Top 10 Worst Places To Visit In The United States
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Briggs brilliant to add the Grand Canyon. I have never heard so much clucking except in the hen yard!
Are you high? You put Grand Canyon on here but not Mt Rushmore?
You need to know your history to realize why the Alamo was important. Phil Collins disagrees with you, Sir.
My friend, "The truth leans left."
Everyone comes down on CSI--Tuscaloosa. It's not Law&Order: Special Rednecks Unit, but how many of those CSI series featured a real ghost, and the ghost of Bear Bryant at that?
All of these make sense except for the Grand Canyon. Yeah, it's in the middle of nowhere, but if you're disappointed by that, then don't bother going to the other National Parks. Save that space for us who actually appreciate it.
Niagara falls is also amazing
Well put.
Agree!!!
I’ll do just that. I surprised Yosemite NP isn’t on his list. Another tourist disappointment.
Yeppp exactly!
If you find the Grand Canyon disappointing after 20 minutes, you my friend have the “ATTENTION SPAN OF A GERBIL”.
I disagree with your opinion of the Grand Canyon. You've never had to Contemplate of what it was like for the early pioneer and explorers to come upon this sight not knowing what to expect. Then ask themselves, how are we supposed to get around this Canyon to get to the other side.
What kind of mind is so fascinated with rocks?😂
@@bradc6199 The kind who has taken the time to learn even a little bit about geology and the earth’s early history, for one…. 🙄
Gerbils are smarter than some people ❤
@@bradc6199 If your have to ask, you won’t understand the answer…
It's absolutely mind-boggling that you think the Grand Canyon belongs on this list.
I'm pretty sure he put this on the list just to raise our blood pressure. He does that, you know - he tries to be ridiculous just to generate comments. RUclips's algorithm is based in part off comments generated, so the more comments the better. (And by commenting, I just "bit the lure.")
And Niagra, who cares about the tourist trap stuff? Its the splendor of the falls.
Count me as one of the disappointed.
@@nwsvndr it’s possible, but briggs also doesn’t really strike me as too much of a “nature” guy. He seems to prefer people and local culture. He definitely doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy who’s going to hike into a massive canyon.
I agree. Even if the trails have mule poop, the Grand Canyon should be on everyone's bucket list unless you have limited mobility or really bad acrophobia or vertigo.
I am 70 years old and have never met anyone who thought that the Grand Canyon is in Colorado. Could it be that some schools have stopped teaching geography? Could it be that the producer of this trash is a product of such a school? If the Grand Canyon disappoints you, could it be that you deserve to be disappointed?
You are expecting too much of a bot. Or of the boys who engineer them…
@@liannebedard5521 (Little boys)
Seeing the Grand Canyon has been one of the high points of my life. So beautiful.
I saw the Grand Canyon decades ado and cannot wait to see it again...
I think he threw the Grand Canyon in there just to get many comments and make more money. Is sad what greed makes people do.
That is a sad statement.
If you’re bored by the Grand Canyon, you can’t be pleased. It’s truely awesome.
Those are people that enjoy Times Square
I also loved it
Even my dogs thought it was awesome!
My feeling is that you need to go down into it. Just coming to the overlook of the Grand Canyon…it left me wanting.
@@owoodford But you can go down into the canyon too.
Disney World should be on this list! Have been there many times, and each time I asked myself, “Was that REALLY worth it?
Yet you keep going back
@@itzamia @itzamia: It doesn't make sense to me either.
You are so very spot on!!!
How on Earth could you not include Mount Rushmore on this list? Once you see it, you realize that the pictures absolutely do it more justice than it deserves.
Yeah I was surprised Rushmore didn’t make the list. And it’s a haul to get there too.
While you are talking about South Dakota the Corn Palace in Mitchell sucks even worse. Definitely should have been on this list.
Yeah. I checked this list just to see if it was included.
Sure, Mt Rushmore itself is not worth the price of admission, but the rest of the black hills, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave NP are all amazing. You could spend weeks exploring the area.
@@andrewward5891Mt Rushmore is totally underwhelming, especially after seeing Crazy Horse.
