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

“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

Then she let me wander around and see the sights.

From Literature