The Worst Tourist Traps in the US

[MojoTravels]

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Have you visited any of these tourist traps? What did you think?

[pedroportillo]

Being from Chicago, at least the Cloud Gate (The Bean) is free. So a quick visit is still worth since you are not paying anything.

[AnnaLauraBrownHealthCoach]

I've been to 3 of these and I actually really enjoyed them. St. Louis Arch, Liberty Bell and Mt. Rushmore. I especially liked Mt. Rushmore so I have to disagree with this one.

[Jardalkoholik]

Walk of Fame maybe, but I found Mt. Rushmore, Cloud Gate, Niagara Falls, Space Needle and Four Corners really interesteing. And I am have been in 70 countries all around the world. And no, I am not US citizen :D

[stephenbuccambuso]

The gum wall is an absolute no-go, but if you're in the area and have time those other areas are a bit fun. Not worth a specific trip, but still fun for a moment.

[tlt]

The narrorator sounds very condescending in this video. It sounds like they found the lowest rated Yelp reviews and based their entire assumptions on that. I've been to several of these places and maybe my standards are really low but I still had a great time. Accept things for what they are and don't act so entitled that everything has to be ABSOLUTELY mind blowing to be worth your time. Try to find the good in every experience and I promise you're life will be SO much happier. Also, if you can help it don't go during "tourist season." Everywhere is always more expensive and more crowded.

[ethanpolley]

My parents visited ni Agar falls about 20 years ago and they said that once you got to the Canadian side it was super clean compared to the New York side 🤣🤣

[jerryjankowski]

The Bean in Millennium Park is a lot of fun for adults and children. Hardly a trap. It's in a broad open area. You missed the #1 trap...Times Square New York City.

[michaelcoley]

I disagree about the Liberty Bell. It has a numinous feel to it. Fortunately there were only a few people there when I went (Australian).

[watermelon]

I have seen the liberty bell and it’s really cool so I disagree.

[pangster]

I’m shocked Times Square isn’t on this list.

[Julie]

This video reminds me of when I used to work in the Art Institute of Chicago museum, years ago there was this beautiful Egyptian exhibit of the era of the pharaoh Akhenaton, 1353–36 BC. And as this visitor came out of the exhibit she said “this exhibit’s so boring, you know there are only rocks in there”. I don’t know what she was expecting but many of the “tourist traps” that Watch Mojo has mentioned are awesome and many of them are incredibly important to our country. What do you expect Mojo, for presidents faces in Mt Rushmore to talk? Ugh, Such ignorance.

[jordanhamann]

What? Bad start. The Gateway Arch is incredible and the museum is definitely worth the time. Definitely bad start. And then Cloudgate? Ouch. Not a fan of this list.

[gold]

I usually agree with most of these lists but this one seems to be a near complete miss. Most of these entries are unique and historic locations, the walk of fame and gum wall I can understand but the other 8 are worth a visit imo.

[TheJackiscool]

Only one I agree with is Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's literally a sidewalk. Tons of hagglers, beggars, drugs, and homeless.
However, I strongly disagree with nearly every other choice. Who made this list ? Space Needle? Cloud Gate? Sure, I wouldn't plan a trip just to see any of these, but I would definitely stop by for their architectural/historic/ and cultural significance.

[patrickneky]

This is a pessimistic take. Save your time and skip this debbie downer.

[jag]

2:58 Wrong, MojoTravels is so ignorant. It’s an artistic masterpiece with a beautiful, majestic view. I liked it so much that I went there twice, and spent more time my second time. Also, there’s the Badlands and the two magnificent caves (Wind & Jewel) in the same area.

[TheAtarilynx]

I only agree with maybe half of these. Gateway Arch? An engineering marvel. You completely missed the amazing museum on westward expansion at the base of the arch. I spent 3 hours there at least. If you want to say something negative about Gateway Arch, talk about the PITA it is to find parking for it.

[michaelbailey]

This negativity simply adds to the sourness and lack of gratitude characteristic of our age. These places may not be to everyone's tastes, but for anyone not bitter that a 600-foot arch isn't a thousand feet high, several of these places can still spark joy and wonder.

[controlZchannel]

"The arch sucks because it's only 600 something feet when there are 1000ft skyscrapers." That's such dumb logic, the arch isn't even a skyscraper, they're two different things. That's like saying a Lamborghini isn't impressive because it's not as big as a house.