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A new travel trend is taking hold as NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida rises to No. 1 among US attractions on Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards. The honor places a science-focused experience above Florida’s beaches and theme parks, underscoring growing demand for educational and inspirational travel. The rankings reflect reviews collected up to March 31, 2025, with the Stetson Mansion in DeLand and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo also ranking in the top 10, showcasing Florida’s diverse appeal for both domestic and international visitors.

In a surprising twist to the American tourism landscape, the NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida has soared to the coveted No. 1 spot among US attractions, according to Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things To Do. Heralded as the nation’s top draw, the Kennedy Space Center edged out the state’s normally dominant beaches and theme parks, adding rocket fuel to Florida’s reputation for unique, world-class destinations. The announcement comes as Tripadvisor, the globe’s largest travel guidance platform, revealed its list based on reviews and ratings collected over the twelve months leading up to March 31, 2025. Other Florida sites making the top ranks include the Stetson Mansion in DeLand at No. 5 and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo at No. 6, reinforcing the state’s diverse appeal to both domestic and international tourists (Miami Herald).