Top 50 Best Things to Do in United States
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  • Universal Studios Hollywoodtop_1
    󰺂10
    36.02
    Los Angeles.Universal City
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Explore Hogwarts Castle and experience the magical world
    󱓊Explore Hogwarts & magical world
    󱨠Saved by 3591 users󱨠3894 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    caroline0108caroline0108

    Having visited Universal Studios in Osaka, Beijing, and Singapore, I'd say Universal California is a bit dated and too small, lacking the immersive experience of Universal Studios Osaka. The themed areas are too close together, making it easy to get lost in the crowd. A 2-day pass isn't necessary outside of peak season. There are practically no lines, the longest being 5-10 minutes. With the buy-one-get-one-free tickets, I only got in around noon each day, making it a bit of a waste to spend an extra night at Universal Studios. Also, although I went during Halloween, Halloween tickets had to be bought separately, and without them, you had to leave the park by 6 PM. Next time, I'll try Universal Orlando.

  • Universal Orlando Resorttop_2
    󰺂10
    60.06
    Orlando.Universal Studios Area
    trip best TravelHotspot logoUniversal Orlando Resort Magical Winter Holiday Celebration | Nov 21, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Interact with pop culture icons
    󱓊Two themed zones with plenty of activities
    󱨠Saved by 787 users󱨠882 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    On the last day of Universal Studios Florida's Halloween event, the lines for the haunted houses were terrifying, 30-45% longer than expected. It was infuriating! Universal sold a huge number of express passes and priority guided tours, leading to a lot of customers cutting in line. The Halloween atmosphere on night was great, like a giant escape room! The first one or two haunted houses were okay, but after a while, you get used to them and don't have a strong reaction anymore. The NPCs in the haunted houses wear masks, not makeup, which makes it less authentic. At Universal Studios, bring a crossbody bag. Small lockers are free, while large lockers cost $3 for 30 minutes. Don't come to Universal Studios for Halloween in the last few days—the lines are outrageous!

  • Statue of Libertytop_3
    󰺂10
    10.64
    New York
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Climb to the Crown and Overlook New York Harbor
    󰀆Climb Crown & view NYC skyline
    󱨠Saved by 1384 users󱨠1443 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Sami musthafaSami musthafa

    Thr trip was perfect and i booked ticket from trip. Com its very easy and get price offer via app

  • Empire State Building
    4
    󰺂10
    17.01
    New York.Gramercy
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄360° view from 86th floor
    󱨟24 hours, bars and restaurants for a drink
    󱨠Saved by 1519 users󱨠1189 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    As I ascended the Empire State Building observation deck, the lights of Manhattan gradually illuminated the twilight, like a galaxy inverted on the earth. The cold wind jingled the love locks on the railings, and the streaks of light from the yellow taxis below reminded me of the time-traveling encounter in "Sleepless in Seattle." On the 86th floor, in a corner, I spotted an elderly couple, their wrinkled wool scarves billowing like gentle sails in the night breeze, quietly embracing through binoculars. As neon signs flashed in the distance, I suddenly understood why this city forever attracts dreamers—not because of its height, but because behind every window lies an untamed yearning.

  • Disneyland Park California
    5
    󰺂10
    55.62
    Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Fantasy parade & Disney character interaction
    Space Mountain
    󱨠Saved by 2333 users󱨠1081 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    ARIEL ALCANTARAARIEL ALCANTARA

    Visited both attractions and definite the happiest place in the planet

  • Walt Disney World Resort
    6
    󰺂10
    63.87
    Bay Lake.Disney World Resort
    trip best TravelHotspot logoJungle Cruise Returns: A Magical Holiday Adventure in 2025 | Nov 3, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Disneyland: Diverse vacation destination cluster
    󱓊Four themed parks and two water parks
    󱨠Saved by 1003 users󱨠574 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    、银河~、银河~

    I highly recommend Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, Epcot is also good, Hollywood is the least impressive. The Magic Kingdom's fireworks display is spectacular, even on weekdays. Magic Kingdom, Hollywood, and Epcot all have fireworks shows. Hollywood has two types of fireworks shows: a Mickey Mouse water show and a fireworks display of the building's signboard. Animal Kingdom doesn't have fireworks; the Tree of Life light show only starts at 8 PM. (See App) Overall, the experience isn't as good as Tokyo Disneyland, Hong Kong Disneyland, or Shanghai Disneyland, and I wouldn't highly recommend it! The ones in Asia are generally better!

