tourist attraction

American  

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

noun

plural

tourist attractions

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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Example Sentences

Beyond the winning, Guerra cited Shohei Ohtani as a driving force behind the Dodgers’ popularity, and not just as a tourist attraction, merchandise driver, and the foremost product endorser in sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

For Pembroke Castle – the birthplace of Henry Tudor and a popular tourist attraction – the project represents an exciting new chapter in its history.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“It’s a major tourist attraction and it’s a critical commuting path, but it doesn’t look like you’re getting onto a historic landmark.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The tower milestone comes more than 140 years after famed Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi designed the monument that has become a symbol of Spain's second city and a globally renowned tourist attraction.

From Barron's • Feb. 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