Last updated: April 8, 2025
At BestAttractions.org, our goal is to provide well-researched, fact-based, and trustworthy content that explores the rich diversity of places across the United States — both well-known and long-forgotten.
This Editorial Policy outlines how we develop content, maintain accuracy, handle sponsorships, and ensure editorial independence and integrity.
1. Our Mission
BestAttractions.org is dedicated to publishing accurate and engaging content about American places that hold historical, cultural, architectural, or emotional significance.
From abandoned industrial landmarks to vibrant city festivals, we cover the evolution and stories of spaces that have shaped communities and memories.
We seek to preserve knowledge, explore change, and highlight both the beauty and complexity of the places we document.
2. Core Topics We Cover
Our content spans a wide range of categories, reflecting the full spectrum of American landscapes, histories, and built environments:
- Abandoned Places (any place of historical or cultural significance that has been abandoned or demolished)
- Accommodation (noteworthy hotels and lodgings)
- Crime & Safety (e.g., decommissioned prisons and justice sites)
- Education (historic schools, universities, and learning institutions)
- Entertainment (theme parks, parades, fairs, local attractions)
- Food & Drink (regional dishes, iconic restaurants)
- Government Buildings (courthouses, city halls)
- Haunted Places (urban legends, ghost stories, sites with folklore)
- Health & Wellness (famous or historical hospitals, sanatoriums, psychiatric facilities)
- Houses (famous, architecturally notable, or culturally relevant homes)
- Industry (famous or historical factories, mines, infrastructure)
- Museums
- Nature (national parks, preserves, notable outdoor spaces)
- Religion (churches, cathedrals, places of worship)
- Retail (shopping malls, department stores)
- Cities & States (major and minor locations across the U.S.)
3. Content Development and Sourcing
Our content is created through a combination of historical research, current data, and, when possible, firsthand observation. We rely on:
- Official websites of attractions, cities, and institutions
- Public records, government data, and archival materials
- Authoritative third-party source
- Academic or historical references
- Local and national news sources
- Firsthand accounts and site-specific documentation
We strive to credit sources where appropriate and ensure that our readers can trace key facts to reputable origins.
4. Accuracy and Fact-Checking
We aim to ensure that all content is accurate and well-supported at the time of publication. This includes verifying:
- Historical dates, names, and locations
- Claims about closures, status changes, or historical relevance
- Attribution of quotes, facts, and cultural claims
Content is regularly reviewed and updated as new information becomes available. Readers are encouraged to notify us of potential inaccuracies via our Contact Page.
5. Corrections and Updates
If a factual error is identified in our content, we will promptly correct it.
Corrections will be made transparently and, where necessary, noted at the end of the article. Our goal is to keep every article as accurate and current as possible.
6. Editorial Independence
BestAttractions.org maintains complete editorial control over all published content.
We do not allow commercial partnerships, affiliate programs, or advertising relationships to influence our opinions, conclusions, or story choices.
When content includes affiliate links or sponsored mentions, these relationships are clearly disclosed in accordance with FTC regulations.
7. Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure
We monetize the site through:
- Mediavine display advertising
- Affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Services LLC Associates Program
- Awin
- CJ Affiliate
Affiliate links allow us to earn commissions on purchases at no additional cost to the user. These links do not influence our content or recommendations. Full details can be found in our Affiliate Disclosure.
8. Use of AI Tools
We may use AI tools to assist with basic content structuring, grammar support, or early-stage research. However, all published content is written or heavily edited by a human to ensure editorial quality, consistency, and accuracy.
9. Reader Engagement and Comment Moderation
We value feedback, user perspectives, and reader-submitted stories. Comments are welcome but are moderated to remove:
- Defamation or personal insults
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Spam or promotional material
User-generated content (including comments or tips) reflects the views of the individuals and not necessarily those of BestAttractions.org.
10. Ethical Standards
At BestAttractions.org, we aim to approach each topic with care, accuracy, and respect.
While we do our best to uphold strong editorial principles, we recognize that no process is perfect.
Our goal is to be transparent in our intent and open to correction when needed.
We strive to:
- Credit original sources and avoid plagiarism
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
- Approach sensitive topics — including those related to race, religion, mental health, and historical trauma — with respect and thoughtfulness
- Avoid sensationalism and present information in a balanced, responsible tone
If you believe we’ve fallen short of these standards in any piece, we welcome the opportunity to revisit and improve it.
11. Contact
For corrections, editorial questions, or to report an issue, please contact us at:
