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Times Square   New York City

Times Square, New York City

 55 Reviews  Do not buy anything over there, we thought to have a good deal but it turned out to be worth 175 instead of 700. Looking is good but go back and check the prizes on the internet before you go over... 

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Street Hustlers / Cabbie Kickbacks   Las Vegas

Street Hustlers / Cabbie Kickbacks, Las Vegas

 21 Reviews  Beware of not only street vendors but also vendors inside reputable stores such as CVS Pharmacy. These vendors just rent the space from the store and are not affiliated with them. One guy in CVS... 

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Bourbon St.   New Orleans

Bourbon St., New Orleans

 23 Reviews  Icannot comment a lot on these “establishments”, as I did not step in, just took a few photos when walking by. I have a problem with people making money with the low instincts of human, and it is not... 

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Fisherman's Wharf   San Francisco

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco

 90 Reviews  I maintain there are two kinds of tourists: those who want a unique experience and seek to immerse themselves in the local experience, and those who don't put much thought into what makes a place... 

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Walt Disney World   Orlando

Walt Disney World, Orlando

 19 Reviews  Unless you have hundreds of dollars to take your family to Cirque du Soliel then there is little here worth seeing. "It's free" they say....well walking is free. There is a Ghiradelli Chocolate shop... 

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Sears Tower or John Hancock Building   Chicago

Sears Tower or John Hancock Building, Chicago

 20 Reviews  Getting up there is not all too cheap. And before you get on the elevator, they force you to pose for a picture with a fake background. On your way out, they try to sell you that picture for nearly... 

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CN Tower   Toronto

CN Tower, Toronto

 35 Reviews  What was once the tallest tower in the world, CN tower is a Toronto and a Canadian pride. Built in the 70s, it stands at 553 feet. I haven't heard any good raves about the 360 Restaurant, overpriced... 

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Homes of the Stars   Los Angeles

Homes of the Stars, Los Angeles

 13 Reviews  I went on a tour called hollywood tours it is located between mcdonalds and gunniess world of records right on hollywood blvd. the lady boss was very nice to the customers but mean to her employees.... 

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T-Shirt Shops   Key West

T-Shirt Shops, Key West

 13 Reviews  T-shirt shops vibrating with the thumping beat of dance and pop chart faves seem to be a staple of any Florida tourist town. What you need to remember, however, is that while most carry shirts... 

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60.

Gastown & the Steam Clock   Vancouver

Gastown & the Steam Clock, Vancouver

 19 Reviews  Gastown is Vancouver's historic district as it was here where the city was first built out of the wilderness in the 1880's and 1890's. Water Street was one of the first streets to be built in... 

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Old Montreal   Montreal

Old Montreal, Montreal

 20 Reviews  Old Montreal is nice to visit, but keep away from the restaraunts and boutiques. There is one building with small boutiques in it, and "restaraunts" in the basement. One shop was selling art of... 

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62.

Bull & Finch Pub / Cheers   Boston

Bull & Finch Pub / Cheers, Boston

 30 Reviews  Yes, this is a local tourist trap. No, you will not be fooled. When you enter the Bull and Finch (Cheers) you know it is a tourist trap. But....YOU DO NOT CARE! This is where you came to see a little... 

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Shopping-Prices   Cancún

Shopping-Prices, Cancún

 22 Reviews  This is an open market in downtown Cancun. The place is very charming and different. You can find jewelery and art and crafts. The place is just a a market to rip pleople off. The sales people are... 

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Tijuana   San Diego

Tijuana, San Diego

 9 Reviews  Everyone should go to "TJ" at least once in their lives. It is incredible that so many people can be crammed into a space so small. ALWAYS haggle with the shop owners. Don't be too cheap - but they... 

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Space Needle   Seattle

Space Needle, Seattle

 22 Reviews  The Space Needle really is an iconic destination, and the view from the top is beautiful. However, to make it worth getting to the top, which can be costly and involve a long line, there are two... 

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International Market Place   Honolulu

International Market Place, Honolulu

 8 Reviews  There's a stall or 2 that sell perfume. These look like name brand perfume (only slightly cheaper than Duty Free). We bought "John Gaulteir Le Male" for $50 yet on getting this home we found it was... 

