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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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Goodbye to Instagram and Snapchat; hello to sightseeing adventures, solo trips to the movies and hours spent at the Art Institute.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
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Noun
Style it with comfy walking sneakers and a sweater slung over your shoulders for afternoon sightseeing, then dress it up with heeled sandals and some jewelry for dinner with friends.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Goodbye to Instagram and Snapchat; hello to sightseeing adventures, solo trips to the movies and hours spent at the Art Institute.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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