Grand Canyon? That’s probably among the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Whoever calling it overrated does not know natural beauty
Yep...that's Briggs...
Yeah the GC is great for around 15 minutes, then you’re wanting to head back to the car. Not to mention if you live in AZ and out of town visitors want you to take them there, it gets old quick.
I've been to different parts of GC several time and still admire the beauty.
If you go upstream a ways you will get to Lake Powell. I spent a week with my now ex wife and friends on a 63 foot house boat and it's just fabulous.
@@kallsop2 that isn’t why you broke up is it?? 😮
@@misterhot9163 No, it was about four years later over a couple of typical issues
If you’re disappointed by the Grand Canyon, it’s you. Only cool for 20 minutes, straight up stupid to say.
i personally went to the grand canyon from vegas and i thought it was amazing. it was only 3 hours from vegas. we went in january and it was perfect
Never met one person who thought the Grand Canyon was in Colorado.
I did
Neither have I but then I live in Colorado.
@@MarshaunLG You need to get a geography book and read it.
Honorable mentions to either Disney park and Bourbon St. New Orleans.
Never to Bourbon St at night. It’s for high school boys. The strip clubs are depressing
Agreed on the latter. Lived there, been there, done that almost the first half of my life.
@@pablodelsegundo9502 what in particular don't you like about the Disney parks?
Bourbon Street is filthy and gross. Disney used to be cool but really declined
Go to universal instead
dude, both Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon are amazing places.
I visited Niagara Falls and Grand Canyon and I was disappointed. The views are amazing but that's it. You can spent hours and you will be looking at the same view again and again. The view from different view points look more or less the same. When I visited Niagara Falls, I enjoyed spending time in a nearby small town called Niagara by the lake much more than the Falls itself
Certainly a matter of personal preference, but I'm disappointed that *Disney World* was not on the list. Everything fake, the guests are usually cranky after waiting on lines for hours, overpriced, and *_people trying way to hard to have fun._*
I would not go back if my ticket was paid for.
I like stuff that is off the beaten path anyway.
Fisherman's wharf was awesome...
40 years ago.
It wasn't too bad 30 years ago either.
Its still not bad. Was great pre-2019 and improving from the current state of things. Who doesnt like great seafood and sea-lions? They even have free magic shows there
Exactly
@@RandomRabbit007
Keep expectations low, you won’t be disappointed.😁
I lived S.F. 1957-1974 growing up from 3 years old. Fisherman’s wharf was a vibrant, fun place to ride out bicycles to. Now, it’s a shell of what it once was. 🥺
No it wasn't.
If you have no expectations, you will never be disappointed.
I loved The Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls is amazing. Can’t believe you put these on the list. The rest…..yep
ok the grand canyon should not be on this list its gorgeous
If you wanna see Niagara Falls, go to the Canadian side. The park, on that side, is very nicely-maintained. Very clean. Just lots and lots of people, all trying to get that ultimate selfie.
There's a cable-car north of there, on the Canadian side, where you can cross the river many feet in their air. Nice pictures to be had. Been there, done that.
The US side is da hood. Everyone we saw was looking over their shoulder. Once we crossed the bridge to the US side, we could NOT get out of there fast enough.
I also visited the Canadian side. Amongst other things I heard an Elvis impersonator sing. I have no words.
True
The park on the NY side is much nicer, and the trails along the gorge in the NY side are also more natural and beautiful. The city of NF NY does have rough spots of course.
I pretty sure he meant both sides of the border. Ultimate tourist trap.
New York side National Park is nicer and Canada is lame
Back in the 90s (before Google Maps), I was driving through San Antonio. I thought while I was there, I would check out the Alamo. When I asked someone for directions, they told me not to waste my time because it's a disappointment. I was bummed, but decided to go anyway since I was in San Antonio. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. Of course, I like history and history museums so that helped. 🙂
Yes the building itself is disappointing but the inside is not.
It is a nice experience if you had a layover in San Antonio
It’s a landmark to visit in San Antonio
I enjoyed being inside the Alamo. The security guard was very nice and shared a lot of the history with me. I want to go back.
Glad to hear that!
