touristy
adjective
tour·isty
ˈtu̇r-ə-stē 
1
: patronized by or appealing to tourists
touristy restaurants
2
: characteristic of or relating to tourists
touristy behavior
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The decidedly not touristy reason for their visit?
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle's creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Summer can be overly touristy, which means crowded beaches, landmarks, and restaurants, plus exorbitant prices.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Make no mistake, this is a touristy area of Kyoto.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
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Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026
Other internet critics slammed his great-uncle's creation as touristy, insisting diners could find tastier versions among the legion of copycats.
—Danielle Paquette The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
Summer can be overly touristy, which means crowded beaches, landmarks, and restaurants, plus exorbitant prices.
—Sarah Souli, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2026
Make no mistake, this is a touristy area of Kyoto.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Touristy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/touristy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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