Still, there are always going to be some popular tourist spots that are so genuinely awesome that even locals make it a point to stop by (although they may know the best times to do so).
Here are some tourist traps in the US that even some locals love.
Tourists and Arizona locals can appreciate the beauty of The Grand Canyon.
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Known as one of the greatest national parks in the US, the Grand Canyon is full of so many incredible rock formations and hiking trails that even those who live nearby can appreciate.
Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington, is a place for locals and tourists to pick up exciting wares.
This vibrant spot in Seattle is full of history, charm, and plenty of places to shop even locals head to this famed market to check out the wares.
"It's not just a tourist destination," wrote a Washington local on TripAdvisor . "It functions as a market, gift shop, meeting place and many other things for locals, and folks from the region as a whole."
Locals and tourists alike enjoy the wares at Smorgasburg in Brooklyn, New York.
Smorgasburg , the largest weekly open-air food market in the US, takes place in two locations Brooklyn, New York, during certain seasons. With over 100 local vendors, Smorgasburg has food options for just about anyone who visits, whether they're a born-and-raised New Yorker or a tourist who's in town for a weekend.
South Beach in Miami, Florida, is known for being a popular tourist destination but some locals enjoy the area's party atmosphere, too.
Located along the Atlantic Ocean, this small but glamorous section of Miami Beach is known all over the world for having lively clubs that are open until the early hours of the morning, occasional celebrity sightings, and luxury places to shop.
Although Thrillist has dubbed South Beach a " tourist trap ," even locals can enjoy this area's nightlife and party atmosphere.
"As far as South Beach , it is a nice mix of residents, tourists, and others from around Miami that head there for a night out," wrote one Miami local on TripAdvisor . Some Florida natives have even shared their tips for partying at the beach like a local.
The Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC is beloved by many locals and tourists.
Each year around the end of March and the beginning of April, DC's cherry blossom trees begin to bloom beautiful pink and white flowers. The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this colorful beginning of spring with many events that honor both American and Japanese cultures .
Robert's Western World in Nashville, Tennessee, is typically crowded with tourists and locals.
Oftentimes recommended to tourists who are visiting Nashville, Tennessee, Robert's Western World is a bar that's famous for its live music, moon pies, and fried bologna sandwiches.
Grand Central Terminal in New York City can be appreciated by tourists and New Yorkers alike.
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Dubbed a tourist trap by TimeOut New York, many who have seen the beautiful Grand Central Terminal in movies and television shows travel to see it in person. But Grand Central Terminal is also a place many locals have to visit as part of their daily commute it is a train station after all.
The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is filled with art that can be enjoyed by locals and tourists.
Both locals and tourists who appreciate art and nature enjoy walking through the famous Minneapolis Structure Garden , which has been open since 1988. The garden features more than 40 works of art from the Walker Art Center's collection.
You'll find locals and tourists at the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana.
With a plethora of guides out there that detail how to celebrate Mardi Gras like a local , it's no secret that New Orleans natives love this excuse to party just as much as tourists do.
The San Diego Zoo in California is appreciated by locals and tourists alike.
"Tourists flock to San Diego to escape their local summer heat ... while we enjoy the temperate weather year-round," Ellen Wright, a San Diego-based writer, wrote for Thrillist in 2016. "On top of that, we have a zillion theme parks, including LEGOLAND, SeaWorld, and the San Diego Zoo, so there is alwayssomething to do."