Market Place in Seattle. Crowded, compact and dirty. The ‘flying fish’ show is quite underwhelming. Ohh, the ‘1st’ Starbucks had a line to get into it. And, alas, it JUST ANOTHER STARBUCKS! Skip it.
…and if you had walked around outside the crowded covered area, you would have found lots of terrific food stands…Piroshky is my favorite…as well as actual locals on their lunch breaks. Or you could have headed for the Sound View Cafe…you have to step through the mob at the airborn-fish stand… and walk down a ramp. The Sound View has solid breakfast fare, a true Seattle coffee menu…and a view of the ferries…which are not tourist ripoffs but essential to our economy.
If you have any engineering curiosity…a baseball stadium with open sides and a retractable roof…and some of the best views from the upper decks. Red Sox fans outnumber the locals …because Fenway is so small. I’d recommend
Tourism without research…lots of it…makes you just another sucker.
Agreed. Notice someone tried to bring up the Piroshky place and the homeless on their lunch break, yawn. Beware of Seattleites, they're the same people who eat crappy healthy food and go "mmm healthy" lying to themselves... and others.
@@liannebedard5521 hit a nerve did I? Since you mentioned it, I did do plenty of research. Just not into Seattle.
@@glamp63 I will cry myself to sleep. Count on it…
@glamp63 💯 Seattle is overrated. Live in this shithole it's nothing special.
Astounding that you included the Grand Canyon!
Makes you wonder what this genius WOULD find inspiring. …
Swing and miss putting the Grand Canyon on this list…
I've visited the Grand Canyon six times (four to the South Rim, two to the North Rim) and each time I'm filled with awe. It never gets old. I like walking to a quiet part of the Rim trail and just having it all to myself.
Finally a comment from someone who went to the North Rim!!
The NR blows away the south rim in all aspects.
You’re wrong on the Grand Canyon. You must not enjoy hiking or the outdoors. Utah and the Grand Canyon are some of the most memorable outdoor destinations I’ve ever done. 27 states and counting.
The Grand Canyon is great. The eerie quietness as you look into the vast nothing. I will never forget my visit there
Then you went to the North Rim, because I never experienced that on my visits to the South Rim.
Just the sounds of Tourists and/or Tourons.
I could not disagree more with The Grand Canyon! It’s beyond incredible and you can easily spend many days there.
The problem with Niagara Falls is all the good views are on the Canadian. It too is spectacular and worthy of a long visit.
I will say the sea lions at fisherman's wharf are cool.
Yeah Briggs is a dumbass. Big time California-hater
Grand Canyon and Niagara are crazy additions to this list
Oh yeah Briggs, you totally nailed Fisherman's Wharf! It totally sucks! I lived in that town 20 years and did my best to avoid it. I had to go there once when family came to town and I could not wait to get out of there!
Couldn't disagree more about the Grand Canyon. You gotta hike to the bottom on the Havasu trail
It is amazing! My friends ran rim to rim to rim and I can't wait to do it myself some day! It's such a magical place.
Niagara Falls? Come on man. This is epic. Take maid of mist. US side is worse. See both
I'd rather like going back to Canada's side of Niagara Falls as well as the rest of Ontario. I like to go to Montreal and Ottawa. Maybe because I miss going to Europe.
Thanks for the list. I've been to most of these 'attractions' and agree that they are underwhelming. The worst part is that tourists spend a ton of time and money to get somewhere, stay a few nights and return home - only to be disappointed.
I think that says more about the people than the places.
The one that got me was Plymouth Rock. Never have we traveled so far for so little.
Totally disagree with the person who made this RUclips regarding the Grand Canyon. As far as his saying so many people were disappointed with the Grand Canyon, what parameters were use to come up with the statistic?
Pier 39 isn't Fisherman's Wharf . . . which is about 3 blocks West and is where a lot of commercial fishing boat are docked and where they sell their days catch.
I was blessed to visit the North Rim of the canyon with a friend who knew it well. We got stuck on a narrow dirt road in a forested area of slim white birch trees. Our host and my young son set out to find a ranger, while my daughter and I sat under a tree waiting, marveling at the quiet and the slim trees which bore signs of heavy snow loads that had bent their young trunks. The quiet was…unforgettable.
