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19 Most Disappointing Tourist Attractions in the USA

Yellow Productions
Yellow Productions
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πŸ‘οΈ 40K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 1:01:17

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Editorial Summary

In this live stream, creator Chris from Yellow Productions discusses nineteen tourist attractions in the United States that he found disappointing due to excessive hype. He organizes his list geographically, beginning with several locations in Los Angeles, including Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood sign, Malibu, and Disney California Adventure. He notes that Hollywood Boulevard often feels dirty and lacks the cinematic glamour depicted in media, while the Hollywood sign hike can be desolate and hot. Moving through other regions, he critiques the beaches of California for their temperature and marine layer, the city of San Francisco for its perceived loss of magic, and the city of Tijuana for its crime and scam issues. On the East Coast, he addresses Times Square and Central Park in New York City, suggesting that the hype for these locations often exceeds the actual experience. He also covers the Empire State Building, the Liberty Bell, and Philadelphia cheesesteaks. The video concludes with observations on the White House in Washington DC, Florida beaches, Waikiki Beach in Hawaii, Chicago's Magnificent Mile, the Four Corners, and shortened Broadway shows in Las Vegas.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Hollywood Boulevard is sure to be one of those places that if you visit you are going to be disappointed.

The Hollywood sign is really not any more impressive from behind or above and frankly you really actually can't get that close to it.

San Francisco is a classic American city that has really lost his magic.

Times Square is small and once you get there there isn't much to do other than look up at the lights and move on.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Go to the Hollywood and Highland Mall for parking and to avoid aggressive beggars on Hollywood Boulevard.
βœ“If you're going to Disneyland for the first time, choose Disneyland park over California Adventure.
βœ“Visit California beaches in July, August, or September for better weather and warmer water.
βœ“Instead of Tijuana, drive to Ensenada for a better Mexican city experience.
βœ“For New York City observatories, visit the Top of the Rock or One World Trade Center instead of the Empire State Building.
βœ“If you want a peaceful beach vacation in Hawaii, avoid Waikiki and stay in Ko Olina, Turtle Bay, or on Maui.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Expecting Hollywood Boulevard to be glamorous like in movies β€” Know it's mostly souvenir shops and adult stores; visit Hollywood and Highland Mall.
Expecting warm beaches in California during spring break β€” California beaches are cold in spring; go to Florida instead.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the most disappointing tourist attractions in the USA?
QWhy are these attractions overhyped and disappointing?

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