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Kennedy Space Center Tops Tripadvisor’s U.S. Attractions List as Theme Parks Miss Out

Millions of traveler reviews elevated the Merritt Island destination above Orlando’s resorts in this year’s global Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Overview

  • Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards draw on millions of user reviews submitted between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025 to rank the world’s highest-rated attractions and experiences.
  • NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex claimed the No. 1 spot among U.S. attractions and placed third globally behind Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia and Paris’s Eiffel Tower.
  • Major Florida theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando’s parks did not appear on the top U.S. attractions list.
  • The awards distinguish Top Attractions, led by iconic landmarks and cultural sites, from Top Experiences, which highlight bookable tours and immersive activities.
  • Honolulu’s Grand Tour Around Island and Snorkeling secured the top U.S. experience spot, reflecting a growing preference for culturally immersive and adventure excursions.