What do North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia all have in common? They Googled Myrtle Beach more than any other tourist destination. A new study by Family Destinations Guide compiled the most searched tourist destinations by state and Myrtle Beach came out as the top searched beach in the nation.
With 2023 well underway and the summer season just around the corner, it's clear that Myrtle Beach is on a lot of people's minds. If you're starting to make summer plans, it would be a good idea to book your Myrtle Beach area vacation rental as soon as possible!
Top Searched Tourist Destinations by State:
As you can see below, the Family Destinations Guide study found that nature and amusement parks were among the most popular searches but no beach was searched near as much as Myrtle Beach. Claiming the top search in 4 states, the Myrtle Beach area was nearly as popular as the likes of Niagra Falls and the Las Vegas Strip. Here is the complete list by state:
| State | The American tourist attraction residents are searching to visit the most: |
| Alabama (AL) | Georgia Aquarium |
| Alaska (AK) | Denali National Park |
| Arizona (AZ) | Grand Canyon |
| Arkansas (AR) | Graceland |
| California (CA) | Disneyland in Anaheim |
| Colorado (CO) | Garden of the Gods |
| Connecticut (CT) | Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA) |
| Delaware (DE) | Rehoboth Beach |
| Florida (FL) | Universal Orlando Studios |
| Georgia (GA) | Georgia Aquarium |
| Hawaii (HI) | Hanauma Bay |
| Idaho (ID) | Glacier National Park |
| Illinois (IL) | Las Vegas Strip |
| Indiana (IN) | Las Vegas Strip |
| Iowa (IA) | Glacier National Park |
| Kansas (KS) | Sedgwick County Zoo |
| Kentucky (KY) | Cumberland Falls |
| Louisiana (LA) | Universal Orlando Studios |
| Maine (ME) | Acadia National Park |
| Maryland (MD) | Rehoboth Beach |
| Massachusetts (MA) | Universal Orlando Studios |
| Michigan (MI) | Henry Ford Museum |
| Minnesota (MN) | Glacier National Park |
| Mississippi (MS) | Graceland |
| Missouri (MO) | Silver Dollar City |
| Montana (MT) | Glacier National Park |
| Nebraska (NE) | Henry Doorly Zoo |
| Nevada (NV) | Hoover Dam |
| New Hampshire (NH) | Mount Washington |
| New Jersey (NJ) | Atlantic City |
| New Mexico (NM) | White Sands National Park |
| New York (NY) | Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA) |
| North Carolina (NC) | Myrtle Beach |
| North Dakota (ND) | Theodore Roosevelt National Park |
| Ohio (OH) | Niagara Falls |
| Oklahoma (OK) | Grand Canyon |
| Oregon (OR) | Multnomah Falls |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | Niagara Falls |
| Rhode Island (RI) | Las Vegas Strip |
| South Carolina (SC) | Myrtle Beach |
| South Dakota (SD) | Mount Rushmore |
| Tennessee (TN) | Graceland |
| Texas (TX) | Universal Orlando Studios |
| Utah (UT) | Zion National Park |
| Vermont (VT) | Niagara Falls |
| Virginia (VA) | Myrtle Beach |
| Washington (WA) | Space Needle |
| West Virginia (WV) | Myrtle Beach |
| Wisconsin (WI) | Niagara Falls |
| Wyoming (WY) | Grand Teton National Park |
Why is Myrtle Beach So Popular Among Tourists?
With a rich history of tourism and family-friendly adventure, it's really not too surprising that Myrtle Beach finds itself more highly searched than most beaches in the nation. Americans love destinations that can provide great entertainment for the family and lets them get close to nature and the Grand Strand area gives the best of both worlds. With miles and miles of wide, sandy beaches, state parks, and waterways, you can still find plenty of nature to get lost in while also having attractions at the ready. From waterparks and helicopter rides to shopping and fine dining, you can do it all in the Myrtle Beach area.
Families have been coming back year after year for generations and Myrtle Beach continues to stay on top. If you've never been or you've been coming religiously for years, the Grand Strand is always happy to welcome you back!
Start Your Summer 2023 Planning and Book Your Grand Strand Vaction Rental Today
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