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We hear a lot about which destinations are overrated, too crowded, expensive, full of scams, suffering from overtourism, etc.

But which ones do you think are deservedly popular? Which ones justify the hype?

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[–] Canopyflyer@lemmy.world 5 points 4 hours ago

Kauai and Maui. Only two Hawaiian island I've been to. Kauai if you want scenic hikes and Allerton Gardens is a must see. Maui if you want great food.

Door County Wisconsin and associated Washington Island when the lavender fields are in bloom.

House on the Rock in Spring Green Wisconsin. I don't care how far away you live, you should see this place. It's either a monument to a man's ascent to brilliance... Or of his decent into madness. Words really cannot do this place justice, it's just insane.

Red River Gorge, Kentucky. One of the greatest concentrations of natural bridges and arches in the world. I have spent years hiking in and around this area and still don't think I've seen all the arches. Come with your hiking boots and be prepared for moderate to difficult hikes that can include some climbing.

Banff Canada: Took a ski trip to that area back in 1999. It's an absolutely spectacular area. Lake Louise is still my favorite place to ski after all these years.

[–] CanadaPlus 1 points 3 hours ago

I've heard the Grand Canyon is impressive as hell and worth a look.

[–] Denjin@feddit.uk 6 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

My spare bedroom. It's great and can be yours for the low low price of £200 per night. Breakfast included!

^but if its a Friday night you have to put the bins out.^

[–] Blubber28@lemmy.world 5 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

Prague! Went there last September and had a great time. Beautiful and very walkable city, friendly people, and very affordable too. The city castle is an impressive site to behold, and one of the most touristy ones, but very doable if you go in the morning. But there are many other notable things to do and visit, such as the cold-war bunker under the Yalta hotel and the alchemy museum in the Jewish district. If you decide to visit, I would also recommend branching out for a couple of days to visit other cities like Pilsen (where pilsner beer comes from) or Liberec.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 2 points 3 hours ago

I've got a friend in Prague who wants us to visit, really annoyed that I haven't taken him up on that yet.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 2 points 11 hours ago

Mt. Fuji was beautiful. Ideally you should hire a car and drive around it, theres a series of small lakes, and each time you round a corner you get another beautiful view of the mountain over a different waterfront.

[–] CookieOfFortune@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago

Milford Sound, especially when it’s raining, especially if you an trek there.

[–] Darohan@lemmy.zip 3 points 14 hours ago

I went to the Meiji Jingu in Tokyo on a rainy day (so less crowded) and... Yeah, wow. Didn't even take any photos, I was just enraptured the whole time. Beautiful environment, beautiful shrine.

[–] AstralPath@lemmy.ca 6 points 18 hours ago

The Roman Forum. The Colosseum is cool but way overrated. The Forum is so huge you can easily spend multiple days just wandering around enjoying its history.

10/10 would recommend.

[–] Lasherz12@lemmy.world 39 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The highlands in Scotland. Beautiful in their entirety.

Pictures don't do it justice, I'd recommend a guided tour. Also you get to feed highland cows. They're all pets btw. This is Honey.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 9 points 23 hours ago

Also, sheep are incredibly cuddly, and will happily follow you the whole day just to get more head scritches

[–] Zarxrax@lemmy.world 66 points 1 day ago (6 children)

Most national parks. Especially Yellowstone is amazing.

[–] DaGeek247@fedia.io 19 points 1 day ago (3 children)

You know how the grand canyon always looks kinda crazy in photos? It looks just as crazy in person and it is wild.

[–] awfulawful@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 17 hours ago

It's one of those places where you go and say, "oh okay I get it. This is incredible." Pictures don't do it justice. The physicality of being next to it is hard to describe.

[–] greybeard@feddit.online 5 points 18 hours ago

I honestly think the Grand Canyon is even crazier in person. In photos, it looks like a big hole, but in person it is truly a grand hole.

[–] meco03211@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Reminds me of the Parks and Rec line from Ron Swanson. Something about only two things that are acceptable for a man to cry over. I forget the first one but the second was the Grand Canyon. I'm in no way ashamed to say that place got a tear in my eye.

[–] awfulawful@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 17 hours ago
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[–] makeshiftreaper@lemmy.world 33 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Gullfoss Falls in Iceland:

Just stunningly beautiful and close to Reykjavík. It'd be a massive mistake to visit Iceland and not see this

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Will be visiting Iceland next month. Can’t wait to see things like this IRL.

