Top 10 Worst Places To Visit In The United States

[@WorldAccordingToBriggs]

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[@thebeautifulhobo1]

Briggs brilliant to add the Grand Canyon. I have never heard so much clucking except in the hen yard!

[@RocketDescends]

Are you high? You put Grand Canyon on here but not Mt Rushmore?

[@scottjoseph9578]

You need to know your history to realize why the Alamo was important. Phil Collins disagrees with you, Sir.

[@jimbobjones5972]

My friend, "The truth leans left."

[@marksnyder8022]

Everyone comes down on CSI--Tuscaloosa. It's not Law&Order: Special Rednecks Unit, but how many of those CSI series featured a real ghost, and the ghost of Bear Bryant at that?

[@marylandbluejay]

It's absolutely mind-boggling that you think the Grand Canyon belongs on this list.

[@nwsvndr]

I'm pretty sure he put this on the list just to raise our blood pressure. He does that, you know - he tries to be ridiculous just to generate comments. KZbin's algorithm is based in part off comments generated, so the more comments the better. (And by commenting, I just "bit the lure.")

[@richardroy6179]

And Niagra, who cares about the tourist trap stuff? Its the splendor of the falls.

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

Count me as one of the disappointed.

[@rabidgoon]

@@nwsvndr it’s possible, but briggs also doesn’t really strike me as too much of a “nature” guy. He seems to prefer people and local culture. He definitely doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy who’s going to hike into a massive canyon.

[@bigcahuna42366]

I agree. Even if the trails have mule poop, the Grand Canyon should be on everyone's bucket list unless you have limited mobility or really bad acrophobia or vertigo.

[@sarahchan42]

All of these make sense except for the Grand Canyon. Yeah, it's in the middle of nowhere, but if you're disappointed by that, then don't bother going to the other National Parks. Save that space for us who actually appreciate it.

[@DannerBanks]

Niagara falls is also amazing

[@AudreyC379]

Well put.

[@elizabethbarmann5361]

Agree!!!

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

I’ll do just that. I surprised Yosemite NP isn’t on his list. Another tourist disappointment.

[@dominez702]

Yeppp exactly!

[@martywestman3456]

If you find the Grand Canyon disappointing after 20 minutes, you my friend have the “ATTENTION SPAN OF A GERBIL”.

[@jamessurratt55]

I disagree with your opinion of the Grand Canyon. You've never had to Contemplate of what it was like for the early pioneer and explorers to come upon this sight not knowing what to expect. Then ask themselves, how are we supposed to get around this Canyon to get to the other side.

[@bradc6199]

What kind of mind is so fascinated with rocks?😂

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@bradc6199 The kind who has taken the time to learn even a little bit about geology and the earth’s early history, for one…. 🙄

[@vivian2217]

Gerbils are smarter than some people ❤

[@liannebedard5521]

@@bradc6199 If your have to ask, you won’t understand the answer…

[@Artuar3CRaFT]

As an Arizonan, the Grand Canyon is not a disappointment. It’s gorgeous.

[@robertvavra414]

I am 70 years old and have never met anyone who thought that the Grand Canyon is in Colorado. Could it be that some schools have stopped teaching geography? Could it be that the producer of this trash is a product of such a school? If the Grand Canyon disappoints you, could it be that you deserve to be disappointed?

[@liannebedard5521]

You are expecting too much of a bot. Or of the boys who engineer them…

[@blackholeentry3489]

@@liannebedard5521 (Little boys)

[@FERDI-f6n]

Foreigners (Not US citizens) do think it is in Colorado. I am Central American and know about geography but for some reason I always thought it is located in Colorado.

[@Hogtownboy1]

if you find the grand canyon disappointing you have no soul.

[@sitdowndogbreath]

It was the safety gates that were too low. Other than that breathtaking views

[@nwsvndr]

I'm pretty sure he put the Grand Canyon on here just to raise our blood pressure. And generate comments. He does that. He mispronounces things on purpose, etc. And we fall for it. Here I am, posting about it.

[@richardroy6179]

Niagra Falls too! Who cares about the tourist traps, stay a few miles away...

[@jeffsandler6190]

He was spot on. Hours of travel for 15 minutes of enjoyment. I'll take Sedona any day

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

I suppose I’ll refund my sole someday.

[@Stoney_Snark]

If you’re disappointed by the Grand Canyon, it’s you. Only cool for 20 minutes, straight up stupid to say.

[@milton9639]

I live in Las Vegas, near the Grand Canyon, and I can spend several days appreciating the beauty of the place

[@JBoy340a]

Me too.

[@ralphjohnson3202]

Pike Place Market in Seattle is a dud.

[@charlescahoon3557]

You don’t go to the Alamo to be entertained. It is a shrine to the independence fight in Texas. Yes, a city has grown around it so it seems small but the story is huge.

[@lawdogwales5921]

HUGE!

[@pattinickell7479]

I don't know who this joker is, but to say the Alamo is disappointing shows his ignorance. What happened here was epic and an example of unadulterated courage few can imagine. And the Grand Canyon? He has zero credibility.

[@jocider5698]

The Grand Canyon is disappointing if you're the type of person that would rather binge on streaming services while eating Doritos than get out in nature and hike.

[@christines2787]

Seeing the Grand Canyon has been one of the high points of my life. So beautiful.

[@sarahjane9512]

I saw the Grand Canyon decades ado and cannot wait to see it again...

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I think he threw the Grand Canyon in there just to get many comments and make more money. Is sad what greed makes people do.

[@DogDongDotCom]

That is a sad statement.

