Most overrated/underrated tourist attraction

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

From my visit a couple of weeks ago, Versailles.

Even with a guide and skipping the line, you're still going to wait...  And it's miserable.

Tons of people.  Lack of air conditioning.  Some rooms that are small and very (VERY) crowded. Even more lines to get into the gardens.

I had a much better time walking into town, finding a great little bistro and drinking lunch.

[CuriousByNature]

6 hours ago, BenjaminNicholas said:

From my visit a couple of weeks ago, Versailles.

Even with a guide and skipping the line, you're still going to wait...  And it's miserable.

Tons of people.  Lack of air conditioning.  Some rooms that are small and very (VERY) crowded. Even more lines to get into the gardens.

I had a much better time walking into town, finding a great little bistro and drinking lunch.

Glad to hear your take on Versailles.  Any time I've been to Paris I thought I should check it out, but something always held me back.  I end up finding something else to do in Paris itself.

[marylander1940]

Slot canyons, underrated and I wonder how many folks got suck there....

 

 

[CuriousByNature]

2 hours ago, marylander1940 said:

Slot canyons, underrated and I wonder how many folks got suck there....

Hard to say - probably depends on the canyon angles and people's flexibility.

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

13 hours ago, marylander1940 said:

Slot canyons, underrated and I wonder how many folks got suck there....

 

The slot canyons are AWESOME.

I've done Upper Antelope, Rattlesnake and Owl canyon.  I still want to go back to do Buckskin Gulch.

It was these trips that made me fully appreciate how beautiful the desert can be.

[marylander1940]

8 hours ago, BenjaminNicholas said:

The slot canyons are AWESOME.

I've done Upper Antelope, Rattlesnake and Owl canyon.  I still want to go back to do Buckskin Gulch.

It was these trips that made me fully appreciate how beautiful the desert can be.

You were able to sneak through but how many Americans would get stuck...

Edited May 30 by marylander1940

[mike carey]

15 minutes ago, marylander1940 said:

You were able to sneak through but how many Americans would get stuck...

I wouldn't be at all surprised if @BenjaminNicholas were able to negotiate all sorts of confined spaces!

[Rudynate]

On 3/19/2021 at 11:39 AM, CuriousByNature said:

London Shopping:

Overrated - Harrod's (except for the Food Hall)

Underrated - Fortnum & Mason

 

London Sights:

Overrated: The London Eye

Underrated: Highgate Cemetary

 

Caribbean Snorkeling:

Overrated: Cozumel (better for divers)

Underrated: Roatan, Honduras and Buck Island, off St. Croix

 

Cakes and Coffee in Vienna:

Overrated: Hotel Sacher

Underrated: Cafe Demel

 

New York:

Overrated: Empire State Building

Underrated: The Cloisters

 

Stone Circles:

Overrated: Stonehenge

Underrated: Callanish Stones

 

Paris Churches:

Overrated: Sacre-Coeur, Montmartre

Underrated: Sainte-Chapelle

 

Belgium:

Overrated: Manneken Pis, Brussels

Underrated: Hans Memling Museum, Bruges

 

Natural Wonders of North America:

Overrated: Grand Canyon

Underrated: Canadian Rockies between Banff and Jasper

Is it Cafe Demel that has been in operation for hundreds of years?

[CuriousByNature]

37 minutes ago, Rudynate said:

Is it Cafe Demel that has been in operation for hundreds of years?

According to their website, since 1786

 

[+ bcbg1205]

Most underrated: Turin, Italy.

[BSR]

A former co-worker shared one of her favorite things to do when traveling:  go to the bar of the fanciest hotel in town, walk in like you own the place, order a drink, and soak up the atmosphere.  So my nomination (so far, still have 2 weeks here) for most underrated spot in Buenos Aires is the bar of the Four Seasons, fantastic ambience and people-watching, plus the fringe benefit of a smokin’ hot bartender.

Most overrated:  La Boca.  I found the tour interesting, the story behind the multicolored houses and all the different immigrant communities.  But the neighborhood is super-touristy.  I’ve enjoyed myself in plenty of super-touristy places (the entire city of Venice, for example), just something about the vibe of La Boca rubbed me the wrong way.

A bit overrated:  The Flower, only because it’s taking them a long time to repair it.  A couple of petals fell off, which makes it photo-worthy from only one angle.  Dunno why but I simply love the sculpture, and for that reason really want to see it restored to its full splendor.