I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.
A travel writer who has visited all 50 US states identifies seven tourist attractions that she considers overrated, including the Las Vegas Strip and the Four Corners Monument. She suggests that while these spots are iconic, they may not be worth centering an entire trip around.
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I wouldn't plan trips around some of the major US tourist attractions. Emily Hart I've visited all 50 states and most major US tourist attractions — some of which I found overrated. I wouldn't plan trips around the Four Corners Monument or Mount Rushmore. I'd also recommend avoiding Salem, Massachusetts, in October due to the immense crowds. I love visiting kitschy or unique tourist landmarks on a road trip or weekend getaway. In fact, after visiting all 50 states solo, I've enjoyed my short visits to nearly all the major tourist attractions in the United States. However, in retrospect, I've found some to be overhyped and not places I'd plan an entire trip around. Here are the seven tourist attractions I think are overrated. The Las Vegas Strip is near the top of my list of overrated destinations.
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