[@rabidgoon]

Grand Canyon is amazing. I lived there for three months working in a gift shop and it never got old. I feel like the typical lazy slob tourist who just goes to hang out on the edge will probably be disappointed, but if you’re someone who truly appreciates nature, it is magnificent and there is a lot to explore within and around the rim of the canyon

[@SirManfly]

Yup I have to agree! We spent an entire day there in the fall and it was fantastic! We definitely plan on going back again!! ❤

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I spent a season there working in the garage. Some of the best trout fishing anywhere is at the bottom of the canyon. A helicopter ride to the north rim is amazing, especially seeing the ancient cliff dwellings up close. Havasu falls is a must see. The colors are amazing. The cave of the domes is another impressive spot. The list goes on and on.

[@edprestoza4099]

It would be more convenient and environmentally great if the Grand Canyon is FULLY FULL of water

[@edprestoza4099]

​@@LuckyBaldwin777I too did my VERY FIRST helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon in Arizona during mid October of 2010. That is during the time when mexican, mexican americans and other hispanic/latinos all over the United States, are telling both Americans and other foreign tourists, not to visit Arizona. The strictest anti illegal immigration law in 2010. It is Senate Bill 1070.

[@claytonberg721]

Or the typical lazy youtuber who puts something stupid in his video to get the comment section going.

[@vaishx]

Grand Canyon? That’s probably among the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. Whoever calling it overrated does not know natural beauty

[@brettrobinson2901]

Yep...that's Briggs...

[@misterhot9163]

Yeah the GC is great for around 15 minutes, then you’re wanting to head back to the car. Not to mention if you live in AZ and out of town visitors want you to take them there, it gets old quick.

[@kallsop2]

I've been to different parts of GC several time and still admire the beauty. If you go upstream a ways you will get to Lake Powell. I spent a week with my now ex wife and friends on a 63 foot house boat and it's just fabulous.

[@misterhot9163]

@@kallsop2 that isn’t why you broke up is it?? 😮

[@kallsop2]

@@misterhot9163 No, it was about four years later over a couple of typical issues

[@Ray-b7l]

Never met one person who thought the Grand Canyon was in Colorado.

[@MarshaunLG]

I did

[@kathrynnorris5375]

Neither have I but then I live in Colorado.

[@Ray-b7l]

@@MarshaunLG You need to get a geography book and read it.

[@markmilitant]

Just got back from the Grand Canyon I couldn’t stop starting at that beauty and how in the world it was created to be on this list IS insane!

[@ballisonfargo]

If you’re bored by the Grand Canyon, you can’t be pleased. It’s truely awesome.

[@ecurewitz]

Those are people that enjoy Times Square

[@peter-pg5yc]

I also loved it

[@peggywoods4327]

Even my dogs thought it was awesome!

[@owoodford]

My feeling is that you need to go down into it. Just coming to the overlook of the Grand Canyon…it left me wanting.

[@liliana9299]

@@owoodford But you can go down into the canyon too.

[@andrewzimmerofficial]

i personally went to the grand canyon from vegas and i thought it was amazing. it was only 3 hours from vegas. we went in january and it was perfect

[@DannerBanks]

Couldn't disagree more about Niagara. We went on a boat to the middle of the falls and it was truly impressive

[@geoffmarshall6925]

Hornblower or maid of the Mist?

[@bigcahuna42366]

The NY side of Niagara Falls is kind of overrated but the Canada side is much better

[@DannerBanks]

@@geoffmarshall6925 maid of the mist

[@jimmydee1130]

@@bigcahuna42366 Don't even get out of the car on the NY side. CAN side is cheesy too, but not run down and the Falls ARE impressive.

[@Jerseybytes2]

@@DannerBanks what time of the year did you go there? Cause I made the mistake of going in late April and the US side was a frozen ice popsicle. The worst part was the guide. On the way back to the college he told us he'd exchange our Canadian dollars for US. I only had $5 Canadian, at the time it was $3 something US. he gave me $1. had to tell him twice he was wrong. he then gave me back the correct amount, but grumbled about it What took the cake was when he asked us if we wanted to visit Harlem at 2AM. why?? why not, I guess. I do know he didn't like my reply, so after that he just took us back to college in jersey.

[@amg9163]

Certainly a matter of personal preference, but I'm disappointed that *Disney World* was not on the list. Everything fake, the guests are usually cranky after waiting on lines for hours, overpriced, and *_people trying way to hard to have fun._* I would not go back if my ticket was paid for. I like stuff that is off the beaten path anyway.

[@juliedurden9479]

Disney World should be on this list! Have been there many times, and each time I asked myself, “Was that REALLY worth it?

[@itzamia]

Yet you keep going back

[@bobbybob3865]

@@itzamia @itzamia: It doesn't make sense to me either.

[@danduffy7974]

You are so very spot on!!!

[@BrentsTreehouse]

dude, both Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon are amazing places.

[@caleblaw3497]

I visited Niagara Falls and Grand Canyon and I was disappointed. The views are amazing but that's it. You can spent hours and you will be looking at the same view again and again. The view from different view points look more or less the same. When I visited Niagara Falls, I enjoyed spending time in a nearby small town called Niagara by the lake much more than the Falls itself

[@MnS101]

The Vegas strip belongs on this list.

[@williamaprewittjr337]

I agree.

[@chiarac3833]

Yes, it's for gamblers and drunks and I'm neither so not interested.

[@TysonIke]

I don’t know how it’s possible, but all of the places listed accomadte families, Vegas flat out don’t

[@toddapplegate3988]

Probably dropped below qualifications cause it would be a compliment and upgrade if it made the list.

[@wwaitkus]

I was thinking that when he mentioned what an annoying pain in the ass Times Square has become. That's basically all the Vegas strip is these days: panhandlers, pickpockets, scam artists, people selling bottles of lukewarm water from Costco, and buskers who will deliberately jump in your picture and demand money for it. It's overly crowded, you can no longer do the fun free things that they had in the late 90's/early 00's, and it's become a magnet for stupid drunk college students.

