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Some places you long to see turn out to be unlovable. Here are 10 tourist towns with a disappointing side.
HOLLYWOOD, USA If you dream of seeing Hollywood, best keep dreaming. The reality is less glamorous and shabbier than you expect, and how much excitement can you get from a big white sign and name plaques on a sidewalk? No wonder the Walk of Fame is often ranked as one of the world's most disappointing tourist attractions. Hit Los Angeles' half-dozen top-notch museums and chilled-out, beachside Santa Monica instead. See discoverlosangeles.
By submitting your email you are agreeing to Fairfax Media's terms and conditions and privacy policy. Niagara Falls the natural feature is phenomenal, and you should absolutely see it. Niagara Falls the town, though, is a tacky tourist trap of chunky motels, souvenir shops and bizarrely old-fashioned tourist attractions. Who needs another waxwork of Justin Bieber? Keep to the kilometres of lovely riverside promenades to see Niagara city's best bits. As for the US side of the border, forget it. It's falling to pieces. See niagarafallstourism.
Pattaya is in places an over-developed collision of concrete resorts, neon-flashing cocktail bars and tacky restaurants serving up beer and bland Thai curries. And yes, this is a fun party town – but not necessarily the sort of parties that give tourists a good reputation. Head to North Pattaya for a quieter, more cultural stay and some of the nicest beaches, such as Naklua and Wong Amat. See amazingthailand.com.
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