It’s officially spring, which means many of you are probably preparing to take a little trip with family and friends in honor of spring break. Before you leave, take a second to find out which tourist attraction is the most popular in the state you’ll be visiting, and then add it to your itinerary! TripAdvisor has compiled a list of the most popular attractions in every state with the data they’ve collected from their site’s attraction, tour and activities booking from 2017.
Note: The asterisk (*) denotes the seven states that did not have enough data for TripAdvisor to analyze, so TripAdvisor’s highest-rated thing to do is listed instead.
If a website is not listed, it can be booked on the TripAdvisor website.
Alabama
Tour of Mobile—This hilarious yet informative adventure by Gulf Cost Ducks covers more than 3,000 years of local tales from a Triple-Splash Duck Boat. Tickets start at $29 and the tour lasts 70 minutes. http://gulfcoastducks.com/
Alaska
Kenai Fjords Wildlife Cruise-—Spend five hours cruising the calm Resurrection Bay and more than 50 miles of sea around Kenai Fjords National Park with a park ranger, viewing wildlife such as whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins and more. Tickets start at $98. https://majormarine.com/
Arizona
Sedona-Grand Canyon Day Trip—Although the Grand Canyon is by far Arizona’s most visited site, seeing the vast landmark on your own can leave plenty of gaps in your experience. Instead, leave the driving and logistics to a local, informative guide while you take in knowledge and enjoy the breathtaking views. Tickets start just under $180.
Arkansas*
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art—The Bentonville, Ark., museum is an artfully crafted structure that features American art from the colonial era until the contemporary period. Now thorough April 23, the exhibition “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power” is on display. General admission is free. https://crystalbridges.org
California
USS Midway Museum—California’s hottest attraction is the longest-serving U.S. aircraft carrier of the 20th century, now docked in San Diego. The museum includes extensive galleries, holds 30 restored military aircrafts and spans 10 acres of exhibits and displays. Tickets start at $21. https://www.midway.org/
Colorado
Denver Mountain Parks—This tour allows you to view both the City of Denver and the surrounding Rocky Mountains in just one day. It includes stops at Red Rocks Park, Bear Creek Canyon and City Park. Tickets start at $90. https://www.grayline.com/tours/denver/
Connecticut
Mystic Seaport—As the country’s largest maritime museum, Mystic Seaport’s exhibits include four National Historic Landmark vessels and hundreds of other historic watercrafts over 19 acres on the Mystic River. Tickets start at $29. https://www.mysticseaport.org
Delaware
Cape Water Tours and Taxi—This tour cruises north into the Delaware Bay, where you’ll see one of the most historic lighthouses on the Eastern Shore. Tickets start at $27. https://www.capewatertaxi.com
District of Columbia
The Big Bus: Hop-on Hop-off Tour—Discover the nation’s capital on an open-top sightseeing bus. Explore 40 different iconic landmarks, including Capitol Hill, the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument at your own pace. Tickets start at $49. https://www.bigbustours.com/en/washington-dc/
Florida
Speedboat Sightseeing of Miami—Get a “Miami Vice” experience on this 45-minute speedboat cruise while viewing the multimillionaire and celebrity homes on Miami Beach, Fisher Island and Star Island. Tickets start at $38. http://thrillermiami.com/
Georgia
Savannah Trolley Tour—This daylong tour on an Old Town trolley will get you glimpses of Savannah’s Victorian-style mansions, the American Prohibition Museum, Chippewa Square and more. Tickets start at $33. https://www.trolleytours.com/savannah
Hawaii
Snorkeling in Molokini—Snorkel around the ancient volcanic Molokini Crater on Maui, with sea turtles, manta rays, eels and 200 species of fish. The price includes snorkel gear, freshwater showers and Hawaiian breakfast and lunch. Tickets start at $130. http://calypsomaui.com/molokini-snorkeling-tour/
Idaho