[@TheDunestrider]

If you have no expectations, you will never be disappointed.

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

Honorable mentions to either Disney park and Bourbon St. New Orleans.

[@shadrach6299]

Never to Bourbon St at night. It’s for high school boys. The strip clubs are depressing

[@ebinrock]

Agreed on the latter. Lived there, been there, done that almost the first half of my life.

[@JackF99]

@@pablodelsegundo9502 what in particular don't you like about the Disney parks?

[@BlueJay6441]

Bourbon Street is filthy and gross. Disney used to be cool but really declined

[@archimetropolis]

Go to universal instead

[@liannebedard5521]

I was blessed to visit the North Rim of the canyon with a friend who knew it well. We got stuck on a narrow dirt road in a forested area of slim white birch trees. Our host and my young son set out to find a ranger, while my daughter and I sat under a tree waiting, marveling at the quiet and the slim trees which bore signs of heavy snow loads that had bent their young trunks. The quiet was…unforgettable. We did get turned around and went on our way. The beautiful daughter died of cancer in her forties…and that day in the woods at the North Rim is one of my lasting consolations.

[@kathrynnorris5375]

So sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter.

[@liannebedard5521]

@@kathrynnorris5375 Thank you so much, Kathryn…

[@waltblackadar4690]

Agree with most of your list except for 2 things. (1) The Grand Canyon is spectacular. It's only a disappointment if you don't walk more than 50 yards from your car. Hike the rim at sunrise or climb down into it and it's amazing. You missed on that one. (2) Niagara is pretty cool. I get the video is "in the United States" but the falls, Cave of the Winds and the Maid of the Mist are all neat. But if you're staying more than a day, you'll need to hit the Canadian side or go elsewhere because there's nothing left to do on the US side after going to those attractions. (3) If you want disappointing, try the Washington Monument in DC. Cram into a tiny elevator to see the Mall from some narrow windows. Meanwhile, you wasted 3 or 4 hours you could have used to see a dozen or more spectacular museums or other sights.

[@Hiker_Mike]

Kept trying to wipe that hair off my screen 😆

[@gdennis310]

​@@Hiker_Mike Me too! Lol

[@te7406]

I cannot seem to get tickets to the Washington Monument since they sell out so fast online. Is there a better way to get tickets?

[@jennscott6858]

@@te7406you can often get tickets the day of by getting there early and standing in line at the gift shop, but by early I mean an hour plus before it opens.

[@te7406]

​@@jennscott6858 Thank you!

[@anakinskyogre1037]

ok the grand canyon should not be on this list its gorgeous

[@Meower68]

If you wanna see Niagara Falls, go to the Canadian side. The park, on that side, is very nicely-maintained. Very clean. Just lots and lots of people, all trying to get that ultimate selfie. There's a cable-car north of there, on the Canadian side, where you can cross the river many feet in their air. Nice pictures to be had. Been there, done that. The US side is da hood. Everyone we saw was looking over their shoulder. Once we crossed the bridge to the US side, we could NOT get out of there fast enough.

[@coolaunt516]

I also visited the Canadian side. Amongst other things I heard an Elvis impersonator sing. I have no words.

[@dsuttajit]

True

[@BrentsTreehouse]

The park on the NY side is much nicer, and the trails along the gorge in the NY side are also more natural and beautiful. The city of NF NY does have rough spots of course.

[@Hogtownboy1]

I pretty sure he meant both sides of the border. Ultimate tourist trap.

[@kaydod3190]

New York side National Park is nicer and Canada is lame

[@JackF99]

Isn't anyone going to mention the fact that the Grand Canyon is not disappointing?

[@ScottShedd123]

It is compared to Sedona or the Painted deserts.

[@jimmbear3998]

Can you do a list of underrated U.S. destinations that people might not know about? For me one that comes to mind is Molokai which is one of the lesser known Hawaiian Islands much more authentic than touristy Oahu. I loved staying on Molokai and took a tour of the entire island with a tour guide who had lived there for years and was great so saw everything. Also, a historic place that is already well known that I enjoyed much much more than the Alamo or Liberty Bell was Williamsburg. I spent a week there in 2018 with my parents before my Dad passed away, so much to see. We did Jamestown, York, Colonial Town, William and Mary, and more. It was better than expected.

[@miamivicefanatic9736]

I've visited the Grand Canyon six times (four to the South Rim, two to the North Rim) and each time I'm filled with awe. It never gets old. I like walking to a quiet part of the Rim trail and just having it all to myself.

[@manfredmann2766]

Finally a comment from someone who went to the North Rim!! The NR blows away the south rim in all aspects.

[@GenXstra]

I was born and raise in San Francisco .Fishermans Wharf was a great place for even locals to hang out before 2000. The downfall was when they kicked the local businesses out for corporations.

[@thebeautifulhobo1]

Here Here!

[@manfredmann2766]

Glad I visited in 1990

[@sgssgssgs]

Times Square as well. Pre-Guillani it was cool. Now it’s just like a mall anywhere in America.

[@swtv1754]

​@sgssgssgs Wish I could have gone there back then. I heard it was fun, dangerous, and raunchy. Sounds like my kind of place!!

[@edprestoza4099]

That sucks like shit

[@shaundensmith8938]

As a truck driver I once passed through Roswell. I was being paid to drive through and I was still underwhelmed.

[@glamp63]

😂😂

[@renegadetenor]

yep

[@jimcrall]

How on Earth could you not include Mount Rushmore on this list? Once you see it, you realize that the pictures absolutely do it more justice than it deserves.

[@andrewward5891]

Yeah I was surprised Rushmore didn’t make the list. And it’s a haul to get there too.

