Some tourist attractions have become so famous that visiting them can feel almost mandatory. They show up in movies, postcards, travel guides, and countless vacation photos, creating a pretty specific idea of what the experience will be like. But when people actually get there, the reaction is not always what they expected. A recent AskReddit discussion brought out plenty of blunt opinions about American attractions that left visitors wondering what the fuss was about. Some complaints were about crowds or prices, while others were much simpler: the attraction was smaller, stranger, or less interesting than people had imagined. A few answers were downright hilarious.
Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
Plymouth Rock was mentioned repeatedly, with several people describing the attraction as little more than a small rock sitting in a concrete enclosure.
Hollywood Walk of Fame, California
The Hollywood Walk of Fame drew numerous complaints about its condition, the surrounding area, and the gap between its glamorous reputation and the experience visitors actually have.
Times Square, New York
Several commenters described Times Square as overcrowded, expensive, dirty, and dominated by giant advertisements, while one New Yorker said it is still worth seeing once.