We did get turned around and went on our way. The beautiful daughter died of cancer in her forties…and that day in the woods at the North Rim is one of my lasting consolations.
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.
@@kathrynnorris5375 Thank you so much, Kathryn…
Grand canyon was nice. You need to slow down and take it in. It's cool when small summer storms move through. It's like watching the storm in a fish bowl. Very cool.
My wife and I visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona, loved it, will return someday. Also traveled east to Winslow to stand on the corner, so cool!
Such a fine site to see. 😊😊😊
And how about that flatbed Ford? ❤🥰
This philistine really included the Grand Canyon. Nobody says it sucks.
I would add Mount Rushmore to this list. It is ours away from anything else. You drive there you get there, you take a few pictures, after 15 minutes it’s time to go home.
As a resident of The Grand Canyon state and as one who has been there multiple times and quite enjoys it, I have to say that I’ve heard plenty of people complain about it. The whole “it’s just a hole in the ground” and “you walk and walk and the view never changes” are frequent comments made by visitors. It can also get crowded at the main lookout spots. I personally still think it’s worth exploring though, but to be fair, it’s only a 4 hour drive for me which makes it much more worth the effort
Those people who says that are never happy traveling & unappreciative and ignorant. I hate travel companions like that and after the first time, I never go with them again.
Atlantic City was fun before gambling. It was always a schlocky boardwalk full of kitschy shops & hucksters but that was what made it fun as a kid. Was a piece of great Americana by the sea, until the mid 70s.
I went about 1960 and loved it. Saw the diving bell, ate cotton candy and salt water taffy and absorbed the smell of the creosote infused boards that made up the boardwalk mingling with the smells of fish and sea air. I know it's changed since then but I have my memories. 😊😊😊
It was ruined by a certain politician named Donald Trump, who shall remain namele-WHOOPS! *🤭*
If you go to the Alamo expecting to see a touristy sort of attraction, you will be disappointed. Go to Disneyland. But if you go with the idea of experiencing raw history, then you won't be disappointed.
Truth.
As to the Grand Canyon, all I can think about is Chevy Chase in National Lampoon's Vacation. A few head bobs and he's ready to bounce. 😂
Went to the Grand Canyon last spring. It doesn’t look real, looks like a painting. I hiked a few hours on the Bright Angel Trail and went to several lookouts and it still didn’t feel real. Very beautiful though.
Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s Vacation to Wally World (not Walmart) couldn’t agree with you more.
I cannot believe the Grand Canyon made this list. If you're gonna put a hole in Arizona on the list its Meteor Crater. Niagara Falls is awesome too. You've gotta do the Maid of the Mist while you're there.
We’re
You disappointed that The Alamo doesn’t have a basement 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Maybe one of the HGTV remodeling programs can do an Alamo episode?
"And now HGTV and DIY Network combine to Rehab the Alamo! See Santa Anna and Steve Austin make over the corner baptistry! Laugh while learning valuable tips as Sam Houston and Davy Crockett get a lesson in interior design! And Jim Bowie tackles the exterior for new curb appeal!"
That’s where Pee Wee’s stolen bike is
I thought The Alamo was worth the visit. It is a place of history and a nice oasis in a busy city.
Of course not! The Alamo was an old Catholic Church about 1744.
Canyon de Chelly on the Navajo Reservation is more impressive than the Grand Canyon because while the Grand Canyon is terraced, Canyon de Chelly is a sheer vertical drop. The canyon is about 15-miles east of Chinle, Arizona.
Yep, you can dangle your feet over the edge. Nice cottonwood tree grove below for camping.
I tell people who come down South, "If you're in Memphis, you got to visit Graceland. You'll hate yourself afterwards for doing so, but it's one of those things you have to do." One thing you'll discover is whatever other talents Elvis may have had, interior decorating wasn't one of them.
Rumor is, it's up for sale!
It took a lot of money for Graceland to look that cheap.
Elvis had a sense of humor. He decorated the jungle room that way because his father hated the furniture when they saw it in a furniture store so that was all Elvis needed. I think the rest looks nice considering he died in 1977.
