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TripAdvisor reveal the best attractions to visit in every US state – and Disney isn’t on the list

TRIPADVISOR have named the most popular attractions in every state in the US, according to the number of tourists.

Surprisingly, Disney World doesn't make the list.

The most popular things to do in every single state in the US
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The most popular things to do in every single state in the USCredit: Getty - Contributor

The list, revealed by , included whale-watching, city tours and National Park visits.

The listing is based on most-booked attractions on TripAdvisor for 2018, and includes well-known landmarks as well as group tours.

If you're planning a trip to the US, read on to find out where to go and what to do in each of the US states.

Alabama: Gulf Coast dolphin cruise

Watch dolphins during a boat cruise in Alabama
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Watch dolphins during a boat cruise in Alabama

Launching from , the two-hour cruise allows passengers to see the dolphins up close with many swimming right up to the boat.

Alaska: Whale watching and Mendenhall glacier tour

Tour the Mendenhall glacier in Alaska
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Tour the Mendenhall glacier in Alaska

The will let tourists experience both whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier, with the first two hours accompanied by an expert to offer fascinating insights into the life of these mammals.

Arizona: Grand Canyon helicopter flight

A visit to Arizona has to include the Grand Canyon
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A visit to Arizona has to include the Grand CanyonCredit: Getty - Contributor

The best way to see the Grand Canyon in Arizona is by helicopter, with overlooking the mountains, as well as the Colorado River and Kaibab National Forest.

Arkansas: Belle of Hot Springs Riverboat dinner cruise

Dine and dance on a boat cruise in Arkansas
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Dine and dance on a boat cruise in ArkansasCredit: Facebook

This around Lake Hamilton includes local food such as catfish and BBQ platters, before an evening of dancing.

California: Napa and Sonoma Wine Country tour

California is famed for the Napa valley vineyards
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California is famed for the Napa valley vineyardsCredit: Getty - Contributor

Wine-fans can enjoy around northern California, stopping at three wineries in Napa and Sonama, while taking part in wine-tastings and learning about the production process.

Colorado: Rocky Mountain National Park tour

The Rocky Mountains are the most popular attraction in Colorado
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The Rocky Mountains are the most popular attraction in Colorado

Starting in Denver, of the Rocky Mountains offers spectacular views of the landscape and finishes in Boulder.

Connecticut: Foxwoods Casino zip line

Brave a zip line attraction in Connecticut
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Brave a zip line attraction in ConnecticutCredit: Facebook

Starting at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, travels from 350 feet in the air from Fox Tower, landing a mile away at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center.

Delaware: Rehoboth Bay tandem kayak

In Delaware, a tandem kayak is the best way to travel
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In Delaware, a tandem kayak is the best way to travelCredit: Getty - Contributor

For two hours, can be used to explore Rehoboth Bay on a self-guided tour.

Florida: Miami Speedboat sightseeing tour

Miami is best explored by speed boat
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Miami is best explored by speed boat

Live out Miami Vice with to explore Miami beach, Fisher Island and Star Island, home to famous celebrities.

Georgia: Savannah Hop-on Hop-off Trolley tour

Explore Georgia at your own pace with a hopping bus tour
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Explore Georgia at your own pace with a hopping bus tourCredit: Getty - Contributor

Tourists can see as much or as little as they like with the .

Along the 15 stops are sights such as River Street and Pirates House, and the trolley drives by every 20 minutes.

Hawaii: Pearl Harbour tour

Learn about Pearl Harbour when visiting Hawaii
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Learn about Pearl Harbour when visiting Hawaii

Starting in Honolulu, some of the iconic WWII locations, such as the USS Aruizona and the Valor of the Pacific National Monument, are included in this .

Idaho: Snake River Scenic Cruise tour

Jump on a boat to explore Snake river in Idaho
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Jump on a boat to explore Snake river in Idaho

Spend overlooking the local wildlife and the 1000 Springs, as well as Box Canyon.

Illinois: Chicago Architecture River Cruise tour

Chicago is home to some of the most beautiful architecture
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Chicago is home to some of the most beautiful architecture

To see all of the most iconic buildings, such as the Wrigley Building, Aon Center and the Willis (Sears) Tower, take .

Indiana: Blue River kayak day trip

Explore Blue River in Indiana by kayak
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Explore Blue River in Indiana by kayakCredit: Getty - Contributor

You can spend the whole day exploring Blue River by kayak with this tour, and it's even a .

Iowa: Field of Dreams guided home tour

Many tourists flock to Iowa for the Field of Dreams home from the iconic film
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Many tourists flock to Iowa for the Field of Dreams home from the iconic filmCredit: Getty - Contributor

The iconic destination of the 1989 film "Field of Dreams" offers of the home lived in by Ray and Annie.

Kansas: Indoor Skydiving experience

Go skydiving in Kansas
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Go skydiving in KansasCredit: Facebook

See what it is like to skydive by soaring in for 60-seconds.

