Attractions in Jordan

Sightseeing:

I mentioned before that this site is a good resource for information about places to see in Jordan: http://visitjordan.com/MajorAttractions/tabid/54/Default.aspx

There are numerous attractions that are all worth traveling to see. I'm only going to list a few of the most notable here.

Petra:

If you see nothing else, see Petra. There is nothing quite like a city of palaces carved into canyons. It is very hot and involves a lot of walking, but it's worth it. Also, camels and donkeys are abundantly available if you get tired of walking.

Amman:
If you are traveling to Jordan, you are likely staying in its capital, Amman. There are many things within Amman alone that merit attention. You will find anything from places with high Western influence, like Rainbow Street, to the more exotic Wust al-Beled, or وسط البلد.

The Amphitheater:

Left over from the age of the Roman Empire, this amphitheater coexists in Amman next to modern buildings and busy streets not far from the citadel.

The Dead Sea:
Swimming in the Dead Sea is a unique experience. In the summer it will be very hot. Make sure you don't have any cuts. Definitely don't go hiking up a canyon beforehand.

I've only scratched the surface with this meager list of locations. There are many more places worth seeing including Wadi Rum, Wadi Mujib, the Gulf of Aqaba, Ajloun, and the list goes on.