[@michaelfarley9176]

While you are talking about South Dakota the Corn Palace in Mitchell sucks even worse. Definitely should have been on this list.

[@bradleymorehouse7462]

Yeah. I checked this list just to see if it was included.

[@herranton]

Sure, Mt Rushmore itself is not worth the price of admission, but the rest of the black hills, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave NP are all amazing. You could spend weeks exploring the area.

[@jodeegu]

@@andrewward5891Mt Rushmore is totally underwhelming, especially after seeing Crazy Horse.

[@bethd9160]

Astounding that you included the Grand Canyon!

[@liannebedard5521]

Makes you wonder what this genius WOULD find inspiring. …

[@cjdoig45]

Fisherman's wharf was awesome... 40 years ago.

[@JC-il4or]

It wasn't too bad 30 years ago either.

[@RandomRabbit007]

Its still not bad. Was great pre-2019 and improving from the current state of things. Who doesnt like great seafood and sea-lions? They even have free magic shows there

[@bukboefidun9096]

Exactly

[@MrKim-kv2vv]

@@RandomRabbit007 Keep expectations low, you won’t be disappointed.😁 I lived S.F. 1957-1974 growing up from 3 years old. Fisherman’s wharf was a vibrant, fun place to ride out bicycles to. Now, it’s a shell of what it once was. 🥺

[@sherrellbennett1333]

No it wasn't.

[@davidholmer6099]

I wasn’t disappointed by the Alamo, I was disappointed with Texans for not protecting the sanctity of the Alamo.

[@loriloristuff]

Most definitely!

[@jeremynkelley]

Good point! Cuz ya the building and history are amazing.

[@KristaCarrington]

History buffs find it interesting.

[@observer3232]

Was driving back to Ft Worth from S TX about 40 years ago and we decided to get off I-35 and see The Alamo. It was located across the street from Alamo Savings & Loan, next to Alamo Dry Cleaners and Davy Crockett Liquors. It was closed for the evening, but we parked the car, got out and looked at it and then split.

[@edprestoza4099]

What happened to the rest of the original buildings around the Alamo? Probably the buildings got too old and fell apart. But the surrounding areas are not authentic

[@joshuarosa3476]

The Grand Canyon is great. The eerie quietness as you look into the vast nothing. I will never forget my visit there

[@manfredmann2766]

Then you went to the North Rim, because I never experienced that on my visits to the South Rim. Just the sounds of Tourists and/or Tourons.

[@suzannepatterson5548]

I loved The Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls is amazing. Can’t believe you put these on the list. The rest…..yep

[@billnolte8644]

Personally, I don't think the Alamo being disappointing is a problem with the site as much as it is the peoples' expectations. It was a small fort in a relatively remote outpost from the mid 1800s. No one who actually knows this would expect it to be huge or amazing by today's standards. Plus pretty much everyone that defended it was killed in its defense. The awesomeness of this site comes from standing in it and realizing the enormity of what took place there, and how it impacted history. Same with Plymouth Rock. As for the rest? Couldn't agree more.

[@bryanjones8778]

Back in the 90s (before Google Maps), I was driving through San Antonio. I thought while I was there, I would check out the Alamo. When I asked someone for directions, they told me not to waste my time because it's a disappointment. I was bummed, but decided to go anyway since I was in San Antonio. Surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. Of course, I like history and history museums so that helped. 🙂

[@greggpurviance7252]

Yes the building itself is disappointing but the inside is not.

[@jonathanherndon1012]

It is a nice experience if you had a layover in San Antonio

[@dsuttajit]

It’s a landmark to visit in San Antonio

[@tammiepulley7167]

I enjoyed being inside the Alamo. The security guard was very nice and shared a lot of the history with me. I want to go back.

[@rbsmith3365]

Glad to hear that!

[@joekuhnlovesretirement]

Niagara Falls? Come on man. This is epic. Take maid of mist. US side is worse. See both

[@edprestoza4099]

I'd rather like going back to Canada's side of Niagara Falls as well as the rest of Ontario. I like to go to Montreal and Ottawa. Maybe because I miss going to Europe.

[@rdspam]

4:02 Funny that you mock for thinking the Grand Canyon is in Colorado, then show a picture of Horseshoe Bend when discussing the “beginning of the Grand Canyon”😂

[@JasonAllen-ec4ne]

Being from Colorado, uhhh, I can’t fathom anyone not knowing it is in Arizona.

[@martinavaslovik3433]

Oh yeah Briggs, you totally nailed Fisherman's Wharf! It totally sucks! I lived in that town 20 years and did my best to avoid it. I had to go there once when family came to town and I could not wait to get out of there!

[@CelticWarrior76]

Thanks for the list. I've been to most of these 'attractions' and agree that they are underwhelming. The worst part is that tourists spend a ton of time and money to get somewhere, stay a few nights and return home - only to be disappointed.

[@pattinickell7479]

I think that says more about the people than the places.

[@joekuhnlovesretirement]

Grand Canyon overhyped? I went 30 years ago and still cherish it

[@edprestoza4099]

As I wrote earlier about the Grand Canyon being conveniently and environmentally great because I want it FULLY FULL of water. Back then it was. Now the water is shrinking and disappearing slowly.

[@SniperLogic]

Me also. So much so that I return to it every other year & stay a few days. The north rim is best.

[@beaumac]

I could not disagree more with The Grand Canyon! It’s beyond incredible and you can easily spend many days there. The problem with Niagara Falls is all the good views are on the Canadian. It too is spectacular and worthy of a long visit.

[@MO-vr1jg]

Swing and miss putting the Grand Canyon on this list…

[@glamp63]

Market Place in Seattle. Crowded, compact and dirty. The ‘flying fish’ show is quite underwhelming. Ohh, the ‘1st’ Starbucks had a line to get into it. And, alas, it JUST ANOTHER STARBUCKS! Skip it.

