Are you tired of cold weather and planning your next escape? Or maybe you just need a change of pace and are looking to take a few days off. Well, you're in good company. According to TripAdvisor, 81% of Americans are planning a vacation in 2024, with one of the most popular US destinations in particular. of Places to visit this year, part of the annual “Best of the Best Destinations” list by TripAdvisor's 2024 Travelers' Choice Awards.
TripAdvisor's most popular destination boasts stunning views, award-winning restaurants, world-class wine, and tons of positive reviews from recent visitors. Can you guess what it is? Read on to find out.
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How are the top trending destinations chosen?
TripAdvisor determined the top spot by analyzing the site's 8 million property reviews over a 12-month period from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The ranking was calculated based on the quality and quantity of reviews from users. Categories such as accommodation, restaurants, and activities. The top spot went to the destination with the highest year-over-year increase in site visits, positive reviews, and page views.
The analysis covers a variety of categories, from the world's most trending destinations to the best spots for foodies and honeymooners, but here we focus on the top trending domestic destinations .
So, what is the most popular destination in America?
Grab a glass in Napa, California, the trendiest destination in the country. Located about an hour north of San Francisco in the heart of California's Napa Valley wine country, this West Coast winner has more to offer than just vineyards. “It's no surprise that our community loves Napa,” says Sarah Farshein, TripAdvisor's managing editor. Reader's Digest. “Our vibrant downtown area, packed with arts and culture, renowned restaurants and wineries from big brands to small producers, is a place you can come back to again and again and always find something new to discover.”
According to TripAdvisor, Napa saw an 11% year-over-year increase in restaurant, hotel and attraction reviews from travelers around the world during a 12-month review period, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars or higher. Translation: Your vacation will be just as wonderful as you expected!
What's it like to vacation in Napa?
Napa is a wine lover's paradise and definitely a vacation destination for adults. With more than 400 great wineries in the region, and 55 tasting rooms in downtown Napa, you can sniff, sip, and sip award-winning Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot, and more . The town is also home to his 150 restaurants, including a starred list of Michelin hits, where you can enjoy the best wines and great California-based food pairings day and night. After drinking to your heart's content, stop by one of the more than 40 hotels, resorts, inns, and B&Bs within a 3-mile radius. (Some hotel spas even offer wine-based treatments!)
But Napa is about more than just wine. There are also bike tours available along the beautiful Valley Vine Trail. Ride in a hot air balloon. Art is also abundant, with numerous galleries, museums, and public attractions such as the RAD Mural Art District featuring his artwork. You can also kayak, paddleboard, and gondola ride the Napa River to see the many birds and various wildlife.
If you choose the right time for your trip, you can also enjoy Napa's extensive live music schedule. In May, the iconic Bottlerock Napa Valley takes place. The festival is his three-day music and food festival featuring 75 artists across five stages. This year's headliners include Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion, Pearl Jam, and Ed Sheeran. There's also Napa Valley, a festival of classical music, dance and theater, and the Blue Note Jazz Festival, held in the summer at Silverado Resort. Additionally, Napa's local musicians take center stage at the Napa Valley Porch Fest, held each year on the last Sunday of July on the historic porch in Napa's historic Fuller's Park District.
Other top destinations for 2024
Looking for more travel inspiration for a short trip or a longer stay? Here's a complete list of TripAdvisor's top 10 destinations to help round out your travel plans this year.
- Napa Valley, California
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- marathon florida
- Brooklyn, New York
- Provincetown, Massachusetts
- West Yellowstone, Montana
- homer alaska
- Eureka Springs, Arkansas
- portland oregon
- Kanab, Utah
source:
- TripAdvisor: “The results are: TripAdvisor's top 2024 destinations chosen by travelers around the world.”
- TripAdvisor: “Popular Destinations – United States”
- Sarah Farshein, TripAdvisor Editor-in-Chief.Email interview, January 2024
