I've traveled to all 50 states. These are the 7 most overrated tourist attractions in the US.

"I've visited all 50 states and most major US tourist attractions - some of which I found overrated. I wouldn't plan trips around the Four Corners Monument or Mount Rushmore. I'd also recommend avoiding Salem, Massachusetts, in October due to the immense crowds. I love visiting kitschy or unique tourist landmarks on a road trip or weekend getaway. In fact, after visiting all 50 states solo, I've enjoyed my short visits to nearly all the major tourist attractions in the United States."

"I love visiting kitschy or unique tourist landmarks on a road trip or weekend getaway. In fact, after visiting all 50 states solo, I've enjoyed my short visits to nearly all the major tourist attractions in the United States. However, in retrospect, I've found some to be overrated and not places I'd plan an entire trip around. Here are the seven tourist attractions I think are overrated."

All 50 U.S. states and most major tourist attractions were visited. Many kitschy or unique roadside landmarks were enjoyed during road trips and weekend getaways. Several widely promoted attractions were judged overrated and not recommended as primary trip destinations. The Four Corners Monument and Mount Rushmore are named as sites that should not be primary trip targets. Salem, Massachusetts, is specifically discouraged in October because of immense crowds. A total of seven tourist attractions are identified as overrated. Short visits to many major attractions were generally enjoyable despite the assessment that some are overrated.

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