Earlier this year, Tripadvisor released its list of the highest-rated attractions and experiences in the world — and it turns out No. 3 is right here in the Sunshine State.
The ranking examines Tripadvisor reviews covering a wide swath of places and activities, including museums, natural wonders, and other tourist destinations.
“With such a huge selection of travel activities and excursions available on the platform, Tripadvisor helps travelers find the experiences that turn a trip into a lifelong memory,” Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton said. “Whether you crave adrenaline or prefer to take things slow, ‘The Best of the Best Things to Do’ showcases the world’s top-rated experiences.
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Overall, the top-ranked attraction globally turned out to be the Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, an ornate church located in Barcelona, Spain.
But in Florida, the most highly rated attraction was revealed to be the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Merritt Island.
The renovated Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Shop opened Friday June 29, 2018 with hundreds of space memorabilia and NASA gear that every space nerd needs in their life including classic NASA t-shirts. (Photo: KSCVC)
The space-based attraction also landed at No. 3 on the worldwide ranking, boasting over 15,000 five-star reviews.
However, it’s not the only Florida attraction to place high in the rankings.
Nationwide, the Stetson Mansion in DeLand (No. 5) and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key largo (No. 6) were also top contenders.
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As for experiences, the study lists a two-hour private boat tour in Miami and a kayak tour of the Tampa Bay area among the top 10 in the country.
Meanwhile, the rest of the ranking is as follows:
RankAttractionLocation1NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexMerritt Island, FL2Empire State BuildingNew York City, NY3Sun StudioMemphis, TN4Central ParkNew York City, NY5Stetson MansionDeLand, FL6John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkKey Largo, FL7Brooklyn BridgeNew York City, NY8National Museum of World War II AviationColorado Springs, CO9The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York City, NY10Alcatraz IslandSan Francisco, CA11Iolani PalaceHonolulu, HI12Chihuly Garden and GlassSeattle, WA13Statue of LibertyNew York City, NY14Garden of the GodsColorado Springs, CO15The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL16Antelope CanyonPage, AZ17Biltmore EstateAsheville, NC18Fountains of BellagioLas Vegas, NV19Golden Gate BridgeSan Francisco, CA20Diamond Head State MonumentHonolulu, HI21Mount Rushmore National MemorialKeystone, SD22Horseshoe BendPage, AZ23GracelandMemphis, TN24San Antonio River WalkSan Antonio, TX25Griffith ObservatoryLos Angeles, CARankExperienceLocation1Grand Tour Around IslandHonolulu, HI2Salem Guided Walking TourSalem, MA3Chicago Architecture River CruiseChicago, IL4Ground Zero TourNew York City, NY5Secret Food Tour of ChinatownNew York City, NY6Miami Private Boat TourMiami, FL7Honolulu Xtreme ParasailOahu, HI8Kayak Tour of Tampa Bay AreaSt. Pete Beach, FL9Grand Canyon Day TourLas Vegas, NV10Dark Philly Adult Night TourPhiladelphia, PA11Pedal Bar Crawl of Old Town ScottsdaleScottsdale, AZ12Juneau Wildlife Whale WatchingJuneau, AK13Group Tour of Pikes PeakDenver, CO14Upper Pigeon Rafting AdventureHartford, TN15Freedom Trail History Walking TourBoston, MA16Historic Charleston Walking TourCharleston, SC17New Orleans Adult-Only Crime Walking TourNew Orleans, LA18Traverse City Wine TourTraverse City, MI19Full-Day LA TourLos Angeles, CA20Iconic Sights of LA, Hollywood and MoreLos Angeles, CA
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