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I've been to the 10 most-visited US national parks. The most popular ones weren't necessarily my favorites.
15.08.2024 - 21:38 / insider.com
After visiting 59 of the 63 major United States national parks, it's easy to see how each earned the prestigious designation — which makes picking favorites feel wrong. Each park is unique in its own way, with incredible diversity and sights that are well worth visiting.
The top 10 most-visited national parks are no exception. These parks, which saw visitation between about 2.5 million and over 13 million people in 2023, are likely what most people envision when they think of a US national park.
With national park visitation on the rise, I'm often asked which of the most-popular parks are my favorites. Although I enjoyed my time in all of the most-visited parks, there are some I'd visit again over others. Here's how I'd rank them.
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