The U.S. is home to many famous buildings that are visited by millions of Americans and international travelers each year. The most visited American buildings include historical places that bring back memories of important events, as well as new buildings with modern architectural designs. You can visit the Empire State Building, the White House, the Washington National Cathedral and the Jefferson Memorial to witness great American history and architecture.
According to the architectural company and magazine Great Buildings, Fallingwater is number three on the most visited buildings in the world list. Fallingwater is a rural house located in Ohiopyle, Pa. Once the residence of Edgar J. Kaufmann, the Fallingwater property is recognized as one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the 20th century. Over 4 million people have visited Fallingwater since the building was opened to the public in 1964. Guided tours of the house enable visitors to learn about the history of the building, the main town and surrounding area as well as witness the stunning design of this piece of architectural history. The house is open to the public between March and November. As of 2010, Fallingwater tour ticket prices are $18 for adults and $12 for children.
The Chrysler Building was voted the seventh most visited building in the world by the Great Buildings architectural magazine. The exact number of people who have visited or visit the Chrysler Building each day is not easy to come by as the building is currently being used for offices. However, the number of people who've visited the building since it opened in the late 1930s is thought to be in the millions. Due to the building being used as business premises public tours are not possible, though visitors are allowed to take a peek around the Chrysler Building's lobby. The Chrysler Building is 1,046 feet tall and has 77 floors. Constructed with steel and brick, the structure was the tallest building in the world once it was finished, though it was eventually eclipsed by the Empire State Building.
The Guggenheim Museum in New York City, N.Y., was voted number 14 on the most visited buildings in the world list. The Guggenheim welcomes 2.5 million visitors each year at its five different locations in Europe and the U.S. The popular Guggenheim Museum houses contemporary art and is also a popular educational center. Visitors can witness the beautiful modern architectural building of the Guggenheim, listen to educational lectures, watch films and live performances. The architect of the Guggenheim Museum was Frank Lloyd Wright, who also designed the Fallingwater building.
