This New York City landmark was named the top attraction in the world — see the top 10 list

“After two years topping the US list, it is exciting to see the Empire State Building claim the number one spot on the world stage,” Tripadvisor president Kristen Dalton said. “Winners of Tripadvisor’s coveted Best of the Best awards are among the top 1% of listings on our site and are chosen based on reviews from engaged travelers, which make this win an incredible achievement.”

Top 25 attractions in the world, according to Tripadvisor

1. Empire State Building – New York City, New York
2. Eiffel Tower – Paris, France
3. Anne Frank House – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
4. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia – Barcelona, Spain
5. Cayman Crystal Caves – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
6. Colosseum – Rome, Italy
7. Louvre Museum – Paris, France
8. Gardens by the Bay – Singapore, Singapore
9. Duomo di Milano – Milan, Italy
10. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
11. Vasa Museum – Stockholm, Sweden
12. Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia
13. Acropolis – Athens, Greece
14. Musee d’ Orsay – Paris, France
15. Pompeii Archaeological Park – Pompeii, Italy
16. Jardin Majorelle – Marrakech, Morocco
17. Iolani Palace – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
18. Central Park – New York City, New York
19. Mutianyu Great Wall – Beijing, China
20. Chichen Itza – Chichen Itza, Mexico
21. Iguazu Falls – Foz do Iguacu, Brazil
22. Taj Majal – Agra, India
23. Petra – Wadi Musa, Jordan
24. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine – Kyoto, Japan
25. Corcovado / Christ the Redeemer – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Top 25 attractions in the U.S., according to Tripadvisor

1. Empire State Building – New York City, New York
2. Iolani Palace – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
3. Central Park – New York City, New York
4. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park – Key Largo, Florida
5. Stetson Mansion – DeLand, Florida
6. Alcatraz Island – San Francisco, California
7. Graceland – Memphis, Tennessee
8. Brooklyn Bridge – New York City, New York
9. Chihuly Garden and Glass – Seattle, Washington
10. Diamond Head State Monument – Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
11. National Museum of World War II Aviation – Colorado Springs, Colorado
12. The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum – New York City, New York
13. The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, New York
14. Horseshoe Bend – Page, Arizona
15. Biltmore – Asheville, North Carolina
16. Garden of the Gods – Colorado Springs, Colorado
17. Taliesin Preservation – Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center – Spring Green, Wisconsin
18. The Art Institute of Chicago – Chicago, Illinois
19. Golden Gate Bridge – San Francisco, California
20. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory – Key West, Florida
21. Fountains of Bellagio – Las Vegas, Nevada
22. The Gateway Arch – Saint Louis, Missouri
23. The National WWII Museum – New Orleans, Louisiana
24. Mount Rushmore National Memorial – Keystone, South Dakota
25. USS Midway Museum – San Diego, California

The criteria for the awards included the “quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings” between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.

The Empire State Building will light in “Tripadvisor green” on Tuesday night.

How tall is the Empire State Building

According to the Empire State Building’s website: “At its top floor, the Empire State Building stands 1,250 feet (380 meters) tall. Counting the spire and antenna, the building clocks in at a mighty 1,454 feet (443 meters). It’s currently the 4th tallest building in New York City, the 6th tallest in the United States, and the 43rd tallest tower in the world.”