Most underwhelming tourist destinations.

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Here are 3 from my experiences. All of them were pretty disappointing in presentation.

The Colosseum in Rome. (it's in the middle of dense urban area, and barely any distance separates it from modern buildings)

Times Square in New York. (nowhere near as large as it's made out to be, and the scale of the buildings surrounding it underscore its puny size in relation to the rest of the city)

Big Ben in London. (not too disappointing itself, but the buildings surrounding it are almost equally as impressive, so you'll spend more time looking at the buildings around it than at Big Ben itself)

What are the most underwhelming tourist destinations you guys have visited?


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.


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I neither fear, nor despise.
I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.


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I neither fear, nor despise.
I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.

Her


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.

Her
Aww, really? I'm gonna miss out on the Greek girl!? Fuck! Maybe I'll end up finding a nice Greek in Germany (not gonna cross my fingers for it though), but I'll still settle for German.


 
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The only tourist destination I guess you can say that I've been to is Dodger Stadium in LA.

My family is boring. We never go anywhere exciting.

Edit: Oh and Six Flags Magic Mountain. 10/10 would recommend
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I neither fear, nor despise.
I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.

Her
Aww, really? I'm gonna miss out on the Greek girl!? Fuck! Maybe I'll end up finding a nice Greek in Germany (not gonna cross my fingers for it though), but I'll still settle for German.

MFW I realized this thread has just been me and you commenting



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The only tourist destination I guess you can say that I've been to is Dodger Stadium in LA.

My family is boring. We never go anywhere exciting.
Get some money and go somewhere then!! THERE IS SO MUCH IN THE WORLD!!! YOU HAVE TO SEE IT!!!!

OH MY GOD THERE IS SO MUCH TO DO!!!! AHGAGAHAAGHAHGGHAAHGHGA

TOO MUCH!!!!

UGGGHHHHHH


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.

Her
Aww, really? I'm gonna miss out on the Greek girl!? Fuck! Maybe I'll end up finding a nice Greek in Germany (not gonna cross my fingers for it though), but I'll still settle for German.

MFW I realized this thread has just been me and you commenting


It's sort of funny how the retarded threads with no real topic get tons of responses, and then the threads with well thought out topics get none. >.>


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I neither fear, nor despise.
I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.

Her
Aww, really? I'm gonna miss out on the Greek girl!? Fuck! Maybe I'll end up finding a nice Greek in Germany (not gonna cross my fingers for it though), but I'll still settle for German.

MFW I realized this thread has just been me and you commenting


It's sort of funny how the retarded threads with no real topic get tons of responses, and then the threads with well thought out topics get none. >.>

Well............ya know.



People :/


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I enjoyed Times Square actually.  However I didn't care much for Nashville.
It was cool going downtown and all that, but I'm not a fan of country music. I went there for a Christian Music conference so I had some free time.

Other than that I haven't traveled much. didn't get to see much of Jacksonville, Florida when I went.
I mean, Times Square is alright, but there's so much hype surrounding the place that it'll inevitably disappoint. Same goes for the Colosseum.

I have to agree with you there. We hype things to an unreasonable level nowadays :/
One that certainly does not disappoint though is the Acropolis in Athens. That place is fucking incredible. Been on it like 5 times now (it's a good half-hour walk to get to the top of it), and the view of the rest of the city is spectacular. The tourism industry has to be the one thing that the Greeks can do well.

Isara our web designer here, actually lives in Greece :D
Funny, since I'm actually a Greek citizen myself (you probably knew that though by reading my other posts). Guess that makes him and I the only two Greeks here. Though I'm living in the US. For now.

Her
Aww, really? I'm gonna miss out on the Greek girl!? Fuck! Maybe I'll end up finding a nice Greek in Germany (not gonna cross my fingers for it though), but I'll still settle for German.

MFW I realized this thread has just been me and you commenting


It's sort of funny how the retarded threads with no real topic get tons of responses, and then the threads with well thought out topics get none. >.>

Well............ya know.



People :/
Hnnnnnnnng!

Well, it's always nice to know that there's a fellow Greek on here less than 12 hours before I leave here forever again.