When it comes to popularity with tourists, New York City is the undisputed No. 1 in the U.S., drawing around 64 million visitors a year with its iconic pizzas, hot dogs, skyscrapers, museums, and boardwalk beaches.
There’s no doubt it has plenty to recommend it — but a trip there comes with a warning. It’s expensive and exhausting. The sidewalks are frantic, many attractions are miles apart, and you’ll pay a premium for a good hotel room.
