The United States Of America has a large and lucrative Tourism industry serving millions of international and domestic tourists. is mostly promoted at the state and local level, though the federal government does promote tourism itself, and sets Visa entry requirements.
Tourists visit the U.S. to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and gambling venues.
- Boston, Massachusetts - history and universities
- Chicago, Illinois - skyscrapers, blues music, museums, and ethnic diversity
- Honolulu, Hawaii - beaches and exotic culture and cuisine
- Los Angeles, California - beaches and the movie industry
- Miami, Florida - beaches and the Everglades
- New York City, New York - cultural attractions, skyscrapers
- New Orleans, Louisiana - French Quarter, birthplace of jazz
- Orlando, Florida - beaches, Walt Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios Orlando Resort and the World's largest McDonalds
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Independence National Historic Park
- Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona - Sonoran desert and climate
- Portland, Oregon - Third largest Urban Park in U.S., smallest city park in U.S.
- San Diego, California - Spanish colonial heritage, world famous San Diego Zoo , Balboa Park , SeaWorld , beaches, historic gaslamp quarter, several outlet centers and shopping malls
- San Francisco, California - Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown
- Santa Fe, New Mexico - Native American crafts and culture
- San Juan, Puerto Rico - El Morro Castle, Old San Juan historic city, El Yunque rain forest (only tropical rainforest in US land)
- Seattle, Washington - Space Needle, Lake Union, Olympic National Park, outdoor activities
- Washington, District Of Columbia - Smithsonian Institution, federal monuments
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