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Results: Tourist Trap Trip Tips! Part 2 of 12.

Published on 05/11/2025
By: luvbugnmama1
2114
Travel
Whether an attraction qualifies as a tourist trap is often in the eye of the beholder, and some are still beloved by locals. Some are iconic locales now overrun or overrated. Others lure road trippers out of the way of their intended destinations. They might be cheesy, inauthentic, overpriced, crowded, boring, ugly, or just plain not worth the time. Here is a collection of American tourist traps that may leave you wishing you'd stayed at home. Cheapism is my source for this series.
1.
1.
California: Hearst Castle is a popular tourist destination, and while it can be an enjoyable experience, some visitors find it to be a tourist trap due to the high cost, long lines, and the fact that one ticket only covers a portion of the castle. However, others find it to be worth the visit, citing the unique architecture, art collection, and the overall experience of exploring William Randolph Hearst's former estate. Have you ever visited any castles?
Yes
33%
684 votes
No
50%
1044 votes
Does White Castle count?
6%
135 votes
Working on it...
2%
50 votes
I don't do touristy stuff. Give me the off the beaten path.
9%
187 votes
2.
2.
Colorado: 16th Street Mall. A pedestrian and transit space covering about 1.3 miles in downtown Denver, the 16th Street Mall is a tourist trap akin to Times Square in New York City and Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Many people feel that it's overrun with chain stores and restaurants, offering very little that's unique to Denver. Do you enjoy shopping in malls?
Yes
26%
556 votes
No
32%
665 votes
Depends... There's gotta be some good sales going on.
33%
697 votes
I absolutely loathe shopping! Malls or anywhere else, for that matter.
9%
182 votes
3.
3.
Connecticut: Pez Visitor Center. The Pez Visitor Center in Orange doesn't draw the same adoration as its namesake candy dispensers. A "self-guided tour" entails mainly access to a gift shop and a peek through a window at a factory that may not be running. For some visitors, though, a look at the staggering variety of dispenser heads made since 1948 may be worth the $5 price of entry for adults ($4 for children). It comes with a $2 credit for use in the gift shop. Have you ever eaten Pez?
Yes
60%
1267 votes
No
40%
833 votes
4.
4.
Delaware: The Fountain of Youth structure was built by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in 1937, featuring a sign that said "Ye Olde Fountain of Youth." It's believed the spring offers youth and longevity. First used by Dutch settlers in 1631, it was restored in 1937. At one time, a rare, leftward-spiral conch shell cup hung from the structure and drinking from it was thought to boost the fountain's regenerative powers. These days, you might have to fight a frog for the stagnant water, which is no longer safe to drink. Do you believe that there is a real "fountain of youth" anywhere in the world?
Yes
9%
189 votes
No
60%
1261 votes
Who knows... The world's a mysterious place.
24%
508 votes
Fairy tales! Bah!
7%
142 votes
5.
5.
District of Columbia: The Bureau of Printing and Engraving. This is one of two "money factories" in the country. The other is in Fort Worth Texas. You can see money rolling off the printing presses. And, in theory, that is pretty cool. But as some visitors say, if you've seen money, and you've seen a printer, then you've pretty much seen the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. If you come during busy season, from March through September, you do need an advanced reservation or you need to make a special trip for a daily timed ticket. This is really popular with kids, so if you're traveling to DC with kids, it might be worth it. Does a trip to see cash being printed sound like a good use of your hard earned cash?
Yes
16%
345 votes
No
48%
1005 votes
Maybe... Are there free samples? :-D
36%
750 votes

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