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tourist attraction

American  
[toor-ist-uh-trak-shuhn] / ˈtʊər ɪst əˌtræk ʃən /

noun

tourist attractions plural
  1. a site or event that draws tourists, such as a feature of a city or landscape, an amusement park, or festival.


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McNamara said robotaxis will ultimately become "a tourist attraction", adding that autonomous vehicles tend to wait until roads are completely clear before pulling out.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 2026

Work is now funded almost entirely by ticket sales, making it a tourist attraction that tourists are literally paying to build.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

There has been major opposition to the development of a £13.5m apartment block near Carrickfergus Castle, a major tourist attraction in County Antrim.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

In Tijuana, Justin Turner has nurtured a special bond with his son and emerged as an improbable tourist attraction for Dodgers fans.

From Los Angeles Times May 20, 2026

As the mountain’s rumblings grew St. Helens became a tourist attraction for the world.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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