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[–] Hapankaali@lemmy.world 17 points 23 hours ago

Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum. Not a "nice" or "beautiful" tourist experience, obviously, but an extremely impressive one. I'm not a very emotional person, and have no personal link to the Holocaust, but one of the few times of my adult life I cried was when I visited the memorial site.

[–] BlameThePeacock@lemmy.ca 8 points 21 hours ago

My personal one that's not overrated. Hiroshima in Japan.

It's a wonderful city to visit even after you've been to the Museum, which should be a bucket list item for everyone.

[–] starlinguk@lemmy.world 24 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The Black Forest in Germany. Although you might want to skip the mass produced cuckoo clocks.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 hours ago

I love the Black Forest in Valheim!

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 11 points 1 day ago

The Grand Canyon is pretty sweet. Yellowstone too.

[–] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago

Ive been living in Outback Auatralia for almost 14 years. Got to visit Uluru once.

Took my breath away when it came into view. Over 1000km (thibknitsncloser to 1500km) away from the ocean. Middle of nowhere. A massive rock just sitting there. Of course you feel a spiritual connection.

I don't fully understand the cultural significance behind it, but I 110% respect the owners of the land, and what they believe in.

[–] superweeniehutjrs@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Montreal is beautiful and fun. People were always polite, food and coffee was amazing. Can't wait to go back

[–] ieGod@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

One of the best cycling cities in Canada too, weather permitting.

[–] moody@lemmings.world 4 points 23 hours ago

Many bike lanes are plowed in the winter. The weather is almost always "permitting" depending on how brave you are.

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 day ago

Machu Picchu. It does get crowded but we went first thing in the morning and it was peaceful. And it is stunning in a stunning place.

[–] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Loch Ness. I thought it was gonna be kinda cheesy and a regular lake beyond that. I can see why Aleister Crowley and Jimmy Page chose to live there now. Absolutely stunning.

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[–] mantra@lemmy.zip 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The North Shore of Lake Superior, in Minnesota. You need a car, though.

[–] dumples@piefed.social 2 points 20 hours ago

If you can hike part of the superior hiking trail do it. It's stunning and super nice

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Venice. Nothing close to it anywhere on earth.

[–] MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 hours ago

Venice would be my pick too. I was there to see the Vogalonga, which was spectacular. I spent a week wandering the canals, toured the Fenice and a hundred churches. I also had a lesson in rowing Venetian style, in the canals and out on the lagoon. The locals I met (mostly while food shopping) were gracious and friendly. . Magic city.

[–] BlameThePeacock@lemmy.ca 3 points 22 hours ago

I did not enjoy Venice personally. You're right that it's unique, but I preferred the walkable areas of other European cities more.

Also, fuck the mosquitos.

[–] Toes@ani.social 3 points 21 hours ago

EDC Vegas ✌️ fantastic time, everyone's so thrilled to be there.

https://lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com/

[–] IphtashuFitz@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Banff, Jasper, and all the Canadian Rockies in between. Especially if you like hiking in out-of-the-way locations.

Also New Zealand’s South Island.

[–] AmidFuror@fedia.io 8 points 1 day ago

Nice try. I'm not spoiling them by sharing.

[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 7 points 1 day ago

My own answer that prompted me thinking - French Riviera/Cote d'Azur

I think I somehow expected it to be full of massive resorts like so many seaside destinations.

Don't get me wrong, 100% of that coast is built up, no unused space at all. But in such a way that it's still beautiful.

[–] Hegar@fedia.io 6 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Gaudi architecture is legit amazing and worth the wait and crowds. Didn't even have time to see the sagrada familia, just the hotel and the park. Then we had the worst meal of my life in a tourist trap resteraunt on las ramblas. Even including that, so worth it.

Jiufen, taiwan - the village that people falsely claim inspired miyazaki's spirited away - is also just incredible. The views, the winding lantern-bedecked staircase, the teahouses. It's crowded and full of touristy knick knacks but i still took everyone who visited.

[–] Nibodhika@lemmy.world 2 points 3 hours ago

Honestly La sagrada familia is my second favorite Gaudi work, the first one being La casa Batllo. Hope you get to see it next time, and if you do pick up either dawn or dusk, the light through the windows is awe inspiring. Also, yeah, the Rambla is mostly tourist traps, also every single restaurant around the park Güell is an extra nasty tourist trap. There are some good places nearby, but realistically you're probably better off eating at a Tapa Tapa (the McDonald's of tapas) than a random place at the Rambla.

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