The Most Over-Rated Cities Travelers Didn't Like

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There are hundreds of fantastic cities to visit. Some are gateways to natural wonders, while others allow visitors to immerse themselves in art, history, and culture.

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Some popular cities don’t live up to their hype

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Here are some of the top offenders, according to Reddit

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The top comment garnered nearly 5000 upvotes and accused the city of being full of narcissists.

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Most users lamented Dubai’s design more than anything else, though the heat and human rights records were mentioned.

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We’ve long considered Las Vegas over-rated, and seeing it upvoted nearly 2000 times offered a bit of vindication.

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The theme park capital of the world makes its way to most people’s bucket lists, but many Redditors think it’s overhyped.

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A user received 1200 upvotes by calling Dublin a tourist trap. More Redditors jumped in, calling Dublin overpriced and warning tourists to stay away from the famous Temple Bar area.

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The Most Over-Rated Cities Travelers Didn't Like

There are hundreds of fantastic cities to visit. Some are gateways to natural wonders, while others allow visitors to immerse themselves in art, history, and culture.

Some popular cities don’t live up to their hype

Here are some of the top offenders, according to Reddit

The top comment garnered nearly 5000 upvotes and accused the city of being full of narcissists.

Miami

Most users lamented Dubai’s design more than anything else, though the heat and human rights records were mentioned.

Dubai

We’ve long considered Las Vegas over-rated, and seeing it upvoted nearly 2000 times offered a bit of vindication.

Vega

The theme park capital of the world makes its way to most people’s bucket lists, but many Redditors think it’s overhyped.

Orlando

A user received 1200 upvotes by calling Dublin a tourist trap. More Redditors jumped in, calling Dublin overpriced and warning tourists to stay away from the famous Temple Bar area.

Dublin

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