Too funny, I’m surprised Las Vegas didn’t make the list. Entertaining as always.
I *hated* Vegas when I went there for a conference. Can’t imagine why anyone would go there for “fun.”
Vegas should be on a list for places in the USA where you are most likely to get a contact High.
@@altitudeiseverything3163 you have to leave the strip. It's a distraction to all the natural beauty that surrounds the town.
@@Greatpics222 I’m sure you’re right. I’d love to hike that area, but there wasn’t time for that during the days when I was there for business. I disliked the city so much that I never went back to explore further. I imagine that the natural areas may be interesting, with quiet beauty. The opposite of Vegas itself.
@@altitudeiseverything3163 yes a dramatic contrast. I'd recommend visiting in October-late March and checking out Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Lee Canyon, Nelson-NV, Valley of Fire, and Boulder City / Lake Mead. The town of Blue Diamond in Red Rock has a bike rental shop and a great farm fresh restaurant surrounded by the mountains. Lee Canyon has a summer park, autumn colors, and ski area in the winter. If you have extra time, take a road trip north through Caliente and Pioche, Nevada and checking out Cathedral Gorge and Beaver Dam state parks in Nevada. You could also easily do Zion and Grand Canyon though they can get touristy.
Literally nobody thinks the Grand Canyon is in Colorado. I have to admit, my wife and kid were not impressed which to me was mind boggling. We stayed for an hour walking around. It’s beautiful and majestic.
Grand Canyon - simply wrong.
Times square should come with seizure warnings. It's just building plastered with tvs all the while you're dodging some of the worst costumes you've ever seen.
I have epilepsy - the blinking light seizure thing is BS.
@@purplesprigs Definitely *not* “BS,” but not as prevalent as most people think. Photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) affects an estimated 3 to 5% of those with epilepsy, in which flashing lights, contrasting light and dark patterns, and certain other visual stimuli can trigger seizures. Even very rapidly changing images -in movies, video games, etc.- can trigger seizures in PSE.
I've never ever been to New York city including Manhattan and Time Square. I will take any safety tips and precautions. I still believe new york city is still dangerous. The people who are probably born and bread and raised, are more likely impatient, rude, highly and overly opinionated, disrespectfully and shamefully selfish and arrogant and are always in a very big hurry
@@edprestoza4099 What is “shameful” is that you would make such negative blanket assumptions about people in a place you’ve never even been. That’s the very definition of ‘prejudice.’ And pretty “rude,” “opinionated,” “disrespectful,” and “arrogant,” too. 🙄 Your study word of the day is ‘projection.’ 😂
@@edprestoza4099: I worked in Times Square for two years, and am from the NYC area, and I have two things to say.
First of all, I never thought of Times Square itself as a tourist attraction. Sure, there are things there that you might want to go there for…like this theater or that theater…but just to visit Times Square? Nope…not unless it’s New Year’s Eve. Other than that, it’s just a place with a lot of theaters, and where a lot of people work.
Second, about those rude, impatient, New Yorkers…you obviously don’t know many. They may not take the time to talk your ear off on the street that someone from Minnesota might, but that’s not impatient…that’s having a train to catch.
Which actually brings up a third point…a lot of those “New Yorkers” are actually from New Jersey.
You cant just go to the rim and some overlooks at the grand canyon and call it bad. You MUST to inner canyon hikes to really experience it (ideally down to the river)
I went to three of those places: the Alamo (2017), Niagara Falls (1996), and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1968). My friend and I weren't expecting much of a sidewalk with stars on it, so we were mildly pleased with it. Niagara Falls was the largest I had ever seen, but it was much smaller than I had expected. My wife and I were mildly pleased for a few minutes. I thoroughly enjoyed the Alamo because of all the knowledge and interest I took to the place. For me, it was an immersive deepening of my appreciation for it. (Imagine an art scholar and a cretin going to the Sistine Chapel; they'd have totally different experiences.) The Alamo doesn't sing, dance, or whistle "Dixie," so I can understand why some tourists are disappointed in it. I stood outside Graceland (1977) a month before Elvis died, and of course before it became a tourist attraction, so I couldn't comment on that. I did, however, break a pebble-sized piece of mortar from the wall and gave it to an Elvis fan who was a friend of a friend.
