World | tourist trap Lame Tourist Spots That Suck Us In Venice gondola ride? Totally overrated By Kate Seamons Posted Apr 25, 2010 1:59 PM CDT Copied Do yourself a favor and bypass the Blarney Stone. (?Francesco Crippa) There's nothing like traveling halfway across the world to visit a spot that doesn't live up to the hype. SmarterTravel rounds up 10 destinations that you should scratch from your bucket list: Blarney Stone: Funny how its initials are BS. The line is long, and what you're waiting for is the chance to kiss something that hundreds of people smooched right before you. Venice gondola ride: Sure, it's romantic, but unless you're Brad and Angie, you might balk at the $100+ price tag for a 40-minute ride. Niagara Falls: It's important to remember that The Office is a TV show. Its uber-romantic depiction of the Falls clashes with the reality: cheesy museums and cheap motels. Walt Disney World: It's the happiest place on earth! But not because of the $79 daily entry fee, endless lines, and mind-boggling number of children. Willis Tower: Monster lines and a lame new name make the former Sears Tower skippable. Click here for the rest. Read These Next Feds cite ChatGPT evidence in arrest of Palisades Fire suspect. The Treasury isn't backing down from its Trump coin plan. Trump, Johnson aren't happy with pick for Super Bowl headliner. Trump thinks these Illinois officials should be in jail. Report an error