Touristy Things That You Should Do
Doing touristy things isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It just means that these types of activities tend to be popular among those that are traveling to a new city. If you don’t mind some crowds and want to see a popular landmark in a particular area, check out one of these touristy things to do below.
Ride On A Gondola In Venice
Romantic, fun, unique, these are all words that describe the gondola experience in Venice. It’s a great way to see much of a city in a way that you just couldn’t with a car or public transportation. Throughout Venice there are a variety of places to get a gondola ride and you can even be serenaded by the person who is manning your vessel.
Cafe du Monde, New Orleans
Grab a cafe au lait and try a beignet at Cafe du Monde. It is so popular that some wait in line for hours – others wonder what the fuss is all about, but you should at least try it. Beignets are square French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar.
Gamble In Vegas
Las Vegas isn’t just a city, it’s an experience. In addition to sightseeing, you really should take a bit of time to do some gambling. It’s fun to see the Vegas strip, experience all of the lights and to just enjoy the casinos. Many casinos do give out free drinks so visiting a casino is a good way to cool off, enjoy a drink and perhaps win a bit of money while you are there.
Go On The London Eye
This tourist attraction will give you a bird’s eye view of London. You can see the beautiful skyline and the surrounding buildings. This giant wheel takes participants 135 meters in the air on a 30 minute ride. They can see out about 25 miles on a clear day.
Time Square, New York
Walking along Times Square is a must. From the huge billboards and people watching, the the Naked Cowboy and people dressed in cartoon characters – it’s something you won’t experience anywhere else. There is also Madame Tussauds, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, Bryant Park and more, along with great shopping and dining options.
Climb The Great Wall Of China
If you are up for a bit of activity, climb the great wall of China. It’s impossible to climb the 5,000 length of it in one trek, but you can climb a lot of the wall if you are feeling up to it. The best section to climb is Badaling. It’s easily accessible from Beijing and there is a cableway and handrails which makes it’s a lot easier to climb.
Take Pictures At The Eiffel Tower
It’s almost impossible to go to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. The 984 tall landmark, not counting the antennas, is the world’s tallest man-made structure. Over 7 million people visit the Eiffel Tower every year so it can be very crowded almost anytime of day that you visit it. During January and February and November and December it does tend to not be as busy, but still expect a lot of people to be there.
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