Count me as one of the many millions who find the Grand Canyon stunningly awesome. 20 minutes in one spot maybe, then another 20 down the way and then another 20 and another 20 and another 20. you end up spending the whole day and leave filled with wonder. It is just mind boggling.
I would also add the Four Corners Monument to the list. It costs $8 per person to access the property (a rip off), the accuracy of the geographical spot of the monument is off, and I heard that sometimes there's a long line just to get your picture taken crouching down on each of the four states. Many have said that it's not worth it.
Sooo it is not like Meet The Millers???
It was ok in 1991, which was when I last was there. Never had the desire to go back
@@manfredmann2766 I've never been there, but I know from many reports that the Navahos own the area, and the road and parking lot is in rough shape. The memorial looks very nice, but the bathrooms are dirty, it sometimes closes without warning, no shaded place to stand when waiting in line for a photo op, and there isn't any kind of museum on the property either. Paying $32 for a family of four to visit the landmark just seems like a tourist money grab.
As for the Alamo, what did you expect? Some would like to demolish some downtown buildings to recreate more of the original site. I once worked just around the corner. From time to time the Alamo hosts interesting exhibits. There are other 18th century Spanish missions on the San Antinio River. Taken together, these are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
I expected more that the Old Adobe in Northern California. Bigger & more artifacts. But I just perused the outside and then did research for the rest. I do understand the pride associated with the Alamo history.
Shame about Hollywood Blvd. I lived one black away in the late seventies. All the theaters were open, the sidewalks were clean, no costumed characters , few homeless and good restaurants.I moved away in the mid-nineties.
In san diego it is very common for a dozen people to go out boating and only 11 come back.
Hands down.. Memphis Tennessee. I was driving through Memphis in 2019, looking for a decent place to spend the night. Just about every motel review said “Motel is nice, clean and a decent breakfast. But Memphis is a dangerous area on the planet to spend the night. Suggest you enter the city with a full tank of gas and stop to refuel just before your vehicle stops running”.
My car broke down there on the way home from spending Christmas at my father’s. I was pretty scared of the area and that was many years ago. Maybe I just broke down in a bad area, but I’ve been to Graceland and the neighborhood wasn’t that nice.
Memphis is scary. However, if you are a rock and roll fan, do visit SUN studio. The SUN studio tour isn't very expensive and is very interesting and impressive.
@adorable_anarchy2 The homes in the Graceland part of town all have bars on the windows and doors.
@@tammyclay62Sun studio is boring
@kaydod3190 We had a great tour guide when I was at SUN studio. That makes a huge difference.
A thunder storm emerged one evening when visiting the Grand Canyon with my family. I was hooked. It’s nakedly beautiful. I live in the Pacific Northwest so I see lots of green. It was a nice change.
Graceland was a private home, it’s interior is garish for sure, but to be able to walk thru the doorway of the Kings home is very impactful to anyone who is a fan TCB ⚡️baby
Love your channel. First comment. Grand Canyon is a shocking inclusion for me since I've always felt it was one of the most amazing places I've ever been. I actively recommend people to take the chance to see it. \O/
Oh yeah Plymouth Rock. One looks down over a railing to see a not that big, common looking rock. Nothing to see here folks.
Not even the actual rock
@@umassigkap true
I lived in Plymouth. Never went to the rock. Plymouth plantation was built on a site miles away from the original site on the side of a steep hill.
Well there's the Mayflower II and Plimouth Plantation down the street, but yeah 4 hours pretty much covers it.
@@courtlandbeale3223 5 with a good restaurant stop.
Putting the Alamo on this list was a bold move, LOL, you're not making any Texan friends today, lol. You have to admit though, the city as a whole is nice to visit though.
I think many places on your list are great places to see at least once.
Grand Canyon is definitely a favorite of my trips. The hike down to the river and back up was a great memory. Graceland, I saw from the parking lot of the strip mall across the street. I learned that a distant relative died defending the Alamo. I did enjoy the Riverwalk, even though it is man-made.
