The best tourist traps worth your visit

As a local New York, I can smell a tourist trap miles away. (Times Square, Nobody?)

However, the term somehow gained a negative association – but to be honest, most of these places are actually worth seeing at least once. Think about it: for some reason they are considered as centers of attraction. They only offer views or experiences that can be found in a certain place.

Below have rolled a few options. Sure, there are crowds. Sure, they can be stale. But at the same time 100% remarkable for your next holiday.

Since I saw Mount Rushmore in a book as a child, I knew it was a place I wanted to visit.

It is located in South Dakota, Mount Rushmore It is home to 60 -meter popular monuments with the faces of the four former presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

Every year, more than 2 million people visit Mount Rushmore, so you force it to face the crowd, but even if it’s just taking a quick picture, it is worth seeing this historic monument. While you’re there, check out the street of the flags or walk in the mile -long BlackBerry Trail. If you visit in the summer, finish your day by watching the light ceremony that takes place every night from Friday at the weekend.

You can see the Eiffel Tower from the different perspectives around Paris, but your trip is not really complete without making an appropriate visit.

On my last trip to Paris, the Eiffel Tower Even at 8 in the morning, you were packaged, potentially waiting for two to three hours of lines to buy tickets and enter the building, but it’s worth waiting. I strongly recommend a buy Gocity Pass You can book different attraction tickets and guided tours – the easiest way to see the city if you don’t know your way.

The view of the city will definitely see areas of breathtaking and areas you cannot discover during your visit. Keep in mind that the summit can be closed during your trip (as it is for me), but the second level is still spectacular. The summit tends to close if they are in hard weather or care.

After the rise and landing of the tower Du trocadéro place To take some photos, get some food from a local seller and spend some time on the grass in front of it. And don’t forget to make a quick journey at night. The tower burns every hour between twilight and 1 am in summer.

If you are looking for an extremely luxurious experience, make a hotel with a view room with a view. (For example, Hotel Montalembert’s Suite Montalembert It has an exquisite view of the Eiffel Tower from the small balcony of the room to make you feel like in a film.)

There is no better place to experience sweet greenery and waters Porto Rico more El Yunque Rain Forest. Although it is crowded in the intense season – this typically Up to mid -December – Still worth visiting.

El Yunque has hiking trails and lagoons that allow you to experience different types of wildlife. If you are ready for a little more adventure, you can also plan an activity such as zipper lining or an ATV driving.

Although I often fried as a local New York – as mentioned above – I will always have a soft point for Times Square.

Yeah, it’s full of tourists. However, it is a magical landscape to be seen in a strange way, with its larger advertising boards and lights than life. There are better places than Times Square for shopping and dinner in Manhattan (try to go to Soho for this) – but you won’t find better theater productions anywhere in the world.

If you enter a little outside the area, you will come across Korean restaurants. Jongro barbecue And WoorijipThe place where you can enjoy the delicious Korean Barbecue or use some package to return to your hotel.

Do I recommend you to go to Times Square to watch the ball fall on New Year’s Eve? Absolutely no. But another time is great and you can see why people love concrete forest.

No doubt Walt Disney World The crowded and expensive in Florida – but also does not deny the magic that comes with the “the most magical place in the world” trip.

Four theme parks, two water parks and the Disney Springs zones offer you an unlimited number of options to explore. Magic Kingdom will bring you a sense of nostalgia to you and your family thanks to attraction centers such as Cinderella’s Castle and Space Mountain. Epcot offers plenty of fun options for adults (worldwide drinking!) And Animal Kingdom brings you to another country full of wildlife. If you find yourself in Disney Springs, make sure you look at Gideon’s Bakouse, a sweet shop known for both tourists and natives for their delicious cookies.

Plus, who doesn’t want to meet Mickey Mouse?

If you plan a trip to Iceland, Blue lagoon. Named One of the 25 wonders of the world For some reason by National Geographic.

No deny that it can be crowded and expensive (entry price Starts around $ 75). However, you will probably feel more comfortable after spending some time in milk blue waters that are said to feed and rejuvenate the skin. (Don’t go out without giving yourself a face mask.)

If you are looking for something less crowded, you will want to go Sky Lagon. Located on the edge of Iceland, this geothermal experience is similar to the blue lagoon, but with some of the crowds. While you are there, make sure you go to SMAKK Bar for some light bites and refreshing drinks.

In fact, while thinking about tourist traps worth, Niagara Waterfall Among the best places that come to mind in Canada.

The charm receives more than 14 million visitors a year, which is proof of how spectacular it is. There is no doubt that you will get some moisture; The price you pay to witness something that people travel very wide to see.

After wetting the view, go to one of the restaurants in the region. For example, you can try Table House Rock RestaurantThe Niagara Waterfall has local -based meals that vary seasonally. Make sure you make a reservation at night so that you can witness lighting away from the crowds.

If you can’t get a reservation after the darkness, you can consider taking a boat tour that will bring you as close as possible with a guide who knows the historical and facts.

If you find yourself in Tokyo, you will definitely want to stop by. Sensoji temple. As in many other popular attraction centers, you will probably have to maneuver through the crowds of people, but it is worth approaching the oldest Buddhist temple of Tokyo.

The temple dates back to 1,400 years and is dedicated to the goddess of Buddhist compassion. The lively red structure has two stories that give a unique appearance on the outside and shaped figurines.

After your visit, you can have dinner at local organizations to shop in the region or to really get an idea for culture. Try foods such as melon bread or tempura or go shopping on Nakamise-Dori Street, which hosts souvenirs and treats.

No trip to New Orleans is completed without visiting Bourbon Street. Although you are surrounded by other visitors, the atmosphere makes them all worth it. Live music, colored beads hanging from balconies and neon lights make it a popular stop for tourists.

After seeing the landscapes, you will want delicious dishes. Go to Caesars New Orleans for a bite Nina’s Creole Cottage Or try the southernly comfortable food Dooky Chase. (FUN Real: Chef Leah Chase was the source of inspiration for Princess Tiana in Disney’s “Princess and Frog”.)