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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see the sights

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 ● Sep. 29, 2025

“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 ● May 27, 2024

“I love the people, the feel of London,” Parton said, adding that she “unfortunately” didn’t get to see the sights this time around.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2023

But if you want to see the sights, you must start a vacation fund to save for the next one adequately.

From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2023

For us to go from “I think I understand” to “I understand,” we need to see the sights and feel the motions.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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