pay a visit to
idiom
: to go somewhere to spend time with (someone, such as a friend or relative) : to visit
He paid a visit to his parents.
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Explore the region’s Swedish roots by admiring the Nordic architecture in Kingsburg, including a water tower modeled after a Swedish coffee pot, and pay a visit to the Sun-Maid market (and the world’s largest raisin box).
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
Visitors and locals alike pay a visit to the now-historic relic and its five symbolic courtyards (students are even known to pray here for good luck on their upcoming exams).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Along with fresh seafood, Galicia has mastered the art of comfort food, crafting a wide range of hearty stews that are perfect for a rainy day—and for best results, be sure to pay a visit to O Cebreiro.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Upon arrival, visitors can pay a visit to the butterfly house in search of colorful insects or hang out with the resident tortoises—but no trip to La Marquesa is complete without exploring the on-property aviary.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
Visitors and locals alike pay a visit to the now-historic relic and its five symbolic courtyards (students are even known to pray here for good luck on their upcoming exams).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025
Along with fresh seafood, Galicia has mastered the art of comfort food, crafting a wide range of hearty stews that are perfect for a rainy day—and for best results, be sure to pay a visit to O Cebreiro.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Upon arrival, visitors can pay a visit to the butterfly house in search of colorful insects or hang out with the resident tortoises—but no trip to La Marquesa is complete without exploring the on-property aviary.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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“Pay a visit to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20a%20visit%20to. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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