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Best Attractions in North America (2026)

Landmarks, museums, historic sites, parks and viewpoints that draw visitors to a city, with practical notes on planning a visit.

150 places · Updated November 12, 2026

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101. Sphere

Immersive entertainment venueThe Strip (east of The Venetian)

Giant spherical entertainment venue east of The Venetian, with an LED-covered exterior, a 16K wraparound interior screen, immersive films and concert residencies.

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102. The Wolfsonian-FIU

Design and decorative arts museumSouth Beach

The Wolfsonian-FIU is a design and decorative arts museum on Washington Avenue in South Beach, part of Florida International University, with free Friday evenings.

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107. Brooklyn Bridge

Historic bridgeLower Manhattan / DUMBO

Opened in 1883, the granite-towered suspension bridge links Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, with an elevated walkway offering skyline views.

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108. Coit Tower

Observation tower and muralsTelegraph Hill

Coit Tower is a 1933 concrete tower on Telegraph Hill with Depression-era murals on its ground floor and an observation deck reached by lift.

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109. Grouse Mountain

Mountain resortNorth Vancouver

A 1,231-metre peak on the North Shore reached by aerial tram, with grizzly bears Grinder and Coola, ziplines, the Grouse Grind trail and skiing in winter.

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110. High Park

Urban parkHigh Park

A 161-hectare park on the west side of the city, with Grenadier Pond, a small donation-funded zoo, oak savannah, gardens and spring cherry blossoms.

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111. Lincoln Park Zoo

Free zooLincoln Park

Founded in 1868, Lincoln Park Zoo is a free zoo on the North Side lakefront, open every day of the year, with lions, gorillas, penguins, giraffes and snow leopards.

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115. Parque Kabah

Urban nature reserveSupermanzana 53

A 41-hectare patch of protected jungle in mainland Cancún, open daily from early morning, with paths, a small museum, a Maya-style house and play areas.

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116. The Cabildo

History museumFrench Quarter

The Spanish colonial government building beside St Louis Cathedral, where the Louisiana Purchase transfer took place in 1803, now a Louisiana State Museum of history.

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120. Zoo Miami

ZooSouth Miami-Dade

Zoo Miami is a large zoo in south Miami-Dade, with more than 3,000 animals arranged by region across Asia, Africa, Australia, the Amazon and Florida.

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