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

Examples of touristy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Getting pickpocketed can ruin an entire trip, so pick your bag wisely for destinations known for petty theft, like touristy parts of European cities with bustling centers and markets. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

During a week-long trip to Los Angeles, I was booked and busy, hitting up fun touristy spots, having back-to-back dinners with friends, and spending two days at Disneyland. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Yes, touristy, but not as overrun by price gouging business owners at places like Virginia Beach or Myrtle Beach. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Unlike other coastal destinations that easily succumb to high-rise condos, touristy restaurants, and run-of-the-mill souvenir shops, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea understands that growth doesn’t always equal progress. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 2