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City Attraction Passes: Every City Compared by Metro Size
Every city we cover, grouped by metro size, compared on what actually matters when you're weighing an attraction pass: how many top attractions it has, how many National Park Service sites are within driving range, and the kinds of sights it's known for. We compare CITIES, not pass prices — live pass prices and inclusions are the provider's and change often, so each city page links you there.
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Comparing the largest U.S. metro areas (top 15 by metro population).
| City | Metro-area population | Cited attractions | NPS sites nearby | Top attraction types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 19,940,274 | 10 | 8 | Landmark, Observation deck, Art museum |
| Los Angeles, CA | 12,927,614 | 9 | 4 | Art museum, Landmark, Observation deck |
| Chicago, IL | 9,408,576 | 9 | 2 | Observation deck, Art museum, Park |
| Dallas, TX | 8,344,032 | 8 | 1 | Museum, Observation deck, Art museum |
| Houston, TX | 7,796,182 | 8 | 1 | Art museum, Park, Science center |
| Miami, FL | 6,457,988 | 9 | 3 | Historic site, Neighborhood, Beach |
| Washington, DC | 6,436,489 | 9 | 8 | Museum, Memorial, Park |
| Atlanta, GA | 6,411,149 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Aquarium, Historic site |
| Philadelphia, PA | 6,330,422 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Art museum, Landmark |
| Phoenix, AZ | 5,186,958 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Park, Garden |
| Boston, MA | 5,025,517 | 9 | 8 | Art museum, Historic site, Market |
| San Francisco, CA | 4,648,486 | 9 | 8 | Landmark, Science center, Art museum |
| Seattle, WA | 4,145,494 | 8 | 8 | Art museum, Observation deck, Market |
Large metros
Comparing large metro areas (roughly the 16th–40th biggest).
| City | Metro-area population | Cited attractions | NPS sites nearby | Top attraction types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | 3,757,952 | 8 | 2 | Art museum, Landmark, Park |
| Tampa, FL | 3,424,560 | 8 | 4 | Museum, Theme park, Aquarium |
| San Diego, CA | 3,298,799 | 8 | 3 | Zoo, Park, Museum |
| Denver, CO | 3,052,498 | 8 | 6 | Museum, Art museum, Garden |
| Orlando, FL | 2,940,513 | 8 | 6 | Theme park, Landmark, Science center |
| Charlotte, NC | 2,883,370 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Art museum, Park |
| Baltimore, MD | 2,859,024 | 8 | 8 | Art museum, Aquarium, Landmark |
| St. Louis, MO | 2,811,927 | 8 | 4 | Memorial, Zoo, Garden |
| San Antonio, TX | 2,763,006 | 8 | 2 | Historic site, Landmark, Zoo |
| Austin, TX | 2,550,637 | 8 | 2 | Park, Landmark, Garden |
| Portland, OR | 2,537,904 | 8 | 4 | Garden, Landmark, Science center |
| Sacramento, CA | 2,463,127 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Historic site, Landmark |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 2,429,917 | 8 | 8 | Art museum, Museum, Landmark |
| Las Vegas, NV | 2,398,871 | 8 | 6 | Landmark, Museum, Observation deck |
| Cincinnati, OH | 2,302,815 | 8 | 5 | Museum, Zoo, Art museum |
| Kansas City, MO | 2,253,579 | 8 | 6 | Museum, Art museum, Landmark |
| Columbus, OH | 2,225,377 | 8 | 8 | Zoo, Science center, Garden |
| Indianapolis, IN | 2,174,833 | 8 | 6 | Museum, Stadium, Art museum |
| Cleveland, OH | 2,171,877 | 8 | 5 | Museum, Art museum, Science center |
| Nashville, TN | 2,150,553 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Landmark, Historic site |
| San Jose, CA | 1,995,484 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Museum, Science center |
| Virginia Beach, VA | 1,794,278 | 8 | 8 | Park, Landmark, Aquarium |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,760,548 | 8 | 8 | Zoo, Art museum, Science center |
| Providence, RI | 1,700,901 | 8 | 8 | Landmark, Historic site, Art museum |
| Milwaukee, WI | 1,574,452 | 8 | 2 | Museum, Art museum, Zoo |
Mid-size metros
Comparing mid-size metro areas (outside the top 40).
| City | Metro-area population | Cited attractions | NPS sites nearby | Top attraction types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 1,562,009 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Park, Art museum |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,497,821 | 8 | 2 | Museum, Memorial, Garden |
| Louisville, KY | 1,394,234 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Stadium, Tour |
| Richmond, VA | 1,370,165 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Art museum, Landmark |
| Memphis, TN | 1,339,345 | 8 | 7 | Museum, Historic site, Neighborhood |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 1,300,762 | 8 | 5 | Landmark, Science center, Museum |
| Birmingham, AL | 1,192,583 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Museum, Landmark |
| Fresno, CA | 1,189,557 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Zoo, Art museum |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 1,178,826 | 8 | 3 | Museum, Garden, Art museum |
| Hartford, CT | 1,169,048 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Art museum, Landmark |
| Buffalo, NY | 1,160,172 | 8 | 2 | Historic site, Art museum, Museum |
| Tucson, AZ | 1,080,149 | 8 | 8 | Zoo, Park, Historic site |
| Tulsa, OK | 1,059,803 | 8 | 5 | Museum, Art museum, Park |
| Omaha, NE | 1,001,010 | 8 | 2 | Museum, Zoo, Neighborhood |
| Honolulu, HI | 998,747 | 8 | 2 | Memorial, Beach, Park |
| New Orleans, LA | 966,230 | 9 | 2 | Neighborhood, Landmark, Museum |
| Knoxville, TN | 957,608 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Landmark, Zoo |
| Albuquerque, NM | 926,303 | 8 | 8 | Museum, Historic site, Landmark |
| Bakersfield, CA | 922,529 | 8 | 6 | Museum, Zoo, Art museum |
| El Paso, TX | 879,392 | 8 | 5 | Park, Art museum, Zoo |
| Charleston, SC | 869,940 | 8 | 7 | Historic site, Landmark, Garden |
| Boise, ID | 845,877 | 8 | 3 | Zoo, Landmark, Park |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 777,634 | 8 | 7 | Park, Landmark, Zoo |
| Des Moines, IA | 753,913 | 8 | 1 | Garden, Landmark, Art museum |
| Madison, WI | 707,606 | 8 | 3 | Landmark, Garden, Museum |
| Spokane, WA | 604,962 | 8 | 2 | Garden, Park, Landmark |
| Reno, NV | 575,110 | 8 | 2 | Landmark, Museum, Art museum |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 444,500 | 8 | 3 | Landmark, Historic site, Zoo |
| Savannah, GA | 431,589 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Park, Neighborhood |
| Asheville, NC | 422,333 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Park, Garden |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 413,391 | 8 | 4 | Landmark, Observation deck, Aquarium |
| Kahului, HI | 163,769 | 8 | 6 | Park, Theater district, Garden |
| Santa Fe, NM | 157,765 | 8 | 8 | Historic site, Cathedral, Art museum |
| Napa, CA | 132,727 | 8 | 8 | Other attraction, Park, Market |
Cities are grouped into Major / Large / Mid-size metros from their U.S. Census metro-population rank; attraction counts are the cited attractions per city and NPS counts are units within 150 miles. We never quote a pass price. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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