According to the WalletHub study, released Tuesday, California ranked No. 10 among states whose tourism has been hit hardest by the pandemic:
10. California
9. New York
8. Washington, D.C.
Latin America's landmarks: Before and after coronavirus images show stark contrast
Latin America's landmarks: Before and after coronavirus images show stark contrast
7. New Hampshire
6. Florida
5. Massachusetts
4. Vermont
3. Nevada
2. Montana
1. Hawaii
A WalletHub analyst recommended that Americans stay away from traditional tourist sites during the pandemic -- even if enticed by cheap travel pricing.
Perhaps predictably, according to the Transportation Security Administration the number of travelers passing through U.S. airports has dropped 95% during the past few weeks compared to the same time period last year.