The Most Overrated Tourist Destinations in the US (and Where to Go Instead)

After rounding upthe most overrated tourist destinations outside of the U.S., its time to go domestic.

Still, it can be hard to resist famous bucket list destinationseven when those attractions end up being overrated.

Here are some popular U.S. tourist destinations that are overratedand some travel ideas thatareworth your while.

The most overrated tourist spots in the U.S.

It should go without saying how much of this list comes down to personal preference.

I cannot emphasize this enough: This rock is just a rock.

(A rock!)

No idea if its all still there but it was pretty fun and creepy.

This notorious South Carolina beach gets called dirty Myrtle for a reason.

For a much less crowded, polluted, and too-touristy spot, try the close-by Litchfield Beach instead.

The truth is, theyre both really good, and they both also boast extra-long lines.

Anyone from New Orleans will assure you that Bourbon Street is not worth your time.

Here are just a few spots to add to your U.S. bucket list.

Bozeman, Mont.A laidback, outdoorsy access point to Big Sky Country.

Bear Lake, Idaho.

Its often called the Caribbean of the Rockies because of the teal, bright color of the water.

Kennett Square, Pa.This charming, Amish-adjacent spot is the mushroom capital of the world.

No, not the drug kind.

Charlottesville, Va.So much more than a college town, Charlottesville is also beautiful wine and horse country.

Portland, Maine.Maybe Portland isnt even underratedstill, its probably not the first Portland you picture.

As Ive said before: A good travel experience depends on the traveler more than the destination.

confirm you manage expectations and understand what youre getting into, wherever youre going.