Tourist Destinations People Say You Have To Go To That Are Actually Terrible

Apart from the fact that you might be able to spot a random celebrity as they go about their everyday life, there is nothing all that spectacular about Hollywood. At least, there's not really enough to make it a desirable tourist destination. In fact, many visitors to this overrated destination have felt shocked by its rundown look and lack of interesting features. Even the infamous Hollywood Boulevard isn't much of an attraction, lined with expensive restaurants and tourist stores filled with tacky merchandise.

Bondi Beach in Sydney is one of the most famous beaches in the world and attracts more than two million people to its sun-soaked sands every year. It is essentially one of the must-see locations in the Australian city, but is considered by many locals to be something of a tourist trap rather than a beautiful beach. This is due in large part to the growing number of people who visit the location every day, leading to the presence of large crowds and rubbish littering both the sand and the streets. Local facilities are also not up to scratch, and many of the surrounding buildings have been covered in ugly graffiti, detracting further from the overall experience.

The Four Corners Monument is a popular attraction in the United States, as it has a special status - it is the only place in the entire country where four separate states share a border and it is appropriately marked by a concrete slab that visualizes where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah all meet. Unfortunately, it isn’t much of an attraction and is considered to be highly overrated by people living in those states. The disappointment mostly stems from the monument being located in the middle of nowhere, plus there are no other attractions nearby, a lack of facilities at the location, and almost no cell phone or Internet service.

If you're not looking to get caught up in the Loch Ness monster conspiracy, then going to Loch Ness is probably not going to be an enjoyable adventure. Much of the area has been overtaken by shops and attractions that sell merchandise surrounding the mythology and a busy main road just north of the lake detracts from the location's natural beauty. Considering how many other spectacular lochs there are in the rest of Scotland and the United Kingdom, it is really not worth visiting. Most tourists would be far better off visiting the likes of Glencoe to better experience the raw splendor of Scotland.

Times Square has played a major part in Hollywood films and television shows set in New York City for what seems like forever. This constant media presence, and the fact that it has become so deeply associated with the all-American city, means that it is something of a go-to attraction for anyone visiting New York.

It’s a shame, though, that so many tourists flock straight to Times Square rather than experience other parts of the city, as it is a tightly packed area that is covered in litter and rubbish from the thousands of tourists who pass through it. And it is so busy that many people simply become overwhelmed at not being able to move around. Those who decide to make the trip during the winter for the News Year’s Eve celebration will be even more disappointed thanks to the freezing-cold weather that will greet them in the open space.

Las Vegas is the kind of place that people either love or hate. For much of the experience, tourists can expect to find exactly what the city advertises - places to gamble and party, expensive restaurants to eat at, and shows to watch from whichever star is headlining at any particular casino. However, this isn’t what everyone wants and it is far from the relaxing vacation that many people seek in their time off. Everything Las Vegas offers also comes at a high price - combined with the lack of facilities, long lines, high price tags, and a variety of experiences that many other cities also offer, Vegas can be a bit of a disappointment.