COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum is proud to share that it has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s premier destinations for sports enthusiasts, ranking among the Top 10 Best Attraction for Sports Fans in the USA TODAY 2025 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
This marks the fourth time the Museum has earned national recognition from USA TODAY’s 10Best. In 2020, the Museum was named the nation’s Best New Attraction, and it has since placed among the top sports fan destinations in 2023 and 2024—further cementing a reputation as a must-visit experience for those inspired by sports history and legacy.
Nominees for this year’s Best Attraction for Sports Fans list were selected by a panel of USA TODAY 10Best editors and industry experts, with final rankings determined by a nationwide public vote. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum placed seventh overall, joining an esteemed lineup of fan-favorite destinations across the country:
- Boise State’s Blue Turf
- Kentucky Derby Museum
- Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
- Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
- Churchill Downs
- Field of Dreams Movie Site
- U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
- College Football Hall of Fame
- Texas Sports Hall of Fame
- Muhammad Ali Center
The Museum remains dedicated to delivering world-class exhibits, interactive experiences, and programming that inspire and engage sports fans of all ages. From recognition as Best New Attraction in 2020 to consecutive honors in 2023, 2024, and now 2025, this latest achievement underscores the Museum’s ongoing commitment to bringing the Olympic and Paralympic spirit to life.
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