The #1 Walking Tour in the United States is Right Here In Massachusetts!
The #1 Walking Tour in the United States is Right Here In Massachusetts! Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the…
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ShutterstockThe #1 Walking Tour in the United States is Right Here In Massachusetts!
Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best "Things to Do" Awards this week and the #1 Walking Tour in the United States is right here in Massachusetts!
We did it!
Taking a walking tour is a delightful adventure for several reasons! It's a great way to explore a city. You can leisurely wander through charming streets and soak in the local atmosphere.
(Unless you have a kid. If you have a kid, the kid will complain. Do not go on a walking tour unless the kid is in a stroller. Even if he's 8.)
Anyway! Walking is an excellent form of exercise!
It boosts your fitness and overall health. As you stroll along, you'll engage in informative conversations with knowledgeable guides who share fascinating insights about historical landmarks, cultural traditions, and hidden gems. These tidbits of information add depth to your understanding of the destination.
And a slower pace allows you to appreciate intricate details and stumble upon unexpected surprises, creating a memorable and enriching experience. So, let your feet lead the way and embark on an entertaining, healthy, and informative walking tour!
Salem's History & Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour by Witch City Walking Tours ranked No. 1 in the U.S., No. 6 in the world for cultural and historical tours, and No. 3 in the U.S. and No. 23 in the world for top overall experiences.
Acccording to the tour company's website, this isn't the first time they've won:
"Witch City Walking Tours 'History & Hauntings Tour' was named one of "Best Historical & Cultural Tours in the World" by TripAdvisor 2022. One of the "Best Historical & Cultural Tours in the United States" in 2022. "Trip Advisors Most Booked Fall Experience in America" for 2021. Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards and a multi-year recipient of TripAdvisor's "Certificate of Excellence"."
The Deluxe U.S.S. Arizona Memorial and Historical City Tour in Honolulu, Hawaii came in second. And the Official Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles ranked third.
The Biggest Tourist Traps in New England
If you're gearing up to hit the road for some holiday travels, keep this list of The Biggest Tourist Traps in New England handy.
It's every kid's dream (or nightmare): you're heading over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house for a holiday visit. And heading over the river and through the woods means leaving your home state for a long drive.
One of your parents makes the suggestion: "hey, there's a fun place we can stop on the way, you know, to break the trip up!" Sounds like fun, right? And maybe it even was...when you were a little kid. But, looking back on things as an adult, you realize your folks got taken, and so did you, by a tourist trap.
Now, there are two main camps here when it comes to the storied American tradition that is the tourist trap. In one camp, you have the haters. They will avoid these roadside snares at all costs, refusing to give over one red cent to see The World's Largest Gummy Bear Collection or Swampie's Swamptacular Snake and Gator Land.
Then there's the rest of us. Those of us who enjoy a bit of out-of-the-ordinary. Those of us who enjoy traveling off the beaten path. Those of us who aren't afraid to stimulate the economy in some podunk town by politely wandering through a dilapidated house full of mummified feet. Why are the feet mummified? Who's feet were they? Why did we stop here? WHY DID THE LIGHTS JUST GO OUT?!
The Biggest Tourist Traps in New England
Best Life put together this list called The Biggest Tourist Trap in Every State and I've taken that and pulled out the New England selections. And I have a little something to say about each one. Take a look. And Happy Motoring!
Holy Land USA, Connecticut
Looks like a big cross that lights up in Waterbury. OK, then.
Lobster Shack at Two Lights, Maine
Ah, I see. Lobster rolls for tourists. In Cape Elizabeth In other words, REALLY expensive lobster rolls. I'm getting the "trap" vibe, for sure.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Massachusetts
It's only a tourist "trap" if you're a tourist, baby. If you're a local, you know all the right places to go at Faneuil Hall. And it's especially pretty during the holiday season.
Story Land, New Hampshire
How DARE you! Story Land is a New England tradition, enjoyed by generations young and old. I will not tolerate Story Land slander on this page.
Mystery Tower of Newport, Rhode Island
Like best life says: if an attraction has the word "mystery" in its name, it's probably a trap.
The Museum of Everyday Life, Vermont
I mean, if this place was anywhere else? Trap. But it's in Vermont. So it fits right in.
