The world is a big place. And while there are many beautiful and historic cities in which to visit, there are also many other places that have become famous for their natural beauty, culture or history. These top 13 tourist attractions are just a small sample of what you can do when traveling around the world!
1. The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest man-made structure, and it's also visible from space. It was built to protect against invaders over 2,000 years ago.
The wall stretches 5500 miles (9000 km) long and contains 814 watchtowers that stand at different heights, ranging from 30 feet (10 m) to 160 feet (50 m). The stones used in its construction came mostly from nearby quarries; they were transported by boat along Xinjiang River, but they also used bricks made using clay found locally or imported from other countries like Persia and Turkey.
2. Times Square, New York City
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and popular tourist attraction in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It stretches from West 42nd to West 47th Streets between Broadway and 8th Avenue. The area that would later become Times Square was used by many Native American tribes as a meeting place and trading center since ancient times.
The name "Times Square" originated from the New York Times newspaper company who first published their paper there in 1846. The name came from the fact that they were showing off what they thought were the most important news stories of that day on their sign outside their building at 712 Broadway (now called 7th Avenue).
3. Eiffel Tower, Paris
Eiffel Tower
Paris, France
The Eiffel Tower is a permanent iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. It is named after its designer, Maurice Koechlin and was built between 1887 and 1889. The tower has become an iconic symbol of France and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. The tower reaches its highest point at 1,063 feet (319 m). It stands out against an otherwise nondescript Paris skyline with its bright white metal structure that makes it visible from almost anywhere within city limits.
The first version of this structure was built as part of an exhibition celebrating science at World's Fair held in 1889 (Exposition Universelle) where it received much praise for being innovative at the time - particularly given how few structures were built back then! A second version with additional floors was added later due to pressure from visitors who wanted even taller towers than what had originally been planned; however these additions did little more than make things even more crowded inside! Finally after years worth trying different designs without success there came word from high up within government circles about plans for yet another overhaul which would include construction using new materials like steel instead of wood which would allow them better control over winds throughout seasonality changes etcetera..
4. Niagara Falls
It is located on the international border between the United States and Canada, in upstate New York. The falls straddle two states, New York and Ontario, but are within close proximity to each other.
Niagara Falls is a very powerful waterfall that has been generating power for over 200 years now! It's one of the most recognized symbols of North America because it's both beautiful and accessible (which isn't always true).
5. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is a historic market building in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. It is located at 4 S. Market Street, on the waterfront, two blocks south of Boston's central business district. The building was designed by architect Charles Bulfinch and completed in 1826.[1] The Faneuil Hall Marketplace has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984.[2] It is open daily from 9 am until 5 pm (closed Mondays).
The market building was constructed between 1732-1738 by Paul Revere and James Bowdoin (later Governor of Massachusetts), who were both merchants at that time.[3] In 1793 it became home to America's first public library when George Ticknor offered books from his personal collection for free use by anyone who wished to read them.[4][5]
6. The Vatican, Rome
The Vatican is a popular tourist attraction in Rome, Italy. It is the smallest country in the world and has just over 1 square mile of land. The Vatican City (the city) is located within the territory of Vatican City State, which covers a small portion of Rome's city center.
The Vatican was founded by Pope Gregory III on April 8th A.D 928 as a sanctuary for monks who had been driven out from their religious communities due to political corruption and greed among local clergymen at that time period. The first pope was elected within this church by popular vote; however he died before taking office so his successor had no choice but to appoint him since there were none left alive who knew how things should be done according to tradition!
7. Statue of Liberty, New York City
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom, democracy and liberty. It was a gift from France in 1886 to commemorate the centennial of American independence. It stands on Bedloe's Island in New York Bay and has become one of America's most recognizable landmarks. The statue is made up of copper panels which were originally painted with etchings by Gustave Eiffel (the designer for the Eiffel Tower). In 1906, these etchings were replaced with bronze plaques that remain today as well as various metal decorations around its base that represent different things: waves crashing onto rocks; rays emanating from rays emanating from rays emanating from rays emanating from rays emanating from arms; etcetera!.
8. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in the world and has been featured in many movies, including "The Rock" and "The Goonies." The bridge was built between 1933 and 1937 by engineers Joseph Strauss and Norman Yemm. It is located at Marin Headlands near San Francisco, California.
The bridge's main span is 1.8 miles (2.9 km) long, making it one of only five suspension bridges longer than 2 miles (3 km); it also has a total length of 5 miles (8 km). Its roadway deck – which extends from each side - measures 3 feet (1 m) wide at its widest point with a maximum height clearance of 25 feet 6 inches above water level (6 meters). The Golden Gate Bridge serves as transportation link between San Francisco and Marin County via US 101 highway; both landings are accessible via ramps located on either side for pedestrians or bicyclists who wish to cross over onto landings instead of using an elevator ride up/down through several levels into tunnels underneath each anchorage point where cables were attached before being attached directly into support piers once completed construction began around 1930s era when construction started taking place on site work done during those times until today where we see what we see today due later this year 2020 completion date scheduled after lengthy delays due weather conditions caused delay during construction phase
9. Grand Central Terminal, New York City
Grand Central Terminal is a Beaux-Arts terminal station at 42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in New York City, United States. It is the largest train station in the world by number of platforms, with 44 platforms on two levels. Grand Central has been considered one of "The World's Most Famous Hotels" by Condé Nast Traveler magazine as well as one of The Top 10 Most Amazing Hotels In The World by A Luxury Life Magazine.
10. Mount Rushmore National Memorial
It was designed by Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum, between 1927 and 1941. The memorial was commissioned by U.S. President Herbert Hoover to honor all four presidents who had served in office during his term as president (1929–1933).
The mountain itself was originally known as "Mount Doane" because it stood alone in the middle of nowhere until George Washington Carver discovered that its sandstone caused erosion problems for farmers trying to farm there; thus he had them carve out four faces onto its peak!
11. Union Station, Washington D.C.
Union Station is a train station in Washington D.C., serving Amtrak, MARC Train and Virginia Railway Express trains. It is one of the busiest train stations in the country and one of the busiest stations in all of Europe. The station itself is located along Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street NW near Union Station Metro stop (Red Line).
Union Station was originally built as part of a complex that included hotels, office buildings and retail spaces; however this was all demolished at some point before 1900 when it became clear that they would serve only as temporary structures while construction on permanent buildings continued. Today it serves both commuters traveling between Maryland suburbs into DC's city center or tourists visiting from abroad who need somewhere convenient where they can park their cars overnight after spending time exploring museums nearby like Smithsonian American History Museum or National Archives Building etcetera...
12 Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Strip is a 4.2-mile stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard that is home to some of the most famous casinos in the world, including Caesars Palace and Bally's. The name comes from its location between the valley floor and Mount Charleston (the mountain that makes up most of the city).
The Las Vegas Strip is known for its nightlife as well as its casinos—and you can visit both while you're there! If you're looking for something different than what usual tourists would get into, this is definitely one place where you should go!
13 Yellow Stone National Park in Wyoming (tied) and Alcatraz Island in San Francisco (tied)
The next two tied spots are Yellowstone National Park and Alcatraz Island. Yellowstone is a national park in Wyoming, while Alcatraz is a prison located near San Francisco Bay. These two attractions have something in common: they're both amazing places to visit!
The world's top 13 tourist attractions (tied):
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming
Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay
These are the best known tourist attractions in the world
The Great Wall of China
Times Square, New York City
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Niagara Falls
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston (Boston's oldest public market)
Statue of Liberty, New York City (Liberty Island and Ellis Island)
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our list of the top 13 tourist attractions in the world! If you’re interested in visiting any other locations, we recommend researching them on your own and making sure they are on your travel list. Also, keep in mind that each location can be visited over multiple days if you want to see more than one thing at once.