15 Overhyped Destinations That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Been Scammed

Explore travel's top overrated destinations, known for exploration allure yet falling short of the hype. See forum users' top responses to, "Most overrated tourist spots?" below.

TIME SQUARE, NEW YORK

"Can't believe folks go to Times Square on New Year's Eve to stand idle for hours amidst strangers' craziness. I prefer watching it comfy at home."

HOLLYWOOD

“Hollywood, specifically the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It’s just a bunch a celebrities’ names on the ground.”

NIAGARA FALLS

“Niagara Falls (US side). The place is a drug-infested dump. (Full disclosure: my home town. I know from where I speak.)”

DUBAI

“Dubai – a hotter version of Las Vegas but no soul.”

MYRTLE BEACH

"Never visited Myrtle Beach as a kid. Went recently, it's a redneck dump. Opt for Hilton Head instead."

CAIRO

“Cairo – the pyramids of Giza. Totally ruined by the ruthless begging and swindling and rubbish.”

BRANSON

"Branson, MO is full of tourist traps. It can take extremely long to head only a few blocks. Seniors, especially those from FL, contribute to the traffic. A walker outpaces traffic here! It's a messy mix of family and senior destination."

LOS ANGELES

"LA's upside is its diverse food. While known for its sun, beaches, and Disneyland, it's mostly homelessness, trash, and snobby folk with terrible public transit."

BENIDORM

“Benidorm. I mean, damn, there are so many better places in Spain. Unless what your looking for is fellow Brits to complain about Spanish people with, of course.”

PIGEON FORGE

"Pigeon Forge, TN: one long road leading to Dolly Parton's theme park, chain restaurants and tourist traps. I recommend skipping to Gatlinburg."

TREVI FOUNTAIN IN ROME

“The Trevi fountain in Rome. It is beautiful but always so crowded and hot. You can’t enjoy it at all.”

STONEHENGE

“Stonehenge – it’s some rocks that you are not allowed anywhere near.”

CANCUN

“Cancún, México. Some beaches are Beautiful, and resorts are fancy, but you can find cheaper alternatives with less crowded and polluted beaches in the Yucatan peninsula.”

KASBAR

"On a school trip to The Kasbar, we faced kidnapping attempts, harassment, and robbery. It was overcrowded to even shop."

INDIA

"India is beautiful but crowded. It's difficult to fully appreciate the locations due to the people."

DISNEY WORLD

“Disney World. Jesus Christ. One of the most expensive, crowded amusement parks in the world, and like, two of the rides are actually good.”

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