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I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

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I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

I wouldn't plan trips around some of the major US tourist attractions.

Emily Hart I've visited all 50 states and most major US tourist attractions — some of which I found overrated.

I wouldn't plan trips around the Four Corners Monument or Mount Rushmore.

I'd also recommend avoiding Salem, Massachusetts, in October due to the immense crowds.

I love visiting kitschy or unique tourist landmarks on a road trip or weekend getaway.

In fact, after visiting all 50 states solo, I've enjoyed my short visits to nearly all the major tourist attractions in the United States.

However, in retrospect, I've found some to be overhyped and not places I'd plan an entire trip around.

Here are the seven tourist attractions I think are overrated.

The Las Vegas Strip is near the top of my list of overrated destinations.

Paparacy/Shutterstock Although the Las Vegas Strip is a sight unlike any other, its artificiality puts it near the top of my list of overrated tourist destinations.

Despite that, I've enjoyed my time on the nearby Fremont Street and in the surrounding natural areas near the city, such as the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

The Four Corners Monument doesn't offer much beyond a photo opportunity.

Emily Hart For geography enthusiasts, the Four Corners Monument — where visitors can stand in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico simultaneously — is likely a bucket-list attraction .

However, although the quick stop makes for a fun photo opportunity, there's not much more to do in this relatively remote area.

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