tourist landmark

Sightseeing must-see spot

A tourist landmark is a notable site or structure that attracts visitors to an area—the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Canyon, the Colosseum.

The term often implies a place so famous it draws crowds specifically for sightseeing: We hit all the major tourist landmarks in two days.

Some locals avoid such places precisely because they're overrun with tourists.

Related

must-see spot · cathedral · plaza · scenic overlook · viewpoint · souvenir · gift shop · camera · postcard · iconic · historic · crowds · guidebook · photo · selfie · tower · ruins · palace

Opposites
visibility/fame

tourist landmarkhidden gem

Underappreciated find

secret spot · hole in the wall · uncharted territory · hole-in-the-wall

local vs. outsider appeal

tourist landmarklocal hangout

neighborhood spot · corner bar · dive bar · residential area

permanence/significance

tourist landmarkeyesore

Offensively unattractive thing

vacant lot

Family

tourist, landmark, tour, land, mark, tourism, touring, toured, tours

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G