Atlantic City Boardwalk in New Jersey was one of the original tourist attractions, full of casinos, shops, and restaurants. Unfortunately, high crime rates have driven tourists and locals away, and the casinos and shops have become expensive and tacky.
Worn down and nearly empty, it went from a popular tourist spot to an area full of panhandlers, and during the non-summer months, it might as well be a ghost town. It’s always been a poor man’s Las Vegas, and for the traveler who wants to experience glitz and glamour, Las Vegas is certainly the right choice.
It's Not Magnificent. Is It Even a Mile?
The Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the largest shopping centers in the United States and the world. It has endless mid-and high-end shops, but there are also famous restaurants, massive museums, and five-star hotels. It's currently the eighth-most expensive place to rent in the US.
It's another place that is an expensive version of almost any shopping center. Make a stop to see the sights, then move on to places like Millennium Park or Willis Tower, or any of the other numerous places in the Windy City that offer a wonderful view.
This Museum Might Leave a Bad Taste in Your Mouth
The world-famous cola originated in Georgia, and while Coca-Cola has gone through hundreds of changes and spread all over the globe, there's no place for the Coke fan like the World of Coca-Cola in Georgia. It's bursting at the seams with memorabilia.
However, even fans have unkind things to say about this tourist attraction. Some say it's little more than a prolonged commercial (which has an admission fee), and others were unhappy with the small amount of company history they found. There is a tasting room, but it's one of the big draws so the crowds are sure to fill it. Even the gift shop has become disappointing, becoming far too commercial for some people.
A Testament to American Construction
Stonehenge is one of the most famous places in the world, but if you don't have the time to travel all the way across the pond you can visit Carhenge in Alliance, Nebraska. A replica of Stonehenge, Carhenge is made of vintage cars, spray-painted gray. It was designed by Jim Reinders in memory of his father.
Love of a son aside, there's really not much to see here. It's your typical road-trip attraction, great for pulling over and stretching your legs, and maybe getting a photo, but nothing more aside from the gift shop. Then again, it might be one of the most exciting things Nebraska has to offer.
Guess You Should Have Seen This One Coming, Huh
Craters of the Moon, in Idaho, isn't exactly out of this world. Despite the science-fiction name, this tourist attraction has little more than a landscape of volcanic rock. If you're planning a trip for yourself or the space fanatic of your family, be sure to keep expectations low.
You might get a few minutes of enjoyment out of a trip to this national park, but there's little chance you'll want to spend much more time there unless you're a big fan of volcanic rock.