[@liannebedard5521]

…and if you had walked around outside the crowded covered area, you would have found lots of terrific food stands…Piroshky is my favorite…as well as actual locals on their lunch breaks. Or you could have headed for the Sound View Cafe…you have to step through the mob at the airborn-fish stand… and walk down a ramp. The Sound View has solid breakfast fare, a true Seattle coffee menu…and a view of the ferries…which are not tourist ripoffs but essential to our economy. If you have any engineering curiosity…a baseball stadium with open sides and a retractable roof…and some of the best views from the upper decks. Red Sox fans outnumber the locals …because Fenway is so small. I’d recommend Tourism without research…lots of it…makes you just another sucker.

[@courtlandbeale3223]

Agreed. Notice someone tried to bring up the Piroshky place and the homeless on their lunch break, yawn. Beware of Seattleites, they're the same people who eat crappy healthy food and go "mmm healthy" lying to themselves... and others.

[@glamp63]

@@liannebedard5521 hit a nerve did I? Since you mentioned it, I did do plenty of research. Just not into Seattle.

[@liannebedard5521]

@@glamp63 I will cry myself to sleep. Count on it…

[@ralphjohnson3202]

@glamp63 💯 Seattle is overrated. Live in this shithole it's nothing special.

[@eudaenomic]

The Alamo is free to enter and browse. The gift shop is a small section of the actual chapel. In the grounds you'll find historical information. I gotta say, I can imagine the look on his partner's face when he says how big his member is.

[@DannerBanks]

Couldn't disagree more about the Grand Canyon. You gotta hike to the bottom on the Havasu trail

[@martharunstheworld]

It is amazing! My friends ran rim to rim to rim and I can't wait to do it myself some day! It's such a magical place.

[@sheldoncarson4793]

Totally disagree with the person who made this KZbin regarding the Grand Canyon. As far as his saying so many people were disappointed with the Grand Canyon, what parameters were use to come up with the statistic?

[@keystothecountry1539]

I will say the sea lions at fisherman's wharf are cool.

[@RandomRabbit007]

Yeah Briggs is a dumbass. Big time California-hater

[@kenhughes009]

I agree with everything but the Grand Canyon, you're way off with that one.

[@rickmaher3927]

This guy is mistakenly pinpointing places as tourist traps, rather than must sees with more surrounding areas to visit. For example, fisherman's wharf in San Francisco isn't a tourist trap. It's a place to go eat lunch while you are visiting SF. I worked in SF selling resorts for 3 years and I always told people to go to Marin and see the Redwoods. Go to Napa and Sonoma to wine taste. If you have more time, go to Lake Tahoe and even Yosemite for a few days. So much to see in northern Cal. No one goes to see fisherman's wharf. It's a stop off on an incredible journey to see something else. Grand Canyon has so many activities from sight-seeing to hiking to horseback riding to camping and swimming and boating. But its also a drive to Sedona (gorgeous) and other surrounding areas. Niagara Falls is beautiful and you can go see other things surrounding the falls. You gotta make a wonderful trip out of it. Do your research before hand. I agree with him for many of these locations, but not for the ones I mentioned above. Enjoy!

[@Chaz610]

I visited Grand Canyon with my family during fall break several years ago. Not only was it not crowded but it was cool and comfortable. Being outdoors kinda people we had a blast and rode mules for the first time. Maybe you need to take a deep breath friend.

[@stanleykaszynski3307]

My wife and I visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona, loved it, will return someday. Also traveled east to Winslow to stand on the corner, so cool!

[@bethsojourner6798]

Such a fine site to see. 😊😊😊

[@svenmorgenstern9506]

And how about that flatbed Ford? ❤🥰

[@justingibson1150]

This philistine really included the Grand Canyon. Nobody says it sucks.

[@danielbrockerttravel]

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is more like the Walk of Lame.

[@brentross9233]

Replace Niagara Falls with New Orleans French Quarter. Unless you are there to party , there's no reason to go here. It's really run down and dirty. So dirty. Homeless people everywhere. It feels unsafe, like you could be murdered at any time.

[@AK47BLACKice]

Always wanted to visit New Orleans then found out it’s the murder capital of the United States. Dirty, ghetto, and dangerous. I’ll pass.

[@ltoland112]

Personally I loved Graceland. T the Grand Canyon is truly spectacular. There’s a lot to see and do there if you dig a bit deeper. Def agree with Fisherman’s wharf. Avoid avoid!

[@Chuckinca]

Pier 39 isn't Fisherman's Wharf . . . which is about 3 blocks West and is where a lot of commercial fishing boat are docked and where they sell their days catch.

[@Evilnor7]

Says he's going to talk about the New York side of Niagra, but immediately shows the horseshoe falls, which are on the Canadian side. Lol.

[@greatbigguy]

I have a friend who had traveled all over the world. She said the most breath-taking sight she has ever seen was the Grand Canyon.

[@pdxmtngoat]

The Grand Canyon is well worth visiting. The North Rim is the best. South Rim is tourist mayhem. Love the canyon. Totally agree with Roswell, New Mexico. Underwhelming.

[@who2u333]

As a Texan, I can tell you that the data on the Alamo is true. See it to check it off your list, but don't expect much or stay long. Hang around the river walk. However, I disagree with Briggs on the Grand Canyon. I thought it would be lame before I went and have been there 4 times since. I find it amazing, but that may just be me.

[@jeremynkelley]

I agree with every word you said.

[@asajayunknown6290]

Do not agree at all about the Grand Canyon. Get up early and tour it as the sun comes up. I find it heavenly. Especially the North Rim and the Havasupai walkway. Also disagree on Niagara. Take the Lady of the Mist tour. Truly unique. Also would highly recommend going across the bridge into Canada at night around Christmas. They light up the falls. It's awe inspiring. You forgot Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse in SD. Not worth the drive.