Kentucky: Thoroughbred Horse Farm tour

The heart of Kentucky lies in it's thoroughbred horses
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The heart of Kentucky lies in it's thoroughbred horsesCredit: Getty - Contributor

A of the home of the Kentucky Derby teaches tourists everything from the farms and the racing history.

Louisiana: New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire tour

Learn about the creepy voodoo and magical history in new Orleans
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Learn about the creepy voodoo and magical history in new Orleans

A of New Orleans includes ghosts, witches and voodoo, stopping at sights such as St Mergaine House and Madame LaLaurie's Crele Mansion.

Maine: Portland Vintage Fire Truck sightseeing tour

Go through Portland with a twist on a vintage fire truck
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Go through Portland with a twist on a vintage fire truckCredit: Getty - Contributor

The explores the history of Portland - and you even get to do it on a vintage fire truck.

Maryland: Sagamore Spirit Distillery tasting and tour

Drink your way through Sagamore Distillery
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Drink your way through Sagamore DistilleryCredit: Facebook

An  in a rye whiskey distillery in Baltimore will show you the whiskey-making process - and you get to try some whiskey-infused chocolates as well.

Massachusetts: Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley tour

Boston is easy to explore with hop-on hop-off bus tours
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Go through Portland with a twist on a vintage fire truck

Tourists can explore Boston at their own pace with the , with 19 stops including the Boston Tea Part Ships and Museum, as well as the Dreamland Wax Museum.

Michigan: Detroit's Rise Fall and Renewal tour

Learn about the rise and fall of Detroit
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Learn about the rise and fall of DetroitCredit: Getty - Contributor

Explore the city that filed for bankruptcy and learn about how it rose again in of Detroit.

Along the way, you get to check out iconic attractions such as MGM Grand Detroit Casino and Detroit Opera House.

Minnesota: Northeast Minneapolis Food tour

Minneapolis is best explored through food
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Minneapolis is best explored through foodCredit: Getty - Contributor

A through Minneapolis will offer pizza, sausages, Greek desserts and local cheese at six different restaurants.

Mississippi: Natchez Hop On Hop Off tour

A self-tour of Natchez is the best way to see the city
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A self-tour of Natchez is the best way to see the cityCredit: Alamy

Visit popular sites like Melrose Estate and Franklin Street at whatever pace you want with 12 stops included of Natchez.

Missouri: Branson Lake Cruise

Cruise down Lake Branson in Missouri
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Cruise down Lake Branson in MissouriCredit: Alamy

A takes tourists down Lake Taneycomo in Branson, with the choice of a historical riverboat or a luxury yacht. Lunch and dinner options are also available.

Montana: Whitewater Rafting trip

Brace the Glacier National Park in Montata by white water rafting down it
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Brace the Glacier National Park in Montana by white water rafting down itCredit: Getty - Contributor

Adrenaline seekers can travel eight-miles down through the Glacier National Park through rapids and rivers on whitewater rafting trip.

Nebraska: Great Platte River Road Archway Monument

Visit the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument in Nebraska
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Visit the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument in NebraskaCredit: Alamy

The , which stretches over the I-80 highway, is popular with tourists who want to learn about the history of pioneers.

Nevada: Grand Canyon West Rim and Hoover Dam tour

Both the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are worst a visit in Nevada
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Both the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam are worst a visit in NevadaCredit: Getty - Contributor

Spend 12 hours, starting at Las Vegas, , Hoover Dam and Joshua Tree Forest, with an optional helicopter ride also available.

New Hampshire: Full Day White Mountain tour

Try the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram for the best views of New Hampshire
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Try the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram for the best views of New HampshireCredit: Getty - Contributor

An of the historic White Mountains includes a Cannon Mountain Aerial Tram for the best views of the area.

New Jersey: Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Watch both whales and dolphins in New Jersey by boat
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Watch both whales and dolphins in New Jersey by boat

This allows tourists to see whales and dolphins in their natural habitat off the coast of Cape May.

New Mexico: Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight

Take a hot air balloon in New Mexico for the best views of Rio Grande
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Take a hot air balloon in New Mexico for the best views of Rio GrandeCredit: Getty - Contributor

The best views of the Rio Grande is at sunrise in Albuquerque, ending with light snacks and a celebratory glass of champagne.

New York: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island tour

The Statue of Liberty is the most iconic statue in New York
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The Statue of Liberty is the most iconic statue in New YorkCredit: Getty - Contributor

A lasting four hours will take tourists to the two iconic landmarks in new York; the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

North Carolina: Charlotte Comedy tour

Adults only can enjoy the comedy bus in
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Adults only can enjoy the comedy bus in North Carolina

Tourists are treated to an adults-only comedy show on while travelling through the city, with a BYOB policy during the trip.

North Dakota: The Dakota Zoo

Dakota Zoo is home to over 600 animals
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Dakota Zoo is home to over 600 animalsCredit: Facebook

While it can't be booked on TripAdvisor, is the most popular attraction in North Dakota, which is home to 600 animals.

