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The worlds most popular attractions draw millions of visitors each year. Reasons for why people visit varies, with some spots relying on natural beauty, while others are theme parks, and still others feel like the center of the universe.
The following is a Travel + Leisure list of the most popular tourist attractions across the planet:
Times Square in New York City is the single most popular tourist attraction in the world. Times Square is a public space which draws fans for its flashing signs, crowds, stores, restaurants, theaters, and street food.
Central Park in New York City is a public park that includes ponds, woodlands, gardens, playgrounds, statues and restaurants, as well as a carousel, a castle and a zoo. Hundreds of activities are available to give people a break from the busy city life around the park.
Forbidden City in Beijing, China is the worlds largest palace complex and has almost 10,000 rooms full of art from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Walt Disney World in Florida is the worlds most popular theme park. Six individual theme parks make up this super park. Walt Disney World easily earns its reputation as the most magical place on earth with attractions sure to appeal to all ages and interests.
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France is an impressive feat of architecture that sports some of the worlds most magnificent stained glass windows, flying buttresses, and views of Paris from the South Tower.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston is the worlds most popular market, home to almost 50 shops, dozens of food stalls, and 14 full service restaurants housed in three restored 19th century buildings in downtown Boston. This 250 year old gathering place offers a mix of free entertainment, great window shopping, and relatively affordable food.
Las Vegas Strip offers 24 hour action, gambling sure to appeal to any gambler regardless of budget, all night buffets, celebrity chef restaurants, shows and great pools during the warmer months.
Niagara Falls is a natural wonder that has over 700,000 gallons of water drop over its falls every second. The thunderous falls cannot be fully appreciated unless done so in person.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses mountains and forests spanning over North Carolina and Tennessee. It is one of the few major national parks that does not charge an entry fee. Scenic drives and backcountry camping are part of its allure.
Victoria Peak in Hong Kong is known for its scenic outlook 1,300 feet above sea level. Temperatures on the Peak are cooler than in the city. On clear days and evenings, visitors enjoy magnificent views of Hong Kong, the water, and outlying islands.
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