Tourist trap
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Tourist trap is an establishment, or group of establishments, that has been created or re-purposed with the aim of attracting tourists[1] and their money. Tourist traps will typically provide services, entertainment, food, souvenirs and other products for tourists to purchase.
While the term may have negative connotations, some such establishments may be viewed by tourists as fun and interesting diversions.
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In the United States
Activities
In some areas simple facilities may be a sufficient draw to entice tourists to stop. Wall Drug, in South Dakota, began its tourist trade simply by offering ice water.[2]
Size
Tourist traps range significantly in size, from a single tree such as the Wawona Tree to the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Term "tourist trap"
A few establishments take pride in the term and embody it into their names, such as "Da Yoopers Tourist Trap",[3] run by the comedy troupe Da Yoopers in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and "The Tourist Trap"[4] at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Other establishments like The "Trees of Mystery"[5] in Klamath, California avoid the phrase.
In Canada
Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls is a popular tourist trap in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The street attractions are owned by two entities. The area also extends to a small portion north of Victoria Avenue east and west of Clifton Hill and Centre Street north of Victoria Avenue.
In Australia
There are a large number of Big Things in Australia. Many of those were initially created as Tourist Traps, but have gained cult status in the country since.
See also
References
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