Historic Downtown Boise Food and Cultural Tour—Indulge in more than 10 tasting, snacks and bites from several iconic Downtown Boise eateries, while discovering the city’s beauty during this walking tour. Tickets start at $64. https://www.indulgeboise.com/tours/historic-boise/
Illinois
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise—Considered by TripAdvisor to be one of the top 10 attractions in the country, this tour cruises you through the city (at either day or night) to admire the beautiful architecture. On board enjoy a cocktail or snack from their full-service bar. Tickets start at $47. https://www.architecture.org/
Indiana
Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour—The Massachusetts Avenue Food Tour provides a cultural and culinary exploration of one of the most historic and noteworthy areas in the city. Sample authentic German cuisine, local brews, Indianapolis’s “official sandwich” (a breaded pork tenderloin) and some handmade meatballs. Tickets start at $39. http://www.indianapolisfoodtours.com/mass_avenue.html
Iowa*
Iowa 80 Trucking Museum—The museum exhibit features more than 100 antique trucks (dating as far back as 1910), 304 original petroliana signs and 24 vintage gas pumps. Admission is free, but donations are suggested. https://iowa80truckingmuseum.com
Kansas*
Safari Zoological Park—This park has a huge selection of big cats to see, as well as an opportunity to feed and take picture with animals such as the hedgehog, giant snake, alligator, blue tongue skink, bearded dragon, giant tortoise and kangaroo. Tickets start at $15. http://www.safaripark.org
Kentucky
Thoroughbred Heritage Horse Farm—This three-hour tour includes a walking tour of the historic Keeneland Race Course, an option to watch the horses train and an opportunity to pet a few famous horses, and you’ll see where scenes from the major motion pictures “Secretariat,” “Seabiscuit” and “Dreamer” were filmed. Tickets start at $36. https://www.seethechampions.com
Louisiana
French Quarter Ghost + Vampire Tour—Experience New Orleans historically accurate tales of local haunting and vampire lore while walking around the city’s French Quarter at night. The tour lasts approximately an hour and 45 minutes, with a walking distance of just under 1 mile. Tickets start at $20. https://www.frenchquarterphantoms.com/
Maine
Portland City Tour—A 50-minute narrated tour of Portland’s entire peninsula on a vintage fire engine. You’ll get views of the area’s many lighthouses, forts, historic neighborhoods and Casco Bay. Tickets start at $24. https://portlandfiretours.com/fire-engine-tour/
Maryland
Annapolis City Tour—This 90-minute trip includes an explanation of the Chesapeake Bay’s historic role in American commerce, plus stories from the brief era when Annapolis served as the country’s capitol. Tickets start at $29 https://www.urbanadventures.com/
Massachusetts
Boston Old Town Trolley Tour—This two-day trolley pass lets you explore the Theater District, the Boston Tea Party Museum, Cambridge, Copley Square and other historic landmarks, all at your own pace. Tickets start at $94. https://www.trolleytours.com/boston/
Michigan
Detroit City Tour—Discover the rise, fall and renewal of this city through the eyes of an informative local. The tour also makes a stop at the Detroit Beer Company and lasts for approximately two hours. Tickets start at $27. https://www.urbanadventures.com/Detroit-s-Rise-Fall-Renewal
Minnesota
Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour—This tour lets you try six acclaimed local eateries and specialty stores, including a Polish deli, Neapolitan pizza joint and authentic Tibetan cuisine, while exploring the historic neighborhoods of Northeast Minneapolis. Tickets start at $45. https://www.twincitiesfoodtours.com/tours/northeast-minneapolis/
Mississippi*
Tupelo Automobile Museum—This museum is home to more than 100 antique, classic and collectible automobiles, each displayed chronologically to illustrate the progress of more than 100 years of automobile design and engineering. Tickets start at $10. http://www.tupeloautomuseum.com/
Megan Pinckney (@shadesofpinck) is a retired beauty queen turned lifestyle blogger who loves exploring the world and writing about it.