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Which US state gets the most international visitors?

1. California Other popular attractions in the state are: Yosemite National park. Death Valley. Disneyland.



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California. California takes the lead in tourism revenue, raking in a staggering $139 billion in 2022.

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More than 50 million visitors travel to New York City every year making it the number one tourist destination in the USA. New York City is known for its diverse culture and world-renowned attractions.

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As of 2018, New York City is the most visited destination in the United States, followed by Los Angeles, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Chicago. Tourists spend more money in the United States than in any other country, but the United States attracts only the third-highest number of tourists, after France and Spain.

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2. Miami, Florida. With annual visitation numbers of around 5 million people per year (from outside of the United States), Miami comes in at second on our list of the most visited cities in the United States of America.

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The top three international markets for tourism in California are Mexico (7.6 million annual visitors), Canada (1.6 million), and China (1.6 million). After Mexico, Canada provides the second largest number of international visitors to California (1.6 million annual visitors).

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Kissimmee, Florida is the Vacation Home Capital of the World and with more than 30,000 homes to choose from, it's no wonder where we got the name from. Vacation homes are more than just your average accommodations.

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1. Florida. The Sunshine State took home the gold in 2021 and 2022, so it's no surprise that Florida tops our readers' 2023 travel lists as well.

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According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the remote Pacific island country Tuvalu is the least-visited country globally.

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Charleston, South Carolina, has once again charmed Travel + Leisure readers, winning the top spot in the 2023 World's Best Awards' favorite cities in the U.S. category for the 11th year in a row. Last year, the South Carolina city earned a coveted spot in the WBA Hall of Fame.

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In Florida's economy, tourism is one of the largest industries contributing to Florida's GDP growth. In 2017, Florida visitors spent nearly $90 billion, according to data published by Rockport Analytics. Tourism spending in Florida has also yielded high tax revenue at the federal, state and local levels.

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Washington might be the most underrated state in the US. Some islands don't even have a traffic light, but instead, welcome a famous pod of orcas that make these waters their home. Mount Rainier is one of the most beautiful national parks, and Olympic National Park is also highly underrated.

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Miami, Florida, has the world's highest tourist-to-local ratio with 1,641 tourists for every 100 locals.

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According to one survey, the average American has visited 17 states, and only 2% have seen all 50. I'm certainly no expert on America, but here's what I've learned from the states I've been to.

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