United States

480 places in the United States on Worth a Journey’s lists of the world’s 100 best

The United States has 480 entries on 28 of the 30 lists of the world’s 100 best places of one kind published by Worth a Journey in 2026. The most are in The World’s 100 Best Breweries, with 47. Antelope Canyon in Page is N° 1 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges. Mack’s Finest Gelato in Park City is N° 1 in the world in The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours.

Source: Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/press/countries/united-states/

47 of the world’s 100 best breweries are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Breweries 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is The Alchemist Brewery in Stowe, at N° 3.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Breweries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/breweries/

41 of the world’s 100 best brunch and breakfast are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Martha On The Fly in Cleveland, at N° 5.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Brunch & Breakfast Places 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/brunch-breakfast/

35 of the world’s 100 best airports are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Airports 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Tampa International Airport in Tampa, at N° 7.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Airports 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/airports/

29 of the world’s 100 best shopping malls are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Shopping Malls 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Somerset Collection in Troy, at N° 6.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Shopping Malls 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/shopping-malls/

28 of the world’s 100 best canyons and gorges are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Antelope Canyon in Page, at N° 1.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/canyons-gorges/

26 of the world’s 100 best hikes are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Angels Landing in Zion National Park, at N° 7.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/hikes/

25 of the world’s 100 best rest stops are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Rest Stops 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Roselawn Rest Area in De Motte, at N° 4.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Rest Stops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/rest-stops/

22 of the world’s 100 best wineries are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Wineries 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Varaison Vineyards & Winery in Palisade, at N° 2.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Wineries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/wineries/

20 of the world’s 100 best bakeries are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Bakeries 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Domaselo in Miami, at N° 2.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Bakeries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/bakeries/

19 of the world’s 100 best ice cream parlours are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Mack’s Finest Gelato in Park City, at N° 1.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Ice Cream Parlours 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/ice-cream/

19 of the world’s 100 best botanical gardens are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden in Papaikou, at N° 4.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/botanical-gardens/

18 of the world’s 100 best museums are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is National WWII Museum in New Orleans, at N° 8.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/museums/

18 of the world’s 100 best libraries are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Libraries 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Seattle Central Library in Seattle, at N° 10.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Libraries 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/libraries/

17 of the world’s 100 best coffee houses are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Goldchild Coffee Roasters in San Diego, at N° 8.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/coffee-houses/

16 of the world’s 100 best pastry shops are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Arsicault Bakery in San Francisco, at N° 3.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/pastry-shops/

15 of the world’s 100 best show caves are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Show Caves 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Luray Caverns in Luray, at N° 11.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Show Caves 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/show-caves/

14 of the world’s 100 best ramen shops are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Mensho Tokyo SF in San Francisco, at N° 15.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/ramen-shops/

10 of the world’s 100 best parks are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, at N° 3.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Parks 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/parks/

10 of the world’s 100 best pizzerias are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Ceres in New York, at N° 4.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/pizzerias/

9 of the world’s 100 best waterfalls are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Havasu Falls in Havasupai, Arizona, at N° 2.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/waterfalls/

9 of the world’s 100 best cocktail bars are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Strong Water in Anaheim, at N° 11.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/cocktail-bars/

9 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, at N° 19.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/

7 of the world’s 100 best cable cars and mountain railways are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Telluride Gondola in Telluride, at N° 41.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/cable-cars/

5 of the world’s 100 best kebab and döner shops are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Berliner Döner House in North Charleston, at N° 41.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/kebab-doner/

5 of the world’s 100 best beaches are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, at N° 44.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Beaches 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/beaches/

3 of the world’s 100 best hotels are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea in Kihei, at N° 64.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Hotels 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/hotels/

2 of the world’s 100 best palaces are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Palaces 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Biltmore Estate in Asheville, at N° 32.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Palaces 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/palaces/

2 of the world’s 100 best archaeological sites and ruins are in the United States, according to The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Chaco Canyon in Nageezi, at N° 78.

Source: The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/archaeological-sites/