Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Tops Tripadvisor’s 2025 List

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has rocketed to the No. 1 spot on Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards for U.S. attractions — an honor fueled by thousands of glowing reviews from real visitors. Beating out cultural icons and skyline staples, this win underlines how deeply the complex resonates with families, students, and space enthusiasts alike. It’s more than a museum; it’s a living gateway to human exploration, where past achievements, present missions, and future ambitions all converge in one unforgettable day.

What sets the experience apart is its blend of awe and access. Guests can stand beneath towering rockets in the Rocket Garden, see Space Shuttle Atlantis up close at a dramatic angle, and feel the emotional weight of “Forever Remembered,” honoring Challenger and Columbia. The Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour brings you face to face with the massive Saturn V at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, while daily astronaut encounters turn big dreams into personal stories. Everywhere you look, you’ll find interactive exhibits, mission artifacts, and hands-on activities that make complex science feel thrilling and real.

Adding even more lift to the lineup this year is the Gantry at LC-39, now accessible on the bus tour. Set among legendary launch pads, this new stop delivers 360-degree views, a full-scale rocket engine “static-fire” simulation with thunderous sound and light, and a Rocket Build Interactive where you can design and virtually launch your own vehicle. Pair that with the Earth Information Center’s immersive look at our planet, and you’ve got a destination that celebrates space while keeping an eye on home. No wonder travelers crowned it the best — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex isn’t just a place you visit; it’s a story you get to step into.