Ohio: Nati in a Nutshell Cincinnati Food tour

Eat your way around Ohio on a food tasting tour
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Eat your way around Ohio on a food tasting tour

The Nati in a Nutshell Cincinnati Food tour isn't - it includes tastings and visits to the local farmers markets, but it also offers a tour through Washington Park, as well as a visit to the Carew Tower for the panoramic views.

Oklahoma: Spooks, Spirits, and Scoundrels Ghost tour

Go through Oklahoma at night for the spooky history
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Go through Oklahoma at night for the spooky history

A walking tour through Oklahoma reveals the dark history including ghosts, unsolved murders and famous criminals and gangsters.

Oregon: Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls tour

Spend half a day in Oregan at Multnomah Falls
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Spend half a day in Oregan at Multnomah FallsCredit: Getty - Contributor

Spend exploring the 611-foot tall Multnomah Falls, as well as the Columbia River Highway, with the best views of the rivers.

Pennsylvania: Founding Fathers tour

The Founding Fathers in Pennsylvania are key to US history
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The Founding Fathers in Pennsylvania are key to US history

Tourists can enjoy a of Philadelphia with sites such as the Liberty Bell; Franklin Court, once home to Benjamin Franklin; as well as Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Rhode Island: Newport Gilded Age Mansions Trolley tour

Explore the stunning mansions of Rhode Island
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Explore the stunning mansions of Rhode IslandCredit: Getty - Contributor

A of Newport includes Bellevue Avenue, where the most famous mansions once were; and you will also get to visit The Breakers, where the Vanderbilt family used to summer.

South Carolina: Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic tour

Go through Charleston by horse
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Go through Charleston by horse

Travel through Charleston , and learn about the 300 years of history, including the Civil war era.

South Dakota: Mount Rushmore tour

Mount Rushmore is the best tourist attraction in South Dakota
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Mount Rushmore is the best tourist attraction in South Dakota

A is obviously the main attraction, although this tour also includes the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Crazy Horse Memorial.

Tennessee: Elvis Presley's Graceland tour

Learn about Elvis Presley at the museum in Tennessee
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Learn about Elvis Presley at the museum in Tennessee

The of Graceland Museum, dedicated to Elvis Presley, includes an audio guide to talk through the costumers, memorabilia and history of the iconic performer.

Texas: Best of Austin Small-Group Guided tour

Austin is known for its food and music scene
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Austin is known for its food and music sceneCredit: Getty - Contributor

This of the city includes the main attractions, such as the State Capital Building, as well as off-the-beaten-track spots exploring the music and art scene.

Utah: Monument Valley Guided tour

Explore Monument Valley in Utah with a native Navajo guide
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Explore Monument Valley in Utah with a native Navajo guide

A native takes tourists around Monument Valley, where you will spend three hours learning about the history.

You will also get to walk down roads where tourists are normally banned from.

Vermont: Burlington Brewery tour

The best tours in Vermont are exploring the breweries
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The best tours in Vermont are exploring the breweries

Beer enthusiasts can enjoy the , spending four hours inside the building as well as tasting 15 different brews, including IPAs, lagers and stouts.

Virginia: Victory Rover Naval Cruise tour

One of the biggest naval bases in the world is in Virginia
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One of the biggest naval bases in the world is in VirginiaCredit: Getty - Contributor

includes a visit to one of the world's largest naval bases, home to 75 ships and 134 aircraft, with a two-hour visit teaching tourists about the naval history of the US.

Washington: Seattle Underground History tour

A one-hour tour of Seattle is the best way to learn about the history
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A one-hour tour of Seattle is the best way to learn about the historyCredit: Getty - Contributor

Explore Seattle through its subterranean tunnels, and learn about its history from the gold rush era with the .

West Virginia: Whitewater Rafting Lower New River Gorge tour

Challenge yourself by white water rafting down New River Gorge National Park
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Challenge yourself by white water rafting down New River Gorge National ParkCredit: Getty - Contributor

The six-hour runs through the New River Gorge National Park, hitting challenging rapids along the way.

Wisconsin: Milwaukee Sightseeing City tour

A walking and driving tour is an easy way to explore Wisconsin
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A walking and driving tour is an easy way to explore WisconsinCredit: Getty - Contributor

This of Milwaukee includes both walking and driving.

You get to see Lake Michigan as well as Milwaukee museums. including the Art Museum.

Wyoming: Grand Teton Wildlife Safari tour

Take a safari through Wyoming to learn about the local animals
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Take a safari through Wyoming to learn about the local animals

The takes four hours, crossing the Grand Teton National park in an open-air vehicle to spot wolves, moose, elk, bears and other wildlife.

Route 66 is one of the favourite ways for tourists to see a number of states in the US.

The 3,000 mile route spans nine states, travelling from Chicago to Santa Monica.

It's even been dubbed the most Instagrammable road trip in the world, according to Brits.