see the sights
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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
“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
If your kitchen has an island with bar stools, invest more in a sturdy swivel chair to allow guests or residents to turn to see the sights.
From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023
The people flocked to the abandoned Greek camp to see the sights: here Achilles had sulked so long; there Agamemnon’s tent had stood; this was the quarters of the trickster, Odysseus.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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