[@torilewitt8511]

We thought Mt. Rushmore was pretty amazing. We also enjoyed Crazy Horse, but we went knowing it might be a little over the top touristy.

[@asajayunknown6290]

@torilewitt8511 I like visiting Rapid City and the environs 😀 The monuments? Meh.

[@kaydod3190]

Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse are great

[@stringfellowhawke5844]

I cannot believe the Grand Canyon made this list. If you're gonna put a hole in Arizona on the list its Meteor Crater. Niagara Falls is awesome too. You've gotta do the Maid of the Mist while you're there.

[@OjaiWeber]

Love your channel. First comment. Grand Canyon is a shocking inclusion for me since I've always felt it was one of the most amazing places I've ever been. I actively recommend people to take the chance to see it. \O/

[@charlesbullghost5491]

The grand canyon is the second or third largest canyon in the entire world 🌎. My great inspiring wisdom for today. Have a great fabulous wonderful day.😀

[@rickjohnson3215]

My wife and I had the good fortune to see the Alamo in the early 80’s when the neighborhood was nicer and there was only the official gift shop. Then it was a place of reverence with men removing their hats in respect for those who paid the price for Texas freedom. I’ve seen what has happened there today and it just breaks my heart.

[@lawdogwales5921]

That's when I saw it, in the 80s! Everything was better then. I remember the Alamo!

[@BenSussmanpro]

Atlantic City was fun before gambling. It was always a schlocky boardwalk full of kitschy shops & hucksters but that was what made it fun as a kid. Was a piece of great Americana by the sea, until the mid 70s.

[@bethsojourner6798]

I went about 1960 and loved it. Saw the diving bell, ate cotton candy and salt water taffy and absorbed the smell of the creosote infused boards that made up the boardwalk mingling with the smells of fish and sea air. I know it's changed since then but I have my memories. 😊😊😊

[@a.grimes4202]

It was ruined by a certain politician named Donald Trump, who shall remain namele-WHOOPS! *🤭*

[@umassigkap]

We’re You disappointed that The Alamo doesn’t have a basement 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MichaelMeade-d7b]

Maybe one of the HGTV remodeling programs can do an Alamo episode?

[@loriloristuff]

"And now HGTV and DIY Network combine to Rehab the Alamo! See Santa Anna and Steve Austin make over the corner baptistry! Laugh while learning valuable tips as Sam Houston and Davy Crockett get a lesson in interior design! And Jim Bowie tackles the exterior for new curb appeal!"

[@bb-1359]

That’s where Pee Wee’s stolen bike is

[@leonb2637]

I thought The Alamo was worth the visit. It is a place of history and a nice oasis in a busy city.

[@rbsmith3365]

Of course not! The Alamo was an old Catholic Church about 1744.

[@OldDemonTooth]

The Grand Canyon is AWESOME. Doesn't belong on this list at all.

[@frankieruiz1555]

You’re wrong on the Grand Canyon. You must not enjoy hiking or the outdoors. Utah and the Grand Canyon are some of the most memorable outdoor destinations I’ve ever done. 27 states and counting.

[@travist.7279]

I'm surprised that none of the Disney parks got mentioned. Where else can you spend $100+ to spend the day standing in line? That's just to get in---food and souvenirs are extra. With luck, you might get on as many as 3 rides. But then, I guess that ANY so-called "theme" park.

[@birbluv9595]

At least for Disney World in Florida - You have to study everything before you go, pick exactly the right week for lower crowds, figure out ways to save money. There are tons of KZbin channels to help and excellent bloggers. I love to go. But, due to my age and disabilities, I cannot go on many of the most popular rides.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

I would put them all on the list collectively. Why go to a tacky theme park when this country is filled with such stunning natural wonders in nearly every state? No wonder our obesity rate is so high….

[@jennscott6858]

Maybe because they’re not as disappointing as you think they are? You can bring your own food, ride way more than three rides per day if you choose to, and I’m really not sure about the obesity comment?! Going to Disney requires training to be on your feet that long and I always get around 20k steps per day at Disney.

[@birbluv9595]

@@altitudeiseverything3163 not all of us are physically able to hike around national parks even when they have normal BMI. I have an extremely unstable right ankle and foot due to arthritis and numerous breaks and sprains. Disney offers a safe place with handicap-accessible pathways around beautiful plants and buildings (go to Epcot and Animal Kingdom), where i can log 20,000 steps without the risks my doctors will not let me take. Disney is, in many ways, a wonderful vacation for people whose bodies are not perfect.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@jennscott6858 I’ve been, but it’s *not* for me. I would much rather get those 20K steps (briskly) *in nature,* preferably with some elevation gain, with quiet (except birdsong, wind & water sounds), or the equivalent exercise on a bicycle, or on snowshoes, or skis. *Those* activities are fun, healthy, relaxing/rejuvenating, and sometimes even exciting (wildlife encounters, new discoveries, etc.) to me. I just don’t see *any* appeal in crowds, hot pavement, long lines, *or rides like that.* But bringing your own food is a good idea for those who enjoy theme parks, and could be a big improvement over the sugary, high sodium, high fat, nutrient-devoid crap available there.

[@MitchMitsch]

I took a helicopter flight through the Grand Cannon. Amazing. Once on the bottom, hoped on a speed boat. And then back on the helicopter to exit. Once in a life time experience.

[@thebeautifulhobo1]

How FUN!! I want to do that. Took the helicopter over the Canyon in Kauai , also very cool.

[@mvp0]

Who offers those types of tours? I hiked down the South Rim Trail before, but I do not think I am fit enough to get all the way down to Colorado river or go Rim to Rim especially (lol). Definitely want to come back one day though!