I'm incredibly surprised Mount Rushmore did not make this list. You spend more time walking up the path to the dead presidents than you do actually looking at them and there's almost nothing else to do. Meanwhile Crazy Horse is nearby and has so much more going on, from the active construction to the fairly extensive museum.
Personally, I think the Grand Canyon is breathtaking and I enjoyed the Alamo from a historical perspective. But can't stand Times Square (so many other wonderful places to visit in that neck of the woods!)or Fisherman's Wharf, especially now. I have always thought Hollywood Walk of fame was lame (grew up relatively near). It's been truly awful for decades
I visited The Grand Canyon 2 years ago. I loved it, so beautiful. The Petrified Forest, however, was a joke. You think forest, and you are going to see trees. NOPE, nothing, just a bunch of rocks.
Haha, Did you not know the meaning of the word "petrified?"
@@nwsvndr fair shot
What were you expecting?
I live in AZ and I plan to pick up and examine the rocks, but it is like a 6 hour drive, so not too crazy about rushing
Just a bunch of rocks that used to be trees..🤦♀️🤷♀️
I can't believe the Grand Canyon is on this list. I worked there for a little while, many years ago. Yes, at the south rim, it gets pretty crowded during peak season, so that kind of sucks. If you want to escape that, make the extra drive to the north rim. It's a lot less crowded and the drive there is absolutely beautiful. It's unlike what you may think Arizona is all about. Very densely wooded along that route to the north rim.
The Grand Canyon is amazing! But admittedly, you have to hike down inside to reach the really spectacular experiences. Yes, after 20 minutes it gets pretty boring at the rim. That was EXACTLY my reaction at 17 years old in 1995. Drive a few miles along the rim? Same perspective, just a slightly different angle. I've now hiked to the bottom over 20 times, and have visited many unique waterfalls inside (Havasupai, Vasey's Paradise, Ribbon Falls, etc). To truly enjoy it, you have to put in the effort, and it's not easy. This is why less than 5% of people ever hike down inside, and only 1% hike rim-to-rim.
You left out Salem, Massachusetts. Talk about a disappointment, it's a small ugly dirty city that happens to have some historic buildings scattered here and there.
I lived there on summer back in the mid 70's, pretty cool area. But that's almost 50 years ago.
I actually like the North Rim of the Grand Canyon more than the South Rim, but don’t mind going there. 😊
I am not even close to being an Elvis fan, and I had a blast at Graceland. But you're right about Fisherman's Wharf sucking.
Another fact about Roswell that many dont realize is that the "saucer" in question that supposidly crashed their did not. It happend on a private ranch 70 miles north of there(im pretty sure you cant even tour that allthough thier wouldnt be anything to see), thats just first place they took the wreckage before shipping it off East. If you enjoy UFO and Alien culture though its deffinitly worth visiting.
Fisherman's Warf used to be nice way back when.
For me Miami was super disappointing. If you just want to chill at the beach or club at night then it’s fun for you. If you are a restless traveler like me I was disappointed at not enough things to do and food not being good enough. I was far more impressed with Key West.
Miami is a dump
They got that mall in Brickell, a science center with a large aquarium. Fun river walk. Alligator swamp boats if you leave Miami. Miami Beach has some fun parks.
@@courtlandbeale3223 lol a mall. Brickell sucks.and its tiny. Walking around empty condos. How fun.That river walk is boring too. Its a boring ass city.
Conversely when I visited the Alamo a few years back I found it far more interesting than I expected it to be. Yes the city has grown up around it, but the video they show on the history of the Alamo was fascinating. And the fact that the Riverwalk is actually built on a real river not on a man-made one was quite a surprise. Now putting the Grand canyon on this list? I can only assume you haven't seen it in person, it is awe-inspiring and no picture of it is even close to seeing it in person. Now I know you get around and I'm sure you HAVE seen it in person, so, well, everyone's entitled to their opinion however wrong. 🙄. PS - spot on about Atlantic City. Maybe it should head this list.
You don’t go to NY to visit Times Square. You might visit Times Square because you’re in NY.