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Liberty Bell   Philadelphia

Liberty Bell, Philadelphia

 6 Reviews  Many people call the Liberty Bell a tourist trap, but I cannot help but think it is because of the time spent waiting in line. After all, there is no charge for visiting the Liberty Bell. We visited... 

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Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District   Miami

Beaches/South Beach/Art Deco District, Miami

 6 Reviews  but very crowded.....till we had to fight for a spot on the beach. The water look tranquil. Everyone is just interested in lying on the sand with the sunnies, topless, tanning and bay watching. Get a... 

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Galleria   Houston

Galleria, Houston

 6 Reviews  it's not as bad as everyone makes it out to be.......it is a monster of a mall though.....and it does have an ice rink but not a good one......the ice rink in the memorial city mall is much bigger and... 

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70.

Time Share   Puerto Vallarta

Time Share, Puerto Vallarta

 18 Reviews  These characters are EVERYWHERE in Puerto Vallarta region,in stores,resturants,walking the beach,they may be a bagboy or the resturant owner,they start out being really friendly and overly... 

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5th Avenue   Playa del Carmen

5th Avenue, Playa del Carmen

 3 Reviews  The vicious feathered warrior-god beckons to you because you can't help but look his way. "Come, come! It's okay, have your picture taken with me." Excited, you go and stand beside him. The god... 

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Souvenir shops in Vieux Quebec   Quebec

Souvenir shops in Vieux Quebec, Quebec

 7 Reviews  Don't buy the maple products, like sirup and cookies, at the tourist stores, it's too expensive. In the tourist area just buy the maple sugar candies because they don't have at the grocery stores. You... 

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Billy Swamp Safari   Fort Lauderdale

Billy Swamp Safari, Fort Lauderdale

 3 Reviews  My disappointment was very high when I left Billy Swamp. The place itself is clean and very well maintained but the people are TERRIBLE. They really don’t care about you. No service, no smile at the... 

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Underground Atlanta   Atlanta

Underground Atlanta, Atlanta

 20 Reviews  I have visited Underground many times and while it was alot better in the past I would not skip it on a visit to Atlanta. There are young hoodlums running around but they are nothing to worry about in... 

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Parliament Buildings   Ottawa

Parliament Buildings, Ottawa

 3 Reviews  If you do make it to the Parliament buildings, keep an eye out for the various "grotesques" you'll see peeking out at you from all over the building. My favorite is pictured here. A worker explained... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

I can honestly say I never...

by aveloy

I can honestly say I never came across any

All the craft stores---very...

by jilener

All the craft stores---very over priced.

'Guided Tours'

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The Mystery Spot, west of St....

by lovemi

The Mystery Spot, west of St. Ignace in MI.U.P. It is just an optical illusion. About $6.00 @ for maybe 10 minute tour.

Mall of America

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San Francisco-AVOID at all...

by calif.poppy

San Francisco-AVOID at all costs Fisherman's wharf! it is a RIP OFF,the restaurants are over priced and the food mediocre at best. For good seafood,try Scotts.

THE GREAT TAKAKKAW FALLS IN...

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THE GREAT TAKAKKAW FALLS IN YOHO VALLEY ROAD

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WallDrug is the ultimate...

by Maris521

WallDrug is the ultimate tourist trap!! I love the horrible tacky things they have, and there's no way you can go and NOT get a bumper sticker!!

The Gettysburg wax museum....

by jcm1917

The Gettysburg wax museum. It's a guilty pleasure, with a strange finale- a stage that turns around showing the entire war. It's a little spooky. Try it once, and don't tell anyone.

Waikiki Beachis very over...

by julident

Waikiki Beachis very over rated unless you want to watch posers in the sun and fight for a spot on the beach. It is not typical of Hawaii. It is highly commercial and very built up.

Top 3 Hotels in North America

Casablanca Hotel  New York City

 1 Review and 1901 Opinions  This is a Hotel /Bed and Breakfast. It is a oasis in the middle of Times Square. It is quiet inside... 

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Argonaut Hotel - A Kimpton Hotel  San Francisco

 4 Reviews and 1844 Opinions  There's no doubt this hotel, provides a level of luxury and convenience, that many travellers will... 

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Four Seasons Las Vegas  Las Vegas

 8 Reviews and 1181 Opinions  Definitely one of the best hotels in Las Vegas where I found everything what I want. The hotel is at... 

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