[@kaydod3190]

I would love to do that one day

[@alabamaal225]

I tell people who come down South, "If you're in Memphis, you got to visit Graceland. You'll hate yourself afterwards for doing so, but it's one of those things you have to do." One thing you'll discover is whatever other talents Elvis may have had, interior decorating wasn't one of them.

[@joywebster2678]

Rumor is, it's up for sale!

[@tammyclay62]

It took a lot of money for Graceland to look that cheap.

[@debra2700]

Elvis had a sense of humor. He decorated the jungle room that way because his father hated the furniture when they saw it in a furniture store so that was all Elvis needed. I think the rest looks nice considering he died in 1977.

[@glendasuggs2813]

I love your videos Briggs but this one had me LAUGHING the ENTIRE VIDEO

[@dalemoore8582]

When my family went to the Grand Canyon , my mother and grandmother literally said “it’s a big hole in the ground”. My dad and I loved it. I agree with your thoughts on the Alamo. I think Plymouth Rock is bigger than just a rock. It is were the story of our country begins. Did the Pilgrims actually step this rock, probably not , but it’s a cool story bro.

[@melodyanderson7914]

Went to the Grand Canyon last spring. It doesn’t look real, looks like a painting. I hiked a few hours on the Bright Angel Trail and went to several lookouts and it still didn’t feel real. Very beautiful though.

[@manfredmann2766]

Chevy Chase in National Lampoon’s Vacation to Wally World (not Walmart) couldn’t agree with you more.

[@enigmawyoming5201]

Hands down.. Memphis Tennessee. I was driving through Memphis in 2019, looking for a decent place to spend the night. Just about every motel review said “Motel is nice, clean and a decent breakfast. But Memphis is a dangerous area on the planet to spend the night. Suggest you enter the city with a full tank of gas and stop to refuel just before your vehicle stops running”.

[@adorable_anarchy2]

My car broke down there on the way home from spending Christmas at my father’s. I was pretty scared of the area and that was many years ago. Maybe I just broke down in a bad area, but I’ve been to Graceland and the neighborhood wasn’t that nice.

[@tammyclay62]

Memphis is scary. However, if you are a rock and roll fan, do visit SUN studio. The SUN studio tour isn't very expensive and is very interesting and impressive.

[@tammyclay62]

​@adorable_anarchy2 The homes in the Graceland part of town all have bars on the windows and doors.

[@kaydod3190]

@@tammyclay62Sun studio is boring

[@tammyclay62]

@kaydod3190 We had a great tour guide when I was at SUN studio. That makes a huge difference.

[@TheShwiggityshwah]

Times square should come with seizure warnings. It's just building plastered with tvs all the while you're dodging some of the worst costumes you've ever seen.

[@purplesprigs]

I have epilepsy - the blinking light seizure thing is BS.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@purplesprigs Definitely *not* “BS,” but not as prevalent as most people think. Photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) affects an estimated 3 to 5% of those with epilepsy, in which flashing lights, contrasting light and dark patterns, and certain other visual stimuli can trigger seizures. Even very rapidly changing images -in movies, video games, etc.- can trigger seizures in PSE.

[@edprestoza4099]

I've never ever been to New York city including Manhattan and Time Square. I will take any safety tips and precautions. I still believe new york city is still dangerous. The people who are probably born and bread and raised, are more likely impatient, rude, highly and overly opinionated, disrespectfully and shamefully selfish and arrogant and are always in a very big hurry

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@edprestoza4099 What is “shameful” is that you would make such negative blanket assumptions about people in a place you’ve never even been. That’s the very definition of ‘prejudice.’ And pretty “rude,” “opinionated,” “disrespectful,” and “arrogant,” too. 🙄 Your study word of the day is ‘projection.’ 😂

[@keg13206]

@@edprestoza4099: I worked in Times Square for two years, and am from the NYC area, and I have two things to say. First of all, I never thought of Times Square itself as a tourist attraction. Sure, there are things there that you might want to go there for…like this theater or that theater…but just to visit Times Square? Nope…not unless it’s New Year’s Eve. Other than that, it’s just a place with a lot of theaters, and where a lot of people work. Second, about those rude, impatient, New Yorkers…you obviously don’t know many. They may not take the time to talk your ear off on the street that someone from Minnesota might, but that’s not impatient…that’s having a train to catch. Which actually brings up a third point…a lot of those “New Yorkers” are actually from New Jersey.

[@jimmbear3998]

Nice video, how did the Liberty Bell not make this list? It definitely should be here over the Grand Canyon. I went there and found it more boring than the Alamo. I agree with some but not all. I agree and think the worst place on this list is Atlantic City been there twice, it sucks (and I love Vegas). Seriously go to Vegas, Reno, or your closest casino, anywhere but AC. Also, I agree the Alamo was very disappointing and underwhelming and River Walk overrated too. I also agree Fisherman’s Wharf’s best days are behind it. It was cool in the 1980’s but sucks now. I disagree about the Grand Canyon, it is awesome and worth the visit. I have been to Times Square a couple times and like it. Now I wouldn’t go to NYC just for that but the last time I was in NYC for a week I stayed in Times Square which was a good place to stay at it is centrally located. From there we did Broadway Play, Met Museum, Yankee Game, Wall St and much more. Also being from CA and having lived very close to the Hollywood Walk of Fame I like it and it brings back good memories. Like Times Square I wouldn’t recommend visiting CA just to see it but if you are in the area it is worth seeing as it is quite unique.

[@azspotfree]

The Grand Canyon is so cool that it gets better each time you go there. It gets pretty crowded though, I wish more people would rather sit home and watch videos about how its overrated.

