Visitors plan entire days around a famous museum, a scenic viewpoint, or a historic neighborhood. That draw is an attraction. Attractions give travelers concrete reasons to choose one destination over another.

They include natural features, cultural sites, entertainment venues, and purpose-built experiences. Management involves crowd control, interpretation, pricing, and conservation. Popular attractions can become victims of their own success when overcrowding degrades the experience or damages the site.

Secondary attractions help disperse visitors and lengthen stays. Local tourism boards often package primary and lesser-known sites together. The quality of the visit depends on access, information, and the feeling that the place is worth the journey.

• Place or feature that draws visitors to a destination
• Can be natural, cultural, or built
• Requires management of access and impact
• Central to destination marketing