  • Sphere
    7
    󰺂10
    42.25
    Las Vegas.Las Vegas Strip
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSphere opens | Sep 29, 2023
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Giant screen with 100x clarity
    Immersive experience with HD screens
    󱨠Saved by 641 users󱨠196 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The queue to get in was incredibly long, and the link provided for Chinese mobile numbers was a bit complicated; I almost couldn't get in. Luckily, staff helped me print out a paper ticket. Bags aren't allowed inside; you have to store them at the entrance for ten US dollars – this is something you should probably emphasize! Due to cultural differences, and because the content was entirely in English and quite long, it lacked a bit of fun and interactivity.

  • Disneyland Resort California
    8
    󰺂10
    55.62
    Anaheim.Anaheim City Center
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDisney 70th Anniversary Celebration, Classic Returns + Limited Benefits Await You | May 16, 2025-Jun 2026
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜Take a souvenir photo of the dreamy Sleeping Beauty Castle
    A global exclusive that brings a magical legend to life
    4.4/5
    yuli87123yuli87123

    I visited both parks in one day and walked 30,000 steps, but it was worth it. It was fun and joyful. It is true that one day's play is quite compact. I also used the fast pass reservation function as much as possible. It is very useful. Taking photos in the park is also fully included. It is worth it!

  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    9
    󰺂9.8
    24.5
    New York.Upper East Side
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Virtual experience beyond borders
    Rooftop garden with Manhattan views
    󱨠Saved by 1198 users󱨠1329 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Getting lost at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is a kind of bliss—turning past Roman columns, you suddenly stumble upon the Temple of Dendur, the Nile's mist seemingly still condensed on the sandstone. Lingering for a long time before "Riverside Scene" in the Chinese gallery, one can almost hear the pine trees whispering in Fan Kuan's ink-wash landscape. Most wondrously, in the European armor gallery, a knight's visor still bears the marks of 1547, while a Giacometti sculpture in the adjacent modern gallery speaks to it with a similarly rugged posture. Sitting in the tiered lobby at closing time, listening to an impromptu piano performance, twilight streaming through the glass dome onto Rodin's "The Gates of Hell," you suddenly feel that the entire museum is like an ark carrying human civilization, with each exhibit an anchor point for its journey.

  • The Museum of Modern Art
    10
    󰺂9.3
    9.52
    New York.Midtown West
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    New nighttime art appreciation experience
    󱨜Admire masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso
    󱨠Saved by 1075 users󱨠371 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Upon first seeing the original "Starry Night" on the fifth floor of MoMA, Van Gogh's swirling eddies were more turbulent than I had imagined; I could almost hear the paint roaring across the canvas. Passing through the installation art area, I was engulfed by Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room—millions of my own reflections floated and sank in points of light, instantly disorienting me. In the contemporary art gallery, Duchamp's urinal remained playfully placed, next to which lay apple cores left by visitors. Most movingly, in the rest area, I saw an elderly man with white hair copying Mondrian; his trembling brushstrokes held the lingering warmth of the 20th century.

What Best Things to Do are there in United States?
These are all Best Things to Do in United States:Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando Resort, Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Disneyland Park California
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in United States?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in United States include:Universal Studios Hollywood:4.8, Universal Orlando Resort:4.8, Statue of Liberty:4.7, Empire State Building:4.7, Disneyland Park California:4.7
At what locations in United States can Best Things to Do in United States be found?
The Best Things to Do in United States are mainly located in:Universal Studios Hollywood:Los Angeles, Universal Orlando Resort:Orlando, Statue of Liberty:New York, Empire State Building:New York, Disneyland Park California:Anaheim
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