I used to live fairly close to Fisherman's Wharf. Practically every time I was there the weather was cloudy and cold, and it was raining. Vastly preferred the museum and planetarium at Golden Gate Park.
The Alamo is Getting Better, they are really fixing it up. I have been going back every 6 months or so to see the updates. I only live 2 hours away, and their is good mexican food in San Antonio
My family members went to the US side of Niagara Falls and loved it!
When my family went to the Grand Canyon , my mother and grandmother literally said “it’s a big hole in the ground”. My dad and I loved it. I agree with your thoughts on the Alamo. I think Plymouth Rock is bigger than just a rock. It is were the story of our country begins. Did the Pilgrims actually step this rock, probably not , but it’s a cool story bro.
The corn palace in South Dakota was the biggest disappointment for me.
That's the one I was thinking.
🤣 totally agree.
How about Wall Drug??
There is probably a sign or two for that one out there.
We thought the Corn Palace and Wall Drugs were a hoot! Traveling across the U.S., they were both welcome respites after a long drive.
@@manfredmann2766 LOL...we had to stop at Wall Drug after all those signs!!!
Your reaction to the Grand Canyon makes me think that traveling through the Avenue of the Giants, your reaction would be "Ok. I get it. Trees."
The World's Tallest Thermometer in Baker. Think Baker days is done once that new rail linking Fontana to Las Vegas is created.
The only things higher than the thermometer in Baker (CA) are the temperature that it registers and the price of gas that they charge.
What?? No Mall of America???
Not sure how the Mall of America is disappointing except for some stores going out lately. I suppose you have to like going to the mall in the first place, but it's very easy to get to even without a car, has lots of stores you would never see in a regular mall, and lots of restaurants.
he did not lie about a single place on this list lmao, i live in NYC and it does suck..i miss when i was a teen..when virgin records still lived and food was better and cheaper and there was fun to be had there, Atlantic city had me dying because his comments are so true my first date with a X was there and i had my whole lunch taken by those birds. and the walk of fame are literally dirty sidewalks..only good thing i remember was finding a Quay shop and getting some great affordable sunglasses ( they only have stores in LA) and getting my cousin a pair of hello kitty converses from one of those hentai shops. its like a warmer less noisy times square over there
If you go to the Walk of Fame, Fisherman's Wharf or Times Square, you'll probably find your car windows smashed. If you go after dark you may never be heard from again.
Mt. Rushmore is also in this category.
The way to experience Mount Rushmore is through the Cary Grant classic, “North by Northwest”.
Replace Niagara Falls with New Orleans French Quarter. Unless you are there to party , there's no reason to go here. It's really run down and dirty. So dirty. Homeless people everywhere. It feels unsafe, like you could be murdered at any time.
Always wanted to visit New Orleans then found out it’s the murder capital of the United States. Dirty, ghetto, and dangerous. I’ll pass.
Does anybody else smell piss everywhere they walk in downtown NY City?
I've been The Alamo several times, including before the River Walk existed. The history surrounds you. And they are always upgrading it.
There is a basement in The Alamo.
Absolutely not! Silly!
How old are you? When did they develop the River Walk? I was there in 1973 and I'm old. 😊😊😊
@@bethsojourner6798 It was 69 or 70. It was a very different place when I went there twenty years later on my honeymoon.
I LOVED the natural spectacle of the Grand Canyon, the bright lights of Times Square, (they have great delicatessen's there,) and the CANADIAN side of Niagara Falls. Last visited Fisherman's Wharf in 01. Had some good garlic crab at a small restaurant appropriately called the "Crab Shack." Got introduced to Anchor Steam beer, See's Candy, and sourdough bread in Frisco. Totally agree about the Alamo But the BEST chili in the world is in San Antonio. Also Hollywood. Loved Pink's hot dog stand there though. Great chili dogs.....
Times Square used to have great pizza by the slice.
The first time I saw the Grand Canyon I was so overwhelmed I cried. We were there for three nights, and I was just as excited when we left.
Your take on Time Square is SPOT-ON! I could not get out of there quickly enough. I had no clue what the purpose of that was other than to get squished by millions of tourists and feel like an ant in a trap. The rest of Manhattan... incredible!