sight·see·ing
ˈsīt-ˌsē-iŋ 
: the activity of visiting the famous or interesting places of an area : the act or pastime of seeing sights
We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation.
We didn't go to the conference. We went sightseeing instead …—
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Rounding out the top five, Cairo pairs iconic sightseeing with some of the most affordable and flavorful street food in the world.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Artisan workshop travel is reshaping how curious travelers spend their time abroad — swapping passive sightseeing for hands-on hours at a potter’s wheel, a loom or a perfumer’s bench.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Rounding out the top five, Cairo pairs iconic sightseeing with some of the most affordable and flavorful street food in the world.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Adjective
Top 5 Can’t Miss Book a five-star stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte, which has a luxe spa and pool for post-sightseeing relaxation.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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