Tourists

Europeans dream about America long before they land here—wide-open highways, movie skylines, and that big-sky sense of freedom. But when they finally visit, some states just hit different. Based on tourism data, social media chatter, and what European travelers actually say, here’s how the 50 states stack up (well, the top 25)—from the quietly charming to the absolutely unforgettable.

Uncover 45 fatal alligator attacks that have happened in the United States. From young toddler tourists to elderly retirees, find out just how often people tragically lose their lives to these dangerous and aggressive animals.

Explore 21 different types of tourism. From dark tourism and doom tourism, to blue and grey tourism, there is a category for everyone.

From towering dunes to mountainous trails and canyons, America’s diverse landscape offers nearly every terrain out there—and they’re waiting for you and your 4x4.

The United States is a vast country with various cultures and traditions. But for the most part, we have a way of doing things that non-Americans apparently find offensive—and sometimes even annoying. From wearing our shoes indoors to calling the U.S. "America," find out what annoys non-Americans the most.