see the sights

Idioms  

1. View noteworthy features or objects, especially when visiting a place. For example, It's impossible to see all the sights of Paris in just a week. [Mid-1700s]

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Example Sentences

He is planning to see the sights, learn some history, explore daily life, culture and food, play sport, perform high-risk stunts, meet fans and lookalikes, meet some ministers of tourism - and generally experience whoever and whatever comes his way as he speed-walks and livestreams.

From BBC

“A half day would hardly be enough time to see the sights of London,” Penelope began to protest, but she was interrupted by a frightful noise, which seemed to have its origins rather close by.

From Literature

“As Agatha Swanburne once said, ‘Assuming that one is on dry land, the best way to see the sights is on foot.

From Literature

The open-air double-decker bus makes a loop around the downtown Chicago area, giving you a chance to see the sights, get familiar with the area, and take a well-deserved break.

From Salon

“We wanted to see the sights in Florence and have long lunches in the piazzas, but instead we were stuck in our overpriced villas under the air-conditioning.”

From Seattle Times