Surprisingly, only 30% of Americans have passports, limiting their ability to travel internationally. Ever wondered where Americans vacation within their nation? We’ve compiled a list of the top twenty domestic destinations for US travelers. Can you guess which city lands at number one?
20. New Orleans Is a Musical Haven Unlike Anywhere Else
In 2014 Travel + Leisure readers voted New Orleans as a top destination in a number of categories on the annual America’s Favorite Cities list, including “Festivals,” “Notable Restaurants” and “Architecture.” Thousands of domestic visitors flock to the Louisianan city every February for the annual Mardi Gras festival. But New Orleans is also known for its culinary offerings with African, Spanish, French, Italian and Caribbean cultural influences, as well as a very vibrant music scene in the historic French Quarter. Just over six million domestic visitors travel to New Orleans every year.
