US Travelers Are Flocking to These 15 Popular Attractions

As amazing as it is to get the opportunity to travel internationally, we forget about the many gems in our own backyard. Travel site TripAdvisor announced the results of its Seasonal Attractions Trend Index For Summer listing the hottest Summer attractions in the US. Overall, the main takeaway was that American travelers are "wild for the west" and are flocking to outdoor sites in that particular region of the country. See 15 of the most popular places to check out!

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The Grand Canyon's South Rim (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)
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The Grand Canyon's South Rim (Grand Canyon National Park, AZ)

02
Seven Falls (Colorado Springs, CO)
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Seven Falls (Colorado Springs, CO)

03
Kualoa (Kaneohe, HI)
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Kualoa (Kaneohe, HI)

04
Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs, CO)
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Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs, CO)

05
High Roller Ferris Wheel (Las Vegas, NV)
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High Roller Ferris Wheel (Las Vegas, NV)

06
Gateway Arch (Saint Louis, MO)
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Gateway Arch (Saint Louis, MO)

08
Tahquamenon Falls State Park (Paradise, MI)
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Tahquamenon Falls State Park (Paradise, MI)

09
Cave of the Winds (Niagara Falls, NY)
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Cave of the Winds (Niagara Falls, NY)

10
Watkins Glen State Park (Watkins Glen, NY)
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Watkins Glen State Park (Watkins Glen, NY)

11
Luray Caverns (Luray, VA)
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Luray Caverns (Luray, VA)

12
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Honolulu, HI)
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Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve (Honolulu, HI)

13
Mount Rushmore National Memorial (Keystone, SD)
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial (Keystone, SD)

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Horseshoe Bend (Page, AZ)
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Horseshoe Bend (Page, AZ)