What is another word for tourist trap?

Pronunciation: [tˈʊ͡əɹɪst tɹˈap] (IPA)

Tourist traps are destinations that are heavily marketed to travelers but do not always live up to their hype. Synonyms for tourist trap include overrated attraction, overpriced destination, commercialized spot, touristy place, gimmick-filled site, and cliche hotspot. These types of destinations often prioritize making a profit over providing an authentic and immersive experience for visitors. Some tourists may enjoy visiting these areas to see popular attractions but many others seek out more genuine and off-the-beaten-path experiences. It is important for travelers to research and carefully consider the places they visit to avoid falling into tourist traps and to have meaningful and memorable experiences while traveling.

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  • This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty — this city, half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose insalubrious air the arts once rankly and voluptuously blossomed, where composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism.
    Thomas Mann

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