tourist attractions

plural noun

: things tourists usually like to see or do
Buses take visitors to all the city's best tourist attractions.

Examples of tourist attractions in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bloomberg Surge pricing hits tourist attractions Merlin Entertainments, owner of Madame Tussauds and the London Eye, plans to introduce budget airline-style surge pricing to make up for the fall in visitors since the pandemic. Peter Vanham, Fortune Europe, 26 Mar. 2024 It’s recommended to book tickets for popular tourist attractions like the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, the Palace of Versailles, and the Eiffel Tower in advance, especially during high season (June to August and late December), as things tend to sell out quickly. Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2024 One of the oldest tourist attractions in the state, the park offers more than just swimming in the half-acre spring. Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2024 Once an alert was sounded, authorities moved to evacuate people from the area, according to local media, including the Blue Lagoon, one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Annabelle Timsit, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024 The capital of Arizona boasts many tourist attractions of its own. Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Related article Iceland volcano erupts again, molten rocks spew from fissures Located just under an hour’s drive from Iceland’s capital and largest city Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon is one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions. Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024 The following iconic landmarks are now not just commuter freeways but also tourist attractions worth visiting. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2024 To the south is the Zocalo — the main square with all of the city's top tourist attractions. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024

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“Tourist attractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tourist%20attractions. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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