Debi Mazar

I used to live above Manganaro's, when old Times Square was still peaking, and it still had a lot of diners and theaters on the forty deuce, as they used to call it. It was full of character. And it wasn't Disneyland. Now it's so touristy and full of bright lights, I can't stand it. It's like going to a big mall.

American Actress

Kenneth Choi

Belize has a tropical climate and is quite affordable and is developing a reputation as an inexpensive Hawaii. If you want to hide away someplace that is extremely low-key, Placencia is perfect. San Pedro is more touristy and modernized.

American Actor

Jenna Ushkowitz

When I was on Broadway when I was little, I remember always driving through Times Square with my dad to the theater. Now when I go back, you can't even drive on Broadway in the 40s. New Times Square is too touristy to me.

South Korean Actress

Hardwell

Touring life can often be so busy it makes it difficult to visit places and do all the touristy things, but I've had the chance to visit Tokyo a number of times and see a lot of the city. I love it!

Dutch Musician

Zoe Quinn

Being able to work in comics at all - I know I came into it from a different medium, but I'd like to stay here. It's not like a weird touristy thing for me.

American Artist

Sushmita Sen

I love parasailing, taking strolls, indulging in water sports, hanging out in touristy places - especially night markets.

Indian Actress

Sheri Moon Zombie

Salem is such a cool little town that's very touristy. It's fun to walk around all the shops and get the feeling there.

Cote de Pablo

I like to be grounded by nature, go hiking... go to an isolated island that's not glamorous and touristy at all.

Chilean Actress

Cody Simpson

I feel like I've visited everywhere in The States and done the whole touristy thing.

Australian Musician

Frances Mayes

Venice, the most touristy place in the world, is still just completely magic to me.

American Educator

Refers to areas transformed for tourist revenue, often losing authentic local charm.

Over-commercialization

Implies a place may be very crowded due to its popularity among tourists.

Crowd Indication

Touristy places might have higher prices compared to less popular areas.

Potential Expensive Spots

Encourages blending in to not stand out as an uninformed outsider.

Avoid Being Obvious

Being touristy may unintentionally offend local customs or etiquette.

Cultural Sensitivity

Being touristy can imply a lack of genuine interest or knowledge about a place.

Negative Connotation

 in positions of power um and in that moment you know maybe it could have been just someone keeping an eye out on us because we were tourists in a part of the world that isn't that touristy but it felt like more than that this moment still sends shivers down my spine

Going Undercover to Save...

 They walked off with our food and bits of our tent, clearly letting us know that we were at the bottom of the food chain and that this was their spot, not ours. But to me, that trip was a testament to the wildness I traded for those touristy beaches.