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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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
If that sounds like too much sightseeing, don’t lose hope—this is also a fantastic area to escape the city and appreciate the great outdoors, all within minutes from Boston.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Take this lightweight sling bag from Baggalini out for any day of sightseeing in Japan.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
If that sounds like too much sightseeing, don’t lose hope—this is also a fantastic area to escape the city and appreciate the great outdoors, all within minutes from Boston.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
The pilot of a helicopter that crashed on a sightseeing flight off the Hawaiian island of Kauai last month, killing three passengers, told investigators that the aircraft vibrated and spun before plunging into the water, according to report released Friday.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Pennsylvania range which borders New York and New Jersey is less than three hours away from Manhattan by car and dotted with scenic sightseeing destinations such as the Delaware River, Lake Harmony, the namesake Mount Pocono and Pocono Lake, and Lehigh Gorge State Park.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Sightseeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sightseeing. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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