ALICIA Keys might have been onto something when she sang about New York. TripAdvisor's latest ranking may require serious travel aficionados to book a flight to New York to enter their "Empire State" of mind. The travel site awarded New York's Empire State Building the winning spot on its " Best of the Best Things to Do " list, beating out Paris' Eiffel Tower.
"The Empire State Building is arguably the most iconic building in New York City ," TripAdvisor said. "Visitors can expect two observation decks with sweeping skyline views. "Other than a classic photo-op, you can learn about the building's history through informative displays and videos, then have a meal at one of the seven on-site restaurants.
" Other runner-ups for the coveted #1 spot include Amsterdam's Anne Frank House, Barcelona's Basílica de la Sagrada Familia, the Cayman Crystal Caves, and Rome's Colosseum. The building has also won the title of the top attraction in the U.S.
for three consecutive years, from 2022 to 2024. While Paris is the only city with two attractions in the top 10 rankings—the Eiffel Tower is second, and the Louvre is seventh—the Empire State Building beat out its competition as the only American destination in the top 10. TripAdvisor's award methodology explains that their experts reviewed a year's worth of traveler reviews and ratings to determine the very best things to do and see in the world.
"Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best is our highest honor," the site said. "The award ta.
