5 Of America's Most Overrated Tourist Attractions

Here are 5 of America's most overrated tourist attractions.

The United States is packed with amazing achievements of both humankind and nature. With so many options, there are a few that, although popular, may not be the best use of one’s precious vacation time.

Here are 5 of America’s most overrated tourist attractions.

Number 5. Mount Rushmore. The real excitement surrounding these massive heads happened decades ago. 90% of the sculpting was done with dynamite, and it blasted about 450 thousand tons of rock from the mountain. The rubble still sits at the attraction’s base. 

Number 4. Empire State Building. Sure, Sleepless in Seattle makes the observation deck seem like the most romantic place in the world. Note that visitors who lack the major movie studio heft it takes to gain exclusive access, most often find themselves in one seriously crowded space. Plus, the view is not the finest the Big Apple has to offer. 

Number 3. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Every year, about 10 million tourists descend upon the star-filled sidewalk. There to greet them are countless souvenir vendors, people selling maps to the stars homes, and pickpockets. Celebrities, on the other hand, are not often around, unless you count the impersonators and wax likenesses.

Number 2. San Francisco’s Lombard Street. No doubt its twisting and turning hill is a sight to see and makes for a drive down to remember, but is it worth sitting in all that traffic for a minute, may be two, of 5-mile-per-hour fun? 

Number 1. Statue of Liberty. Here’s the thing. By design, the statue is really, really big so people can see it from a distance. There really is no need to take a ferry all the way to Ellis Island to appreciate the command she takes of the skyline or reflect upon the promise she has represented for so many over the decades. 

Which US tourist attraction do you think is most overrated?