[@debraholz6821]

There are sooo many overrated tourist traps in US, but these are definitely among them, except for Grand Canyon, since I'm into Geology. Hollywood Walk of infamy, I mean Fame, was iconic to see once. (Actually bunked at the Hollywood YMCA which was a hostel at that point). Also was on Canadian side of Niagara Falls so it was good to see. Thus was a fun topic, keep the info coming. 👍

[@califdad4]

I was at the Chinese theater and some of the walk of fame about 15 years ago and didn't see any hucksters

[@kurtiswichmann4699]

STAY THE HELL HOME THEN. IT'S REALLY NOT THAT COMPLICATED.

[@MaxTooney]

I think he DID stay the hell home. This video is mostly (if not ALL) "stock footage." But he got our "clicks" -- and that's all this is really about. Clicks. (Wish there was an 'unclick button' on KZbin.)

[@liliana9299]

@@MaxTooneyWhile I do suspect that he's trolling us in this video by mentioning the Grand Canyon, I've been watching his videos for a long time and, despite him not being a filmmaker, he actually does seem to be well-traveled. He regularly mentions his own travel experiences in addition to researching statistics and asking for subscribers' personal opinions about places.

[@manfredmann2766]

I learned that the Grand Canyon was not in Colorado because of the Brady Bunch when it was on regular television.

[@broc2727]

I was hoping that Bobby wouldn't be found.

[@neverknow69]

Grand canyon was nice. You need to slow down and take it in. It's cool when small summer storms move through. It's like watching the storm in a fish bowl. Very cool.

[@MarkRVillano]

I agree with all of them with the exceptions of Niagra Falls, and the Grand Canyon, which IMHO are two sights in America worth seeing once before you die. And stay away from that stupid crater in Arizona too!

[@SC-gw2kf]

A thunder storm emerged one evening when visiting the Grand Canyon with my family. I was hooked. It’s nakedly beautiful. I live in the Pacific Northwest so I see lots of green. It was a nice change.

[@billt9111]

Too funny, I’m surprised Las Vegas didn’t make the list. Entertaining as always.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

I *hated* Vegas when I went there for a conference. Can’t imagine why anyone would go there for “fun.”

[@manfredmann2766]

Vegas should be on a list for places in the USA where you are most likely to get a contact High.

[@Greatpics222]

@@altitudeiseverything3163 you have to leave the strip. It's a distraction to all the natural beauty that surrounds the town.

[@altitudeiseverything3163]

@@Greatpics222 I’m sure you’re right. I’d love to hike that area, but there wasn’t time for that during the days when I was there for business. I disliked the city so much that I never went back to explore further. I imagine that the natural areas may be interesting, with quiet beauty. The opposite of Vegas itself.

[@Greatpics222]

@@altitudeiseverything3163 yes a dramatic contrast. I'd recommend visiting in October-late March and checking out Red Rock Canyon, Mt. Charleston, Lee Canyon, Nelson-NV, Valley of Fire, and Boulder City / Lake Mead. The town of Blue Diamond in Red Rock has a bike rental shop and a great farm fresh restaurant surrounded by the mountains. Lee Canyon has a summer park, autumn colors, and ski area in the winter. If you have extra time, take a road trip north through Caliente and Pioche, Nevada and checking out Cathedral Gorge and Beaver Dam state parks in Nevada. You could also easily do Zion and Grand Canyon though they can get touristy.

[@ThomasPotato]

Putting the Alamo on this list was a bold move, LOL, you're not making any Texan friends today, lol. You have to admit though, the city as a whole is nice to visit though.

[@raggraves]

First of all, you wouldn’t be much fun to travel with…… As for fisherman’s wharf, please tell the truth …. half the shops and restaurants are closed and tagged, and it’s crime ridden (don’t park your car nearby or you will experience a smash and grab).

[@vickyrun8796]

You're wrong about the Grand Canyon.

[@bigcahuna42366]

I would also add the Four Corners Monument to the list. It costs $8 per person to access the property (a rip off), the accuracy of the geographical spot of the monument is off, and I heard that sometimes there's a long line just to get your picture taken crouching down on each of the four states. Many have said that it's not worth it.

[@manfredmann2766]

Sooo it is not like Meet The Millers??? It was ok in 1991, which was when I last was there. Never had the desire to go back

[@bigcahuna42366]

@@manfredmann2766 I've never been there, but I know from many reports that the Navahos own the area, and the road and parking lot is in rough shape. The memorial looks very nice, but the bathrooms are dirty, it sometimes closes without warning, no shaded place to stand when waiting in line for a photo op, and there isn't any kind of museum on the property either. Paying $32 for a family of four to visit the landmark just seems like a tourist money grab.

[@jrecm4816]

Personally, I think the Grand Canyon is breathtaking and I enjoyed the Alamo from a historical perspective. But can't stand Times Square (so many other wonderful places to visit in that neck of the woods!)or Fisherman's Wharf, especially now. I have always thought Hollywood Walk of fame was lame (grew up relatively near). It's been truly awful for decades

[@TedBland]

The Grand Canyon is amazing! But admittedly, you have to hike down inside to reach the really spectacular experiences. Yes, after 20 minutes it gets pretty boring at the rim. That was EXACTLY my reaction at 17 years old in 1995. Drive a few miles along the rim? Same perspective, just a slightly different angle. I've now hiked to the bottom over 20 times, and have visited many unique waterfalls inside (Havasupai, Vasey's Paradise, Ribbon Falls, etc). To truly enjoy it, you have to put in the effort, and it's not easy. This is why less than 5% of people ever hike down inside, and only 1% hike rim-to-rim.

[@ZWickedStepdad]

"The only stars you see in Hollywood are on the sidewalk."

[@debraholz6821]

That's why I wanted to see the walk