. attraction.

When constructing out their itinerary, vacationers first flip to the vacation spot’s high points of interest – however generally it may be onerous to know what’s a must-do or vacationer lure.

To assist vacationers decide what’s value including to their upcoming journey plans – or deserves a brand new spot on their bucket lists – Tripadvisor launched its annual 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do final week. Based off Tripadvisor opinions from April, 1 2024 by March 31, 2025, the awards spotlight the highest-rated points of interest and experiences all over the world.

This 12 months, the highest points of interest across the globe went to probably the most iconic landmarks and historic locations whereas the family-friendly NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida received for the highest U.S. attraction. Meanwhile, culturally immersive and adventurous experiences dominated the checklist for greatest experiences.

“With such a huge selection of travel activities and excursions available on the platform, Tripadvisor helps travelers find the experiences that turn a trip into a lifelong memory,” mentioned Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton in a statement. “Whether you crave adrenaline or prefer to take things slow, ‘The Best of the Best Things to Do’ showcases the world’s top-rated experiences.”

Here are the most effective issues to do on the planet, based on Tripadvisor.

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Top points of interest on the planet

1. Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain
2. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
3. NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, United States
4. Louvre Museum, Paris, France
5. Angkor Wat, Siem Reap, Cambodia
6. Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China
7. Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
8. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
9. Duomo di Milano, Milan, Italy
10. Plaza de España, Seville, Spain

Top points of interest within the US

1. NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, Florida
2. Empire State Building, New York, New York
3. Sun Studio, Memphis, Tennessee
4. Central Park, New York, New York
5. Stetson Mansion, DeLand, Florida
6. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo, Florida
7. Brooklyn Bridge, New York, New York
8. National Museum of World War II Aviation, Colorado Springs, Colorado
9. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, New York
10. Alcatraz Island, San Francisco, California

Top experiences on the planet

1. The Best Tour in Florence: Renaissance & Medici Tales, Florence, Italy
2. Full-Day Ninh Binh Highlights Tour from Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
3. Blue Cave Small-Group Boat Tour from Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
4. London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, London, United Kingdom
5. All Inclusive 90 minutes Canal Cruise by Captain Jack! Amsterdam, The Netherlands
6. Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting, Cancun, Mexico
7. Three Cities in One Day: Segovia, Avila & Toledo from Madrid, Madrid, Spain
8. Grand Tour Around Island 16 locations plus Snorkeling, Honolulu, United States
9. Best of Istanbul 1, 2 or 3-Day Private Guided Istanbul Tour, Istanbul, Türkiye
10. Best of Ubud Full-Day Tour with Jungle Swing, Ubud, Indonesia

Top experiences within the US

1. Grand Tour Around Island 16 Locations plus Snorkeling, Honolulu, Hawaii
2. History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour, Salem, Massachusetts
3. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady, Chicago, Illinois
4. 9/11 Memorial, Ground Zero Tour with Optional 9/11 Museum Ticket, New York, New York
5. Secret Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy, New York, New York
6. 2 hrs Miami Private Boat Tour with Cooler, Ice, Bluetooth Stereo, Miami, Florida
7. Honolulu Xtreme Parasail, Honolulu, Hawaii
8. Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key Preserve and Tampa Bay Area, St. Pete Beach, Florida
9. Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam, Breakfast, Lunch. Optional Skywalk, Las Vegas, Nevada
10. Dark Philly Adult Night Tour, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania